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5 days ago | 
military.africa | Sarah Lesedi
Rheinmetall, a prominent German defence technology company, has taken a bold step to expand its global operations by establishing a new subsidiary in South Africa called Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa (Pty) Ltd. This development comes after receiving approval from the relevant authorities, allowing Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, a key business unit of the Rheinmetall Group, to secure a 51% stake in the joint venture.
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5 days ago | 
military.africa | Sarah Lesedi
Rheinmetall, a global leader in defense technology, has received additional major orders for the delivery of 155 mm artillery ammunition, reflecting the growing demand for such systems amid a tense international security environment. An international customer has placed two orders with Rheinmetall Denel Munition, the company’s South African subsidiary, for extended range, full bore (ERFB) 155 mm artillery ammunition.
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1 week ago | 
military.africa | Sarah Lesedi
Hensoldt, a leading German defense electronics company, is exploring the possibility of selling its South African Optronics division as part of a strategic effort to ensure the long-term sustainability of the business. This potential move, first reported by Bloomberg and later confirmed by Hensoldt South Africa to defenceWeb, does not extend to the company’s local electronic warfare or radar business units, which will remain unaffected.
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1 month ago | 
military.africa | Sarah Lesedi
Saab Grintek Defence (SGD), a leading South African defense company, has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with its turnover doubling over the past two years and its order backlog increasing fivefold. This surge in demand for its advanced electronic warfare and self-protection systems has prompted SGD to take strategic steps to expand its production capabilities.
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1 month ago | 
military.africa | Sarah Lesedi
Roketsan, Turkiye’s leading company in rocket and missile technologies, is actively working to increase its sales across Africa by deepening ties with the continent’s armed forces. Murat İkinci, Roketsan CEO, told defenceWeb. The company sees its advanced, field-proven products as ideal solutions for African nations addressing various security challenges.
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1 month ago | 
military.africa | Sarah Lesedi
Armscor has delivered the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel (MMIPV) to the South African Navy. The vessel, named SAS ADAM KOK III (P1573), was developed under Project Biro. It joins its sister vessels, SAS King Sekhukhune I (P1571) and SAS King Shaka Zulu (P1572), as part of the South African Navy’s patrol squadron. The official naming and commissioning ceremony for SAS ADAM KOK III took place on Friday.
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1 month ago | 
military.africa | Sarah Lesedi
The South African government’s defence and security acquisition and project management company, Armscor, recently hosted a delegation from Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen defence relations between the two nations. Several South African defence companies presented their catalogue of military equipment to an Ivorian delegation visiting Johannesburg. The visit, spanning five days, featured a tailored programme designed to align with Côte d’Ivoire’s specific defence needs.
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1 month ago | 
military.africa | Sarah Lesedi
The South African Army has officially received a new sniper rifle system, marking an important advancement in its firepower capabilities. Procured through Project Tedu by Armscor, the state-owned defence acquisition agency, the new system was handed over in mid-March at the Infantry School in Oudtshoorn. This milestone event is part of the the South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF) commitment to modernizing its landward defence capabilities and enhancing operational effectiveness.
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2 months ago | 
military.africa | Sarah Lesedi
South African defence company Centauri has unveiled its next-generation TriAD hard-kill counter-UAV system, designed to protect against the growing threat of drones. This advanced system features a two-tier armament platform, utilizing the CRx-30 (30×113 mm) for medium to long-range engagements and the CRx-40 (40×51 mm) for close-range threats. Both weapons are capable of firing programmable fragmentation ammunition, enhancing their effectiveness against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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2 months ago | 
military.africa | Sarah Lesedi
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is currently grappling with an urgent need for spare and replacement parts for four critical aircraft types within its fleet, as evidenced by recent requests for information (RfIs) issued by Armscor. These aircraft include the CASA 212, Saab Gripen, Oryx, and C-130BZ, with the RfIs designated as ARO-2025-03-01, ARO-2025-03-02, ARO-2025-03-03, and ARO-2025-03-04, respectively.
