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26 November

South Africa’s ‘All-in-One’ Anti-Drone System Lets AI Pick the Perfect Weapon

A South African firm just showed the potential of a counter-drone system that packs detection, engagement, and C2 capabilities into a single vehicle.

25 November

Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria-D7G (DICON-D7G) leaders at the DG-103 rifle factory in Kaduna.

Rojoef Manuel

Nigeria Boosts Defense Industry With First 1,000 Homegrown DG-103 Rifles

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria-D7G has produced nearly 1,000 units of its upgraded DG-103 rifle within the first two months of operations at its Kaduna facility, according to local media.

25 November

Fighters ride in a vehicle in a military convoy in Gedaref, Sudan

Staff Writer With AFP

Sudan’s RSF Declares Truce After Army Rejects US Plan

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces announced a unilateral three-month ceasefire, after the army dismissed a US truce proposal.

21 November

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says Seeks Cooperation With Nigeria After Trump Threat

The US is seeking cooperation with Nigeria on protecting Christians, weeks after President Trump threatened military action.

20 November

Leaders and participants of the Dutch-led data science and AI training course for the Kenya Defence Forces. Photo: Kenya Defence Forces

Rojoef Manuel

Kenya Defence Forces Step Up Data and AI Skills With Dutch Training Course

Kenya Defence Forces is diving into AI and data science through a Dutch-led training program at Nairobi’s Humanitarian Peace Support School.

19 November

Cayor, a 58 S-class offshore patrol vehicle, is seen sailing in green-blue waters. The gray seacraft is accompanied by a much smaller red boat, which is sailing on its right side.

Inder Singh Bisht

Senegalese Navy Conducts First-Ever Anti-Ship Missile Test

The Senegalese Navy has conducted its first-ever test launch of an anti-ship missile, representing a leap in the country’s maritime defense.

19 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Sahel Nations Must Unite to Contain Raging Violence: UN Chief

UN Secretary-General Guterres called for Sahel nations to put aside their differences to tackle mounting attacks by armed groups.

19 November

Christine Casimiro

Morocco Orders 10 Airbus H225M Helicopters to Replace Pumas

Morocco has placed an order for 10 H225M choppers from Airbus Helicopters, which the Royal Moroccan Air Force will use in combat search and rescue operations.

19 November

A kamikaze drone being built in an on-field 3D printer

Rojoef Manuel

UK Tests Chinese 3D Printers to Build Kamikaze Drones, Sparking Security Concerns

The British Army tested Chinese-made 3D printers to manufacture tactical unmanned aerial systems during a training exercise in Kenya earlier this year, raising questions about security risks linked to Beijing-made technology.

18 November