SANDF Chief of Staff Welcomes Egypt’s New Defence Attaché to South Africa
By Defence Circle/Images:SANDF The Chief of Staff of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Lieutenant General Tembelani Tandekile Xundu, welcomed Egypt’s newly appointed Defence Attaché to South Africa, Staff Colonel Sherif Shoukry, during a courtesy visit to Defence Headquarters in Erasmuskloof on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. The meeting was facilitated by the SANDF’s Defence […]
French and Egyptian Air Forces Conduct High-Altitude Combat Training During AMUN 26
By Defence Circle/Images:Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace The French and Egyptian Air Forces have conducted high-altitude aerial manoeuvres as part of the final phase of France’s PEGASE 2026 mission in Egypt, strengthening bilateral military cooperation through the AMUN 26 exercise. The exercise brings French aircraft together with Egyptian Rafale, F-16 and MiG-29 fighter aircraft […]
Boeing Delivers Egypt’s First Modernised CH-47F Chinook Helicopters
By Defence Circle/Images: Boeing Boeing has delivered the first five CH-47F Block I Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to the Egyptian Air Force, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the country’s Chinook fleet. The handover ceremony took place on 8 September 2026 at the El Alamein Airshow in Egypt. The delivery forms part of a […]
Kenya Space Agency Delegation Visits Chinese Space Industry Facilities
By Defence Circle/Images: Kenya Space Agency A delegation from the Kenya Space Agency (KSA), led by Director General Maj Gen Hillary Kipkosgey, visited space industry and infrastructure facilities in Shandong Province, China, on 12 October 2026, as part of an industrial tour focused on satellite manufacturing, rocket production and space launch infrastructure. During the visit, […]
USS Stout Departs Agadir Following Scheduled Port Visit to Morocco
By Defence Circle/Image:US Navy The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) completed a scheduled port visit to Agadir, Morocco, on 13 October 2026, highlighting the longstanding relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco. During the visit, USS Stout’s sailors had the opportunity to explore the local community and experience Morocco’s […]
US and African Partners Begin Planning for African Lion 2027
By Defence Circle/Images:Capt. Jordan Beagle The United States and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have commenced preparations for African Lion 2027, the largest multinational military exercise on the African continent. The initial planning event, hosted by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and Morocco’s Forces Armées Royales (FAR), took place at Southern […]
Airbus Marks 50 Years in Africa with Continued Investment in South African Aviation
By Defence Circle/Image:Jarryd Sinovich Airbus highlighted its 50-year presence on the African continent during its media briefing at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026 exhibition, outlining its contribution to aviation development, local industry, technical training and aerospace support across the region. Nam-Binh Hoang, Managing Director of Airbus Southern Africa, represented the company during the […]
Indian Navy’s INS Tarkash Arrives in Simon’s Town for Exercise IBSAMAR IX
by Defence Circle/Image:Indian Navy The Indian Navy’s INS Tarkash arrived at Simon’s Town, South Africa, on 11 October 2026, marking an important milestone in preparations for Exercise India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime Exercise IX (IBSAMAR IX). The arrival brings India’s naval presence to the South African coast as the Indian, Brazilian and South African navies prepare to […]
SAPS Launches Safer Festive Season Operations 2026/2027 to Strengthen Public Safety Across South Africa
By Defence Circle/Image:SAPS The South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially launched its Safer Festive Season Operations for 2026/2027, outlining a nationwide strategy to combat crime, improve road safety and protect communities, businesses and holidaymakers during the busy festive period. The national launch took place on Monday, 12 October 2026, at Kwabokweni Stadium in Kwabokweni […]
First Gripen E Produced in Brazil Completes Maiden Flight
By Defence Circle/Images:SAAB The first Saab Gripen E fighter manufactured in Brazil has completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aerospace and defence industry and strengthening Brazil’s role in the global Gripen production programme. The aircraft took to the skies on 6 October 2026, departing from Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto aerodrome in […]