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 …

Israel Shipyards Ltd participated as a Silver Sponsor at the African Navy Forum Symposium 2026 held in Lagos, Nigeria, engaging with naval leaders, senior defence officials, and maritime stakeholders from across the African continent. The symposium provided an important platform …

Africa’s Defence Sector Accelerates Localisation, Manufacturing and Strategic Partnerships. Africa’s defence sector is entering a new era of localisation, strategic partnerships and regional manufacturing growth, as nations across the continent focus on strengthening sovereign defence capability and reducing long term …

Terra Industries, an African defense technology company focused on autonomous security systems, has announced the construction of Pax-2, its second manufacturing facility and what is expected to become the continent’s largest drone factory. Located in Accra, Ghana, the 34,000-square-foot facility …

Armscor Dockyard in Simon’s Town has completed the refurbishment of critical dry dock infrastructure while advancing a broader programme of capability upgrades, reinforcing its role as a key strategic support facility for the South African Navy. A major milestone was …

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has taken delivery of a second batch of six AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters on April 7, 2026, marking another important step in the kingdom’s ongoing effort to modernise its rotary-wing strike capabilities. The …

The agreement is designed to explore and develop business opportunities in defence and security programmes that require government-to-government (G2G) contracting frameworks. This approach, increasingly adopted in international defence procurement, provides enhanced transparency, institutional backing and reduced political risk for both …