Rooivalk Headlines SAAF’s Dragon Peaks Mountain Deployment
By Jarryd Sinovich/Images: Jarryd Sinovich The South African Air Force (SAAF) brought together personnel and aircraft from multiple establishments for the Dragon Peaks Park Mountain Deployment 2026, a combined training exercise aimed at enhancing operational readiness, strengthening inter-unit cooperation and developing specialised aviation skills in challenging mountainous terrain. Located in the Drakensberg Mountains of KwaZulu-Natal, […]
Mombasa Port at the Centre of India-Kenya Maritime Engagement
By Defence Circle/Images:Kenya Ports Authority A delegation from the Indian Coast Guard has highlighted the strategic importance of the Port of Mombasa in facilitating international trade and supporting maritime security along the Indian Ocean coast during a visit to Kenya’s principal seaport. The visit underscored the growing maritime relationship between India and Kenya, with discussions […]
Overhauled Fennec Helicopter Returns to Malawi Air Force Fleet
By Jarryd Sinovich/Images:Malawi Defence Force The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has welcomed the return of its AS550 A2 Fennec helicopter following a comprehensive overhaul by Airbus in South Africa, restoring a versatile multi-role platform to the Malawi Air Force’s operational fleet. The aircraft was officially received at Lilongwe Air Base on Monday, 26 October 2026, […]