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DefenceWeb is the premier online African defence and security news publication, providing current and emerging news and insights on defence, security, and military technology affairs in Africa. Established in 2008, we offer a consolidated source for news, information, research, and insight for professionals, specialists, media, and the general public. Our focus audience includes key opinion formers and decision-makers in the military, defence industry, Cabinet, officialdom, academia, and media.
For companies, DefenceWeb provides a visible platform to access Africa’s defence and security market. Our website has grown significantly over the last decade, with readership reaching 700,000 unique monthly readers and over 1,300,000 monthly page views in 2026. We have a significant audience not only in South Africa but also in other parts of Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
Our products include daily defence and security news on our website, a daily no-cost newsletter delivered to your inbox, relevant industry events, and video. Our team of experienced journalists and analysts work hard to bring you the most accurate and relevant news and insights on African defence and security. Join our community today and stay informed on the latest developments in African defence and security.
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Editorial Team
Armand Liebenberg holds a Master of Social Science in International Relations from the University of Cape Town, as well as a BA Honours and a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the University of Pretoria. His key interests lie in foreign policy, international conventional arms control and global security. He joined DefenceWeb in 2025 as a journalist and researcher, contributing to the African Military Profiles.
armand@defenceweb.co.za
Contributor
A published author, Dean Wingrin is active in the aviation and defence industry as a defence analyst and journalist/photographer, with substantial knowledge of both civil and military aviation, naval matters and the broader defence environment. He has been a correspondent for DefenceWeb since the site’s inception and regularly appears on TV, radio and in print as a defence analyst.
Dean is also the webmaster of the popular Unofficial South African Air Force website (www.saairforce.co.za), widely regarded as the premier online resource on the SAAF.
dean@saairforce.co.za
Commercial Team
Angela Sim has spent her entire career in the publishing industry and has launched and managed some of the largest B2B events in the ICT sector. Since joining DefenceWeb in 2020, she has led client engagement, marketing initiatives, and the delivery of events. She also acts as a custodian of the site, ensuring consistency, quality and attention to detail across its look, feel and overall user experience.
angela@defenceweb.co.za
Nonthuthuko Ndlovu joined DefenceWeb in 2025. She supports account management and event coordination. With strong organisational and interpersonal skills, she plays a key role in client engagement and maintaining strong client relationships.
nonthuthuko@defenceweb.co.za
