Africa

The Ghanaian Armed Forces have strengthened their combat capabilities with the recent acquisition of VN-22 armored vehicles from China, as reported by Military Africa. At least 20 units arrived at the port of Tema on October 26, 2024, marking an enhancement of the country’s defense capabilities. The newly acquired vehicles are equipped with 30 mm […]

The Cameroon Army has enhanced the lethality of its special forces with the adoption of Turkish-made MPT-76 assault rifles. Developed in the late 2000s for the Turkish military, the MPT-76 is often likened to the AR-15 rifle and shares visual similarities with the German HK-417. It features a quad Picatinny rail and a retractable polymer […]

According to Africa Intelligence, Niger has finalized an agreement worth approximately 80 million euros (about $87.56 million) to acquire five Karayel-SU Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This purchase underscores Niger’s commitment to modernizing its military and enhancing its defense capabilities in response to rising regional security concerns. The Karayel-SU drone, selected by Niger, is a […]

In an effort to modernize the operational capacities of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Morocco has partnered with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a subsidiary of the Tata Group, to produce the WhAP 8×8 armored combat vehicle locally. This project, which is part of a broader strategy to develop Morocco’s defense industry, marks an important […]

The Nigerian Army is close to acquiring a batch of four Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) from India. A soft credit arrangement has been set up for the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)-developed aircraft’s first export order, Financial Express revealed, citing sources. The LCH is the advanced version of the Dhruv and was inducted by the Indian […]

The U.S. Department of State has approved the potential sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt for $740 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The missiles have been in hot demand in Ukraine, where they have successfully stopped Russian assaults from the air, and in neighboring European countries which fear they may also need to […]

According to information published by Russian sources on September 23, 2024, the Egyptian Navy has delivered substantial military assistance to Somalia. The event, marked by the arrival of a large Egyptian military cargo ship at the port of Mogadishu, was accompanied by the Egyptian stealth corvette ENS Port Said, a Gowind-class vessel, which provided escort […]

Turkeys currently in advanced discussions with Somalia regarding the establishment of a ballistic missile and space rocket test site in the Horn of Africa. This project, revealed by sources familiar with the matter and reported by Bloomberg, highlights Ankara’s growing ambition to strengthen its military and technological influence on the African continent, while pursuing its […]

Egypt has officially announced that it will replace its aging fleet of American F-16s with Chinese J-10C Vigorous Dragon fighters, following discussions over the past few months. This decision made public during the first Egypt International Air Show, reflects Cairo’s intent to diversify its military equipment sources, thus reducing its reliance on U.S. defense systems. […]

Egypt announced the 5 september 2024 at the Egypt International Air Show in El Alamein that Lockheed Martin will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the U.S. Air Force. With this acquisition, Egypt becomes the 23rd nation to join the global […]