NEWS & EVENTS - ACQUISITIONS
4 August 2009
Tenders awarded during July 2009
Acquisitions
SAAF related tenders awarded during July 2009.
3 August 2009
South African Gripens to get Thales reconnaissance pods
Acquisitions
South Africa\'s fleet of Saab Gripen fighters will be equipped with Thales Optronics-produced reconnaissance pods.
21 July 2009
Final dual-seat Gripens arrive
Acquisitions
It has been reported that the eighth and ninth Gripen D aircraft destined for the SAAF have arrived in Cape Town.
17 July 2009
SA, Brazil to start manufacture of A Darter in 2011
Acquisitions
South Africa and Brazil will start to manufacture the Denel Dynamics A-Darter IR AAM in early 2011.
3 July 2009
Tenders awarded during June 2009
Acquisitions
SAAF related tenders awarded during June 2009.
11 June 2009
Maiden flight for South Africa's first new single-seat fighter aircraft
Acquisitions
The first single-seat Gripen C destined for the SAAF flew for the first time in Sweden today.
3 June 2009
Tenders awarded during May 2009
Acquisitions
SAAF related tenders awarded during May 2009.
2 June 2009
First SA single-seat Gripens on production line
Acquisitions
The first single-seat Gripen advanced light fighter aircraft on order for the SAAF is already on the Saab production line in Sweden.
8 May 2009
Aero engine company admits delaying A400M transport aircraft
Acquisitions
European aero engine company Europrop International has admitted that a major error on its part has played a very large role in delaying the Airbus A400M programme.
7 May 2009
Tenders awarded during April 2009
Acquisitions
SAAF related tenders awarded during April 2009.
6 April 2009
SAAF to ask Saab to adjust Gripen deliveries
Acquisitions
The South African Air Force wants some single-seat Saab JAS39C advanced light fighter in inventory before next June\'s FIFA Soccer World Cup.
3 April 2009
Gripens six and seven arrive
Acquisitions
The sixth and seventh Gripen D aircraft destined for the SAAF have arrived in Cape Town.
3 April 2009
SAAF considering A400M alternative
Acquisitions
The South African Air Force will shortly start considering alternatives to the Airbus A400M Loadmaster military air transport.
3 April 2009
Air Force integrating SDP assets
Acquisitions
The SAAF has now received most of the assets acquired in the 1999 Strategic Defence Package (SDP) and is well on the way to integrating them fully within the service.
28 February 2009
Tenders awarded during February
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders relating to the SAAF during February 2009.
31 January 2009
Recent tenders issued
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders relating to the SAAF during December 2008 and January 2009.
26 January 2009
SAAF expresses concern over A400M Loadmaster delays
Acquisitions
The Chief of the South African Air Force says he is concerned about reports that Airbus’ military transport programme is facing delay and adds he hopes the A400M Loadmaster programme can be brought back on track.
30 November 2008
Tenders issued in November
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of important tenders relating to the SAAF in November 2008.
29 November 2008
5th SAAF Gripen arrives
Acquisitions
The 5th Gripen for the SAAF arrived in the Port of Cape Town today. A low key event as it was whisked by road from the docks to Ysterplaat at around 15h00....
25 November 2008
AgustaWestland SuperLynx will be operational mid-2009
Acquisitions
By Leon EngelbrechtThe South African Air Force's fleet of four AugustaWestland SuperLynx 300 Mk64 maritime helicopters will be fully operational by the middle of next year, albeit with a limited arsenal of weapons. The Project Maulstic helicopter...
19 November 2008
SAAF mulls Gripen armament
Acquisitions
By Leon Engelbrecht The South African Air Force says it will first seek to equip its new Saab JAS39 Gripen advanced lightweight fighter aircraft with a self-defence and precision-guided bomb capability before pursuing other weapons options. &nbs...
19 November 2008
SAAF Rooivalk fleet nearing operational status
Acquisitions
Four of the South African Air Force\'s 11 Denel Rooivalk attack helicopters have been upgraded to an operational configuration.
18 November 2008
Interview with SAAF CAF
Acquisitions
Dean Wingrin recently held an exclusive interview with Lt. Gen. Gagiano, Chief of the SAAF, and discussed the challenges that face the SAAF and it\'s plans for the future.
18 November 2008
Astra gets a new lease of life
Acquisitions
By Leon Engelbrecht Swiss company Pilatus has been awarded a R400 million contract to upgrade the cockpits of 35 PC7 MkII Astra basic trainers for the South African Air Force. SAAF chief Lt Gen Carlo Gagiano says the money is...
17 November 2008
SAAF on track to lease new trainers
Acquisitions
The SA Air Force will soon decide on the lease of up to ten side-by-side seat training aircraft for initial basic flying training at the Central Flying School.
Tenders awarded during July 2009
Acquisitions
SAAF related tenders awarded during July 2009.
South African Gripens to get Thales reconnaissance pods
Acquisitions
South Africa\'s fleet of Saab Gripen fighters will be equipped with Thales Optronics-produced reconnaissance pods.
Final dual-seat Gripens arrive
Acquisitions
It has been reported that the eighth and ninth Gripen D aircraft destined for the SAAF have arrived in Cape Town.
SA, Brazil to start manufacture of A Darter in 2011
Acquisitions
South Africa and Brazil will start to manufacture the Denel Dynamics A-Darter IR AAM in early 2011.
Tenders awarded during June 2009
Acquisitions
SAAF related tenders awarded during June 2009.
Maiden flight for South Africa's first new single-seat fighter aircraft
Acquisitions
The first single-seat Gripen C destined for the SAAF flew for the first time in Sweden today.
Tenders awarded during May 2009
Acquisitions
SAAF related tenders awarded during May 2009.
First SA single-seat Gripens on production line
Acquisitions
The first single-seat Gripen advanced light fighter aircraft on order for the SAAF is already on the Saab production line in Sweden.
Aero engine company admits delaying A400M transport aircraft
Acquisitions
European aero engine company Europrop International has admitted that a major error on its part has played a very large role in delaying the Airbus A400M programme.
Tenders awarded during April 2009
Acquisitions
SAAF related tenders awarded during April 2009.
SAAF to ask Saab to adjust Gripen deliveries
Acquisitions
The South African Air Force wants some single-seat Saab JAS39C advanced light fighter in inventory before next June\'s FIFA Soccer World Cup.
Gripens six and seven arrive
Acquisitions
The sixth and seventh Gripen D aircraft destined for the SAAF have arrived in Cape Town.
SAAF considering A400M alternative
Acquisitions
The South African Air Force will shortly start considering alternatives to the Airbus A400M Loadmaster military air transport.
Air Force integrating SDP assets
Acquisitions
The SAAF has now received most of the assets acquired in the 1999 Strategic Defence Package (SDP) and is well on the way to integrating them fully within the service.
Tenders awarded during February
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders relating to the SAAF during February 2009.
Recent tenders issued
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders relating to the SAAF during December 2008 and January 2009.
SAAF expresses concern over A400M Loadmaster delays
Acquisitions
The Chief of the South African Air Force says he is concerned about reports that Airbus’ military transport programme is facing delay and adds he hopes the A400M Loadmaster programme can be brought back on track.
Tenders issued in November
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of important tenders relating to the SAAF in November 2008.
5th SAAF Gripen arrives
Acquisitions
The 5th Gripen for the SAAF arrived in the Port of Cape Town today. A low key event as it was whisked by road from the docks to Ysterplaat at around 15h00....
AgustaWestland SuperLynx will be operational mid-2009
Acquisitions
By Leon EngelbrechtThe South African Air Force's fleet of four AugustaWestland SuperLynx 300 Mk64 maritime helicopters will be fully operational by the middle of next year, albeit with a limited arsenal of weapons. The Project Maulstic helicopter...
SAAF mulls Gripen armament
Acquisitions
By Leon Engelbrecht The South African Air Force says it will first seek to equip its new Saab JAS39 Gripen advanced lightweight fighter aircraft with a self-defence and precision-guided bomb capability before pursuing other weapons options. &nbs...
SAAF Rooivalk fleet nearing operational status
Acquisitions
Four of the South African Air Force\'s 11 Denel Rooivalk attack helicopters have been upgraded to an operational configuration.
Interview with SAAF CAF
Acquisitions
Dean Wingrin recently held an exclusive interview with Lt. Gen. Gagiano, Chief of the SAAF, and discussed the challenges that face the SAAF and it\'s plans for the future.
Astra gets a new lease of life
Acquisitions
By Leon Engelbrecht Swiss company Pilatus has been awarded a R400 million contract to upgrade the cockpits of 35 PC7 MkII Astra basic trainers for the South African Air Force. SAAF chief Lt Gen Carlo Gagiano says the money is...
SAAF on track to lease new trainers
Acquisitions
The SA Air Force will soon decide on the lease of up to ten side-by-side seat training aircraft for initial basic flying training at the Central Flying School.
