South Africa
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May- 2026 -14 MayAfrica
South African Tactical Vehicle Turns Land Cruiser Into Modular Combat Platform
Land Cruisers are entering tactical use in South Africa as SVI Engineering rolls out the MAX Recon 6×6, a heavily protected modular platform.
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Feb- 2026 -13 FebruaryAfrica
South Africa to Deploy Army to Tackle Organized Crime
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Thursday he would deploy the army to work alongside the police to tackle high levels of gang violence and other crimes.
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8 FebruaryAfrica
South Africa to Withdraw Troops From UN Mission in DR Congo
South Africa will withdraw its 700 troops deployed under the United Nations' peacekeeping mission in the conflict-plagued DR Congo.
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Jan- 2026 -9 JanuaryExercises
Chinese, Iranian Warships in South Africa for Exercises
Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off South Africa's main navy base ahead of exercises that were also meant to involve Russia.
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Nov- 2025 -30 NovemberAfrica
S. Africa Arrests 4 Suspected of Wanting to Fight for Russia
South African police arrested four Russia-bound men at Johannesburg's airport suspected of having signed up to fight for the Russian army.
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26 NovemberAfrica
South Africa’s ‘All-in-One’ Anti-Drone System Lets AI Pick the Perfect Weapon
A South African firm just showed the potential of a counter-drone system that packs detection, engagement, and C2 capabilities into a single vehicle.
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May- 2025 -7 MayAfrica
South Africa Receives Third Inshore Patrol Vessel From Damen
Damen Shipyards Cape Town has delivered the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel, SAS Adam Kok (P1573), to the South African Navy.
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Mar- 2025 -25 MarchAfrica
S.Africa and DRC Discuss Boosting ‘Defense Capabilities’
The DRC's defense minister visits South Africa to boost strategic defense ties, according to the South African government.
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Feb- 2025 -20 FebruaryAfrica
Hensoldt Showcases New GMJ9500 Man-Portable Jammer System
Hensoldt is showcasing its new GMJ9500 man-portable jammers designed to counter radio-controlled improvised explosive devices.
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Jan- 2025 -30 JanuaryAfrica
M23 Rebels in DR Congo Using Advanced Weapons Similar to Israel’s: Ex-General
The M23 rebels in DR Congo appear to be using advanced weaponry similar to those used by the Israeli military, according to a retired South African general.
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