The Gripens of the South African Air Force have a unique feature: Direct-feed gravity refuelling ports over the main fuselage fuel tanks. In this article, we examine the reason these were added, their impact on the fuel system, and the limitations of the approach.
The South African National Defence Force has finalised its list of promotions and appointments for the ranks of Colonel and Captain (SAN) for 2016 and 2017.
Rifleman Moalosi Albert Mokhothu of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) was killed in combat yesterday morning during an attack by a Mai Mai militia on the town of Butembo in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The South African National Defence Force has finalised its list of promotions and appointments for the ranks of Brigadier General, Rear Admiral (JG), Major General, and Rear Admiral for 2016 and 2017.
AHRLAC’s Leon Potgieter took ADR for a walkaround of their innovative new aircraft at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2016.