Africa

The Israeli IAI will set Morocco’s eyes in space with two Optsat 3000 spy satellites like those Italy has for 1,000 million The companies Elbit Systems and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems are also participating in the operation, sponsored by the Abraham Accords The defence company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced an agreement with Morocco […]

Morocco has finalized an agreement with the United States for the purchase of ATACMS missiles, as announced by the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract, valued at $227 million, involves the production of these missiles by Lockheed Martin, a major American defense and aerospace manufacturer. This deal is part of the U.S. Foreign Military Sales […]

The Nigerian air force announced on 18, June 2024, its intention to acquire 50 new aircraft to enhance its capabilities against armed gangs and terrorists in northwest Nigeria. This announcement was made by Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff of the Nigerian Air Force, during the inauguration of new military facilities, including two […]

Recent pictures shared on social media have revealed that the Mauritanian military has acquired Chinese-made Yitian-L short-range self-propelled air defense systems. The vehicle is armed with the TY-90 surface-to-air missiles, designed to intercept and destroy low-flying aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles. The Yitian-L, customized for the Mauritanian Armed Forces and based on a 4×4 […]

Mauritanian Army has acquired a range of Chinese-made armored vehicles, notably the WMA-301. The President of the Republic of Mauritania, Mr. Mohamed Ould Sheikh Al-Ghazouani, conducted an inspection visit on June 9, 2024, to review the newly acquired military equipment as part of an initiative to modernize the land, air, and naval forces. The new […]

On June 10, the Burkina Faso Armed Forces received a new batch of 4×4 armored vehicles from the People’s Republic of China. During a ceremony attended by high-ranking officials of the African nation, images revealed approximately 50 CS/VP14 military vehicles and 40 VP11. Burkina Faso’s Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Kassoum Coulibaly, stated during the […]

According to an article from Military Africa dated June 9, 2024, Equipment Protective Applications International Limited (EPAIL), a Nigerian defense company, is set to deliver a new fleet of tactical armored vehicles to the Nigerian Army, thus enhancing its arsenal with locally produced advanced military technology. This follows a previous delivery of 20 units in […]

Morocco has acquired advanced American missile systems to equip its F-16 jets. According to a report by the Spanish newspaper La Razón, Morocco has procured Harpoon Block II (AGM-84L) anti-ship missiles and SLAM-ER (AGM-84H/K) cruise missiles from Boeing. These acquisitions aim to enhance the capabilities of the Royal Moroccan Air Force, particularly with the integration […]

 According to information published by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers on May 29, 2024, the shipyard has successfully completed the refit of the Seychelles Coast Guard Patrol Ship Zoroaster (SCG PS Zoroaster) impressive 30 days ahead of schedule. The refurbishment included upgrades to navigation systems, hull repairs, machinery overhauls, and the installation of state-of-the-art equipment […]

According to Military Africa on May 20, 2024, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) received three additional CH-4 Rainbow drones from China. These medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drones will be deployed to the eastern region of the country to support military operations against the M23 rebels and the Rwanda Defence Force. This delivery follows an initial […]