The inaugural African Maritime Security Forum is getting underway at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Ghana from Wednesday, focussing on maritime security threats…
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As drones increase in importance to military operations, African tech entrepreneurs want to show that they can build an industry tailored to the continent’s unique needs.…
A recent investigation has cast light on the shadowy web of operatives, recruiters, social media influencers and travel agents who have ushered Africans into the ranks…
2026 is a landmark year for the United States, with the nation marking 250 years of independence, and this includes commemorating the United States Navy’s (USN’s)…
The most recent Statistics South Africa census found that 3.9% of South Africa’s population were born outside of the country. Yet, despite immigrants making up a…
A new rapid response force for the Gulf of Guinea has set its sights on preventing piracy and other maritime threats and protecting the region’s blue…
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is ready to support any order that may arise from the Ghana Air Force for A-29 Super Tucano light attack and trainer…
Ukraine has become the world’s unofficial laboratory for the adaptation and use of commercial unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, in armed conflicts. Like its adversary, Russia,…
Nigeria-based defence technology startup Terra Industries has begun construction of its second manufacturing facility, in Ghana, which will be the largest drone manufacturing facility on the…
The largest United States (US) Africa Command (Africom) joint annual exercise – African Lion 26 – officially started on Monday 27 April across four countries with…
The European Union (EU) and central African country Ghana have committed to a security and defence partnership, reinforcing a longstanding relationship. This saw the handover of…
In February, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) chiefs of staff endorsed the establishment of a regional force to combat terrorism and insecurity. The…
The Ghana Air Force (GAF) has taken delivery of the first of three H175 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, less than two months after the contract was…
The six-year period that ended on 31 December last year saw South Africa cement defence ties with nine countries by entering into agreements and memoranda of…
Ghana’s Ministry of Defence has placed an order for four helicopters with Airbus Helicopters, which will deliver two H175M, one ACH175, and one ACH160 for transport,…
