The Nigerian Army is close to acquiring a batch of four Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) from India. A soft credit arrangement has been set up for the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)-developed aircraft’s first export order, Financial Express revealed, citing sources. The LCH is the advanced version of the Dhruv and was inducted by the Indian […]
Egypt; US approves export of Stinger VSHORAD SAM for $740M.
The U.S. Department of State has approved the potential sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt for $740 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The missiles have been in hot demand in Ukraine, where they have successfully stopped Russian assaults from the air, and in neighboring European countries which fear they may also need to […]
Somalia; Egypt supplied military aid amid rising tension with Ethiopia.
According to information published by Russian sources on September 23, 2024, the Egyptian Navy has delivered substantial military assistance to Somalia. The event, marked by the arrival of a large Egyptian military cargo ship at the port of Mogadishu, was accompanied by the Egyptian stealth corvette ENS Port Said, a Gowind-class vessel, which provided escort […]
Somalia; Turkey offers to build ballistic missile test site
Turkeys currently in advanced discussions with Somalia regarding the establishment of a ballistic missile and space rocket test site in the Horn of Africa. This project, revealed by sources familiar with the matter and reported by Bloomberg, highlights Ankara’s growing ambition to strengthen its military and technological influence on the African continent, while pursuing its […]
Egypt; MoD confirms order for Chinese J-10C Fighters
Egypt has officially announced that it will replace its aging fleet of American F-16s with Chinese J-10C Vigorous Dragon fighters, following discussions over the past few months. This decision made public during the first Egypt International Air Show, reflects Cairo’s intent to diversify its military equipment sources, thus reducing its reliance on U.S. defense systems. […]
Egypt; Air Force orders two new C-130J Super Hercules
Egypt announced the 5 september 2024 at the Egypt International Air Show in El Alamein that Lockheed Martin will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the U.S. Air Force. With this acquisition, Egypt becomes the 23rd nation to join the global […]
Tunisia; Air Force commissions Texan II Flight Simulator
Textron’s TRU Simulation segment has delivered a Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Operational Flight Trainer to the Tunisian Air Force. The simulator includes a computer-based training laboratory with eight workstations, avionics desktop training solutions, and associated field services. Corresponding proficiency programs using the technology will be facilitated at the Sfax Air Base near Chaffar Beach. TRU […]
Ghana; Army receives new batch of Jordanian made Armored Vehicles.
The Ghanaian Army acquired several APC 79 SFIGHTER-2 armored vehicles, designed by the Jordanian company Shield Armored Vehicles. The official unveiling of these vehicles took place on Monday, August 26 2024, at the Burma military camp, led by Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Chief of the Defence Staff. Built on the chassis of the Toyota Land […]
Somalia; armed forces receives four Bell 412EPX Helicopters from Italy
images circulating on social media confirmed the recent arrival of four Bell 412EPX helicopters on Somali soil. This transfer, valued at $16 million, was carried out by the Italian government, marking the most significant delivery of military equipment since the lifting of the arms embargo imposed on Somalia. These helicopters, known for their robustness and […]
Nigeria; Navy expects delivery of two patrol boats from Malaysia
According to information published by @Jakepor21 on August 14, 2024, the Nigerian Navy is preparing to receive two new 38-meter Sea Eagle patrol boats, designated P197 and P198. These vessels were constructed by Malaysian shipbuilders KN Aluminum & Engineering Sdn Bhd (KNAE) and Northern Shipyard Sdn Bhd, with the project reaching completion within a 24-month […]