MILITARY Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/category/military/ Latest news and insights from the aviation and travel industry in Africa Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:49:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://airspace-africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-African-Airspace-Logo-Favicon-01-32x32.png MILITARY Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/category/military/ 32 32 Angola Expresses Interest in Acquiring Embraer KC-390 Aircraft for Military Modernization https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/30/angola-expresses-interest-in-acquiring-embraer-kc-390-aircraft-for-military-modernization/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=angola-expresses-interest-in-acquiring-embraer-kc-390-aircraft-for-military-modernization https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/30/angola-expresses-interest-in-acquiring-embraer-kc-390-aircraft-for-military-modernization/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:49:31 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11028 Angola, a nation with deep historical and linguistic ties to Brazil, has emerged as a potential customer for Embraer’s cutting-edge KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. This revelation comes following statements made by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his visit to the country. Embraer is one of the companies that made up the Brazilian [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/30/angola-expresses-interest-in-acquiring-embraer-kc-390-aircraft-for-military-modernization/feed/ 0 Fighter Jet fired at Amid Tensions Between Rwanda and DRC https://airspace-africa.com/2023/01/25/fighter-jet-fired-at-amid-tensions-between-rwanda-and-drc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fighter-jet-fired-at-amid-tensions-between-rwanda-and-drc https://airspace-africa.com/2023/01/25/fighter-jet-fired-at-amid-tensions-between-rwanda-and-drc/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:41:39 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=8922 On Tuesday evening, a fighter jet from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) allegedly entered the airspace of Rwanda, leading to a retaliatory attack by Rwandan forces. The Rwandan government confirmed the attack in a statement, stating that this was the third time the its airspace had been violated. “Today, at 11:30 p.m., a Sukhoi-25 [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/01/25/fighter-jet-fired-at-amid-tensions-between-rwanda-and-drc/feed/ 0 Senegal latest Country to Acquire Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft https://airspace-africa.com/2022/08/01/senegal-is-the-latest-country-to-acquire-airbus-c295-tactical-transport-aircraft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senegal-is-the-latest-country-to-acquire-airbus-c295-tactical-transport-aircraft https://airspace-africa.com/2022/08/01/senegal-is-the-latest-country-to-acquire-airbus-c295-tactical-transport-aircraft/#respond Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:54:40 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=7376 The Senegalese Air Force received an Airbus C295 transport aircraft in a ceremony held at its base in Dakar on 28 July. “Today is certainly historic as it marks an important turning point in the life of the armed forces, which are significantly increasing their capabilities in the context of strategic air transport,” said Minister [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/08/01/senegal-is-the-latest-country-to-acquire-airbus-c295-tactical-transport-aircraft/feed/ 0 Angola Air Force takes delivery of another Ilyushin Il-76s ‘Candid’ transport aircraft https://airspace-africa.com/2022/07/03/angola-air-force-takes-delivery-of-another-ilyushin-il-76s-candid-transport-aircraft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=angola-air-force-takes-delivery-of-another-ilyushin-il-76s-candid-transport-aircraft https://airspace-africa.com/2022/07/03/angola-air-force-takes-delivery-of-another-ilyushin-il-76s-candid-transport-aircraft/#respond Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:35:15 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=6976 The Força Aérea Nacional de Angola (FANA, Angola Air Force) has taken delivery of another Ilyushin Il-76 ‘Candid’ transport aircraft, most likely from ex-Belarussian stocks. According to multiple sources, this latest Il-76TD delivery with registration T-914 was seen in Minsk, Belarus last month wearing FANA markings. On 9 June, the aircraft was tracked by FlightRadar24 [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/07/03/angola-air-force-takes-delivery-of-another-ilyushin-il-76s-candid-transport-aircraft/feed/ 0 23 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters Headed for the Egyptian Air Force https://airspace-africa.com/2022/05/29/23-ch-47f-chinook-helicopters-headed-for-the-egyptian-air-force/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=23-ch-47f-chinook-helicopters-headed-for-the-egyptian-air-force https://airspace-africa.com/2022/05/29/23-ch-47f-chinook-helicopters-headed-for-the-egyptian-air-force/#respond Sun, 29 May 2022 20:18:05 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=6538 The United States Defense Security Cooperative Agency (DSCA) has approved a possible Foreign Military (FM) Sale to the Government of Egypt of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.6 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on May 26, with the [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/05/29/23-ch-47f-chinook-helicopters-headed-for-the-egyptian-air-force/feed/ 0 The Republic of Angola Becomes new C295 Operator https://airspace-africa.com/2022/04/21/the-republic-of-angola-becomes-new-c295-operator/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-republic-of-angola-becomes-new-c295-operator https://airspace-africa.com/2022/04/21/the-republic-of-angola-becomes-new-c295-operator/#respond Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:29:13 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=6137 The Republic of Angola has placed a firm order for three Airbus C295 aircraft, becoming the 38th operator of the aircraft type worldwide. While Airbus did not disclose the expected delivery date, the two C295s will be equipped for maritime surveillance and one for transport missions. The aircraft configured for transport missions will be able to [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/04/21/the-republic-of-angola-becomes-new-c295-operator/feed/ 0 US to Approve the Sale of F-15s Fighter Jets to Egypt https://airspace-africa.com/2022/03/17/us-to-approve-the-sale-of-f-15s-fighter-jets-to-egypt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-to-approve-the-sale-of-f-15s-fighter-jets-to-egypt https://airspace-africa.com/2022/03/17/us-to-approve-the-sale-of-f-15s-fighter-jets-to-egypt/#respond Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:50:18 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=5719 According to commander of military forces in the Middle East, U.S. plans to approve the sale of F-15 fighter jets to Egypt. Gen. Frank McKenzie, the head of U.S. Central Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that the impending deal for the jets followed a drawn-out process. “In the case of Egypt, [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/03/17/us-to-approve-the-sale-of-f-15s-fighter-jets-to-egypt/feed/ 0 US Army Notes New and Renewed Interest in MD530 Helos from Kenyan Army https://airspace-africa.com/2022/02/21/us-army-notes-new-and-renewed-interest-in-md530-helos-from-kenyan-army/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-army-notes-new-and-renewed-interest-in-md530-helos-from-kenyan-army https://airspace-africa.com/2022/02/21/us-army-notes-new-and-renewed-interest-in-md530-helos-from-kenyan-army/#respond Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:47:29 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=5446 The US Army has received new and renewed interest from allied partner nations in the MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) MD 530 light attack rotorcraft, a service spokesperson told Janes on 17 February. With the US Army Non-Standard Rotary-Wing Aircraft Project Office (NSRWA PO) currently providing MD 530s to allied nations under a five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/02/21/us-army-notes-new-and-renewed-interest-in-md530-helos-from-kenyan-army/feed/ 0 US Clears Egypt for Potential C-130J Tactical Transport Aircraft Acquisition worth $2.2 Billion https://airspace-africa.com/2022/01/27/us-clears-egypt-for-potential-c-130j-tactical-transport-aircraft-acquisition-worth-2-2-billion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-clears-egypt-for-potential-c-130j-tactical-transport-aircraft-acquisition-worth-2-2-billion https://airspace-africa.com/2022/01/27/us-clears-egypt-for-potential-c-130j-tactical-transport-aircraft-acquisition-worth-2-2-billion/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:21:34 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=5162 The US government has approved possible sale of a dozen C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and air defense radar systems to Egypt. The C-130Js and related equipment that could be sold to Egypt are expected to cost about $2.2 billion, the US State Department said in a Tuesday release announcing the Foreign Military Sale approval, and [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/01/27/us-clears-egypt-for-potential-c-130j-tactical-transport-aircraft-acquisition-worth-2-2-billion/feed/ 0 Second Lockheed Martin C-130H formally inducted into the Nigerien Armed Forces https://airspace-africa.com/2021/12/13/second-lockheed-martin-c-130h-formally-inducted-into-the-nigerien-armed-forces/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=second-lockheed-martin-c-130h-formally-inducted-into-the-nigerien-armed-forces https://airspace-africa.com/2021/12/13/second-lockheed-martin-c-130h-formally-inducted-into-the-nigerien-armed-forces/#respond Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:29:35 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=4617 In an official ceremony at Base Aérienne 101 (BA101) Niamey/Diori Hamani on 7 December 2021, the US Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) formally handed over the second of the three USAF Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules to the Armée de l’Air du Niger (Niger Air Force). The former US Air Force Hercules, [...]

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