by John Stupart | Jul 30, 2013 | Featured, Southern Africa
For two years South African sailors and soldiers have patrolled the Mozambican Channel against pirates. Although ‘successful’ thus far, the sharp decline of piracy in the Indian Ocean to virtually zero attacks means that Operation Copper should come to an end.
by John Stupart | Jul 26, 2013 | Featured, Southern Africa
Knowing the military – any military – is a tough task for anyone. The South African National Defence Force, or SANDF, have some particularly interesting characteristics that are mostly lost on those not working in the military. Here are five facts about...
by John Stupart | Jul 15, 2013 | African Defence Podcast, Central Africa, East Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa
Land Forces Africa 2013 is the largest Southern African defence exhibition held in 2013. We sat down with Programme Director Tracey-Lee Zurcher and discussed the coming days’ discussions and exhibitors.
