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Zimbabwe is seeking technical assistance from the Nigerian Air Force to upgrade its air capabilities. The Commander, Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ), Air Marshal Elson Moyo, has expressed his country’s desire to explore technical assistance from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The Zimbabwean air chief is on a week-long visit to Nigeria, during which he […]
The African Air Chiefs Symposium (AACS) recently convened to address the current challenges facing air warfare. This symposium provided an opportunity for air chiefs from across the continent to discuss the emerging difficulties of air warfare, such as the need to upgrade technology and defence systems, and the potential for increased threats from non-state actors. […]
The South Africa Department of Defence was allocated an additional ring-fenced funding of R1 billion in 2023/24 to strengthen the country’s medium airlift transport capability (2023 MTEF Period). The South Africa Department of Defence has recently been allocated an additional ringfenced funding of R1 billion in 2023/24 to strengthen the country’s medium airlift transport capability. […]
The Ugandan Air Force has praised the performance of the Russian-made Mi-28N Havoc attack helicopter on the battlefield against the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) during the graduation ceremony of its pilots and engineers. The Mi-28N Havoc has proven to be an invaluable asset to the Ugandan Air Force, helping to ensure the safety of Ugandan […]
Boeing have been awarded a contract to remanufacture indefinite number of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Egyptian Air Force. This subcontract is part of a larger one approved by the U.S. State Department in 2020 to upgrade the whole Egyptian AH-64D Apache fleet to more capable E standard. According to a 17 March press […]
The Malian armed forces (Forces Armées Maliennes- FAMA) has taken delivery of additional aircraft and drones from Russia and Turkey to boost it’s airpower. Four L-39C Albatros (reg. TZ-10C, TZ-15C, TZ-34C, TZ-36C) and three Bayraktar TB2 drones were handed over to the Malian authorities at the Modibo Keita International Airport in Bamako on 16 March, […]
A United States air force b-53H stratofortress strategic bomber flew over over the Volta Region in Ghana in support of international military exercise flintlock 2023. The United States air force deployed its signature B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber over Ghana to support the international military exercise Flintlock 2023. This mission exemplifies the US’s commitment to global […]
Kari A. Bingen, director of the Aerospace Security Project and senior fellow in the International Security Program at CSIS, testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023. In her testimony she discussed the state of the satellite marketplace, emerging trends, and steps the United States can take to maintain its leadership position in space.To see the full testimony, visit https://www.csis.org/analysis/launching-state-satellite-marketplace———————————————A nonpartisan institution, CSIS is the top national security think tank in the world. Visit www.csis.org to find more of our work as we bring bipartisan solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.Want to see more videos and virtual events? Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications: https://cs.is/2dCfTveFollow CSIS on:• Twitter: www.twitter.com/csis• Facebook: www.facebook.com/CSIS.org• Instagram: www.instagram.com/csis/