Africa

In Tunisia, the presence of Dongfeng Mengshi CSK-131 armored vehicles, originating from China, has been observed in the capital city, Tunis. These vehicles are distinguishable by their digital camouflage and the display of the Tunisian flag, indicating that they are currently undergoing evaluation by the Tunisian armed forces. Besides the Chinese vehicles, the Tunisian military […]

According to Military Africa, Senegal has recently enhanced its defense capabilities with the acquisition of new light armored vehicles. These vehicles, known as Light Patrol Vehicles (LPV), are produced by the International Armored Group (IAG), a company specializing in the design and manufacture of armored vehicles based in the United Arab Emirates. These acquisitions are […]

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that Serbia is nearing the finalization of a contract with Algeria for the supply of 48 units of the NORA B52 wheeled self-propelled howitzers. This information, initially released on Twitter on November 21, 2023, marks a substantial advancement in the military cooperation between Serbia and Algeria. The defense relationship between […]

According to Hammer of War on November 16, 2023, the Ethiopian Armed Forces recently showcased a part of their 32 SH-15 155mm self-propelled howitzers manufactured by the Chinese company Norinco. According to open sources, the unit price of the SH-15 is estimated to be around $2.1 million, based on a previous export order. In the […]

According to a PR published by Sea to Sea on November 14, 2023, the Senegalese Navy has received the second unit of the OPV 58 S class vessel program, delivered by PIRIOU. This delivery is part of a contract signed in November 2019, encompassing three offshore patrol vessels. Following the WALO, delivered last June, and […]

According to Jake on November 8, 2023, the Senegalese National Gendarmerie recently acquired a number of Chinese Norinco VN22 6×6 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), although the exact quantity remains undisclosed. The presentation of these vehicles took place during the inauguration of the High Command of the National Gendarmerie headquarters at the Samba Diéry Diallo barracks […]

On October 19, 2023, the Congolese National Police enhanced its tactical operations with the recent acquisition of 15 Maatla armored personnel carriers. Manufactured by the South African defense group, Paramount Group, these vehicles were welcomed during a ceremony in Kinshasa on October 19th, marking a significant upgrade to the force’s mobility and response capabilities. The […]

To modernize its air component, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the acquisition of six indigenous Tsaigumi drones. This initiative, which also includes the purchase of ground control stations and spare parts, represents an investment of $1.54 million by the Nigerian government. The Tsaigumi, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed in collaboration between the […]

A high-ranking Swiss delegation visited Morocco earlier this month. Its members, led by Guy Parmelin, the equivalent of the Swiss Minister of the Economy, met with his counterpart Ryad Mezzour. Switzerland has a competitive defence industry that could be of interest to Morocco. Rabat has been modernizing its armed forces, notably driven by on-going tensions […]

The company revealed a few months ago its plans to set up two factories in Morocco, but has not clarified whether the new contract is related Israeli arms company Elbit Systems has a contract in the pipeline, valued at around $135 million, to “establish an artillery ammunition factory for an international customer.” This was revealed […]