The U.S. Defence Security Cooperation Agency on May 19 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of TOW 2A Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles, Support, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $691 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required […]
Somalia; Security forces trains in I-ED warfare
Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in providing customized solutions for defeating Radio Frequency based terrorist and extremist threats, has delivered Explosive Threat Reduction Team (ETRT) training courses to Somalia security forces personnel. The innovative courses are designed to enhance Somalia’s indigenous capability to detect and destroy Explosive Ordnance (EO) and conduct Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD). […]
South Africa; 2021 arms exports amount to $US205 million
The South African defense industry exported R3.3 billion (US$205 millions) worth of weapons, ammunition and military equipment to 67 countries around the world last year, according to the latest figures from the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC). Briefing Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) on Thursday, NCACC chair Mondli Gungubele revealed that in […]
Mauritius; Police accepts Indian Dhruv and Do-228
The Mauritius Police Force (MPF) has introduced its recently acquired Do 228 and Dhruv aircraft into service after taking delivery from India. The MPF said the two aircraft were commissioned into service on 27 April during a ceremony at a new Police Hangar at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth […]
Senegal; Army orders eight 105mm Towed gun from France
The French land systems company Nexter has signed an agreement with Senegal for the supply of eight LG 105 guns and 105 mm ammunition that came into force on April 20, and that the company has now announced. The company recalls in a statement about the new sale that the 105’LG is a 105 mm […]
Angola; Air Force signs for three Airbus C295s
The Republic of Angola has placed a firm order for three Airbus C295s to perform multirole operations. Two aircraft will be specifically equipped for maritime surveillance and one for transport missions. The aircraft configured for transport missions will be able to carry out tactical cargo and troop transport tasks, para dropping, load dropping or humanitarian […]
Nigeria; Air Force orders 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters from US
US approves sale of arms worth $1bn to Nigeria According to the US State Department, this sale will not change the military balance in the Sub-Saharan African region. The US State Department has approved a foreign military sale (FMS) of AH-1Z Attack helicopter and associated equipment to Nigeria for an estimated cost of $997m. The […]
Nigeria; Army dissatisfied with T-72 tanks
Army’s old Vickers Mk3 MBTs more reliable than recent T-72M MBTs According to a tweet from Defense News Nigeria, the British-built Vickers Mk.3 Eagle tank acquired over 30 years ago has proven to be a far more reliable tank on the battlefield, with fewer breakdowns than the T-72 tanks acquired in 2014-2015. To be fair, […]
Mali; Air Force receives Mi-24P Hind-F combat helicopters from Russia
The military government of Mali has taken delivery of two Mi-24P Hind-F combat helicopters from Russia, an AFP journalist saw who also saw at least five transport trucks. As shown by a tweet with a picture posted by aBamako on March 31, Defense Minister Sadio Camara late Wednesday, March 30, formally received the helicopters, radar, […]
Nigeria; Air Force eye Airbus C 294 transporters buy
The Nigerian Air Force has expressed interest in acquiring new aircraft from Airbus and has held discussions with the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria on this and other matters. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is looking to partner with the Spanish Government in the areas […]