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South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers working together with their colleagues from the South African Police Service (SAPS) have apprehended over a dozen...

Human Security

Nigerian bandits strategically target school children for kidnappings – here’s why

19th April 2024

National Security

Lake Chad Basin states can sever terrorism’s lifeline – its financing

18th April 2024

Border Security

More dagga busts for SANDF soldiers on border patrol

18th April 2024

Mashatile highlights military veterans’ “plight” amid slow pension payouts

defenceWeb - 19th April 2024

South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile, reporting on the military veterans’ Presidential Task Team (PTT) he heads, this week voiced concern at the slow...

Is the South African National Defence Force up to the challenge?

18th April 2024

Works Formation artisans hold skills “Olympics”

17th April 2024

Analysis: South Africa’s national security priorities in question amidst troop deployment, naval visits

16th April 2024

UPDF, Norinco establishing UAV workshop in Uganda as defence indigenisation efforts continue

Guy Martin - 18th April 2024

Uganda is making great strides building up its local defence industry, ranging from armoured vehicle assembly to aircraft maintenance, with unmanned aerial vehicles now...

The MRAP bubble – Has it burst?

16th April 2024

ProtectionWeb launches as South Africa’s newest security sector news publication

12th April 2024

Overdue Denel AGMs reprieved by Companies Tribunal

12th April 2024

Equatorial Guinea acquires Z-9WE helicopters from China

Guy Martin - 18th April 2024

Equatorial Guinea’s military has acquired two Harbin Z-9WE armed helicopters from China and is exploring the possibility of acquiring additional rotary wing aircraft. This is...

SAAF Museum air show 2024 to be a flight through time

4th April 2024

Moi Forces Academy gifted a Bulldog trainer

4th April 2024

Third and final OPV 58S offshore patrol vessel delivered to Senegal

Guy Martin - 17th April 2024

French shipyard Pirou has delivered the offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Cayor to Senegal’s Navy, marking the end of the construction programme for the West...

First drug bust for Indian Navy as Combined Maritime Forces member

16th April 2024

MV Abdullah released by Somali pirates, apparently after ransom paid

15th April 2024

Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean attacks expose Africa’s maritime vulnerability

12th April 2024

Mbombe 6 inspected by Ukraine Armed Forces

Guy Martin - 19th April 2024

A single Paramount Mbombe 6 infantry combat vehicle that was exported to Ukraine prior to the Russian invasion as a demonstration model has been...

Mbombe 6 vehicles delivered to Ecuador

17th April 2024

Armormax Defence introduces new TAC-6 6×6 vehicle for security, military users

17th April 2024

Mine Action Day to be marked worldwide

3rd April 2024

Ramaphosa extends SANDF deployments

Guy Martin - 19th April 2024

President and Commander-in-Chief Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised extensions of the employment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the Democratic Republic of...

Equatorial Guinea acquires Z-9WE helicopters from China

18th April 2024

UPDF, Norinco establishing UAV workshop in Uganda as defence indigenisation efforts continue

18th April 2024

Ethiopia looks to France for naval development amidst diplomatic tensions

17th April 2024

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SVI at Exercise Vuk’uhlome 2023

In November, SVI Engineering was an invited participant in Exercise Vuk'uhlome 2023 at Lohatlha, where we demonstrated the military capabilities of the MAX 3 Six-Wheeler and MAX 9. 🔥🔥🔥 Check out this quick video... SVI...

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SVI at Exercise Vuk’uhlome 2023

defenceWeb - 8th April 2024

In November, SVI Engineering was an invited participant in Exercise Vuk'uhlome 2023 at Lohatlha, where we demonstrated the military capabilities of the MAX 3...

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Our factory-backed B6 armoured cab replacement for the UD Kuzer truck

defenceWeb - 4th March 2024

Introducing SVI Engineering's B6 armouring package for the UD Kuzer RKE 150 truck: a full cab replacement with bullet-resistant steel and ballistic glass, providing...

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Guy Martin - 1st February 2013

South African National Defence Force Index 1. Order of battle 2. Defence economics 3. State of military forces 4. Country threat report 5. External...

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Guy Martin - 6th February 2013

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Guy Martin - 8th February 2013

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Guy Martin - 13th February 2013

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