Africa’s defense sector is rapidly evolving, with nations modernizing their armed forces to counter insurgencies, terrorism, and regional instability. Increased investment, foreign partnerships, and indigenous production drive growth. Countries like Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa lead advancements in military technology, procurement, and strategic alliances to bolster continental security and self-reliance.
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Morocco’s modernization of its military has run into a timing problem, not a strategic failure. Recent reports...
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