Russia moving closer to some countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America. According to towar.ru, contacts with African states have recently become especially frequent. Nigeria is thinking about acquiring a new Russian Sukhoi Su-75 fighter, as reported by RIA Novosti, referring to the director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS) Dmitry Shugaev. According […]
Gabon; France delivers surplus AML-90 fighting vehicles.
On July 21, 2023, in Libreville, Gabon, the Republican Guard received four AML-90 armored reconnaissance vehicles from France. President Ali Bongo Ondimba symbolically handed over the keys to the vehicles during a ceremony held in the capital, in the presence of high-ranking officials from all branches of the Gabonese military. The Republican Guard, responsible for […]
Morocco; MoD mulls F-35 acquisition
Morocco, seeking to enhance its air capabilities in response to its neighbor Algeria, is exploring the possibility of acquiring fifth-generation American F-35 stealth fighters. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between Rabat and Algiers, particularly over the disputed territory of Western Sahara, which Morocco claims as part of its sovereign territory. While Algeria has modernized […]
Chad; Air Force commissions Turkish Hurkus trainer and Anka UAVs
According to Hurriyet Daily News, in a video posted by the Chadian Defense Ministry, the Armée de l’Air Tchadienne (Chad Air Force) showcased the new equipment to President Mahamat Déby. The TAI Hürkuş (Free Bird) is a tandem two-seat, low-wing, single-engine, turboprop aircraft being developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) as a new basic trainer […]
Congo; Air Force commissions 9 Chinese CASC CH-4 attack UAVs
The Congolese government has acquired nine Chinese-made CH-4 attack drones to combat the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as reported by UASVision and originally published by Lionel Ukele in Military Africa. The CH-4 drones are medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of carrying various weapons. This purchase represents a […]
Ghana; US grants two Protector class patrol boats to the Navy
According to information published by the Ghanaian MoD on June 28, 2023, the United States offers two patrol boats to the Ghana Navy. Guy Martin has learned that they are two former Marine Protector-class patrol boats. The United States and Ghana have enjoyed a long-standing military relationship, characterized by cooperation, training programs, and mutual support. […]
Morocco; Navy orders Corvette from Spain
According to information published by the Cadena Ser on June 24, 2023, the Spanish Finance Minister María Jesús Montero announces that July 3 will mark the day for the Moroccan Avante class corvette’s steel cutting ceremony at the Navantia San Fernando shipyard. The AVANTE family caters to a broad spectrum of patrol vessels, taking into […]
Algeria; Army receivesTOR-M2K SAM systems from Russia
Russia has delivered an undisclosed number of Almaz-Antey TOR-M2K air defense missile systems to Algeria, according to a photo posted on the Twitter account of ‘kimo dial’ The air defense system, based on the 9А331МК chassis developed by Belarusian Company MZKT, will further augment Algeria’s considerable anti-aircraft capabilities. For several years, Algeria has been fortifying […]
Nigeria; Turkish shipyard to refit NNS Aradu missile Frigate
According to a PR published by Dearsan Shipyard on June 6, 2023, the contract that was sealed represents a significant milestone, focusing on the Refit and Remodeling project of the frigate NNS Aradu (F89), which holds the title of being the flagship of the Nigerian Navy. The NNS Aradu, a MEKO 360-class frigate, was originally […]
Morocco & Cyprus; Israel negotiates sale of surplus Merkava MBT
In recent news online media has reported that Israel is preparing for the first-ever re-export of its renowned Merkava main battle tanks. Speculations arose regarding potential recipients, with Ukraine, Turkey, and Croatia being considered. However, a Twitter account by the name of Dana Levi claims that a deal has already been struck for the supply […]