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The TriAD C-UAS system mounted on top of an armoured vehicle
Local company reports successful end to the latest trials of its counter-drone system
25th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Pretoria-based defence engineering company Centauri Technologies has announced that the counter uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS), more popularly known as an anti-drone system, that it has developed,... 


Armscor CEO Advocate Solomzi Mbada (left) and DAPA director general Kim Tae Kon
Armscor signs MoU with its South Korean counterpart
18th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s defence acquisitions and research and development (R&D) agency Armscor has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its South Korean counterpart, the Defence Acquisition... 


The Airbus-built Sentinel-6B satellite before departing to launch site
Sea-level monitoring Sentinel-6B satellite has been successfully launched
17th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airbus Space Systems, part of Airbus Defence & Space, has announced the successful launch of the Sentinel-6B climate change data collection satellite. The spacecraft was launched from Vandenberg... 


An Airlink aircraft
Airlink signs parts agreement for its new airliners with airframer Embraer
17th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has signed a Component Pool Programme agreement with Brazil-based global major aerospace group Embraer. The agreement provides support for the... 


An Air Algérie A330
Algeria’s national airline becomes the latest operator of Rolls-Royce’s Trent 7000 engine
14th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion group Rolls-Royce has highlighted that Algerian national flag carrier Air Algérie has become the latest operator of its Trent 7000 high-bypass turbofan... 


An Embraer A-29 Super Tucano turboprop light attack aircraft
Embraer unveils anti-drone upgrade for its popular Super Tucano light strike aircraft
13th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Major Brazil-based aerospace and defence group Embraer has announced that it is adapting its very successful A-29 Super Tucano turboprop light attack aircraft to also be able to destroy drones.... 


Milkor UAVs
Milkor puts spotlight on its 380 UAV
4th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African defence and aerospace company Milkor has, with the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg now only a few weeks away, highlighted the capabilities of its Milkor 380 medium-altitude... 


plane taking off
AASA urges ATNS to act swiftly on suspended flight procedures to avoid more disruptions
30th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has called on State-owned Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) to strengthen its collaboration with airlines to urgently resolve ongoing issues... 


aviation control tower
ATNS cites global shortage of flight procedure designers as key reason for operational challenges
29th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

State-owned entity Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has identified a shortage of skilled flight procedure designers as the primary challenge affecting the maintenance of South Africa’s... 


An AHRLAC
Competition Commission approves merger within the local aerospace, defence sector
29th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Competition Commission announced on Wednesday that it had approved the takeover of Paramount Aerospace Holdings by Aerospace Holdings. “The commission is of the view that the proposed... 


Safran's logo
Safran to open new Airbus engine assembly line in Morocco
14th October 2025 By: Reuters

French aerospace group Safran signed deals with Morocco on Monday to set up a new engine assembly line for Airbus jets and a new maintenance and repair plant near Casablanca, company officials... 


First Africa space summit set for June 2026 launch
9th October 2025 By: Donna Slater

The inaugural International Space Summit Africa (ISSA) – set to be held in South Africa from June 2 to 4, 2026 – will focus on the upstream and downstream space sector linkages between African... 


Inaugural South Africa-Japan Defence Industry Seminar has been held in Tokyo
8th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African defence acquisitions (and disposals and research and development agency) Armscor reported on Wednesday that it had recently led a South African defence industry delegation to Japan,... 


Paramount Marshall internal security vehicle
Paramount delivers 12 Marshall riot vehicles to SAPS
8th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Aerospace and defence group Paramount South Africa has handed over the first batch of 12 new Marshall internal security vehicles to the South African Police Service (SAPS). The armoured vehicles... 


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South African National Space Agency outlines ambitious five-year plan
3rd October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

This year is proving to be a red-letter year for the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), with the climax arguably being its hosting of the Sixth Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM6), at... 


An image of Arnaud Malan
Research in South Africa to unlock aircraft innovation on cutting edge – expert
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The investment in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research for aircraft in South Africa is crucial for driving innovation, decarbonising aviation, reducing prototype costs and sustainably... 


An image of Aaron Munetsi
Association upbeat about liberalising airspace
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) is one of the African Union’s (AU’s) flagship projects under its Agenda 2063 and it aims to ensure the full implementation of the Yamoussoukro... 


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Worries persist despite recent moves to overhaul air traffic entity
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s aviation sector faces a critical test as recent systemic failures at State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) disrupt operations and cause delays, triggering safety... 


A generic image of a waterjet cutting machine
Company reaffirms its aim of improving aircraft performance, reliability
12th September 2025

An increased focus on developing innovative waterjet cutting technologies for the structural integrity of critical flight components is crucial in offering a safe, precise and versatile solution... 


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Aerospace firm outlines plan to scale operations
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Stellenbosch-headquartered aerospace company Dragonfly Aerospace is optimised for high-tech manufacturing with its 3 000 m² facility, which also includes 1 000 m² of dedicated cleanroom space,... 


Armscor has hosted the first supplier day for military veteran-owned businesses
13th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African defence procurement, disposals and research and development agency Armscor has hosted a supplier information day for military veteran-owned companies. This was the first such event... 


SVI Engineering chairperson Benny Jiyane
Turkish defence expo went well for South African companies, reports the dtic
28th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has reported that companies which exhibited on the South African National Pavilion at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), in... 


man refuelling aeroplane via the wing
South Africa risks new jet fuel shortage by October if urgent regulatory reforms are not made – Tshifularo
28th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa could face another jet fuel supply crisis by October unless urgent regulatory reforms are made, Fuel Industry Association of South Africa CEO Avhapfani Tshifularo has warned. Speaking... 


Aerospace group Embraer announces its biggest ever order backlog
22nd July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based aerospace and defence group Embraer has reported that, at the end of the second quarter of this year (2Q25), it recorded the highest ever order backlog in its history, totalling... 


Outside view of the venue where the IDEF is being held
dtic hosting a South African National Pavilion at Turkish defence exhibition
22nd July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has highlighted that it has a South African National Pavilion at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), now under way in Istanbul,... 


The official image of the UK Combat Air Flying Demonstrator design
Design of technology demonstrator aircraft for 6th-generation stealth fighter released by UK
18th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major aerospace and defence group BAE Systems has, in conjunction with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), UK-based power and propulsion group Rolls-Royce, and pan-European missile... 


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Fit-for-purpose air cargo infrastructure seen as key growth driver
18th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global representative body for the airline (including air cargo) sector, while air cargo accounted for less than 1% of the... 


SANDF soldiers in the DRC
Contested debate highlights depth of defence challenges in South Africa
9th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The debate in Parliament on the Department of Defence and Military Veterans' Budget Vote, on July 9, highlighted the significant challenges facing the defence sectors and the military in South... 


lanseria airport
Lanseria CEO announces several major airport upgrades
26th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Lanseria International Airport, in Gauteng, is undergoing a period of transformation and forward-looking development, which will see several major upgrades to the airport’s infrastructure and... 


 Milkor 380
South African UAV company teams up with major South Korean group for radar system
19th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In a major development for the local company, South African company Milkor Aerospace and Defence, developer and manufacturer of the Milkor 380 medium-altitude and long-endurance uncrewed aerial... 


Boeing and Angola sign strategic commercial aviation partnership
18th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

US aerospace giant Boeing announced (at the Paris Airshow) that it has signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation with Angola’s Ministry of Transport on Wednesday. The purpose of the agreement is... 


An Embraer E195-E2s in Airlink colours
Airlink to significantly enlarge its fleet with next-generation airliners
18th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink is to significantly expand and modernise its fleet, and increase its capacity, by leasing ten new next-generation Embraer E195-E2 smaller... 


Rolls-Royce launches upgrades that significantly increase Trent 1000 engine reliability
13th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major propulsion and power systems group Rolls-Royce announced on Thursday the launch of the first of two Durability Enhancement Packages for its Trent 1000 aeroengines. This will... 


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