Africa

Egypt; China offers J-10 and J-31 fighters  

The Egyptian Air Force is considering acquiring Chinese J-10C and J-31 fighter jets to modernize its fleet, positioning the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as a logical secondary supplier amidst complex relationships with Russia and the United States. The J-10C offers advanced capabilities at a lower cost, while the J-31 would counter Israel’s F-35s. This […]

Kenya; Air Force receives surplus Huey from the US

Kenya has taken delivery of the first batch of military helicopters promised by the US during the recent state visit of Kenyan President William Ruto. Two UH-1 Huey military choppers arrived in the African nation earlier this month and are now being assembled by a specialized team of US Air Force technicians in the Embakasi […]

Morocco; MoD orders two spy satellites from Israel

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; Army orders ATACMS missiles.

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 […]

Nigeria; Air Force unveils plan to acquire 50 new aircraft

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 […]

Mauritania; Army unveils Chinese-Made Yitian-L SHORAD SAM Systems

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 […]

Mauritania; Army reveals new Chinese armored vehicles  

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 […]

Burkina-Fasso; Army reveals New 4×4 Chinese made MRAPS

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 […]

Nigeria; Army soon to receive local licensed production of Dongfeng CSK-131 MRAPs  

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; RMAF orders US made anti ship missiles to arm F-16

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 […]

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