Ekene Lionel
Director at Military Africa
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3 weeks ago |
military.africa | Ekene Lionel
UAE-owned company Calidus is looking to sell its B-250 aircraft to the high command of the Senegalese Air Force, headed by General El Hadj Niang. The Calidus B-250 is a light attack and trainer aircraft developed by Calidus, and there are indications that Calidus is actively pursuing a potential sale to the Senegalese Air Force, but there’s no confirmation that Senegal has placed an order yet. The B-250 is designed for roles like close air support, counter-terrorism, and intelligence gathering.
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3 weeks ago |
military.africa | Ekene Lionel
At the recently concluded SYSDEF 2025 defense exhibition in Burkina Faso, a new chapter in regional defense technology unfolded with the unveiling of an indigenous armored personnel carrier by BAT Équipements, a Burkinabe public limited company. Founded by Thierry Alain Belemkoabga, this enterprise has stepped into the spotlight with a vehicle designed to tackle the pressing security challenges plaguing the Sahel region, particularly the relentless threat of terrorism.
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4 weeks ago |
military.africa | Ekene Lionel
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has taken receipt of 14 Puma M36 Mk3 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) from the United States. The handover ceremony, held on May 8, 2025, at the 153 Armoured Regiment Square in Burma Camp, Accra, marks a pivotal moment in the longstanding security cooperation between Ghana and the United States. Valued at over $6 million, these vehicles are designed to bolster troop protection, mobility, and effectiveness in counter-terrorism and internal security operations.
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1 month ago |
military.africa | Ekene Lionel
In a notable development for military cooperation and capacity building in West Africa, the United States Army has successfully trained a contingent of Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) personnel on the operation and maintenance of the Puma M36 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armored vehicle.
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1 month ago |
military.africa | Ekene Lionel
In a bid to strengthen its air defense capabilities, Nigeria has turned to China’s Norinco for support. A delegation from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), led by Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, visited China from April 20 to 25, 2025. The visit aimed to deepen partnerships with leading Chinese defense firms, particularly in the areas of radar coverage and air defense systems.
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