Global major aerospace group Airbus has highlighted the relevance of its C295 aircraft to the South African market, with the company also looking to bolster uptake of the aircraft in the rest of... 

State-owned aerospace and military technology company Denel systems engineer Dr Makhabane Molapo has outlined his view of what the struggling entity should pursue to revitalise this strategic asset... 

A reusable vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft – the V-Raven – was launched by aerospace and defence technology company Paramount at the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) expo on... 

Armoured products manufacturer SVI Engineering unveiled its new Tactical Observation Vehicle at the Tshwane-hosted biennial Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) expo on September 17. Built on a Toyota... 

Global aerospace and defence technology company Paramount Group unveiled its new generation of light armoured mobility – the co-developed Mbada 4 X 4 – to the local market at the Africa Aerospace &... 

While South Africa’s defence industry does face challenges and has been struggling, it stills hosts considerable capabilities and capacity that can be leveraged, and the country should be the... 

Local electronic warfare (EW) and avionics technology manufacturer Saab Grintek Defence is leveraging its international links to military and defence manufacturer Saab to develop its talent in... 

Industrial and defence engineering company DCD Group, which has rebranded as DCD Defence, has launched its new light tactical vehicle the Bushbuck, which is designed to be light and efficient to... 

Defence company Reunert’s Applied Electronics segment is being repositioned as a global integrated-solutions platform by 2030, with the business targeting revenue growth and a long-term project... 

Privately owned premium regional airline Airlink recently expanded its facilities network beyond its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) base at the OR Tambo International Airport, in Gauteng,... 

Although the role of satellites in ensuring sovereign ownership of data while boosting rural connectivity is gaining traction amid increasing information and connectivity security, governments must... 

Geopolitical factors, including regional conflict, have exacerbated titanium and aluminium value chain constraints, raising concerns for aerospace manufacturing, says critical material supply chain... 

South African State-owned defence industrial group Denel has highlighted its participation in the upcoming Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026 exhibition. AAD would run from September 16 to... 

Defence acquisition agency Armscor, and defence industrial group Denel, both State-owned organisations which fall under the aegis of the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, have, for the... 

State-owned defence industrial group Denel has expressed appreciation for the visit to its facilities in Gauteng province by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie... 

Aerospace and defence company Paramount Group is preparing to unveil a new locally manufactured armoured vehicle at the upcoming biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) expo, which will be held... 

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce and India-based global IT, consulting and business services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), part of India’s global Tata... 

US-based global major aerospace group Boeing and the Future African Space Explorers STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Academy (FASESA) have announced that 1 313 South African... 

The role of the South African defence industry (SADI) in the national economy was recently unerscored by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau in a keynote address he delivered at the... 

Denel, the State-owned defence industrial group, on Wednesday briefed Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations about, among other issues, progress with its turnaround plan. This was... 

State-owned defence industrial group Denel told Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOA) on Wednesday that its revenues during the 2025/26 financial year (FY) had increased to... 

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on July 31 bid a final farewell to its retiring Chief of Staff (CoS) Lieutenant-General Fhurani Michael Ramantswana, with a change of office... 

South African aerospace and defence company Milkor has highlighted that its locally developed Milkor 380 medium-altitude long-endurance uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV – popularly called a drone) can... 

Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, the chief of the South African Army, held talks with Russian counterparts on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow which his hosts said resulted in an agreement to... 

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has lauded the South African defence industry’s (SADI’s) contribution to the national economy. He was delivering the keynote address at the... 

Brazil-based major global aerospace group Embraer has released its market forecast for jet airliners with fewer than 150 seats, covering the next 20 years. Globally, the company expects 8 500... 

Aerospace and defence technology group Paramount and defence company Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) have launched the Simha 4x4 light armoured multipurpose vehicle. The Simha was... 

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) is hosting 21 scientists from 16 African countries at its Protechnik Laboratories, in Pretoria, Gauteng, from June 8 to 19 for the yearly... 

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus has announced the successful first flight of the world’s longest-ranged airliner, the A350-1000ULR. This has been developed at the specific request... 

Trade union Solidarity has welcomed State-owned defence group Denel's decision to grant employees an across-the-board 5.5% wage increase, backdated to April 1. The union says this is a meaningful... 

Rwanda's foreign minister said on Tuesday that Mozambique had secured the funds for Rwanda's army to continue its deployment in the insurgency-hit and gas-rich Cabo Delgado province.  Rwanda sent... 

The South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) will, from June 1, require all foreign-registered vehicles to be declared on the SARS Traveller Management System (TMS) prior to them entering or leaving...