Burkina Faso air force has commissioned its first Airbus C295W transport aircraft. The C295W has been pressed into service with the Transport Squadron based at Ouagadougou’s Air Base 511, which also flies a single Beechcraft King Air as well as a Diamond Aircraft DA42MPP configured for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).
Niger; Air Force orders attack drones, light trainers from Turkey
Niger’s Air Force has become the first foreign customer of the Hurkus trainer aircraft, produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries. Turkey’s Directorate of Communications said Nov. 19 on its website that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with his counterpart in Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, by phone about bilateral relations. “President Erdoğan stated that the TB2 drones, […]
Somalia; Army receives Turkish surplus trucks & ambulances
The Somali National Army (SNA) received a donation of military vehicles including trucks and ambulances from Turkey on Tuesday. SNA army chief Gen. Odawa Yusuf Rageh said that Turkish military support is key in fighting Somali-based al-Qaida affiliated group al-Shabab. The Gorgor and Harmacad elite units are fighting the group in Somalia. Somalia’s elite military […]
Egypt; Additional Rafales fighter jets on order
Dassault Aviation announced Monday that the Rafale contract with Egypt “has entered into force.” It could mean that production of 30 Rafale jets, contracted in May 2021 has begun following the completion of the previous contract to supply 24 jets. It also indicates that Egypt must have made a financial commitment to kickstart the contract […]
Nigeria; Future landing ship launched
According to a press release published by Damen on November 15, 2021, the new, 100-metre LST 100 for the Nigerian Navy has been launched at Albwardy Damen, Sharjah, UAE a few months ago. On completion of the 100-meter, the roll-on-roll-off landing ship will have the capacity to accommodate a crew of 32 and 250 Embarked […]
Nigeria; Army commissions Chinese 4×4 MRAPS
According to Military Africa, Nigeria has taken delivery of the first batch of Chinese Dongfeng Mengshi (Warrior) CSK131 4×4 armored vehicles. They arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, November 7. Photographs showing at least 30 vehicles painted in factory green in Nigeria’s seaport surfaced on social media. This recent acquisition follows a pattern of procuring certain […]
Sudan; New Junta confirms establishment of Russian naval base
Sudan’s military chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said that Sudan will work to fulfill its commitments in the establishment of a Russian naval base in the country. In early December 2020, Russia and Sudan had reached an agreement to build naval maintenance and logistical support facility in the East African country. The naval logistics base was […]
Nigeria; Navy orders two OPV from Turkey
The Nigerian Navy signed a contract with a Turkish company, Dearsan Shipyard for the purchase of 2 brand new Offshore Patrol Vessels 76. The 2 vessels are expected to be completed within 37 months. Admiral Gambo stated that the contract signing ceremony was another milestone achievement by the Nigerian Navy in her fleet renewal effort […]
Egypt; MoD negotiates acquisition of Ukranian Vilkha-M 300mm MRLs
According to information published by the “Tactical Report” website on November 2, 2021, Egypt negotiates with Ukraine for the acquisition of Vilkha-M 300mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), a modernized version of the Soviet-made BM-30 Smerch. The Vilkha-M is a new generation of MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) developed by the State Kyiv Design Bureau. […]
Morocco; Government confirms 2022 defense budget
The new Moroccan government, has requested €4.8B for 2022 defense budget which represents an increase of 505 million euros or 11.76% more than the figure set for 2021. Last year, Rabat already increased its military expenditures by 30% compared to the previous year.