The Nigerian Army is now operating Tares armored vehicles after having just taken delivery of the new type from Saudi Arabia’s ERAF Industrial Company, Guy Martin reports in defenseWeb. ERAF was established in Saudi Arabia in 1996 and specialises in land, naval and power systems, including armored vehicles and remote weapon stations. In August of […]
Congo DRC; Army displays Ukrainian-made Bastion-1 MLRS
According to Hammer of War on September 21, 2023, recent footage emerged online depicting a Ukrainian-made KMDB 122 mm Bastion-1 (or Bastion-01) 6×6 122mm multiple rocket launcher system (MLRS) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Armed Forces launching rockets on M23 militants in the eastern regions of the country, specifically in the province […]
Nigeria; Army orders 12 new MD530F Cayuse attack helicopters
MD Helicopters (MDH) disclosed on September 28, 2023, that they have finalized a contract with the Nigerian government to supply twelve MD530F Cayuse Warrior scout/attack helicopters. These helicopters are slated for deployment by the Nigerian Army Aviation to address the nation’s security concerns. Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, indicated that the […]
Nigeria; Air Force receives Airbus C295 ISR/transport aircraft
According to a tweet published by Defense News Nigeria on September 27, 2023, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is in the process of receiving two C295 transport and surveillance aircraft from Airbus. The two C295s are being acquired in a multi-role configuration for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions as well as cargo transport. For […]
Uganda; Army orders Turkish surveillance drones
According to Patrick Kenyette in Military Africa, Uganda recently acquired STM Togan drones from Turkish company STM, marking the second sale of this type of drone to an African country after Nigeria. These drones will primarily be used for surveillance of Uganda’s vast borders. The STM Togan is a tactical mini-UAV developed by the Turkish […]
Morocco; MoD negotiates buy of Turkish Akinci attack drone
Morocco is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Turkey for the acquisition of the Akinci armed drone, manufactured by Turkish company Baykar. If this deal materializes, it will signify a major step in bolstering Morocco’s military capabilities, particularly in aerial warfare. The Akinci would be the second drone that Morocco acquires from Turkey, following the Bayraktar […]
Nigeria; Air Force set to receive two Turkish TB2 attack drone platoons
On August 20, 2023, the Twitter account DefenseNigeria released photos showcasing a complete Bayraktar TB2 system, announcing its delivery scheduled for October. This confirmation aligns with Military Africa’s report from September 2022. By September 2022, Nigeria had reportedly ordered the Turkish Bayraktar TB2 system. Nigerian Senator Ali Ndume, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, […]
Morocco; Army receives Israeli Barak MX SAM battery
On August 11, 2023, according to a post on the Far-Maroc forum’s Facebook page, it was reported that Morocco had received the initial shipments of the Barak MX air and missile defense system, manufactured by Israel. This Israeli delivery stems from a $500 million arms contract signed by both countries in 2022. Currently, training programs […]
Algeria; Navy due to commission 2 Russian Improved Kilo-class submarines
According to information published by Kimo Dial on August 5, 2023, the Algerian Navy is reportedly set to receive two new Russian Improved Kilo-class submarines, known as Project 636 Varshavyanka. The Project 636 submarines come with a double hull structure divided into multiple compartments. Among their significant attributes is the “Kalibr” missile system they are […]
UAE provides Chad with MCAV-20 Cladius Mobile Combat Armored Vehicles
On July 30th, 2023, the official news agency of the United Arab Emirates, WAM, announced that the UAE had sent military vehicles and other security equipment to Chad to support anti-terrorism efforts and border protection. The shipment included at least six armored vehicles of the MCAV-20 Cladius model, manufactured by the Emirati company NIMR, with […]