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Sep 29, 2026
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Sep 17, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Sam Basch

    Denel Aeronautics gaining altitude - DefenceWeb (opens the original)

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    From a holding pattern in recent years, Denel Aeronautics is now gaining altitude, so to speak. In a wide-ranging interview, chief executive Chris Boshoff highlighted what is propelling the division to new heights. “In all our key disciplines within the business, we’ve made significant progress,” Boshoff stated. “Rejuvenating the engineering, fabrication and maintenance capabilities, coupled with vigorous technical skills development, is boosting both Denel Aeronautics and the South African Air

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Sam Basch

    Dinkwanyana rolls out innovative VTOL UAV - DefenceWeb (opens the original)

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    As a new exhibitor at the recent Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026 exhibition, start-up OEM (original equipment manufacturer) Dinkwanyana Aerospace was showing its UVH-170 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Said Msawakhe (Musa) Dlamini, Head of Landward Defence at the company, “it is a versatile and highly capable unmanned system that is operational in Eastern Europe.” The drone was shown with a 15 kg payload for surveillance and reconnaissance, although it

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Sam Basch

    Making headway at Denel Landward - DefenceWeb (opens the original)

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    On the back of progress made in state-owned Denel Group’s restructuring and recovery, its land systems business Denel Landward is making a solid contribution thereto. Denel recorded a good profit for the second year, running with a R41 billion opportunity pipeline. An important contributor is a R2 billion G6 artillery upgrade contract for a Middle East customer. As Denel reported to Parliament recently, the contract includes substantial work on the entire 155 mm 6×6 wheeled howitzer system along

  4. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Sam Basch

    Denel Dynamics delivering solid support - DefenceWeb (opens the original)

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    As a global pioneer of unmanned systems and a leading missile house, Denel Dynamics plays an integral part in supporting these systems for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and international customers. Speaking to DefenceWeb, Group Executive Thivian Vadivelu said the division has completed maintenance and upgrades on a number of the Seeker 200 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for a Middle East customer since first delivery. It has previously been reported that the United Arab Emira

  5. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Sam Basch

    DCD Defence reveals new Bushbuck vehicle - DefenceWeb (opens the original)

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    This week at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026 exhibition, DCD Defence is showing a new vehicle and corporate identity. DCD Defence now stands in the place of the previous entity named DCD Protected Mobility. The new Bushbuck light tactical vehicle revealed this week neatly fits the company’s theme of “We build vehicles to save lives” – along with its other renowned armoured vehicle and route clearance counterparts also on display. According to DCD Defence, the changing battlefield env

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