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The South African Air Force (SAAF) has formally sought the assistance of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to overhaul its training programs and maintain its C-130 transport aircraft fleet.
RAWALPINDI, Jul 02 (APP): Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the South African Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force ...
In 1979 South Africa was a prosperous but troubled nation. Social tensions were high, the country was under international trade embargoes, and most pressingly, they were engaged in a high-stakes ...
While admitting the South African Air Force is in decline, Motshekga assured Parliament that steps are being taken to repair aircraft and stabilise capacity.
South Africa should initially focus intently on its local green hydrogen market rather than the global market, and progress at its own pace, which has the potential to give it a global lead. Air ...
South African troops return after SADC’s DRC mission ends. Operation THIBA faced rebel attacks, casualties, high costs, and supply issues ...
A brewing crisis within the South African Air Force (SAAF) is putting national security at risk, as a shortage of Flight Engineers (FEs) cripples the operational capacity of the SANDF’s most ...
The South African Air Force is grappling with a critical shortage of Flight Engineers, jeopardising national security and operational readiness. Despite government promises of increased funding, ...
GWERU – A senior Air Force of Zimbabwe pilot died on Friday after his Chengdu J-7/F-7 aircraft went down in the Wazheri area of Gweru, witnesses said. Retired Squadron Leader Ritswanetsi Vuyo Ncube, a ...
From a mighty force to near irrelevance, SA’s defence capabilities have decayed. The country is now vulnerable, with no real ability to respond to African conflicts.
Trump lashes out at ‘terrible’ NBC reporter Peter Alexander over Qatar jet question during Oval Office meeting with South African president: ‘Jerk … Idiot’ ...