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12/06/2026

Cyber threats remain a persistent challenge for the Department of Defence.
Nearly 300 incidents and multiple data breach-related events were recorded over five years.

The South African Department of Defence (DoD) experienced 291 incidents of cybercrime and three data breaches/ransomware attacks over the last five years,

12/06/2026

The South African Navy faces an extended frigate availability challenge.
The completion of SAS Isandlwana’s refit has been pushed back to October 2027, widening the capability gap.

Armscor and the South African Navy have set the new date for the completion of the SAS Isandlwana’s refit as October 2027, nearly 19 months later than its

12/06/2026

How much should a country spend on defence when social and economic pressures are mounting?
A new analysis explores South Africa’s defence funding dilemma.

Over the past several weeks, numerous articles have highlighted the perceived inadequacy of South Africa’s defence budget and the increasingly severe

12/06/2026

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11/06/2026

With personnel costs consuming the bulk of the defence budget, Parliament wants answers.
The JSCD is calling for a closer look at the SANDF’s future planning framework.

Parliament, in the form of its Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD), wants sight of the Department of Defence (DoD)/SA National Defence Force (SANDF)

11/06/2026

Military expenditure continues its upward trajectory.
New SIPRI data shows global defence spending climbed to nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025.

World military expenditure reached $2.887 trillion in 2025, an increase of 2.9% in real terms over 2024, new data published by the Stockholm International

11/06/2026

South Africa’s economic security is closely tied to its maritime security.
Experts say safeguarding trade routes will require investment in both capability and infrastructure.

Maritime security, domestic shipbuilding capability and data sovereignty emerged as critical themes during a panel discussion on safeguarding South Africa’s

11/06/2026

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10/06/2026

From surveillance to multi-mission operations, Airbus is positioning unmanned systems at the forefront of future capability.
The Flexrotor was recently unveiled in South Africa.

Airbus Helicopters recently held an event at the Denel Overberg Test Range to show off their multifunctional flexrotor and discuss their various UASs and what