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Defence Helicopter
Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E4 - The Utility of the Helicopter
7th September 2021
The helicopter has become an essential tool for militaries, parapublic agencies and emergency services. But its unique characteristics have also ensured a vital role for the helicopter across a myriad of commercial activities.
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Defence Notes
Moldovan military relies on partnerships for modernisation
14th September 2021
With little new modern equipment on the cards, Moldova's military is being forced to reply on training and international cooperation to improve its capability.
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Land Warfare
Jumping hurdles (Opinion)
3rd September 2021
Several recent land acquisition programmes have run into difficulties — but should delays and cost overruns be accepted as the norm? If not, what exactly needs to change?
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Special Operations
Malaysia looks for special forces equipment
5th September 2021
Anti-structure weapons and training grenades are on the shopping list of Malaysian army special forces.
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Air Warfare
Army-2021: Ka-52M explores MUM-T possibilities
31st August 2021
If it passes state trials and enters serial production, the Ka-52M could become a valuable asset for Russian ISR and long-range strike missions.
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Defence Helicopter
New Chinook engine offers advantages for future operations (Studio)
13th September 2021
A new engine for the CH-47 Chinook will significantly increase the capabilities of the helicopter, allowing it to meet future operational needs head on.
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Land Warfare
Sweden intends to join Finnish/Latvian armoured vehicle programme
6th September 2021
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration confirmed the country foresee starting negotiations during the autumn to formalize an agreement on the government level and join the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
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Land Warfare
Czech MoD proceeds with IFV procurement
10th September 2021
Experts from the Czech MoD and army will analyse IFV offers from BAE Systems, GDELS and Rheinmetall Landsysteme.
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Land Warfare
OMFV shows more signs of life
27th July 2021
The Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle programme is moving forward at a deliberate pace, after five industry teams received Phase 2 digital concept design contracts.
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Air Warfare
Leidos carries on support for ex-Afghan aircraft
1st September 2021
Over-the-horizon maintenance continues for helicopters and turboprop aircraft formerly operated by the Afghan Air Force.
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Air Warfare
Australia issues RfI for new SUAS
25th August 2021
Australia begins its tender process to find a new man-portable UAV.
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Air Warfare
China shows smorgasbord of innovative UAVs in Zhuhai
30th September 2021
China's military is already using a number of capable UAV platforms, with even more advanced designs on the way.
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Air Warfare
China reveals J-16D and other aircraft at Zhuhai
29th September 2021
China showed off new aircraft and missiles at the Zhuhai air show, including a twin-seat J-16D shown in public for the first time.
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Land Warfare
Australia engineers new plant
12th September 2021
The Australian military engineering plant is due for a rolling overhaul.
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Air Warfare
Enhanced V-Bat spreads its wings
1st September 2021
V-Bat small UAS demonstrates GPS-denied navigation and target designation capabilities.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Indiza (South Africa)
Programme Background Trials The South African National Defense Force (SANDF) is known to have begun trialling the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Indiza ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Indiza - Additional Units (South Africa)
Programme Background First Procurement After trialling the platform, in September 2019 the South African Army chief confirmed the Indiza had been procured to support SANDF peacekeepers ...
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Military UAS - mini
ECAC/2022/199 [South Africa]
Programma Background Two Tenders In March 2023, DefenceWeb reported that the South African Army's tender ECAC/2022/154 was put on hold due to bidders failing to ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | SAS Drakensberg Replacement [South Africa]
The South African Navy needs to replace the SAS Drakensberg Combat Support Ship (CSS), which entered service in 1987. In October 2023, the South African Navy Chief ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | SAS Drakensberg Replacement [South Africa]
The South African Navy needs to replace the SAS Drakensberg Combat Support Ship (CSS), which entered service in 1987. In October 2023, the South African Navy Chief ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Project Hoefyster (South Africa)
Programme Background History The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) first formulated operational requirements for a new ICV in 1995, but modernisation of South Africa's ...
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OPVs
Project Biro (1-3) [South Africa]
Programme Background Three multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPVs) have been procured for the South African Navy under Project Biro. Based on Damen's Stan Patrol 6211 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Milkor 380 [South Africa]
Programme Background According to Milkor, as reported by defenceWeb, during its successful showing of the UAV at AAD 2022, an MoU was signed with the South ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Project Kiepie [South Africa]
Programme Background South African Air Force has been planning to replace 47TP (DC-3)s and C212s since mid-2010s. However, budget issues put this replacement programme behind the other ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
SAS Drakensberg Replacement [South Africa]
Programme Background Requirements The South African Navy needs to replace the SAS Drakensberg Combat Support Ship (CSS). SAS Drakensberg was launched in 1986 and commissioned ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130 Replacement [South Africa]
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is actively exploring options to replace its ageing fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130BZ Hercules transport aircraft, which have been ...
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Data links
Data links | C-130 Replacement [South Africa]
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is actively exploring options to replace its ageing fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130BZ Hercules transport aircraft, which have been ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C-130 Replacement [South Africa]
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is actively exploring options to replace its ageing fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130BZ Hercules transport aircraft, which have been ...
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MPVs - 4x4
RG32M Replacement [Ireland]
Programme Background Ireland currently maintains a small army designed for home defence. It is only deployed abroad as part of operations authorised by the UN. ...
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Main battle tanks
Project Aorta
During the 1990s, the SANDF envisioned the procurement of 282 new MBTs to replace the Olifants then in service. Should a similar tender be initiated ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Wheeled assault guns
Rooikat
The 76mm-armed Rooikat 6x6 armoured car was developed in 1976-89 for the South African Army and the first of 240 vehicles was delivered in 1989. The ...
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Trucks and utility vehicles - 4x4
SAMIL 50
Like other vehicles in the South African Military (SAMIL) series the SAMIL 50 all-wheel-drive 4x4 truck was developed in the 1980s to meet the requirements ...
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Trucks and utility vehicles - 4x4
SAMIL 20
The all-wheel-drive 4x4 SAMIL 20 is the smallest member in the South African Military (SAMIL) truck range developed in the 1980s to meet the requirements ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Indiza
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Indiza small fixed-wing mini-UAV started its development in 2017 and was deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
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Naval guns
Denel 35mm Dual Purpose
The Denel 35mm Dual-Purpose is a naval dun system developed by South African Denel. The Denel 35mm comprises two Denel GA35 cannons and the non-deck-penetration ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Casspir
Originally adopted by the Apartheid-era South African Police for COIN operations in Namibia, the Casspir is generally regarded as having pioneered the development of the ...
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Patrol boats
Warrior Class (Stan Patrol 6211)
Under Project Biro, the South African Navy is acquiring three new multi-mission inshore patrol vessels. The project is expected to run for approximately seven years, ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
Oryx
The Oryx is a medium-sized utility helicopter based on the Airbus SA 330 Puma. It was manufactured to meet South African military requirements during the ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
Umkhonto-IR Block II
The Umkhonto-IR Block II is a South African-developed medium-range surface-to-air missile. It was designed for all-around defence against simultaneous air attacks from multiple targets. The ...
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Air: aerial targets
Skua
The Skua is a high-speed aerial target in service with the South African National Defence Force since 1994.
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Trucks and utility vehicles - 6x6
SAMIL 100
The all-wheel-drive 6x6 SAMIL 100 is the largest member of the South African Military (SAMIL) truck series developed in the 1980s to meet the requirements ...
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MPVs - 4x4
AML
Panhard developed the 4x4 AML (Auto Mitrailleuse Légère) in 1956-1960 to meet a French Army requirement for a fast, long range light armoured car which carried ...
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Land: air defence radar
RSR 320 – DBRXL
The RSR 320 – DBRXL 3D ground-based dual-band radar is based on the ESR 220 Thutlwa local warning radar already in service with the South ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Ratel
The Ratel Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) was developed to meet the specific operational requirements of the Apartheid-era South African military for a highly mobile, reliable ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Maatla 4x4
Paramount's Maatla 4x4 is a Light Protected Vehicle (LPV) aimed at the African off-road armoured vehicle market. Announced at the African Aerospace and Defence Expo (AAD 2022) in ...
