Engineering News | Defence & Aerospace https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/defence-aerospace Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:13:37 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 South African learners graduate from the 2026 Pathways to Space STEM education initiative https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-learners-graduate-from-the-2026-pathways-to-space-stem-education-initiative-2026-08-11 Rebecca Campbell SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200 727555 1786443938 1786443720 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001291559_resized_untitledaugust112026at0935074.jpeg 511 287 South Africa’s defence industry is financially constrained, but resilient https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africas-defence-industry-is-financially-constrained-but-resilient-2026-08-07 Rebecca Campbell DEFENCE INDUSTRY Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726665 1785828109 1786053600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289821_resized_nosurrender.jpg 511 287 Denel’s turnaround plan is making progress, but not as fast as hoped https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/denels-turnaround-plan-is-making-progress-but-not-as-fast-as-hoped-2026-08-05 Rebecca Campbell DEFENCE Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0200 727250 1785939775 1785936660 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001290475_resized_denellogoreuters10222.jpg 511 287 Denel tells Parliament about net profits, rising revenues, but financial constraints https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/denel-tells-parliament-about-net-profits-rising-revenues-but-financial-constraints-2026-08-05 Rebecca Campbell DEFENCE Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200 727227 1785926240 1785924720 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001290389_resized_aad2014rooivalk4creamermedia0720231022.jpg 511 287 SANDF bids farewell to Chief of Staff https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sandf-bids-farewell-to-chief-of-staff-2026-07-31 Tasneem Bulbulia DEFENCE Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200 726959 1785509979 1785507900 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289482_resized_sandfcos0726tasneembulbulia1022.jpeg Lieutenant General Fhurani Michael Ramantswana and Lieutenant General Thembelani Xundu at the change of office ceremony 511 287 Milkor promotes its 380 large drone for South African border surveillance https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/milkor-promotes-its-380-large-drone-for-south-african-border-surveillance-2026-07-28 Rebecca Campbell DEFENCE & SECURITY Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200 726687 1785251164 1785249900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001288522_resized_untitled28july2026at161952.jpeg 511 287 South African army chief visits Moscow, agrees to strengthen military ties https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-army-chief-visits-moscow-agrees-to-strengthen-military-ties-2026-07-28 Reuters Defence & Aerospace Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200 726670 1785249088 1785246480 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001288480_resized_lawrencembatha04032020usembassysa1022.jpg Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha 511 287 Tau stresses importance of the defence industry https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tau-stresses-importance-of-the-defence-industry-2026-07-20 Rebecca Campbell DEFENCE Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200 726059 1784559317 1784558040 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001286576_resized_untitled20july2026at1636291.jpeg Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau 511 287 Embraer forecasts demand for 8 500 smaller jetliners by 2045, 370 for Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/embraer-forecasts-demand-for-8500-smaller-jetliners-by-2045-370-for-africa-2026-07-20 Rebecca Campbell AEROSPACE Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200 726040 1784553750 1784551320 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001286519_resized_untitled20july2026at144503.jpeg 511 287 Paramount, Kalyani launch Simha 4x4 light armoured multipurpose vehicle https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/paramount-kalyani-launch-simha-4x4-light-armoured-multipurpose-vehicle-2026-06-18 Schalk Burger DEFENCE VEHICLES Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200 723842 1781794689 1781790720 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279812_resized_paramountandkalyanisimha4x4jun261022.jpg The Simha 4x4 light armoured multipurpose vehicle 511 287 Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/armscor-welcomes-african-scientists-for-advanced-analytical-chemistry-programme-2026-06-05 Sabrina Jardim CHEMISTRY Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200 722988 1781778143 1780654080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277224_resized_armscorenjune261022.jpeg 511 287 World’s longest-ranged airliner makes its maiden flight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/worlds-longest-ranged-airliner-makes-its-maiden-flight-2026-06-03 Rebecca Campbell AEROSPACE Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0200 722764 1780496943 1780479960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276523_resized_untitledjune032026at114513.jpeg First flight of the Qantas A350-1000ULR 511 287 Solidarity welcomes Denel's wage increase, but acknowledges the long road that still lies ahead https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/solidarity-welcomes-denels-wage-increase-but-acknowledges-the-long-road-that-still-lies-ahead-2026-05-20 Creamer Media Reporter DEFENCE Wed, 20 May 2026 12:52:00 +0200 721692 1779280965 1779274320 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Rwanda says Mozambique has secured funds for it to continue Cabo Delgado mission https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rwanda-says-mozambique-has-secured-funds-for-it-to-continue-cabo-delgado-mission-2026-05-20 Reuters ENERGY & SECURITY Wed, 20 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200 721640 1779263167 1779261420 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272914_resized_untitled417.jpeg Rwanda Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe 511 287 SARS introduces modernised customs declaration system for foreign vehicles https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sars-introduces-modernised-customs-declaration-system-for-foreign-vehicles-2026-05-19 Lumkile Nkomfe DEFENCE Tue, 19 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200 721627 1779203678 1779201540 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272878_resized_sarscommissionerdrjohnstonemakhubu1022.jpeg SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu 511 287 Denel highlights importance to it of partnerships, R&D https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/denel-highlights-importance-to-it-of-partnerships-rd-2026-05-15 Rebecca Campbell DEFENCE Fri, 15 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200 721427 1778853179 1778851020 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272273_resized_denelumkhontoir207121022duane.jpg 511 287 UAV technology, an effective security tool https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/technology-an-effective-security-tool-2026-05-15 Halima Frost Defence & Aerospace Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720319 1778488576 1778796000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268988_resized_healthsafetyfidelitydrones05261022.jpeg LIFT OFF The uptake of the use of drones and the new DJI Dock 3 means better and more efficient security across estates, industrial and mining properties 511 287 Denel presents its plans to Parliament https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/denel-presents-its-plans-to-parliament-2026-05-14 Rebecca Campbell DEFENCE Thu, 14 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200 721320 1778770544 1778769900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271916_resized_denellogoreuters10221.jpg 511 287 Airbus announces a new executive VP for strategy https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/airbus-announces-a-new-executive-vp-for-strategy-2026-05-05 Rebecca Campbell AEROSPACE Tue, 05 May 2026 09:01:00 +0200 720493 1777966631 1777964460 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269542_resized_untitled386.jpeg Airbus executive VP for strategy Eric Kirstetter 511 287 Airbus Space to provide imagery and analysis for global coffee industry mapping project https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/airbus-space-to-provide-imagery-and-analysis-for-global-coffee-industry-mapping-project-2026-04-22 Rebecca Campbell EARTH OBSERVATION Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:59:00 +0200 719907 1776858240 1776855540 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267654_resized_foodbeveragecoffeebeansinburlapsackstockimage1203211022.jpg 511 287 Multi-circuit aerospace heat exchanger designed in ‘record time’ https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/multi-circuit-aerospace-heat-exchanger-designed-in-record-time-2026-04-17 Halima Frost Defence & Aerospace Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718488 1776692157 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263195_resized_vesselsheatexchangerssintavialightweightaerospaceheatexchanger1022.jpeg OUT OF THIS WORLD The multi-circuit aerospace heat exchanger designed and manufacatured by Sintavia 511 287 Sky Robots showcases integrated drone security model for mines, other high-value assets https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sky-robots-showcases-integrated-drone-security-model-for-mines-other-high-value-assets-2026-04-10 Lumkile Nkomfe SECURITY Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200 719082 1778842975 1775829780 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265187_resized_vtoldroneskyrobots04261022.jpeg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96448_2026-04-10_sky_robots_demo_online.mp491931205Sky Robots founder and MD Bertus van Zyl discusses the company's product and service offering. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson Sky Robots founder and MD Bertus van Zyl discusses the company's product and service offering. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson Paramount, BMA to bolster security at Lebombo during the Easter period https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/paramount-bma-to-bolster-security-at-lebombo-during-the-easter-period-2026-04-02 Lumkile Nkomfe DEFENCE Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0200 718649 1775746403 1775135760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264846_resized_untitled20260409t165156182.jpeg 511 287 Airbus drone-intercepting drone successfully demonstrated https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/airbus-drone-intercepting-drone-successfully-demonstrated-2026-03-30 Rebecca Campbell AEROSPACE & DEFENCE Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0200 718340 1774877933 1774876800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262748_resized_untitled20260330t152332785.jpeg The Airbus Bird of Prey interceptor drone successfully completed its first demo flight 511 287 Drone developments boast uptake https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/drone-developments-boast-uptake-2026-03-11 Nadine Ramdass Defence & Aerospace Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717051 1773388122 1774562400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259088_resized_autonomousdronegouav2703261022.jpeg CORE INFRASTRUCTURE Autonomous drones have simplified drone integration in remote locations, providing in-depth data and other advantages 511 287 Expo highlights drone capabilities in security industry https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/expo-highlights-drone-capabilities-in-security-industry-2026-03-11 Nadine Ramdass Defence & Aerospace Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717042 1773388528 1774562400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001258931_resized_dronessecurex2703261022.jpeg WIDE SELECTION A growing range of surveillance and inspection drones will be showcased at Securex South Africa 2026, helping organisations strengthen security and operational visibility 511 287 Solutions unlock efficiency, improved safety https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/solutions-unlock-efficiency-improved-safety-2026-03-11 Nadine Ramdass Defence & Aerospace Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717045 1774620621 1774562400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001258928_resized_dronelsofsouthafrica2703261022.jpeg REACHING NEW HEIGHTS Drone-based RF monitoring solutions mitigate safety risks while simplifying measurement processes 511 287 AMD celebrates three-and-a-half decades of effort https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/amd-celebrates-three-and-a-half-decades-of-effort-2026-03-24 Rebecca Campbell DEFENCE & AEROSPACE Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:40:00 +0200 717987 1774364794 1774363200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Advanced Navigation raises over €95m https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/advanced-navigation-raises-over-95m-to-catalyse-deep-mine-navigation-2026-03-19 Sabrina Jardim TECHNOLOGY Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0200 717626 1773917326 1773915900 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260521_resized_anenmar261022.jpeg Advanced Navigation CEO and co-founder Chris Shaw 511 287 Denel assures it is on the road to recovery https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/denel-assures-it-is-on-the-road-to-recovery-2026-03-18 Rebecca Campbell DEFENCE Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0200 717539 1773832635 1773829260 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260264_resized_denellogoreuters1022.jpg 511 287 Parliamentary Committee concerned over lack of communications between defence industry and ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/parliamentary-committee-concerned-over-lack-of-communications-between-defence-industry-and-government-2026-03-17 Rebecca Campbell DEFENCE Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:13:00 +0200 717361 1773738546 1773713580 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Specialised industrial development initiatives are helping to develop aerospace, defence ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/specialised-industrial-development-initiatives-are-helping-to-develop-aerospace-defence-companies-dtic-2026-03-12 Schalk Burger HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0200 717178 1773326225 1773325080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Presidency assumes control of Iran naval inquiry from Defence Department https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/presidency-assumes-control-of-iran-naval-inquiry-from-defence-department-2026-02-27 Sashnee Moodley Defence & Aerospace Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0200 716201 1772201618 1772177400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256364_resized_exerciseredlion2025sanavalvesselnavy190820251022.jpeg 511 287