NEWS & EVENTS - ACQUISITIONS
8 October 2020
SAAF acquisition of SAA aircraft was on the table
Acquisitions
More information on the now denied sale or transfer of three South African Airways (SAA) aircraft to the SA Air Force (SAAF) indicates what can be termed "exploratory talks" did take place.
6 October 2020
SAA denies SAAF will be getting three of its aircraft
Acquisitions
South African Airways (SAA) denies reports the South African Air Force (SAAF) is getting three ex-SAA Airbus aircraft, although this may be a possibility in future.
12 February 2019
ThoroughTec delivering more simulators to the SANDF
Acquisitions
South African simulation house ThoroughTec Simulation is delivering simulators to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as part of several broader equipment acquisition programmes. These include Tactical Crew Training Simulators forthe Army's B
4 January 2019
SAAF seeking support services for its Falcons
Acquisitions
Nothing having been made public to the contrary, the SA Air Force (SAAF) is still operating in austerity mode with acquisition replaced by maintenance and product support for the existing fleet.
22 October 2018
A-Darter ready for launch
Acquisitions
Denel Dynamics recently completed its V3E Agile Darter (A-Darter) air-to-air missile qualification tests, making deliveries to the South African Air Force (SAAF) a step closer.
4 October 2018
Saab puts senior executive in SA to push for Gripen MS20 upgrade
Acquisitions
Saab has placed a senior executive in South Africa to try and persuade the South African Air Force (SAAF) to buy into the Gripen's latest upgrade progamme.
26 June 2018
New SAAF transport aircraft apparently still on the cards
Acquisitions
The South African Air Force will be getting new medium and light transport aircraft in the next decade, according to the Department of Defence.
25 October 2017
Ejection seat mods coming for three SAAF aircraft types
Acquisitions
Modifications, some of them large scale, to cockpits of three aircraft types in the SAAF fleet are under investigation by the Armscor acquisition department.
6 October 2017
DoD outlines equipment acquisition plans
Acquisitions
The South African Department of Defence aims to acquire medium and light transport aircraft, infantry combat vehicles, mobile water provisioning systems, logistics vehicles, air-to-air missiles and inshore and offshore patrol vessels over the coming years
14 June 2017
Is a replacement for 21 Squadron's Falcon 900B on the way?
Acquisitions
The acquisition of a new presidential jet seems to have fallen off the radar but there is a new and, at this stage, small blip on the SA Air Force acquisition radar - a replacement for the Falcon 900B.
5 April 2017
Armscor now has letter of tasking for VVIP aircraft acquisition
Acquisitions
Armscor has received a letter of tasking regarding procurement of a VVIP aircraft, the acquisition agency's General Manager: Marketing And Business Development has confirmed.
14 March 2017
Is funding for a new VIP aircraft coming from the SDA, DA asks
Acquisitions
Dr Sam Gulube, Secretary for Defence, more than three years ago confirmed acquisition of VVIP aircraft was considered a SCAMP (Strategic Capital Acquisition Master Plan) item and it could well be acquiring a mid-sized business jet to replace one of the tw
13 March 2017
Armscor knows "nothing" about any new VVIP aircraft acquisition
Acquisitions
Weekend reports have it the SA Air Force (SAAF) plans to acquire a regional aircraft, probably a mid-size bizjet, for use by President Jacob Zuma.
12 March 2017
New Zuma jet could cost R1.3bn
Acquisitions
A plan to buy President Jacob Zuma a new private jet that could cost R1.3bn has been kept secret.
16 November 2016
Zuma VIP jet discussions still on the table
Acquisitions
The possibility of acquiring a VVIP jet for President Jacob Zuma is still on the table, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Wednesday.
30 October 2016
No new jet for Zuma
Acquisitions
The plan to buy President Jacob Zuma a new presidential jet has been put on ice, but Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has made an additional R143 million available to the air force, for aircraft leases to fly the president around.
25 October 2016
Plans for new presidential jet put into holding pattern after tender cancelled
Acquisitions
The acquisition of new aircraft to transport South Africa's VVIPs‚ including president Jacob Zuma and his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa‚ will be delayed as Armscor has cancelled the tender for the lease of the intercontinental aircraft.
29 September 2016
Atlantis demonstrates interim maritime surveillance solution to the SAAF
Acquisitions
Further details regarding the offer to lease up to five maritime surveillance aircraft to the South African Air Force (SAAF) by a consortium led by Atlantis Aviation were revealed when the aircraft was demonstrated to members of 35 Squadron.
28 September 2016
Questions about SAAF VVIP aircraft posed during oversight visit
Acquisitions
SA Air Force (SAAF) Chief, Lieutenant General Zakes Msimang, is proud of the reliability of the Presidential Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) Inkwazi as well as other aircraft in the force's VIP transport squadron.
21 September 2016
Revamped SAA Airbus A340-600 to become new presidential aircraft?
Acquisitions
President Jacob Zuma's flight to New York aboard an SAA jet last Friday is proof positive South Africa does not need to buy another VVIP aircraft, opposition Freedom Front Plus party defence spokesman Pieter Groenewald maintains.
11 September 2016
Zuma's R500m backup Boeing is on it's way
Acquisitions
The air force plans to spend about R500-million on an 18-month lease of a second luxury jet for President Jacob Zuma that aviation experts say he doesn't need.
15 August 2016
Back to square one for VVIP aircraft acquisition
Acquisitions
No less than four different options were investigated by Armscor when it came to acquiring another VVIP aircraft for the SA Air Force (SAAF) as per Ministerial instruction.
26 July 2016
New VVIP aircraft acquisition still shrouded in silence
Acquisitions
Efforts by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to obtain detailed information on the maintenance and servicing costs of the Presidential BBJ have been put on hold due to the upcoming local government elections but the issue will again be taken up when Parliament
27 June 2016
Zuma to fly to France in another bizjet shadowed by Inkwazi
Acquisitions
When President Jacob Zuma and his entourage take off for France next month it will be aboard the latest 21 Squadron acquisition – a "damp lease" Boeing 737 business jet in VVIP configuration due to arrive at AFB Waterkloof within days.
29 May 2016
Zuma abandons old jet over fear of sabotage: report
Acquisitions
President Jacob Zuma has reportedly outright refused to use his current jet, Inkwaze, over fears of sabotage, the City Press reported.
SAAF acquisition of SAA aircraft was on the table
Acquisitions
More information on the now denied sale or transfer of three South African Airways (SAA) aircraft to the SA Air Force (SAAF) indicates what can be termed "exploratory talks" did take place.
SAA denies SAAF will be getting three of its aircraft
Acquisitions
South African Airways (SAA) denies reports the South African Air Force (SAAF) is getting three ex-SAA Airbus aircraft, although this may be a possibility in future.
ThoroughTec delivering more simulators to the SANDF
Acquisitions
South African simulation house ThoroughTec Simulation is delivering simulators to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as part of several broader equipment acquisition programmes. These include Tactical Crew Training Simulators forthe Army's B
SAAF seeking support services for its Falcons
Acquisitions
Nothing having been made public to the contrary, the SA Air Force (SAAF) is still operating in austerity mode with acquisition replaced by maintenance and product support for the existing fleet.
A-Darter ready for launch
Acquisitions
Denel Dynamics recently completed its V3E Agile Darter (A-Darter) air-to-air missile qualification tests, making deliveries to the South African Air Force (SAAF) a step closer.
Saab puts senior executive in SA to push for Gripen MS20 upgrade
Acquisitions
Saab has placed a senior executive in South Africa to try and persuade the South African Air Force (SAAF) to buy into the Gripen's latest upgrade progamme.
New SAAF transport aircraft apparently still on the cards
Acquisitions
The South African Air Force will be getting new medium and light transport aircraft in the next decade, according to the Department of Defence.
Ejection seat mods coming for three SAAF aircraft types
Acquisitions
Modifications, some of them large scale, to cockpits of three aircraft types in the SAAF fleet are under investigation by the Armscor acquisition department.
DoD outlines equipment acquisition plans
Acquisitions
The South African Department of Defence aims to acquire medium and light transport aircraft, infantry combat vehicles, mobile water provisioning systems, logistics vehicles, air-to-air missiles and inshore and offshore patrol vessels over the coming years
Is a replacement for 21 Squadron's Falcon 900B on the way?
Acquisitions
The acquisition of a new presidential jet seems to have fallen off the radar but there is a new and, at this stage, small blip on the SA Air Force acquisition radar - a replacement for the Falcon 900B.
Armscor now has letter of tasking for VVIP aircraft acquisition
Acquisitions
Armscor has received a letter of tasking regarding procurement of a VVIP aircraft, the acquisition agency's General Manager: Marketing And Business Development has confirmed.
Is funding for a new VIP aircraft coming from the SDA, DA asks
Acquisitions
Dr Sam Gulube, Secretary for Defence, more than three years ago confirmed acquisition of VVIP aircraft was considered a SCAMP (Strategic Capital Acquisition Master Plan) item and it could well be acquiring a mid-sized business jet to replace one of the tw
Armscor knows "nothing" about any new VVIP aircraft acquisition
Acquisitions
Weekend reports have it the SA Air Force (SAAF) plans to acquire a regional aircraft, probably a mid-size bizjet, for use by President Jacob Zuma.
New Zuma jet could cost R1.3bn
Acquisitions
A plan to buy President Jacob Zuma a new private jet that could cost R1.3bn has been kept secret.
Zuma VIP jet discussions still on the table
Acquisitions
The possibility of acquiring a VVIP jet for President Jacob Zuma is still on the table, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Wednesday.
No new jet for Zuma
Acquisitions
The plan to buy President Jacob Zuma a new presidential jet has been put on ice, but Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has made an additional R143 million available to the air force, for aircraft leases to fly the president around.
Plans for new presidential jet put into holding pattern after tender cancelled
Acquisitions
The acquisition of new aircraft to transport South Africa's VVIPs‚ including president Jacob Zuma and his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa‚ will be delayed as Armscor has cancelled the tender for the lease of the intercontinental aircraft.
Atlantis demonstrates interim maritime surveillance solution to the SAAF
Acquisitions
Further details regarding the offer to lease up to five maritime surveillance aircraft to the South African Air Force (SAAF) by a consortium led by Atlantis Aviation were revealed when the aircraft was demonstrated to members of 35 Squadron.
Questions about SAAF VVIP aircraft posed during oversight visit
Acquisitions
SA Air Force (SAAF) Chief, Lieutenant General Zakes Msimang, is proud of the reliability of the Presidential Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) Inkwazi as well as other aircraft in the force's VIP transport squadron.
Revamped SAA Airbus A340-600 to become new presidential aircraft?
Acquisitions
President Jacob Zuma's flight to New York aboard an SAA jet last Friday is proof positive South Africa does not need to buy another VVIP aircraft, opposition Freedom Front Plus party defence spokesman Pieter Groenewald maintains.
Zuma's R500m backup Boeing is on it's way
Acquisitions
The air force plans to spend about R500-million on an 18-month lease of a second luxury jet for President Jacob Zuma that aviation experts say he doesn't need.
Back to square one for VVIP aircraft acquisition
Acquisitions
No less than four different options were investigated by Armscor when it came to acquiring another VVIP aircraft for the SA Air Force (SAAF) as per Ministerial instruction.
New VVIP aircraft acquisition still shrouded in silence
Acquisitions
Efforts by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to obtain detailed information on the maintenance and servicing costs of the Presidential BBJ have been put on hold due to the upcoming local government elections but the issue will again be taken up when Parliament
Zuma to fly to France in another bizjet shadowed by Inkwazi
Acquisitions
When President Jacob Zuma and his entourage take off for France next month it will be aboard the latest 21 Squadron acquisition – a "damp lease" Boeing 737 business jet in VVIP configuration due to arrive at AFB Waterkloof within days.
Zuma abandons old jet over fear of sabotage: report
Acquisitions
President Jacob Zuma has reportedly outright refused to use his current jet, Inkwaze, over fears of sabotage, the City Press reported.
