Military Africa

4 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.

4 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.

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.

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.

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.