Trump and African defence: could mean anything
Donald Trump’s historic victory has many consequences. A lot of them bad. But what would it mean for African defence?
South Africa’s comparative military disadvantage
JOHN STUPART takes a look at South Africa’s nearest budget-comparable military, their policy, ORBAT, and general function, and uses this to draw some stark lessons for the SANDF.
Amnesty Reveals Evidence of Sudanese Chemical Weapons Use
In a report with potentially far-reaching implications, Amnesty International alleges that the Sudanese government has used mustard-type gas on citizens in Darfur’s Jebel Marra area.
South African Air Force Capability 2016
On 13 September 2016 the South African Air Force hosted its annual Air Force Capability Demonstration (ACD).
Oryx hit by small arms fire in the DRC
An Oryx medium transport helicopter of the South African Air Force was hit twice in the main rotor blades during operations against the ADF on Saturday, 17 September.
Djibouti’s US Drone Apron Expands
The U.S. continues to expand drone aprons at African airfields in Djibouti and Niger, recent satellite imagery acquired by Digitalglobe confirms.