Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that Serbia is nearing the finalization of a contract with Algeria for the supply of 48 units of the NORA B52 wheeled self-propelled howitzers. This information, initially released on Twitter on November 21, 2023, marks a substantial advancement in the military cooperation between Serbia and Algeria. The defense relationship between […]
Ethiopia; Army exhibits Chinese SH-155 SP Howitzers
According to Hammer of War on November 16, 2023, the Ethiopian Armed Forces recently showcased a part of their 32 SH-15 155mm self-propelled howitzers manufactured by the Chinese company Norinco. According to open sources, the unit price of the SH-15 is estimated to be around $2.1 million, based on a previous export order. In the […]
Senegal; Navy receives 2nd OPV 58 from France
According to a PR published by Sea to Sea on November 14, 2023, the Senegalese Navy has received the second unit of the OPV 58 S class vessel program, delivered by PIRIOU. This delivery is part of a contract signed in November 2019, encompassing three offshore patrol vessels. Following the WALO, delivered last June, and […]
Senegal; Army reveals newly acquired Chinese and Turkish armored vehicles
According to Jake on November 8, 2023, the Senegalese National Gendarmerie recently acquired a number of Chinese Norinco VN22 6×6 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), although the exact quantity remains undisclosed. The presentation of these vehicles took place during the inauguration of the High Command of the National Gendarmerie headquarters at the Samba Diéry Diallo barracks […]
Congo DRC; Police orders S. African Maatla armored vehicles
On October 19, 2023, the Congolese National Police enhanced its tactical operations with the recent acquisition of 15 Maatla armored personnel carriers. Manufactured by the South African defense group, Paramount Group, these vehicles were welcomed during a ceremony in Kinshasa on October 19th, marking a significant upgrade to the force’s mobility and response capabilities. The […]
Nigeria; Air Force receives indigenous Tsaigumi UAV
To modernize its air component, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the acquisition of six indigenous Tsaigumi drones. This initiative, which also includes the purchase of ground control stations and spare parts, represents an investment of $1.54 million by the Nigerian government. The Tsaigumi, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed in collaboration between the […]
Morocco; Swiss delegation promotes sale of Piranha APC
A high-ranking Swiss delegation visited Morocco earlier this month. Its members, led by Guy Parmelin, the equivalent of the Swiss Minister of the Economy, met with his counterpart Ryad Mezzour. Switzerland has a competitive defence industry that could be of interest to Morocco. Rabat has been modernizing its armed forces, notably driven by on-going tensions […]
Morocco; New artillery ammunition factory
The company revealed a few months ago its plans to set up two factories in Morocco, but has not clarified whether the new contract is related Israeli arms company Elbit Systems has a contract in the pipeline, valued at around $135 million, to “establish an artillery ammunition factory for an international customer.” This was revealed […]
Ghana; European Union grants 105 armored vehicles for border security
The European Union has delivered 105 armored vehicles to Ghana as part of a comprehensive €616 million aid initiative aimed at improving the border security of West African nations along the Gulf of Guinea. These countries are facing the growing threat of jihadist violence emanating from the Sahel region. The armored vehicles were handed over […]
Nigeria; Air Force completes buy of Diamond Aircraft DA 62 MPP
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received all four twin-engine DA 62 MPP special mission aircraft from Austria’s Diamond Aircraft, Guy Martin reported in defenceWeb. The first aircraft, registered as NAF260, was delivered in late February and showcased at NAF Day celebrations in May, equipped with surveillance equipment. The remaining three aircraft, registered as NAF261, […]