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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Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., based in Woodland Hills, California, was given a $20.4 million firm-fixed price contract...
Egypt and China entered advanced negotiations for the Type 039A submarine, a diesel-electric vessel noted for its...
Minister Ryad Mezzour led Moroccan officials to Seoul in April 2025 to explore a potential tank deal....
Reports confirm the UAE has deployed a high-tech radar in Puntland, northeastern Somalia, near Bosaso Air Base....
On April 9, 2025, the Moroccan online outlet Defense Arabic reported that Algeria had completed a new...
Observers spotted trucks carrying Patriot PAC-3 MSE systems on Moroccan roads last week, marking a major military...
A Military in Freefall The South African Air Force (SAAF), once a formidable force on the African...
African nations are increasingly turning to Russia’s Typhoon-PVO, a mobile air defense system tailored for localised military...
In a significant boost to its military capabilities, Morocco has officially unveiled its newly acquired AH-64E Apache...
North Africa is now the centre of a strong arms race, mainly between Algeria and Morocco. These...
