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Air force boss slams poor state of affairs

South Africa\'s air force chief has delivered a damning verdict on the country\'s military aircraft, raising concerns about defence capabilities.

 

Tenders awarded during March 2010

Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during March 2010.

 

SAAF to offer public flips!

The SAAF is finalising plans to offer the public flights in their aircraft, including the multi-billion rand Gripen fighter.

 

DoD R7.335bn underfunded

The DoD says it is underfunded by at least R7.335 billion for the new financial year that begins tomorrow.

 

PAC 750XL demonstrated to SAAF

The PAC 750XL airfraft has been observed giving a demonstation at the Swartkop airfield.

 

Americans in SA to hawk their aircraft

An American delegation will be in the country this week to try and save the South African Air Force from its transport plight.

 

Future of old Durban airport up in the air

The SA Air Force, which has a base on site, needs to use the runway for another five years.

 

Air force, navy 'just for show'

The expensive Gripen fighter jets, frigates and submarines which cost South African taxpayers billions of rands will mainly be on the ground and in port over the next three years, because there\'s no money to operate them.

 

Tenders awarded during February 2010

Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during February 2010.

 

SAAF SDA allocation doubles in medium term – but why?

The amount allocated to the South African Air Force in the Special Defence Account (SDA) - money used to fund acquisitions - is set to double in the next three years - though it is not exactly clear why.

 

Defence gets short end of stick: FF+, analysts

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan gas given the military the short end of the stick. That\'s the view of Freedom Front Plus defence spokesman and at leat two respected defence analysts.

 

German Navy arrives for air and naval exercises

A German naval Task Force Group arrived in Simon\'s Town naval base this morning to partake in Exercise Good Hope IV.

 

They're here: First Gripen C arrives!

The first two Gripen C single-seat fighters destined for the SAAF were being towed to AFB Ysterplaat today.

 

The SAAF, the World Cup and Gripen

The inaugural game of the 2010 Soccer World Cup kicks off in South Africa in three months time and the SAAF is confident it, and the Gripen, is ready.

 

Transport aircrafts brakes catches alight

A CASA light transport aircraft has sustained damage after its brakes caught alight this morning.

 

SAAF to review ageing transport fleet

The SAAF is reconsidering its fixed wing mobility capability in its entirety as a result of the termination the contract to purchase eight A400M transport aircraft.

 

SAAF to increase use of simulators

By Dean WingrinThe SAAF is looking at innovative ways to save money, with the use of simulators being one of them.Speaking at the recent Air Force Day Parade at Swartkop, the Chief of the Air Force, Lt Gen Carlo Gagiano, said that the SAAF, in terms ...

 

Can damaged Hercules be repaired?

Damage to the Hercules transport aircraft that suffered a nose-gear collapse on 25 January may be more serious than initially thought.

 

AFB Ysterplaat celebrates 90 years of SAAF

The SAAF Museum at AFB Ysterplaat unveiled a new exhibit, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the SAAF.

 

Tenders awarded during January 2010

Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during January 2010.

 

SAAF unveils new IRIS-T missile

The newly delivered IRIS-T air-to-air missile was shown to the public for the first time at the SAAF Parade held at Swartkop airfield on Friday 29 January 2010.

 

SAAF Unveils New Uniform

The SAAF unveiled its new summer uniform at the annual Air Force Day Parade on 29 January 2010.

 

New uniforms for the SAAF

The SAAF will be unveilling its new uniform today at the AIr Force Day Parade being held at Swartkop airfield.

 

SAAF Celebrates 90 Years

The annual Air Force Day Parade was held on Friday 29 January 2010 at the Swartkop airfield near Pretoria. This years Parade, however, was of special significance as it commemorated the 90th anniversary of the founding of the SAAF.

 

Hercules suffers nose gear collapse

The main runway at AFB Waterkloof has been closed after a four-engine transport aircraft suffered a nose-gear collapse.

 
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