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The Umkhonto-IR Block II has a more efficient flightpath, allowing for an increased maximum range of 15km (9.3mi): an increase of 3km. The missile also has increased resistance to electronic countermeasures. [11] In 2010, the new Block II missile was demonstrated at the Africa Aerospace & Defence international exhibition in Cape Town.
Weapon systems of the South African Air Force: Type: Manufacturer: Model: Platform: Air to Air Missile Diehl BGT Defence: IRIS-T [1] Gripen C, Gripen D Denel Dynamics: A-Darter [2] Gripen C, Gripen D, Hawk 120 (Hawk integration in progress, not yet operational) [2] Air to Surface Missile Denel Dynamics: Mokopa [2]
New South African Self-propelled howitzer that entered service in 2018. In testing by the South African Army before any more additional T5-52 howitzers are ordered to operate alongside the GV6 Rhino fleet. [51] G5 Leopard: 155 mm Towed howitzer 60+ km 72 Basically a towed version of the G6 Rhino. [52] G4 Howitzer: 155 mm Towed howitzer 30 km 32
The South Korean military reports that North Korea has fired what appears to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, in what would be the country's first missile launch in two months. The launch comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Seoul, South Korea, for talks with South Korean leaders.
The South African defence industry is the most advanced in Africa and one of the most advanced and largest in the world with over 20 defence companies. [1] The defence industry provides weapons and equipment to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and for export customers. The South African defence industry develops weapons and ...
Despite Israel housing some of the best air defences in the world, its anti-missile systems failed to deter drone attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah, which have killed dozens in the north of the ...
Brazil-South Africa military relations have traditionally been close, in 2022 the Brazilian Armed Forces provided military assistance to the SANDF in the form of warfare training and logistics. [63] Brazil and South Africa also collaborated on the A-Darter air-to-air missile project which will be used on both their JAS 39 Gripen fighter
The V3E A-Darter (Agile Darter) is a modern short-range infrared homing ("heat seeking") air-to-air missile, featuring countermeasures resistance with a 180-degree [4] look angle and 120-degrees per second track rate, [5] developed by South Africa's Denel Dynamics (formerly Kentron) and Brazil's Mectron (now SIATT), Avibras and Opto Eletrônica (acquired by AKAER). [4]