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The Simha 4x4 light armoured multipurpose vehicle
Paramount, Kalyani launch Simha 4x4 light armoured multipurpose vehicle
18th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Aerospace and defence technology group Paramount and defence company Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) have launched the Simha 4x4 light armoured multipurpose vehicle. The Simha was... 


Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) is hosting 21 scientists from 16 African countries at its Protechnik Laboratories, in Pretoria, Gauteng, from June 8 to 19 for the yearly... 


First flight of the Qantas A350-1000ULR
World’s longest-ranged airliner makes its maiden flight
3rd June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus has announced the successful first flight of the world’s longest-ranged airliner, the A350-1000ULR. This has been developed at the specific request... 


Solidarity welcomes Denel's wage increase, but acknowledges the long road that still lies ahead
20th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Trade union Solidarity has welcomed State-owned defence group Denel's decision to grant employees an across-the-board 5.5% wage increase, backdated to April 1. The union says this is a meaningful... 


Rwanda Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe
Rwanda says Mozambique has secured funds for it to continue Cabo Delgado mission
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

Rwanda's foreign minister said on Tuesday that Mozambique had secured the funds for Rwanda's army to continue its deployment in the insurgency-hit and gas-rich Cabo Delgado province.  Rwanda sent... 


SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu
SARS introduces modernised customs declaration system for foreign vehicles
19th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) will, from June 1, require all foreign-registered vehicles to be declared on the SARS Traveller Management System (TMS) prior to them entering or leaving... 


A Denel manufactured missile
Denel highlights importance to it of partnerships, R&D
15th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

In its presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, embattled State-owned defence industrial group Denel highlighted the importance to its future of... 


The DJI Dock 3 which is deploying a security drone at Steyn City
UAV technology, an effective security tool
15th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

In conjunction with commercial unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), integrated security solutions provider Fidelity Services Group has developed a repeatable security... 


Denel's logo on a sign
Denel presents its plans to Parliament
14th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

In a presentation to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, beleaguered State-owned defence industrial group Denel outlined its hopes and plans for restoring its... 


Airbus executive VP for strategy Eric Kirstetter
Airbus announces a new executive VP for strategy
5th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Airbus group has announced that it has appointed a new executive VP for strategy, Eric Kirstetter, who previously worked for the global strategy consultancy Roland Berger. His predecessor,... 


Coffee beans in a burlap sack and spread out on a table
Airbus Space to provide imagery and analysis for global coffee industry mapping project
22nd April 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airbus Defence and Space has announced that it has been selected as the technical partner in the international Coffee Canopy Partnership. Backed by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation and the... 


The multi-circuit aerospace heat exchanger designed and manufacatured by Sintavi
Multi-circuit aerospace heat exchanger designed in ‘record time’
17th April 2026

The launch of a complex, multi-circuit aerospace heat exchanger designed, simulated and validated within two weeks by composite mechanical component manufacturer Sintavia has successfully denoted... 


A generic image of a drone
Sky Robots showcases integrated drone security model for mines, other high-value assets
10th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Integrated aerial security company Sky Robots is positioning integrated drone systems as a core layer of operational security for mines and other high-value assets. The company, on April 10, held a... 


An armoured vehicle supplied by Paramount South Africa
Paramount, BMA to bolster security at Lebombo during the Easter period
2nd April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Aerospace and technology company Paramount South Africa has confirmed the deployment of its advanced border security technologies in support of the Border Management Authority (BMA) at the Lebombo... 


The Airbus Bird of Prey interceptor drone successfully completed its first demo flight
Airbus drone-intercepting drone successfully demonstrated
30th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airbus Defence and Space has announced that its prototype drone-intercepting Bird-of-Prey reusable uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) had successfully intercepted and engaged a medium-sized one-way attack... 


An image of a drone
Drone developments boast uptake
27th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Drones are transitioning from specialised outsourced tools into core operational infrastructure, driven by lower drone costs, technology advances and the emergence of autonomous, dock-based drone... 


An image of a drone being showcased at an expo
Expo highlights drone capabilities in security industry
27th March 2026

The upcoming security solutions expo Securex South Africa will explore the full ecosystem of drones, software and integrated security technology as South Africa enters a new era of drone-enabled... 


An image of a drone next to a transmission tower
Solutions unlock efficiency, improved safety
27th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Drone-based radio frequency (RF) monitoring solutions improve safety while providing efficiency and flexibility, allowing end-users to simplify RF measurement processes, says radio communications... 


AMD celebrates three-and-a-half decades of effort
24th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industry Association (AMD) is celebrating its thirty-fifth anniversary. It is recognised as the only trade association for the South African... 


Advanced Navigation CEO and co-founder Chris Shaw
Advanced Navigation raises over €95m
19th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Navigation and autonomous systems company Advanced Navigation has successfully raised £83-million, or about €95-million, in a Series C funding round, marking a definitive shift in the global... 


Denel branding at the entrance of one of its operations
Denel assures it is on the road to recovery
18th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The executive and the board of State-owned defence industrial group Denel have assured that the company is adopting proper and sound business practices. They did so in a press release on Wednesday.... 


Parliamentary Committee concerned over lack of communications between defence industry and government
17th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The absence of a direct line of communication between government and the national defence industry has been flagged as a matter of concern by Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence... 


Specialised industrial development initiatives are helping to develop aerospace, defence companies – dtic
12th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams says the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s (dtic's) specialised industrial development instruments designed for the... 


Navy vessel
Presidency assumes control of Iran naval inquiry from Defence Department
27th February 2026 By: Sashnee Moodley

The probe into Iran’s participation in the BRICS Plus naval exercises, held in South Africa in January, is being relocated from the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans to the Presidency. This... 


Parliamentary committee concerned at poor performance by arms trade regulatory agencies
23rd February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Following a meeting with the South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD), Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence has expressed serious concern about the... 


The above image depicts Zero USV MD Matthew Ratsey
New USV increases payload and capacity possibilities
20th February 2026 By: Lynne Davies

A new class of large, long-distance, high payload uncrewed service vehicle (USV) –  the Oceanus 17 –  by marine automation company Zero USV, will enable the autonomous deployment of defence,... 


The above image depicts the Liqui Moly Guntec Barrel and Gun Cleaner
Lubrication range ensures safe firearm cleaning
20th February 2026

Suitable for field use and workshop maintenance, the expansion of industrial equipment supplier BMG’s lubrication and cleaning portfolio to include the Liqui Moly Guntec range of firearm care... 


The above image depicts CSIR CEO Dr Thulani Dlamini and Denel CEO Tsepo Monaheng signing the memorandum of understanding
Partnership formalisation advances SA aerospace, military technology
20th February 2026

To strengthen their collaboration – which is aimed at advancing research, technology development, innovation, knowledge sharing and technology commercialisation –  national research organisation... 


New African defence exhibition, set for October, formally launched in Nigeria
19th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The launch of the first ever Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) has been officially announced. The event will be held from October 26 to October 29 this year at Eko Atlantic,... 


Defence Minister Angie Motshekga
South Africa launches inquiry into Iran's participation in BRICS+ naval drills
16th January 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's defence ministry has launched a probe into Iran's participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held near Cape Town this week, after reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa had asked... 


Naval vessel
US accuses South Africa of cosying up to Iran with naval drills
16th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

The US criticised South Africa for allowing Iran to participate in naval drills off the coast of Cape Town, after conflicting reports about the Islamic Republic’s involvement in the exercises.... 


attendees at the airforce exhibition
National recognition strengthens ambitions
16th January 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

The South African government has formally declared the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition a national event. It is hosted by several governmental bodies, including the Department of... 


A Boeing 777 aircraft
Boeing releases its delivery figures for 2025, including airliner deliveries of 600
14th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

US-based global major aerospace and defence group Boeing has released its air- and space-craft delivery figures for the whole of last year, as well as those for the fourth quarter of the year. It... 


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