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Challenges And Opportunities - The South African Defence Industry
The South African defence industry, once a robust and influential sector, faces a complex landscape marked by both significant challenges and...
Aircraft Parts Sourcing In 2026: Why A Global Supplier Network Makes The Difference
Aircraft parts sourcing has always been complex. In 2026, it's a mission-critical discipline. Supply chain bottlenecks, aging global fleets...
Battlefield To Boardroom: How Veterans Can Revolutionise Corporate Operations
The transition from military service to civilian employment can be a daunting challenge for many veterans. Despite possessing a wealth of skil...
Transformative Technologies: Shaping The Future Of Defence
The defence and security sector has always been at the forefront of technological innovation. Throughout history, advancements in technology ...
The 2024 Global Peace Index
On 13 June 2024, we attended the European launch of the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) at the Geneva Centre For Security Policy (GCSP). The GP...
Understanding Procurement Terms
In the world of procurement and contracting, there are various types of solicitations that come into play. Each solicitation serves a distinc...
What Is ITAR?
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a set of U.S. government regulations that control the export and temporary import of ...
Bidding On U.S. Defence Contracts
Bidding on U.S. defence contracts involves a series of registrations and certifications to ensure that a business is eligible and compliant w...
How To Register To Engage In Business With The U.S. Federal Government
Engaging in business with the U.S. federal government can be a lucrative opportunity, but it involves several steps to ensure compliance with...
The Evolution Of Military Simulation
Military simulation has had a remarkable journey from rudimentary battlefield reenactments to sophisticated, technology-driven systems. In anc...
Mission-Focused AI Systems
There is no doubt that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will continue to revolutionise the defence sector. Mission-focused AI is designed to enhan...
What Is SAM.gov?
SAM.gov, short for the System for Award Management, is an official website of the U.S. government. It serves as a cent...
Nuclear Arms Control: Reflecting On The Past And Looking To The Future – A Geneva Security Debate
On 3 June 2024, we attended the Nuclear Arms Control debate at the Geneva Centre For Security Policy (GCSP). The discussion with former NATO ...
Strategies For Crafting A Winning Government Proposal
Responding to a government tender requires a strategic approach to ensure that your proposal stands out from other submissions and meets all ...
Africa Aerospace And Defence (AAD) Exhibition 2024
Save the date, mark your calendars, and get ready for an unparalleled experience at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition 18-20 Se...
NATO Certification
As a member of NATO's Innovation Hub, Ms. Caravotas was invited to participate in the NATO Critical Thinking Online Pilot Course, which she co...
ONYX Exoskeleton Ready For Army Testing
Exoskeleton technologies are increasing as artificial intelligence brings new opportunities to the forefront. These technologies improve soldi...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Defence Applications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the major disruptors in technology today. It is seen as a key future differentiator in various ...
Airbus Defence And Space’s New Satellite Offering To Africa
Airbus Defence and Space showcased during their South African Defence Day 2018 held in Pretoria recently, a portfolio of new satellite-based s...
South African Rail Track Detection Technology
Anti-Drone Technologies
With drones gaining more popularity, anti-drone technologies may become a necessary countermeasure in years to come to neutralise drone threat...
Anti-Drone Tech - Fixed And Mobile Solutions
We recently visited China to view and test anti-drone equipment that can be tailored to requirements by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufactur...
Russia's ABM System's Modernization Programme Is On Track
Aerospace defence is a priority for Russia and since 1995 the A-135 anti-ballistic missile system has been primed to counter enemy missiles ta...
Airbus And Boeing - Who Will Dominate Commercial Skies?
The battle between Airbus and Boeing to reign over the commercial aerospace market is far from over. As analysts predicted this past October, ...
South African Defence Focuses On Cyber Threats
As connectivity grows on the African continent, so will the threat of cyber-attacks. The South African Department of Defence in particular is ...
Croatia And Serbia Focus On Air Defence
Croatia and Serbia are two Balkan states that will see increased defence budgets in 2018 with a focus on air defence. Croatia, unlike Serbia, ...
A Brief Account Of The Peruvian MoD
The Peruvian Ministry of Defence (Ministerio de Defensa) is comprised of the following military branches: Peruvian Army (Ejército del Perú) P...
Tecnam - Reliable General Aviation With Sturdy Roots
Tecnam, based in Capua, Italy, is the world’s second-largest General Aviation aircraft manufacturer and has been in business since 1948 offeri...
Airbus Rescues The C Series
October was an interesting month for Canadian C Series manufacturer Bombardier, when it announced that European company Airbus is set to acqui...
Simulation Training - Real-Time Decision Making
Simulation training is an important tool with long-term benefits for budget conscious countries providing a realistic combat environment witho...
SA Army Simulation Symposium - The Digitised African Landward Battlespace
The SA Army together with the CSIR will be hosting the 1st Landward Simulation Symposium at the CSIR, Pretoria on 26 – 27 October 2017. The S...
Rheinmetall Defence Gets It Right With RDM
Rheinmetall Defence group has an impressive list of divisions and subsidiaries across international borders dealing in weapons and ammunition,...
Mexico Sticks With Damen For SIGMA
Mexico is modernizing its naval fleet with the acquisition of a single Damen SIGMA 10514 long-range patrol vessel. With a maximum speed of 28 ...
MiG-29K's Deficiencies – A Depressing Fact For The Indian Navy
The MiG-29K was chosen by the Indian Navy for aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya (formerly the Admiral Gorshkov, which was acquired from Russi...
Kiowa Warrior Heading For Greece
When one thinks of the Kiowa “Warrior” armed reconnaissance helicopter, images of the choppers flying over Vietnam immediately come to mind. U...
Denel Vehicle Systems Going Strong
With armoured vehicle exports rated as South Africa’s largest exports for 2016, it is no surprise that Denel Vehicle Systems is leading the pa...
What The Future May Hold For South Africa's Iconic Rooivalk Combat Helicopter
The Rooivalk combat support helicopter has proved its performance and operational success in the African theatre. The question now is what the...
The Sky Is The Limit At The Paris Air Show
The Paris Air Show held from 19 – 25 June 2017, kicked off with French President Macron landing in an Airbus A400-M military transport aircraf...
India's Transformation Into A True Blue-Water Navy
India’s aspiration of a modernised blue-water navy is coming to fruition. Under Project 75, six Scorpene class submarines are under constructi...
The Gloves Are Off – Bombardier Versus Boeing
Boeing’s dispute with rival Bombardier over the Canadian company’s government subsidy enabling it to sell its C Series passenger aircraft in t...
Australia's World-Class Shipbuilding Capabilities
Essentially an island and its own continent surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans, it’s not hard to see why Australia’s defence of its m...
Non-Nuclear Bombs – Powerful Blasts Without The Environmental Damage
The GBU-43/B Massive Air Blast, nicknamed the Mother of All Bombs (MOAB), a powerful U.S. non-nuclear weapon, made headlines recently when on ...
Denel Overberg Test Range – Africa's Premium Aerospace Test Facility
The Denel Overberg Test Range, a division of South Africa’s largest government-owned defence manufacturer Denel, is a multi-purpose, fully int...
Drones And Autonomous Warfare
Drones or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are one of the most advanced warfare technologies of our time and have significantly changed the way...
3D Printing And Defence Production
Heli Expo 2017 - The Future Is Fast Approaching
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli Expo 2017 held from March 7 – 9 in Dallas, Texas showcased 731 exhibiting businesses and o...
The Intricate Affair Of Transferring Arms
The movement of weapons and sensitive arms cargo is a complicated business. Each country has its own regulations regarding the importing and e...
Modernization Of Greece's F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet
The Military Satellite Market – On A Steady, Evolutionary Path
Paramount Group, The New Leader Of The South African Defence Industry
Paramount Group was founded by African industrialist and businessman Ivor Ichikowitz in 1994 during South Africa’s transition. Over a 23-year ...