Military Africa

Several years ago, our founders noticed that many media outlets were overlooking Africa's remarkable advancements in the Defence sector. For a long time, it seemed as though the global community believed Africa lacked the ability to develop its own defence technologies. However, the reality is that since the 1960s, various African nations have been successfully designing and producing innovative and reliable defence technologies. Countries such as Egypt, Sudan, Libya, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Namibia have made significant strides in indigenous technology development. Military Africa aims to reshape this perception and highlight the incredible defence innovations coming out of the continent.

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Nigeria operationalize additional Alpha jets

5 days ago | military.africa | Ekene Lionel

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of at least four of twelve ex-French Air Force Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet light attack and advanced jet trainer aircraft. The delivery is part of an earlier contract awarded to SOFEMA by the Nigerian Air Force for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Alpha Jet fleet. Under this agreement, six ex-French Air Force jets sourced by Sofema will be restored for operational use, while the rest will serve as spare parts.
Chad acquires Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense systems from the UAE

5 days ago | military.africa | Ekene Lionel

Chad has confirmed the receipt of two Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense systems from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), delivered as part of ongoing “military support.”The FK-2000, a short-range surface-to-air missile system developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, is designed to engage a variety of aerial targets, including aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
China’s Norinco strengthens defense ties with Nigeria

1 week ago | military.africa | Ekene Lionel

Amid Broader African EngagementOn March 18, a senior delegation from China’s North Industries Corporation (Norinco) arrived in Abuja, signaling a deepening of defense ties between China and Nigeria. This visit represents a pivotal moment in bilateral military-industrial relations, reinforcing a partnership aimed at advancing Nigeria’s defense capabilities through strategic collaboration.
Armscor procures new sniper rifle for the South African Army under Project Tedu

1 week 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.
Centauri unveils next-gen hard kill CUAV

2 weeks 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).
SAAF seeks spares for major aircraft

2 weeks 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.
Dicon Gray Insignia plans expansion to boost production

2 weeks ago | military.africa | Ekene Lionel

DICON GRAY Insignia (DGI), one of Nigeria’s indigenous defence manufacturer is planning to expand its operations in the production of military equipment in a key move to enhance the country’s self-sufficiency. This move aims to position Africa’s most populous nation as a regional leader in defence manufacturing while driving industrial growth and job creation.
Nigeria’s Briech UAS unveils Damisa combat drone

2 weeks ago | military.africa | Ekene Lionel

The Nigerian military has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” attack drone, marking a major milestone in the continent’s ability to develop advanced defense technologies. Developed in collaboration with Nigerian tech firm Briech UAS, the Damisa drone was recently showcased at the company’s headquarters in Abuja.
Embraer, Denel sign MoU on KC-390 Millennium collaboration

2 weeks ago | military.africa | Sarah Lesedi

During the LAAD Defense and Security exhibition in Brazil, Embraer and Denel, a prominent South African aerospace and defense company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that paves the way for future collaboration on the KC-390 Millennium aircraft.
Ghana Army commissions special ops training school

3 weeks ago | military.africa | Ekene Lionel

The Ghana Army is enhancing its counter-terrorism capabilities with the commissioning of a new Special Operations Training School in Daboya, featuring a state-of-the-art skills house. This facility, opened in February, is designed to train personnel in critical skills such as house-clearing tactics, cross-border operations, and urban warfare.