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The Department of Defence has expressed 'sincere regret' after SANDF soldiers were seen at the #JusticeForCwecwe march in ...
Washington has announced the suspension of military assistance and cooperation with the South African National Defence Force.
South Africa’s defence budget has increased by just R400 million from 2024/25 to R55.94 billion for the 2025/26 financial ...
Despite a defence budget of over R55 billion, South African troops in the DRC are reportedly running out of ammunition and ...
According to News24, only two Gripen fighter jets, one Oryx utility helicopter, and three Hawk trainer jets are listed as operable.
South Africa’s Air Force is in crisis, with only six operational aircraft out of 330. Experts warn of weakened defense.
South Africa’s air defence capabilities have reached a critical low, with the South African Air Force (SAAF) reduced to just six operational aircraft out of a total fleet of 330. This alarming si ...
South African National Defence Force soldiers are currently deployed under a SADC peacekeeping mission in the DRC.
The decision was a logical consequence of Donald Trump’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa, the ministry said ...
Despite increased government spending, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) remains severely underfunded, highlighting concerns about its ability to meet critical operational demands.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's defence minister began a visit to South Africa Monday aimed at strengthening "strategic ...
Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Reserve Force are getting older as no recruitment has been done in the past five to six years. The Reserve Force Council (RFC ...