Egypt and Türkiye have taken further steps to strengthen bilateral military and defence-industrial cooperation following an official visit to Türkiye by Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher, Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production. Lieutenant …

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has taken another significant step in modernising its air capabilities with the commissioning of a new LET L-410 transport aircraft, officially inducted into service by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi …

The United States has officially donated an additional C-130H Hercules tactical airlift aircraft to the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), reinforcing the long-standing defence partnership between the two countries and significantly enhancing Botswana’s strategic air mobility capabilities. The donation follows …

The European Union (EU) has strengthened the operational capabilities of the Ghana Navy through the donation of two Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) under the Support to West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) Programme. The handover ceremony took place on …

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have officially received a new batch of Bayraktar AKINCI unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) during a handover ceremony held in Sévaré on 30 July 2026, marking another significant milestone in the country’s military modernisation …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded another major milestone in its ongoing fleet modernisation programme with the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first batch of three M-346 Fighter Attack (FA) aircraft at the Leonardo …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for an additional three Leonardo AW109 Trekker Type B helicopters, marking another important milestone in the Service’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s counter-terrorism …

The 13th Africa Security Symposium (ASEC 2026) concluded in Accra with a strong call for African nations to strengthen the continent’s security architecture through innovation, inclusive partnerships and practical cooperation, reinforcing the importance of African-led solutions to emerging security challenges.…

The U.S. Air Force has deployed the HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopter to East Africa for the first time, establishing a dedicated personnel recovery capability at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Announced by the U.S. Air Force on June …

AFRIDEX 2026 is set to bring together a distinguished international line-up of defence manufacturers, military technology providers, indigenous industry leaders and government stakeholders as African armed forces continue to accelerate investment in land defence modernisation and battlefield capability development. Taking …

The South African Air Force (SAAF), through Air Force Station Port Elizabeth and 15 Squadron Charlie Flight, played a vital role in humanitarian relief operations during Exercise CHARIOT, supporting communities affected by severe flooding across the Eastern Cape during …

Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, and global aerospace and defence company Paramount have unveiled the Simha 4×4, a next-generation Light Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle, at the Eurosatory 2026 Defence and Security …