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A history of South African UAVs

A history of South African UAVs

by Darren Olivier | Aug 5, 2015 | Featured

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.

Red Team: Sudan and the SANDF

Red Team: Sudan and the SANDF

by John Stupart | Jun 23, 2015 | East Africa, Featured, Regional

ADR staff take a hard look at claims the Sudanese Army held SANDF peacekeepers hostage.

Defending the Defence Review

Defending the Defence Review

by John Stupart | Jun 11, 2015 | Defence Industry News, Featured, Southern Africa

Criticism of the South African Defence Review is premature, argues JOHN STUPART.

The Army Goes to Bellville

The Army Goes to Bellville

by Richard Stupart | May 8, 2015 | Featured, Photo Stories, Regional, Southern Africa

Yesterday morning SANDF troops from 9 South African Infantry battalion took part in a raid in Belville, Western Cape

SAAF Oryx hit by small arms fire in DRC

SAAF Oryx hit by small arms fire in DRC

by Darren Olivier | May 5, 2015 | Central Africa, Featured, Regional

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.

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