Holomisa puts his mind to improving border protection - DefenceWeb

Following what he called a border oversight mission, Deputy Defence and Military Veterans Minister Bantu Holomisa pulled no punches when reporting his

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Denel PMP hosts first open day for potential investors and partners - DefenceWeb

Some two dozen interested parties attended a Friday open day at Denel PMP’s Pretoria West factory, including representatives from leading South African

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Defence Industry Lekgotla outlines five-point plan to grow South Africa’s defence exports - DefenceWeb

The Localisation and Export Commission, one of six work streams at the recent Defence Industry Lekgotla, has outlined a five-point plan to grow the South

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South African defence acquisition methodology needs to evolve - DefenceWeb

With conflict evolving at a rapid rate, defence acquisition and procurement need to evolve as well, the inaugural Defence Industry Lekgotla heard.

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Paramount highlights Mwari in counter-drone configuration - DefenceWeb

Paramount Aerospace Industries is highlighting a dedicated Mwari Counter-UAS (unmanned aerial system) configuration designed to address the rapidly growing

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R27.8 million pothole repair initiative for veterans stalls as machines sit unused - DefenceWeb

What seemed a laudable attempt to provide gainful employment for military veterans and make inroads of some sort into South Africa’s growing potholed road

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Building Africa’s defence innovation ecosystem: Sovereign capability beyond manufacturing - DefenceWeb

Africa faces a complex security environment marked by terrorism, organised crime, maritime insecurity, cyber threats, geopolitical competition and rapidly

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Regional naval alliance formed to secure Red Sea - DefenceWeb

Saudi Arabia and 13 partner nations have unveiled a Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance to protect freedom of navigation through the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait,

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Nigerian Air Force completes factory acceptance testing for first M-346FA jets - DefenceWeb

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully completed Factory Acceptance Tests for the first batch of three M-346FA aircraft built by Leonardo in Venegono,

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Op Prosper arrests and confiscations ongoing - DefenceWeb

Over 1 100 arrests were made across South Africa in June by police with support from soldiers and other stakeholders in joint operations to curb illegal

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Change of office ceremony for new SANDF Chief of Staff - DefenceWeb

After adding a third star to his shoulder boards, Lieutenant General Tembelani Xundu on Friday 31 July became the third SA National Defence Force (SANDF)

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Gunner Association branch chair plans to track provenance of stolen Port Shepstone ships’ cannons - DefenceWeb

One who has more than a passing interest in the three ships’ cannons stolen from what was a war museum in the lower KwaZulu-Natal South Coast town of Port

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The defunding of the SANDF – a defence estate optimisation strategy can allow for own revenue generation - DefenceWeb

For much of the past decade, the debate surrounding the funding of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has focused almost exclusively on one

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Securing SA's Borders: Milkor 380 positions industry to support BMA surveillance requirements - DefenceWeb

Milkor is highlighting how its indigenously developed Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can support the Border Management Authority (BMA) as it moves

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SMMEs secure AAD exhibition space thanks to Armscor ESD programme - DefenceWeb

Eleven small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) will strut their stuff at South Africa’s major defence and allied sectors exhibition in September courtesy

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Opinion: The Military Ombud must be independent – or it is no ombud at all - DefenceWeb

South Africa needs a Military Ombud. That is not in dispute. What is in dispute – and what can no longer be papered over with polite parliamentary language –

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Inaugural African military logistics and communications symposium underway in Addis Ababa - DefenceWeb

African military specialists in the wider communications and logistics musterings from 40 countries are in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa this week for the

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DMV begins Western Cape military veterans' verification as national drive nears completion - DefenceWeb

The Western Cape is the final province where verification of military veterans for benefits remains outstanding. Work is presently underway, having started

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PAIA invoked as Op Prosper anti-crime deployment questions remain unanswered - DefenceWeb

Difficult questions are being asked by, amongst others, Members of Parliament, as the South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF’s) Operation Prosper

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Let 410 acquisition to boost Ugandan air logistic efficiency - DefenceWeb

The airborne service of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), its Air Force (UPDF-AF) recently added a multi-role, twin-engined, turboprop to its

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Learners explore aviation and defence careers at SGD, SACAA and Lanseria Mandela Day Expo - DefenceWeb

18 July marked Nelson Mandela Day. Ahead of this, and as part of their commemorations, the Swedish-South African defence technology company Saab Grintek

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State intends to oppose SALC application to scrap SA arms exports to the US - DefenceWeb

The South African government intends to oppose a Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) application to suspend or cancel South African arms export permits

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Mbatha visits Russia and agrees to strengthen defence ties - DefenceWeb

Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Lawrence Khulekani Mbatha, is in Russia this week on an official visit, and pledged to strengthen

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Armscor defending border patrol vehicle tender in court - DefenceWeb

The thin line of soldiers deployed to protect South Africa’s land borders from illegal immigrants, smugglers and livestock rustlers among others look set for

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Denel PMP hosting open days for potential investors and partners - DefenceWeb

Denel PMP (Pretoria Metal Pressings) will shortly host two open days in its quest for what are termed either strategic partners or investors to return the

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After the Defence Industry Lekgotla: What will government actually do differently? - DefenceWeb

The Defence Industry Lekgotla of 20 to 22 July 2026 correctly identified many of the structural challenges confronting South Africa's defence industry. The

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SADC standby force logistic depot construction 70% complete - DefenceWeb

One of 15 endorsements accepted by the Ministerial Committee of the Organ (MCO) on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation of the Southern African

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Business as usual at Army Foundation - DefenceWeb

Speedy action by the controlling authority of the SA Army Foundation in the wake of financial wrongdoing at the Centurion headquartered support organisation

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