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Which African Countries Operate the CH-4 Rainbow Drone?
Algeria, DR Congo and Nigeria have documented CH-series use; Chad's CH-4s were filmed in August 2026 and Algeria's CH-5 order is unconfirmed.
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Which African Countries Operate the CH-4 Rainbow Drone?
Algeria, DR Congo and Nigeria have documented CH-series use; Chad's CH-4s were filmed in August 2026 and Algeria's CH-5 order is unconfirmed.
Pamodzi Signs Hytera, Sinovatio and ProtaTech Deals for SADC Security Market
South African investment group Pamodzi unveiled three new supplier partnerships at AAD 2026, covering Chinese tactical radios, AI-driven cybersecurity and counter-drone systems, and voice-automation software for SADC defence, police and...
Algeria Reportedly Adds Chinese HQ-17 Air Defence System Amid Morocco Rivalry
Images circulating online appear to show Algeria has received Chinese HQ-17 short-range air defence systems, unconfirmed by Algiers or manufacturer CASIC. The reported delivery would deepen Algeria's reliance on Chinese...
Evolution of Ethiopia’s Air Force: From Biplanes to Combat Drones
Ethiopia's air force has been rebuilt almost from scratch at least three times since its 1929 founding, moving through Swedish, American and Soviet suppliers. This traces each stage to 2026's...
Can Vision 2030 Cut Saudi Arabia’s Reliance on Foreign Arms?
Saudi Arabia spends more on weapons than almost any Gulf state, but Vision 2030s 50% localisation target sits far ahead of the roughly 15% SAMI has achieved so far. From...
What Does Morocco’s Military Arsenal Look Like in 2026?
Morocco is Africa's second-largest defence spender and, per SIPRI, its largest arms importer, but its contracted F-16 Block 72 fleet is years behind schedule. This profile sets out what the...
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Morocco's aerospace sector has grown from five companies in 2000 to roughly 160 today, and...
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Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles have become a backbone of counter-insurgency and peace-support operations across Africa,...
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