NEWS & EVENTS - GENERAL
16 March 2011
Hawk training hits new snag
General
By Dean Wingrin The training of new airforce fighter pilots may not be negatively impacted by problems experienced with the Hawk jet trainer. It is understood that the fleet of South African Air Force BAE Systems Hawk Mk 120 Lead In Fighter T...
9 March 2011
Trainee pilot dies after flight
General
A trainee pilot collapsed and died after a flight in a Hawk at the Makhado air base in Limpopo on Tuesday afternoon.
9 March 2011
Hawk pilot named
General
The name of the pilot who collapsed and died after safely landing his Hawk has been released.
7 March 2011
Air Force to miss 2015 upgrade deadline?
General
Analysis of defence expenditure indicates that the SAAF seems set to miss its 2015/16 deadline to replace its venerable fleet of medium transports.
5 March 2011
Swellendam sets standard for airshow season
General
The skies above the small town of Swellendam in the picturesque Overberg region came alive over the weekend of 4 - 6 March.
4 March 2011
Waterkloof upgrade costing R1.2 billion
General
Rebuilding the runway at the Air Force Base Waterkloof will cost the Department of Defence R1.2 billion. The Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE) , released by National Treasury last week, says the endeavour, the department's only mega proj...
3 March 2011
Tenders awarded during February 2011
General
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during February 2011.
2 March 2011
New boss' for Makhado units
General
The new security boss at AFB Makhado has a daunting job being in overall charge of protection for a base that houses state-of-the-art fourth generation military jets.
2 March 2011
New life for old sub
General
Despite her old age, a forty year old submarine has just obtained a new lease of life: as the first SA Naval Museum.
23 February 2011
Defence budget up, but not much
General
Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan is boosting defence spending.
15 February 2011
Silver Falcon Team 71 announced
General
The new members of the Silver Falcons Team 71 have finally been announced, which includes its first female member.
11 February 2011
SAAF to implement new command structure
General
The South African Air Force is to implement a new command structure in the near future
10 February 2011
Airforce ponders future of Agusta helicopter
General
The South African Air Force is investigating the future use of the Agusta A109 light utility helicopter it purchased as part of the 1999 Strategic Defence Package.
9 February 2011
SAAF to enforce “state authority” on northern borderline
General
The SANDF is conducting an air border safeguarding operation in the Northern parts of the Limpopo Province next week.
8 February 2011
Air space restriction in Limpopo
General
Air space in the northern Limpopo will be temporarily restricted in the coming week, as part of the SANDF\'s border safeguarding operation.
4 February 2011
Tenders awarded during January 2011
General
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during January 2011.
2 February 2011
Gripen squadron leader can't wait for Mondays
General
He is not the first black man to command a SA Air Force squadron but he is the first to have the sharp end of the country\'s airborne fighting force under his control.
28 January 2011
Airforce upbeat on its future
General
\"For the South African Air Force, the year 2010 - SAAF 90, was a year of achievement in the face of significant challenges.\"
28 January 2011
2 ASU does it again!
General
For the third successive year, the Air Force Prestige Unit of the year for 2010 has been awarded to 2 Air Servicing Unit.
13 January 2011
Military rescues flood victims near Upington
General
The military has deployed a Denel Oryx helicopter and Cessna 210 to Upington to provide SAR support to the flood-stricken Northern Cape Province.
6 January 2011
SAAF needs new VIP transports
General
The SAAF needs a new VIP fleet because of the age of the incumbent aircraft, but currently has no registered projects to do so.
4 January 2011
Ammo at Jankempdorp a concern
General
Some 249 250kg aircraft bombs in store at Jankempdorp are showing signs of crystalisation.
3 January 2011
Tenders awarded during December 2010
General
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during December 2010.
31 December 2010
End of year message
General
While another year draws to a close, one tends to reflect on the events of the past year and wonder: Just were did the time go and what has been achieved?
17 December 2010
Saab awarded Gripens support contract in South Africa
General
SAAB says it has been awarded a contract to deliver a multi emitter environment simulator for South Africa\'s growing fleet of Gripen C and D advanced fighter aircraft.
Hawk training hits new snag
General
By Dean Wingrin The training of new airforce fighter pilots may not be negatively impacted by problems experienced with the Hawk jet trainer. It is understood that the fleet of South African Air Force BAE Systems Hawk Mk 120 Lead In Fighter T...
Trainee pilot dies after flight
General
A trainee pilot collapsed and died after a flight in a Hawk at the Makhado air base in Limpopo on Tuesday afternoon.
Hawk pilot named
General
The name of the pilot who collapsed and died after safely landing his Hawk has been released.
Air Force to miss 2015 upgrade deadline?
General
Analysis of defence expenditure indicates that the SAAF seems set to miss its 2015/16 deadline to replace its venerable fleet of medium transports.
Swellendam sets standard for airshow season
General
The skies above the small town of Swellendam in the picturesque Overberg region came alive over the weekend of 4 - 6 March.
Waterkloof upgrade costing R1.2 billion
General
Rebuilding the runway at the Air Force Base Waterkloof will cost the Department of Defence R1.2 billion. The Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE) , released by National Treasury last week, says the endeavour, the department's only mega proj...
Tenders awarded during February 2011
General
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during February 2011.
New boss' for Makhado units
General
The new security boss at AFB Makhado has a daunting job being in overall charge of protection for a base that houses state-of-the-art fourth generation military jets.
New life for old sub
General
Despite her old age, a forty year old submarine has just obtained a new lease of life: as the first SA Naval Museum.
Defence budget up, but not much
General
Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan is boosting defence spending.
Silver Falcon Team 71 announced
General
The new members of the Silver Falcons Team 71 have finally been announced, which includes its first female member.
SAAF to implement new command structure
General
The South African Air Force is to implement a new command structure in the near future
Airforce ponders future of Agusta helicopter
General
The South African Air Force is investigating the future use of the Agusta A109 light utility helicopter it purchased as part of the 1999 Strategic Defence Package.
SAAF to enforce “state authority” on northern borderline
General
The SANDF is conducting an air border safeguarding operation in the Northern parts of the Limpopo Province next week.
Air space restriction in Limpopo
General
Air space in the northern Limpopo will be temporarily restricted in the coming week, as part of the SANDF\'s border safeguarding operation.
Tenders awarded during January 2011
General
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during January 2011.
Gripen squadron leader can't wait for Mondays
General
He is not the first black man to command a SA Air Force squadron but he is the first to have the sharp end of the country\'s airborne fighting force under his control.
Airforce upbeat on its future
General
\"For the South African Air Force, the year 2010 - SAAF 90, was a year of achievement in the face of significant challenges.\"
2 ASU does it again!
General
For the third successive year, the Air Force Prestige Unit of the year for 2010 has been awarded to 2 Air Servicing Unit.
Military rescues flood victims near Upington
General
The military has deployed a Denel Oryx helicopter and Cessna 210 to Upington to provide SAR support to the flood-stricken Northern Cape Province.
SAAF needs new VIP transports
General
The SAAF needs a new VIP fleet because of the age of the incumbent aircraft, but currently has no registered projects to do so.
Ammo at Jankempdorp a concern
General
Some 249 250kg aircraft bombs in store at Jankempdorp are showing signs of crystalisation.
Tenders awarded during December 2010
General
Armscor, the State arms procurement agency, issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during December 2010.
End of year message
General
While another year draws to a close, one tends to reflect on the events of the past year and wonder: Just were did the time go and what has been achieved?
Saab awarded Gripens support contract in South Africa
General
SAAB says it has been awarded a contract to deliver a multi emitter environment simulator for South Africa\'s growing fleet of Gripen C and D advanced fighter aircraft.
