Chief of the SAAF Honors Dedication and Service at AFB Ysterplaat Medal Parade
By Defence Circle/Image:WO2 Nathan Geduld On 1 October 2026, the parade grounds of Air Force Base Ysterplaat played host to a pivotal gathering of military and civilian personnel during the Chief of the South African Air Force Combined Medal Parade. The solemn yet triumphant ceremony served as a formal recognition of exceptional dedication, operational resilience […]
Armscor strengthens support to keep South African Air Force in the skies
The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) has taken a significant step towardsstrengthening the operational readiness of the South African Air Force (SAAF) through theappointment of service providers to maintain and service its critical prime mission equipment. The importance of this support was demonstrated during the recently concluded AfricaAerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026 exhibition where […]
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, […]