In spite of Presidential assurances and some ad hoc allocations, South Africa’s defence budget will shrink by R2 billion next year.

Africa’s militaries are built on imported power. Foreign countries such as China, Russia, the United States, Turkey and ...

Africa’s defence industry is at a pivotal moment as security threats intensify across the continent. ・Africa's defence sector faces significant strategic challenges due to escalating security threats.

Defence and security company Saab has received steady state support contract for South African Gripen. The order has a total value of SEK 180 million over the years 2013-2016. The South African Air ...

One of Africa's oldest aerospace companies, ATE (Advanced Technology and Engineering Company (Pty) Ltd), manufacturers of high-tech products for the global defence industry, has been saved from ...

Sub-Saharan Africa raised defense spending by 19% in 2025 to $23.6 billion, according to IISS. Nigeria nearly doubled its defense budget to $2.29 billion, while South Africa cut spending by 2.5%.

African countries are steadily ramping up their air power capabilities, with renewed investments in military aircraft aimed at strengthening national defence and addressing regional security threats.

Israel and Morocco have signed a joint military work plan for 2026, formalising a new phase of defence cooperation as the two countries mark five years since restoring diplomatic relations under the ...