NEWS & EVENTS - GENERAL
1 September 2010
New SAAF fighter is delivering the goods
General
The Gripen fighter, being phased into service by the SAAF, is already delivering on the promises made by its manufacturer, Saab of Sweden.
26 August 2010
Korean War Anniversary Exhibit Opens
General
The SAAF Museum at AFB Ysterplaat officially opened a new display today, commemorating the role of the SAAF in the Korean War which started 60 years ago.
13 August 2010
SAAF to use "Noah's Ark" approach to transport, VIP fleet renewal
General
The SAAF will be using a \"Noah\'s Ark\" approach to replace its transport and liaison fleet which is approaching bloc obsolescence.
12 August 2010
SAAF's Piecemeal Plan to Buy Transport Planes
General
THE SAAF is taking a fresh approach to the acquisition of new transport aircraft, moving away from large, single orders for heavy transport planes.
11 August 2010
SAAF's 'planes old'
General
Grounded multi-billion rand attack helicopters and critically ageing transport aircraft are a spectrum of the dire problems facing the SAAF.
11 August 2010
Rooivalk wings clipped months ago
General
The airforces Rooivalk attack helicopters have not been flying since November last year.
11 August 2010
Downturn helping air force to retain staff
General
The current economic downturn has given the SAAF an unlikely benefit, far fewer staff members than expected have left the force for greener pastures.
5 August 2010
C130J-30 ideal for SAAF: Lockheed Martin
General
Lockheed Martin says the C-130J could satisfy 80 to 90% percent of the South African Air Force\' airlift requirement.
3 August 2010
Tenders awarded during July 2010
General
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during July 2010.
30 July 2010
SAAF investing in EW
General
Sysdel, the small Pierre van Ryneveld-based defence electronics house, is benefitting from a SAAF reinvestment in electronic warfare means.
30 July 2010
Fixing C130BZ 402 costing taxpayers
General
he repair of SAAF C130BZ number 402 has apparently cost taxpayers over R5.2 million since 2008.
23 July 2010
SA buys Paveway: Raytheon
General
South Africa has inked a deal with the US Raytheon Company for an undisclosed number of Paveway II laser-guided bomb (LGB) kits for its fleet of Saab Gripen aircraft.
21 July 2010
Successful A-Darter Missile Firings with South African Gripen
General
Saab has successfully carried out an important stage in the A-Darter missile programme with the first test firing verifying the integration between the missile and the Gripen aircraft.
16 July 2010
Parachuting team member killed
General
A member of the SAAF Golden Eagles parachuting team has fallen to his death during a practise run at around 11 this morning.
14 July 2010
SAAF receives first upgraded PC-7 MkII
General
The first two Pilatus PC-7 MkII training aircraft upgraded under the Avionics Replacement Programme was handed over to the SAAF yesterday.
6 July 2010
SAAF takes over commercial offshore contract
General
In a surprising move, the South African Air Force (SAAF) has taken over an offshore contract from a commercial helicopter company.
6 July 2010
Security Forces claim secure skies for World Cup
General
The SAAF says it and its sister services have so far secured South African skies for the soccer World Cup that ends this Sunday.
5 July 2010
Tenders awarded during June 2010
General
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during June 2010.
30 June 2010
Ecuador inks Cheetah deal
General
Ecuador is to buy nine Cheetah C fighter aircraft for US$80 million.
11 June 2010
41 Squadron supports the Soccer World Cup
General
The Cessna Caravans of 41 Squadron are playing a critical role in Operation Kgwele, the SANDF\'s World Cup support plan.
4 June 2010
New Gripens depart Ysterplaat
General
The four new Gripen C advanced light fighters that arrived via ship from Sweden last week departed AFB Ysterplaat this afternoon.
2 June 2010
Tenders awarded during May 2010
General
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during May 2010.
28 May 2010
Additional Gripens arrive 2 x 2
General
The SAAF received a additional four new Gripen C fighter aircraft today.
27 May 2010
New pilots awarded their Wings
General
Twenty five successful student pilots were awarded their coveted Wings today at the Central Flying School.
25 May 2010
Unavoidable costs ruining the SANDF
General
Unavoidable costs, mostly for salaries, are taking up ever-more of South Africa\'s shrinking defence budget, leaving no funds for training, maintenance or to acquire much needed equipment.
New SAAF fighter is delivering the goods
General
The Gripen fighter, being phased into service by the SAAF, is already delivering on the promises made by its manufacturer, Saab of Sweden.
Korean War Anniversary Exhibit Opens
General
The SAAF Museum at AFB Ysterplaat officially opened a new display today, commemorating the role of the SAAF in the Korean War which started 60 years ago.
SAAF to use "Noah's Ark" approach to transport, VIP fleet renewal
General
The SAAF will be using a \"Noah\'s Ark\" approach to replace its transport and liaison fleet which is approaching bloc obsolescence.
SAAF's Piecemeal Plan to Buy Transport Planes
General
THE SAAF is taking a fresh approach to the acquisition of new transport aircraft, moving away from large, single orders for heavy transport planes.
SAAF's 'planes old'
General
Grounded multi-billion rand attack helicopters and critically ageing transport aircraft are a spectrum of the dire problems facing the SAAF.
Rooivalk wings clipped months ago
General
The airforces Rooivalk attack helicopters have not been flying since November last year.
Downturn helping air force to retain staff
General
The current economic downturn has given the SAAF an unlikely benefit, far fewer staff members than expected have left the force for greener pastures.
C130J-30 ideal for SAAF: Lockheed Martin
General
Lockheed Martin says the C-130J could satisfy 80 to 90% percent of the South African Air Force\' airlift requirement.
Tenders awarded during July 2010
General
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during July 2010.
SAAF investing in EW
General
Sysdel, the small Pierre van Ryneveld-based defence electronics house, is benefitting from a SAAF reinvestment in electronic warfare means.
Fixing C130BZ 402 costing taxpayers
General
he repair of SAAF C130BZ number 402 has apparently cost taxpayers over R5.2 million since 2008.
SA buys Paveway: Raytheon
General
South Africa has inked a deal with the US Raytheon Company for an undisclosed number of Paveway II laser-guided bomb (LGB) kits for its fleet of Saab Gripen aircraft.
Successful A-Darter Missile Firings with South African Gripen
General
Saab has successfully carried out an important stage in the A-Darter missile programme with the first test firing verifying the integration between the missile and the Gripen aircraft.
Parachuting team member killed
General
A member of the SAAF Golden Eagles parachuting team has fallen to his death during a practise run at around 11 this morning.
SAAF receives first upgraded PC-7 MkII
General
The first two Pilatus PC-7 MkII training aircraft upgraded under the Avionics Replacement Programme was handed over to the SAAF yesterday.
SAAF takes over commercial offshore contract
General
In a surprising move, the South African Air Force (SAAF) has taken over an offshore contract from a commercial helicopter company.
Security Forces claim secure skies for World Cup
General
The SAAF says it and its sister services have so far secured South African skies for the soccer World Cup that ends this Sunday.
Tenders awarded during June 2010
General
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during June 2010.
Ecuador inks Cheetah deal
General
Ecuador is to buy nine Cheetah C fighter aircraft for US$80 million.
41 Squadron supports the Soccer World Cup
General
The Cessna Caravans of 41 Squadron are playing a critical role in Operation Kgwele, the SANDF\'s World Cup support plan.
New Gripens depart Ysterplaat
General
The four new Gripen C advanced light fighters that arrived via ship from Sweden last week departed AFB Ysterplaat this afternoon.
Tenders awarded during May 2010
General
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during May 2010.
Additional Gripens arrive 2 x 2
General
The SAAF received a additional four new Gripen C fighter aircraft today.
New pilots awarded their Wings
General
Twenty five successful student pilots were awarded their coveted Wings today at the Central Flying School.
Unavoidable costs ruining the SANDF
General
Unavoidable costs, mostly for salaries, are taking up ever-more of South Africa\'s shrinking defence budget, leaving no funds for training, maintenance or to acquire much needed equipment.
