Africa

Advanced Chinese-made electronic warfare systems were uncovered in Egypt. An Egyptian military convoy containing parts of the LDK-190 system was photographed.   Electronic warfare systems have become one of the most important tools in improving the defensive and offensive capabilities of modern armies. The LDK-190 system is considered one of the most advanced systems that […]

The Mozambican Armed Forces will have a C295 transport aircraft, assembled in Spain. The news, reported by specialized media in Africa, indicates that the device is ready to be delivered in the coming weeks. However, there is no prior record of its acquisition or negotiations to do so. The Military Africa portal reports that the […]

According to a PR published by Safran on November 4, 2024, the Egyptian Navy has announced its decision to equip ten Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) with advanced optronic and navigation systems developed by Safran. This deal, spearheaded by NVL Egypt—a joint venture between Lürssen and the Government of Egypt—integrates Safran’s VIGY 4 optronic sights and […]

Algeria’s armed forces unveiled their newly acquired Russian-made 1L260 Zoopark-1M counter-battery radar system during a grand military parade on November 1, 2024. The event, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Algeria’s Liberation Revolution, marked the first public appearance of this advanced radar system, emphasizing Algeria’s continued commitment to bolstering its military technology in collaboration with long-standing […]

During the military parade on November 1, 2024, marking the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Revolution, the Algerian Army introduced a newly developed engineer tracked armored vehicle. This advanced engineering vehicle is based on the Soviet-era T-62 main battle tank chassis, upgraded with modern features to enable specialized mine-clearing and demolition tasks on the battlefield. […]

As reported by ORCA Military on October 28, 2024, the Russian Iskander-E short-range ballistic missile system has been seen for the first time in Algeria, ahead of the military parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Algerian Revolution. This sighting confirms Algeria’s acquisition of the Iskander after years of speculation and marks the first time […]

The Ghanaian Armed Forces have strengthened their combat capabilities with the recent acquisition of VN-22 armored vehicles from China, as reported by Military Africa. At least 20 units arrived at the port of Tema on October 26, 2024, marking an enhancement of the country’s defense capabilities. The newly acquired vehicles are equipped with 30 mm […]

The Cameroon Army has enhanced the lethality of its special forces with the adoption of Turkish-made MPT-76 assault rifles. Developed in the late 2000s for the Turkish military, the MPT-76 is often likened to the AR-15 rifle and shares visual similarities with the German HK-417. It features a quad Picatinny rail and a retractable polymer […]

According to Africa Intelligence, Niger has finalized an agreement worth approximately 80 million euros (about $87.56 million) to acquire five Karayel-SU Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This purchase underscores Niger’s commitment to modernizing its military and enhancing its defense capabilities in response to rising regional security concerns. The Karayel-SU drone, selected by Niger, is a […]

In an effort to modernize the operational capacities of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Morocco has partnered with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a subsidiary of the Tata Group, to produce the WhAP 8×8 armored combat vehicle locally. This project, which is part of a broader strategy to develop Morocco’s defense industry, marks an important […]