South Africa

South Africa Evolves N-Raven Into an Eight-Hour VTOL Recon Drone

A South African defense firm has reworked its N-Raven loitering munition concept into a vertical takeoff and landing drone, giving operators a reusable aircraft for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

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South Africa’s New Armored 4×4 Is Built to Survive a 6-Kg Mine Blast

South African firm Paramount’s new 4×4 light armored modular vehicle is built to protect its crew from mine blasts in high-risk battlefield environments.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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