South African Defence Innovation Takes Center Stage at AAD 2026
The 2026 Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) expo marked a major milestone for South African defence manufacturing, driven by a remarkable turnout of international delegations and strong continental support. Speaking at the event, Daniel du Plessis, Vice President for Africa at Milkor, highlighted the immense interest generated by South African defence capabilities and emphasized the […]
Paramount unveils V-Raven reusable VTOL ISR & light attack system at AAD 2026
Following its high profile unveiling at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026 exhibition, global aerospace and defence technology leader Paramount has formally introduced the V-Raven, a new family of reusable vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft systems. Built to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and light attack capabilities in demanding environments, the […]
Maintaining a Technological Edge under Rationalised Defence Budgets
By Brett Macdonald In business, the term Exponential Technology is used to describe an innovation that typically has a long gestation period, but then suddenly explodes in the marketplace and takes over, as though overnight. A well-known case study in Exponential Technology is the story of how the Kodak camera and film company dominated the […]
AISI Celebrates 20 Years of Aerospace and Defence Innovation at AAD 2026
The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) marked two decades of advancing South Africa’s aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing capabilities during a 20-year commemoration celebration at Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026 at Air Force Base Waterkloof on 17 September 2026. Established in 2006 as an initiative of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and […]
AAD over the years
by Jarryd Sinovich Images by Charlie Hugo & Jarryd Sinovich The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo stands as the premier air, land and sea defence exhibition on the African continent. Combining an international trade fair with a public air show, its history over five decades mirrors the development of modern aviation and defence technology […]
ExecuJet MRO services to showcase MRO capabilities at AAD
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, is set to demonstrate its expanding aerospace and defence support capabilities at the upcoming Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) Expo 2026. The event will take place at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria from September 16 to 20. Operating from Chalet 14, the maintenance, […]