NEWS & EVENTS - ACQUISITIONS
3 April 2011
SAAF to acquire two Embraer VIP transports
Acquisitions
Government VIPs will soon be jetting around the country in two new luxury jets.
1 April 2011
South African Rooivalk Handed Over to SAAF
Acquisitions
The upgraded Rooivalk combat support helicopter has been handed over to the South African Air Force for operational duties.
3 March 2011
Tenders awarded during February 2011
Acquisitions
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during February 2011.
3 January 2011
Tenders awarded during December 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during December 2010.
3 December 2010
Tenders awarded during November 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF,valued at over R430m, during November 2010.
2 December 2010
Recce Pod Integration Programme for Gripen at Full Speed
Acquisitions
The Gripen weapons and sensor integration programme is constantly evolving and continues to cover new ground.
1 November 2010
Tenders awarded during October 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during October 2010.
3 October 2010
Tenders awarded during September 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during September 2010.
1 October 2010
139 changes maketh a Rooivalk Block 1F
Acquisitions
It takes 130 modifications on the Denel Rooivalk to turn the current fleet of 11 rotorcraft into a \"Block 1F\" standard aircraft.
23 September 2010
SAAF Gripens to gain new recce pods
Acquisitions
Thales has delivered its Digital Joint Reconnaissance Pod to Saab for installation on the South African Gripen.
21 September 2010
Rooivalk receives UK qualification
Acquisitions
The Rooivalk combat support helicopter has received a major accolade that will enable it to be deployed in peace-keeping and combat operations across the world.
3 September 2010
Tenders awarded during August 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during August 2010.
2 September 2010
Air Force to get 5 Rooivalk helicopters
Acquisitions
Rooivalk combat helicopters will be handed over to the SAAF by the end of March 2011, Denel said on Thursday.
1 September 2010
New SAAF fighter is delivering the goods
Acquisitions
The Gripen fighter, being phased into service by the SAAF, is already delivering on the promises made by its manufacturer, Saab of Sweden.
12 August 2010
SAAF's Piecemeal Plan to Buy Transport Planes
Acquisitions
THE SAAF is taking a fresh approach to the acquisition of new transport aircraft, moving away from large, single orders for heavy transport planes.
5 August 2010
C130J-30 ideal for SAAF: Lockheed Martin
Acquisitions
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
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during July 2010.
14 July 2010
SAAF receives first upgraded PC-7 MkII
Acquisitions
The first two Pilatus PC-7 MkII training aircraft upgraded under the Avionics Replacement Programme was handed over to the SAAF yesterday.
5 July 2010
Tenders awarded during June 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during June 2010.
4 June 2010
New Gripens depart Ysterplaat
Acquisitions
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
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during May 2010.
28 May 2010
Additional Gripens arrive 2 x 2
Acquisitions
The SAAF received a additional four new Gripen C fighter aircraft today.
14 May 2010
What are SA’s airlifter options after A400M withdrawal?
Acquisitions
With the cancellation of the order for eight A400Ms, the SAAF still needs new strategic transport aircraft to replace its current force of C-130B Hercules. There are not many options available.
4 May 2010
Tenders awarded during April 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during April 2010.
3 April 2010
Tenders awarded during March 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during March 2010.
SAAF to acquire two Embraer VIP transports
Acquisitions
Government VIPs will soon be jetting around the country in two new luxury jets.
South African Rooivalk Handed Over to SAAF
Acquisitions
The upgraded Rooivalk combat support helicopter has been handed over to the South African Air Force for operational duties.
Tenders awarded during February 2011
Acquisitions
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during February 2011.
Tenders awarded during December 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during December 2010.
Tenders awarded during November 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF,valued at over R430m, during November 2010.
Recce Pod Integration Programme for Gripen at Full Speed
Acquisitions
The Gripen weapons and sensor integration programme is constantly evolving and continues to cover new ground.
Tenders awarded during October 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during October 2010.
Tenders awarded during September 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during September 2010.
139 changes maketh a Rooivalk Block 1F
Acquisitions
It takes 130 modifications on the Denel Rooivalk to turn the current fleet of 11 rotorcraft into a \"Block 1F\" standard aircraft.
SAAF Gripens to gain new recce pods
Acquisitions
Thales has delivered its Digital Joint Reconnaissance Pod to Saab for installation on the South African Gripen.
Rooivalk receives UK qualification
Acquisitions
The Rooivalk combat support helicopter has received a major accolade that will enable it to be deployed in peace-keeping and combat operations across the world.
Tenders awarded during August 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during August 2010.
Air Force to get 5 Rooivalk helicopters
Acquisitions
Rooivalk combat helicopters will be handed over to the SAAF by the end of March 2011, Denel said on Thursday.
New SAAF fighter is delivering the goods
Acquisitions
The Gripen fighter, being phased into service by the SAAF, is already delivering on the promises made by its manufacturer, Saab of Sweden.
SAAF's Piecemeal Plan to Buy Transport Planes
Acquisitions
THE SAAF is taking a fresh approach to the acquisition of new transport aircraft, moving away from large, single orders for heavy transport planes.
C130J-30 ideal for SAAF: Lockheed Martin
Acquisitions
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
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during July 2010.
SAAF receives first upgraded PC-7 MkII
Acquisitions
The first two Pilatus PC-7 MkII training aircraft upgraded under the Avionics Replacement Programme was handed over to the SAAF yesterday.
Tenders awarded during June 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during June 2010.
New Gripens depart Ysterplaat
Acquisitions
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
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during May 2010.
Additional Gripens arrive 2 x 2
Acquisitions
The SAAF received a additional four new Gripen C fighter aircraft today.
What are SA’s airlifter options after A400M withdrawal?
Acquisitions
With the cancellation of the order for eight A400Ms, the SAAF still needs new strategic transport aircraft to replace its current force of C-130B Hercules. There are not many options available.
Tenders awarded during April 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during April 2010.
Tenders awarded during March 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during March 2010.
