On 26 November 24 pilots, flight engineers, loadmasters and aerial photographers were awarded their brevets and half brevets at AFB Langebaan. The awarding of these individuals’ wings is the result of a training programme that began in early 2014. For many, particularly the pilots, this ceremony represents just the start of their training in the air force.
Starting with the Champion in 1977, South Africa was one of the first countries to build and operate modern UAVs. This article explores the history of UAV development in the country.
Angola’s Su-30Ks are not the dire threat to the South African Air Force that they appear to be.
A South African Air Force (SAAF) Oryx medium transport helicopter was hit by three to four rounds of small arms fire yesterday, 4 May 2015, between 11:45 and 12:15 local time near Beni.
African Defence Review’s infographic series continues with the Rooivalk Attack Helicopter.