ROSOBORONEXPORT launching 20 new projects in Africa
By Brett Macdonald/Images: Brett Macdonald & Russian Embassy in the Republic of South Africa ROSOBORONEXPORT is the widely known umbrella that facilitates sales, joint-ventures and other means of cooperation between the various defence companies in Russia. Operating under Rostec which is the industry’s link to the Russian Ministry of Defence, Rosoboronexport provides the platform on […]
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 […]