Military Africa

13/10/2025

Military Africa has just launched its latest defence magazine — the August 2025 issue is out now. As Africa’s leading defence media, we bring authoritative reporting and exclusive features. Read the full issue: [www.military.africa/magazine]



Some Featured editorial articles in this issue:

🔵 Ivory Coast bolsters land forces with armoured vehicles to counter threats

🔴 Niger develops indigenous Tin-Galen armoured personnel carrier

⚪ Republic of Congo acquiring armoured vehicles from Nigeria, China

⚫ Attack Helicopters Falling Prey to Drones: Lessons for African Forces

🔵 Defending the Fleet: African Naval Air Defence in the Drone Era

🔴 AFRIDEX 2026: Nigeria to host Africa’s largest defence exhibition

⚪ RSF Air Defence Takes a Toll on Sudan’s New Akinci Drones

🔵 Wagner leaves Mali, African Corps steps in

🔴 France deploys upgraded Mirage 2000D to Djibouti.



Advertisers and partner / industry features in this issue include: Thrace Aerial Tech; MESAN; RAFF MILITARY; NISEC; AAD 2026; HAVELSAN; ASELSAN; GIDS; ASISGUARD; ROSOBORONEXPORT; EDEX.



Dive into in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, and partner insights now — [www.military.africa/magazine]

13/10/2025

A delegation from Pakistan’s Global Industrial and Defence Solutions visited Nigeria’s Defence Industries Corporation in mid-September 2025 to lay groundwork for joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles, munitions, and missiles.

A delegation from Pakistan’s Global Industrial and Defence Solutions visited Nigeria’s Defence Industries Corporation in mid-September 2025 to lay groundwork for joint production of unm…

13/10/2025

Egypt’s Air Force took delivery of its second batch of Dassault Rafale F3R fighter jets in early October 2025, marking a resumption of transfers after an eight-year pause.

Egypt’s Air Force took delivery of its second batch of Dassault Rafale F3R fighter jets in early October 2025, marking a resumption of transfers after an eight-year pause. The batch includes …

13/10/2025

Uganda and China signed a bilateral military agreement on 18 September 2025 that expands exchanges in professional education, joint exercises, and technology transfer. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, and General Liu Zhenli of China’s Central Military Commission sealed the deal in Beijing.

Uganda and China signed a bilateral military agreement on 18 September 2025 that expands exchanges in professional education, joint exercises, and technology transfer. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, …

13/10/2025

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09/10/2025

Nigerian Air Force Chief Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, on September 23, 2025, hosted ASELSAN’s President and CEO Ahmet Akyol at headquarters.
Their discussions zeroed in on radar enhancements, air defence fortifications, and precision strike tools

Nigerian Air Force Chief Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar on September 23, 2025 hosted ASELSAN’s President and CEO Ahmet Akyol at headquarters. Their discussions zeroed in on radar enhancement…

08/10/2025

South Africa’s defence acquisition process took a concrete step forward last week when state-owned Armscor revealed it has selected a preferred supplier for a fleet of armored personnel carriers aimed at bolstering the SANDF border security operations.

South Africa’s defense acquisition process took a concrete step forward last week when state-owned Armscor revealed it has selected a preferred supplier for a fleet of armored personnel carri…

08/10/2025

On September 30, 2025, as the French Navy’s Mistral-class Landing Helicopter Dock, LHD Tonnerre, berth under clear skies in Tema, marking the start of a four-day joint training program with the Ghana Navy.

The Port of Tema buzzed with activity on September 30, 2025, as the French Navy’s Mistral-class Landing Helicopter Dock, LHD Tonnerre, glided into berth under clear skies, marking the start o…

08/10/2025

On September 23, 2025, the industrial zone of Berrechid, just outside Casablanca, India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) inaugurated its first overseas defense manufacturing facility.

On September 23, 2025, the industrial zone of Berrechid, just outside Casablanca, India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) inaugurated its first overseas defense manufacturing facility. T…

08/10/2025

On September 30, 2025, as the French Navy’s Mistral-class Landing Helicopter Dock, LHD Tonnerre, berthed under clear skies in Tema, marking the start of a four-day joint training program with the Ghana Navy.

The Port of Tema buzzed with activity on September 30, 2025, as the French Navy’s Mistral-class Landing Helicopter Dock, LHD Tonnerre, glided into berth under clear skies, marking the start o…

08/10/2025

Mali’s capital, Bamako, buzzed with military precision on September 23, 2025, as the nation’s Armed Forces marked the 65th anniversary of independence with a parade that doubled as a stark demonstration of evolving defence capabilities.

Mali’s capital, Bamako, buzzed with military precision on September 23, 2025, as the nation’s Armed Forces marked the 65th anniversary of independence with a parade that doubled as a st…

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