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BARKAN Joins Winter Exercise-2025
 The "Winter Exercise-2025", organized by the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), continues in Kars under extreme cold conditions with participation from 20 different countries. Conducted under the command of the 3rd Army Command and directed by the 9th Corps Command, the exercise is led by the 14th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Command at the Şehit İstihkam Astsubay Kıdemli Üstçavuş İlhan Hamlı Shooting and Exercise Area.
 
1 February  2025

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ACE Commander Visits Togo
U.S. Air Force Major General Kenneth Ekman, Director, AFRICOM Coordination Element (ACE), met with Minister of Security and Civil Protection Calixte Batossie Madjoulba and Chief of Defense Staff Brigadier General Dimini Allahare during his visit to Togo, Nov 15-19, 2024.
 
1 February  2025

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Turkey’s Expanding Defense Trade with Africa
Turkey has been increasingly expanding its defense trade with African nations in recent years. This growing relationship is driven by several factors, including Turkey's desire to enhance its geopolitical influence, diversify its defense industry markets, and offer its expertise in security and military cooperation to African states.
 
1 February  2025

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Shahpar-II Block II
Shahpar-II Block II is a medium altitude, long endurance unmanned aircraft with armed capability. It has a modular airframe structural design comprising of advanced composite and metallic hybrid structure with improved aerodynamic design.
 

1 February  2025

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ITALY’S MATTEI PLAN: LEONARDO DELEGATION IN IVORY COAST
A delegation from Leonardo, led by Chairman Stefano Pontecorvo, is currently in Ivory Coast to fully implement
the Mattei Plan in support of the African nation. The mission focuses on presenting and offering the company’s technological solutions to the government of Abidjan as part of the broader collaboration initiative.

 
1 February  2025

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Visits SA National Defence Force Troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Amid Rising Conflict E GAMBIA
On January 22, 2025, South Africa's Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms. Angie Motshekga, accompanied by the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General Rudzani Maphwanya, visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This marked Minister Motshekga's first visit to the DRC since her appointment in July 2024.
 
1 February  2025

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RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE COMMISSIONS 531 NEW SPECIAL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) graduated 531 Special Operations Force personnel after they completed 11 months of specialized combat training course at the Nasho Basic Military Training Centre, Kirehe District. The graduating cohort includes 46 Officers and 485 other ranks.
 
1 February 2025

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Kryptus showcases advanced cryptographic solutions to protect data and communications at IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025
Kryptus, a Brazilian-Swiss leader in cryptographic solutions and cybersecurity services, will present its cutting-edge technologies at IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025, held from February 19-23. Renowned for empowering national sovereignty and operational security, Kryptus invites defense, government, and intelligence professionals to explore its innovative portfolio designed to protect critical information and communications. 
   
1 February  2025

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THE REPUBLIC OF TURKIYE HANDS OVER 17 ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS TO THE GAMBIA
Presided over by the President and Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Adama Barrow, the Republic of Turkiye, on Tuesday 14th January 2025, handed over 17 Cobra 1 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) worth around US$4 million (GMD 280 million) to the Government of The Gambia at a ceremony held at the seat of the Presidency in Banjul.
 
17 January 2025

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Republic of Zambia – Bell 412 Enhanced Performance Exportable Medium-Lift Transport Helicopters
On 13 January 2025, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Zambia of Bell 412 Enhanced Performance Exportable Medium-Lift Transport Helicopters and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale. 
used in medium-altitude air defense.

 
17 January 2025

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MCTI and Finep sign contract with Embraer for radar development
An investment of R$147 million will be made to finalize the development of the Saber M200 Multimission Radar,
used in medium-altitude air defense.

 


14 January 2025

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NARSDA, Proforce to build four satellites for security, agriculture, others
The National Space Research and Development Agency has partnered with Proforce Galaxies Limited to unveil a constellation of four satellites, aimed at boosting Nigeria’s security and maritime operations.
 


14 January 2025

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NIGERIA ARMY DOCTRINE AND TRAINING CONFERENCE 2025 OFFICIALLY OPENED BY COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has declared open the Nigerian Army Doctrine and Training Conference for the year 2025. The event, held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Minna, Niger State, is a significant step toward redefining the Nigerian Army's approach to training and doctrine implementation. Speaking at the conference...

14 January 2025

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Poland To Acquire Three MQ-9B SkyGuardians From GA-AS
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces the sale of three MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems to the Polish Ministry of Defence. The MQ-9B is the newest model of RPA produced by GA-ASI, and will serve as the foundational intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform for Poland. 

14 January 2025

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KENYA NAVY CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF SERVICE
On Saturday, 14th December 2024, His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, presided over the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the Kenya Navy at the Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe in Mombasa County.

14 January 2025

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Israel Shipyards to Deliver Five Advanced ‘Reshef’ Combat Ships to the Israeli Navy in a Strategic ‘Blue and White’ Deal
Israel Shipyards is proud to announce the signing of a landmark agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defense to produce and deliver five advanced Sa’ar-class ‘Reshef’ combat ships. This monumental deal, valued at 2.8 billion NIS, highlights Israel's commitment to bolstering its defense capabilities while supporting local industry and innovation.
 
6 January 2025

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CAS ADVOCATES INDIGENOUS SOLUTIONS DURING STRATEGIC VISIT TO CAVERTON
As part of his operational tour of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) establishments in Lagos, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, on 13 December 2024, visited Caverton Helicopters Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility to evaluate progress on the ongoing 2,500-hour and 5-year major inspections of NAF Bell-412 helicopters (NAF 599 and NAF 600). 
 
6 January 2025

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ADVENT MARTI Command and Control System Integrated into TCSG-553 Aircraft
Developed with national engineering capabilities, the ADVENT MARTI Command and Control System has been successfully integrated into the TCSG-553 aircraft of the Turkish Coast Guard Command. This integration aims to enhance the operational efficiency of critical airborne platforms used in security and defense missions.
Air platforms, equipped with advanced mission systems, play a pivotal role in intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance operations. 

 
6 January 2025

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Kingdom of Morocco to acquire GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I)
On 20 December 2024, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Morocco of GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $86 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.
6 January 2025

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Egypt – Abrams Tank Refurbishment, Support, and Equipment
On 20 December 2024, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of Abrams Tank Refurbishment, Support, and Equipment, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.69 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale. 
6 January 2025

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Embraer sells four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to a new customer in Africa
On 31 December 2024, the Brazilian company Embraer signed a contract for the sale of four A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft to an undisclosed customer in Africa. These aircraft will perform a wide spectrum of missions such as border surveillance, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), close air support, counterinsurgency, and advanced flight training. Undisclosed customer will become the sixth operator of the A-29 Super Tucano in the African continent.
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Egypt to acquire Hellfire AGM-114R Missiles
On 20 December 2024, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of Hellfire AGM-114R Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $630 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.
6 January 2025

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NATO delegation takes part in ninth round of military-to-military staff talks with the African Union
From 26 to 27 November 2024, NATO’s Cooperative Security Division of the International Military Staff (IMS) met with a delegation from the African Union Commission (AUC) in Brussels for the ninth iteration of NATO and African Union (AU) Military-to-Military Staff Talks.
1 December 2024

 Paramount launches Fusion Cell to enhance African border security       
On 29 Nov 2024, Paramount announced that officially unveiled its Fusion Cell integrated intelligence solution, able to rapidly gather, analyse, and disseminate actionable intelligence across national, regional and local stakeholders in order to secure Africa's borders.     
1 December 2024

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Tunisia to acquire Javelin Missiles     
On 3 December 2024, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Tunisia of Javelin Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $107.7 million.      
28 November2024

UNITED STATES DELIVERS C-130 AIRCRAFT TO TUNISIAN AIR FORCE
 On 18 November 2024, the U.S. government celebrated the delivery of one C-130H2 Hercules aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force in a ceremony at Sidi Ahmed Air Base in Bizerte. High-ranking officials from both Tunisia and the United States attended the event, including Tunisian Minister of National Defense Khaled Sehili, U.S. Ambassador Joey Hood, Chief of Staff of the Tunisian Air Force General Mohammed Hajem 
28 November2024

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HAVELSAN Showcased Future Military Technologies
HAVELSAN, one of Turkey's leading defense and technology companies, unveiled its innovative solutions equipped with advanced technologies at the Future Soldier 2024 event, held on November 26-27, 2024, in Ankara.

28 November2024

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Modernization of the Egyptian Armed Forces
The Supreme Commander-in-Chief is the President of Egypt, currently Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. All branches, forces, armies, regions, bodies, organs and departments of the Armed Forces are under the command of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, who is at the same time the Ministry of Defence and Military Production.
28 November2024

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Shipbuilding in Africa
Shipbuilding for military purposes in Africa is a growing sector, driven by the continent's expanding maritime security needs and strategic interest in protecting its vast coastlines and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs). Here's an overview of the landscape:
28 November2024

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 UNITED STATES DELIVERS C-130 AIRCRAFT TO TUNISIAN AIR FORCE
On 18 November 2024, the U.S. government celebrated the delivery of one C-130H2 Hercules aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force in a ceremony at Sidi Ahmed Air Base in Bizerte. High-ranking officials from both Tunisia and the United States attended the event, including Tunisian Minister of National Defense Khaled Sehili....
 
22 November2024

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 ACTING CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF MAJOR GENERAL OLUFEMI OLUYEDE ASSUMES DUTY
The Acting Chief of Army Staff (Ag COAS), Major General Olufemi Oluyede, today, Friday, 1st November 2024, assumed duties at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
 
20 November2024

The Egyptian Navy choses Safran to equip its Offshore Patrol Vessels with advanced optronic and navigation systems
The Egyptian Navy has chosen Safran to equip 10 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) with advanced optronic and navigation systems.
20 November

Roketsan showcased advanced naval systems at Euronaval 
Roketsan, Türkiye’s premier rocket and missile systems manufacturer, presented an impressive array of naval defense technologies at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition, held in Paris, France, from November 4 to 7.
2 November

TEKEVER Expands into Africa with Strategic Partnership in Morocco
 At the 2024 Marrakech Air Show, #TEKEVER proudly announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Droneway, a leading distributor of civil and tactical drones in North Africa. This partnership positions TEKEVER as a key provider of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the Moroccan Ministries of Defence, Interior, and Industry.
2 November

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 ENHANCING NAF COMBAT POWER: CAS LEADS TECHNICAL TEAM TO ITALY FOR M-346 JET, AW-109 TREKKER HELI PROCUREMENT
A team of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) experts, led by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, along with officials from the Ministries of Defence and Finance, recently participated in a Program Management Review Meeting in Italy with Messrs Leonardo S.p.A. The meeting aimed to finalize arrangements for the NAF's acquisition of 24 M-346 Fighter Ground Attack (FGA) jets as well as an additional 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters to the 2 already procured by the NAF.         
 
1 November2024

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 Military Leaders from the US and Morocco Strengthen Partnerships at the Marrakech Airshow 
 The trade show features static and aerial displays of military and civilian aircraft and is an opportunity for international aerospace industry representatives to showcase their capabilities at the Marrakech Royal Moroccan Air Force Base from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2024. The air show is also an opportunity for high level military officials to meet with their Moroccan Royal Armed Forces counterparts and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
 
1 November2024

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 ASELSAN to unveil 20-missiles GÖKSUR Point Defense Missile System at EURONAVAL 2024
 ASELSAN will introduce the new configuration of GÖKSUR Point Missile Defense System with a launcher of 20 missiles capacity at EURONAVAL 2024, taking place in Paris between November 4-7
 

1 November2024

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