Algeria signed a contract with Leonardo for the delivery of three AW159 Wildcat helicopters, with deliveries expected to conclude by 2027. These helicopters are likely set to be deployed aboard Algeria’s new Adhafer-class corvettes, built in China by CSSC, to enhance the Algerian Navy’s capabilities in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW). According to […]
Morocco; MoD orders 600 Stinger MANPADS from US
The United States on Tuesday announced the approval of an $825 million sale of up to 600 Stinger anti-air missiles and related equipment to Morocco. “The proposed sale will improve Morocco’s capability to meet current and future threats. Morocco intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its armed forces and expand its […]
Tunisia; Navy commissions two U.S.-donated Island-Class patrol boats
On April 17, 2025, the Tunisian Navy held a commissioning ceremony for two 110-foot (34-meter) American Island-class patrol boats at the naval base in La Goulette, near Tunis. These vessels were recently transferred from the United States as part of a broader U.S. commitment to support Tunisia’s maritime security and regional stability. The ceremony took […]
Morocco; MoD negotiates possible buy of K2 Black Panther tanks from South Korea.
According to L’Opinion on April 12, 2025, Morocco formally expressed interest in acquiring South Korea’s K2 Black Panther main battle tank. The announcement came during a visit by Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, to Seoul, where he held high-level talks with South Korean officials, including Trade Minister An Deok-geun and Economic Diplomacy […]
Algeria; Air Force receives Su-35 fighter jets from cancelled Egyptian lot.
As reported by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on April 8, 2025, Algeria has begun operating the Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 fighter aircraft, with satellite imagery captured on 10 March 2025 confirming the presence of one such aircraft at Ain Beida/Oum el Bouaghi Air Base in northeastern Algeria, a fact that we had already […]
Egypt; MoD close to sealing deal to order some 100 Korean FA-50 fighter jets
An Egyptian diplomatic official has confirmed that Cairo is in advanced talks with South Korea for the purchase of up to 100 FA-50 light attack aircraft. Egyptian Ambassador to Seoul, Khaled Abdelrahman, stated that discussions between the two countries are progressing positively after months of negotiations for an initial order of 36 aircraft. “We hope […]
Somalia is taking a new step in the modernization of its armed forces with the acquisition of the T129 ATAK attack helicopter, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries. This acquisition marks a turning point for the Somali Air Force as it seeks to enhance its operational capabilities in response to persistent security threats. In a context […]
Morocco; Army is reportedly testing US made Patriot SAMs
Morocco is continuing its efforts to expand its air and missile defense capabilities by evaluating the U.S.-made MIM-104 Patriot air defense missile system, a step that could lead to the country’s first confirmed acquisition of the widely deployed platform. Recent imagery circulating online showed three vehicles associated with the system (specifically Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) […]
Somalia; MoD orders Akinci attack drones from Turkey
According to TürkiyeToday, Türkiye is set to deliver a batch of Bayraktar Akinci combat drones to Somalia, as part of a military cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening Somalia’s defense capabilities against al-Shabab. This transfer marks a new phase in the strategic partnership between Ankara and Mogadishu, with Türkiye emerging as a key player in the […]
Algeria; Air Force inducts first Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets
According to Algerian start ship on March 13, 2025, the Algerian Air Force began operating the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet from Oum Bouaghi Air Base. This development follows reports indicating that Algeria could become the third foreign operator of the Su-35, after Russia, Iran, and China, following Egypt’s cancellation of its order. The acquisition is […]