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Planners of African Lion aim to deploy soldier-like robots for use in live-fire drills in this year’s iteration. The semiautonomous machines they’re seeking can run quickly across terrain, produce sound effects and even flinch when hit. The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is moving toward a data-centric model that prioritises the rapid integration of advanced technolog...


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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is currently undertaking a comprehensive modernisation of its aerial training architecture, centred on transitioning from the legacy L-39ZA Albatros to the advanced L-39 Skyfox. The aerial branch is undergoing a comprehensive fleet renewal, transitioning from legacy systems to modern platforms capable of addressing the complexities of 21st-century...


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On February 23, 2026, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and Terra Industries entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Venture Company (JVC). This strategic agreement creates a formal framework for the local production, assembly, research a...


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The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took formal action on Monday, March 2, 2026, by imposing sanctions on the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) and four of its senior commanders. This move follows a protracted period of escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and accusations that Kigali provides direct...


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The landscape of modern desert warfare demands a specific set of mechanical attributes: high thermal tolerance, superior ground clearance, and modularity that allows a single chassis to fulfil multiple roles. At the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the South African defence company Milkor addressed these requirements by unveiling the Frontier XL High Mobility ...


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