South African Air Force Capability 2016
On 13 September 2016 the South African Air Force hosted its annual Air Force Capability Demonstration (ACD).
Plan B for South Africa’s Military
A looming budget speech is set to strip the South African military of what little funding it has left. It is past time for an alternative future policy that fits a cash-strapped defence force.
SANDF UNAMID troops in rebel ambush
SANDF forces were involved in a rebel ambush by Darfur rebels. One soldier is KIA and another WIA.
SANDF withdraws some FIB troops over indiscipline
Troops expected to face as-yet-unspecified charges
South African UNAMID troops in rebel standoff
Three days ago the SANDF’s UNAMID contingent in Darfur were involved in a high-risk exchange with a number of unknown rebels in Mellit. The below details were provided by the SANDF and makes for some gripping reading.