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South Africa’s missed bonus of ships diverted from the Red Sea
The country has no cohesive strategy for its coastline, and is unable to benefit from the huge increase in the number of vessels that now pass through its waters
SA forces outgunned in the DRC
M23 rebels in eastern DRC exact a heavy toll on South African forces, thanks in large part to the SANDF’s inadequate, outdated equipment and inexperienced soldiers
Neighbouring countries under threat as war in Mozambique drags on
Insurgents move into areas they lost as regional body declares success and leaves
Militants resurgent in Cabo Delgado
As the deadline for the withdrawal of Sadc forces looms, Mozambique’s army flounders
SAAF has few aircraft and is running short of crew
SAAF: the reality on the ground and in the air is far different from the numbers presented in parliament
Mayday for SA’s air force
Unserviceable aircraft, along with a lack of training, money and crew have placed the world’s second-oldest air force in a deep stall and it may be too late to avoid a disaster
Local pilot schools mystified by US sanctions
Two South African flight schools flagged by US authorities say the sanctions against them won’t affect operations
All at sea as Mosi II shows up the sorry state of South Africa’s navy
War games off east coast lay bare South Africa’s seagoing shortcomings
Local firm’s planes target Kruger Park’s poachers
A Lowveld aircraft company is providing a surveillance option that is far cheaper to operate than the park’s helicopters





















