The future of air power in Southern Africa
As the political, economic and technological aspects of countries in the South African Development Community (SADC) change, the region’s air power balance and structure is likely to shift.
SA’s Military: Scrabbling for Petrol Money
Expected to do more operations in its democratic incarnation with less money than before, the cracks are beginning to show in the South African National Defence Force. It’s time to face up to the poverty taking root in the armed forces, argues JOHN STUPART.
Angola’s New Su–30Ks
Angola has purchased 12 Sukhoi Su–30K fighter aircraft from Russia. Does it matter?
Structuring the African Military Beyond COIN
African conflicts should not be viewed in the same lens as Iraq and Afghanistan. Sensible advice lost in a flood of COIN planning, argues John Stupart.
Rooivalk attack helicopters perform well in first combat action against M23
Two Rooivalks from the Force Intervention Brigade attacked M23 positions in Chanzu, scoring a number of direct hits and marking the type’s first combat action.