Burkina Faso unveiled its new long-range combat drone, Akinci, on April 8, 2024, marking a significant development in its efforts to enhance defense capabilities against regional terrorist and insurgent groups. The two Akinci drones, presented to the military during a ceremony presided over by the head of the junta, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, are part of […]
Kenya; Army commissions Springbuck Armored Vehicles From South-Africa
The Kenyan government has acquired a series of Springbuck armored personnel carriers from DCD Protected Mobility. The first fleet of these advanced vehicles was inaugurated and deployed on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, by Kithure Kindiki, the Minister of Interior and Secretary of the Cabinet for Interior and National Administration, marking the start of Operation Maliza […]
Algeria; Air Force receives WJ-700 Falcon UCAVs from China
According to the Twitter account ORCA Military in a post dated March 13, 2024, Algeria enhanced its military capabilities by acquiring four advanced WJ-700 Falcon drones from the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC). These High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones, currently in the final stages of testing, are designed for both reconnaissance and precision […]
Morocco; US approves possible sale of Javelin missiles to the Army
The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of Javelin missiles and related equipment to Morocco for an estimated cost of $260 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The prime contractors of the anti-tank missiles are Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp the Pentagon said in a statement.
Nigeria; MoD plans purchase CN235-220 aircraft from Indonesia’s PTDI
The African country is also interested in acquiring the larger C295 model, for which it seeks to reach an agreement with Madrid The Nigerian military procurement authorities have opted for the purchase of four CN235-220 multirole aircraft from the Indonesian company PT Dirgantara (PTDI). The CN235 model is a joint development of the Spanish company […]
Maldives; Coast Guard inducts TB2 Drones
Following India’s withdrawal request of its forces from its territory, the Maldives has announced the acquisition of the Bayraktar TB2 drone from Turkey to monitor its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Maldivian government plans to deploy the Bayraktar TB2 drone, developed by the Turkish company Baykar Technology, to surveil its 900,000 square kilometer EEZ, enhancing […]
Sudan; Army orders Iranian Mohajer-6 attack drones
On February 29, 2024, Semafor reported, citing American and Arab officials, that Iran has escalated its deliveries of attack drones to the Sudanese military. This development signifies a deepening of Tehran’s military involvement in Sudan. The drones, identified as the Mohajer-6 type, are designated for use by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) amidst the ongoing […]
Africa; Three states leave ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have left the most important West African regional bloc due to escalating tensions over their democratic decline, leaving room for Russia to assert itself in the region. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is arguably the most successful model of regional governance in Africa. Headquartered in Lagos, […]
Nigeria; Armed forces order 13 Turkish Yörük 4×4 armored vehicles
As reported by Military Africa on January 29, 2024, the Turkish company Nurol Makina recently signed a contract with Asisguard, another Turkish company specializing in electro-optical and border security systems. The contract entails the export of 13 Yörük 4×4 tactical protected vehicles, also known as NMS 4×4, to Nigeria as part of a larger border […]
Burkina Faso; Egypt delivers Buffalo E10 MRAP to the army
In December 2023, Burkina Faso, faced with security challenges posed by terrorist groups, acquired a new batch of mine-resistant and ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs) from Egypt. These vehicles are the Buffalo E10, an upgraded version of the locally-produced Temsah-2 armored vehicle in Egypt. These 6×6 Buffalo E10 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, capable of carrying up […]