In a tweet posted on March 30, Defense News Nigeria reports that the Nigerian army is acquiring Chinese-made Dongfeng armour-plated vehicles quickly and in greater numbers to counter the threat of IEDs. There are hundreds of CSK-131s already deployed, with hundreds more on order. The CSK-131 was designed and is manufactured by the Dongfeng Motor […]
Egypt; Navy orders 7 additional 28m Coastal Patrol Craft
According to information published by Swiftships on March 22, 2023, the firm received notification for an additional seven (7) 28m Coastal Patrol Craft (CPC) award to the existing six (6) FMS contract that was awarded in 2022. The total current order is 23 boats, including those currently under construction. In March 2022, Swiftships was awarded […]
Egypt; US Navy grants three Cyclone class patrol ships to the Navy
According to information published by the US DoD on March 21, 2023, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) transferred three patrol craft to the Egyptian Navy during a formal ceremony in Alexandria, Egypt. The transfer ceremony represents the culmination of weeks of preparation, training, and professional exchanges between Egyptian and U.S. Navy Sailors. The U.S. […]
Mozambique; Air Force orders Mwari aircraft from S. Africa
ZU-MWA at Waterkloof in September 2022 prior to its delivery to Mozambique as FA-402. Mozambique’s military is the launch customer for Paramount’s Mwari, which has been spotted in the southern African country in Mozambican markings. Photos of the aircraft, apparently in Cabo Delgado province, have emerged online, with the aircraft bearing registration FA-402 (formerly ZU-MWA). […]
Angola; Air Force orders Turkish Aksungur MALE UAVs
Angola has ordered Aksungur medium-altitude, long endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), becoming the first confirmed African nation to do so. Production of the aircraft has started, according to TAI (TUSAS) General Manager for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Omer Yildiz. In an interview with CNN Turk that was reported by SavunmaSanayiST, […]
Uganda; Police commissions 15 new MRAPS from UAE
According to The Independant, the Uganda Police Force has received improved anti-riot Control Vehicles (RCVs) for Public Order Management, and Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) to address the emerging security challenges. The tactical armored vehicles are to be used in ‘volatile areas’ like Karamoja and combat zones in Somalia to guarantee the safety of officers and […]
Benin; Army receives eight VAB APCs from France
The Beninese Armed Forces (FAB, Forces Armées Béninoises) have received Arquus VAB (Véhicules de l’Avant Blindé) armored vehicles equipped with support weapons and night vision means, 24haubenin.info reports. This is a first batch of 8 VABs out of a forecast of 15 offered by France.
Egypt; Mod negotiates CAMM SAM procurement
According to information published by the “Tactical Report” website on March 13, 2023, the Egyptian Ministry of Defense would be in talks with the Company MBDA for the procurement of the Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM) air defense missile system. The CAMM-based Land Ceptor air defense system is already in service with the British army […]
Algeria; Army orders protected vehicles from UAE
EDGE company NIMR also signed a contract to supply ten long range security operations vehicles to the Algerian Land Forces by the end of this year. The two deals were announced at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2023, which was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in the UAE until […]
Angola; New Corvettes to be fitted with Italian EW systems
Italian electronic warfare (EW) specialist Elettronica has been selected to supply the EW systems for the Angolan Navy’s new BR71 Mk II corvettes that will be supplied by the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB). The 1 billion euro contract for the ‘fleet’ of corvettes (believed but not confirmed to number three) was announced on […]