NEWS & EVENTS - WEAPONS
1 February 2010
SAAF unveils new IRIS-T missile
Weapons
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.
6 October 2009
SAAF looking to acquire Paveway II guided munitions
Weapons
It appears that the SAAF is intending on arming its new Gripen fighters with the Paveway II laser-guided bomb.
2 October 2009
A-Darter delivered for Gripen integration
Weapons
Denel Dynamics has delivered a test version of its A-Darter 5th generation short-range IR AAM to Saab of Sweden for integration onto the JAS39C/D.
3 April 2009
Gripen debuts at Air Capability Display
Weapons
The new Gripen fighter participated in a simulated operational exercise for the first time during the Air Capability Display at the Roodewal weapons range yesterday.
22 February 2009
Friday 13th: lucky for A-Darter
Weapons
Denel\'s A-Darter agile air-toair missile began flight tests on 13 February, paralleling ongoing seeker head trials.
18 November 2008
New technology for Gripen gun
Weapons
Armscor has issued a Quotation Request for the supply of PELE ammunition to equip the seventeen single-seat Gripen C fighters the SAAF has on order.
14 November 2008
Gripen pilot base grows
Weapons
South Africa\'s cadre of Gripen fighter pilots have grown and now number six, says Chief of the Air Force (CAF) Lt Gen Carlo Gagiano.
28 May 2008
Diehl, SAAF agree IRIS-T missile deal for Gripen fleet
Weapons
South Africa chose the weapon as an interim solution until development of its own missile, the A Darter, is complete.
19 May 2008
SAAF shows what it is capable of
Weapons
The SAAF held an Air Capability Demonstration at the Roodewal Weapons Range on Thursday 15 May 2008, using the occasion to show off its capabilities before invited guests. The Unofficial SAAF Website reports on the event, including 57 photos.
13 March 2008
Air to air missiles to be integrated onto the Rooivalk
Weapons
In a sign of continued faith in the Rooivalk combat support helicopter, air to air missiles are to be integrated onto the helicopter.
24 August 2007
SAAF developing high-tech missile
Weapons
The SAAF is investing R292 million in completing the development of a state-of-the-art antitank guided missile to arm its controversial Rooivalk attack helicopter.
10 May 2007
Acquisition of Secapem taxan tow target system
Weapons
Armscor has announced that a R10 073 801,97 contract has been awarded to Secapem for the Taxan tow target system....
26 April 2007
Denel scoops missile deal with Brazilians
Weapons
Local arms manufacturer Denel has scooped a R1bn air-to-air missile joint- venture contract with the Brazilian air force. This is seen as the coming to fruition of the south-south co-operation agreement recently initiated by President Thabo Mbeki and...
16 March 2007
Is the SANDF properly equipped for its expanding peacekeeping role?
Weapons
In his State of the Nation address last month, President Thabo Mbeki stated, "[A]mong the greatest achievements of the peoples of Africa in the past two-and-a-half years has been the restoration of peace in the Great Lakes region. We are proud, ...
3 January 2007
SA ties up missile deal with Brazil for Denel, Armscor
Weapons
A government-to-government agreement between SA and Brazil has been signed for a joint venture between Armscor, Denel and the Brazilian air force for the development of missiles.The Brazilians have committed $52m to the project, which will be led by ...
11 October 2006
South Africa eyes new missile for Gripen fighter
Weapons
Denel Aerospace is developing a new active-radar beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) to meet a future South African Air Force (SAAF) requirement for a weapon in this class.Under existing plans the SAAF will not have a BVRAAM for its Saab ...
6 October 2006
South Africa eyes new missile for Gripen fighter
Weapons
Under existing plans the SAAF will not have a BVRAAM for its Saab Gripen fighter force when it enters service at the end of the decade. The R-Darter missile, currently fielded on SAAF Cheetah C fighters, is to be retired along with the Cheetahs aroun...
21 September 2006
BAE Systems inertial measurement unit selected for new air-to-air missile
Weapons
PLYMOUTH, U.K. - A new solid-state inertial measurement unit (SiIMU®02) developed by BAE Systems has been selected to provide mid-course guidance for the new A-Darter air-to-air missile produced by Denel Aerospace Systems of South Africa. A fifth...
1 August 2006
Procurement of FZ-90 rockets
Weapons
Armscor has issued Forges De Zeebrugge SA a quotation request for the procurement of FZ-90 rocket systems for the Rooivalk.Armscor Bulletin System...
27 July 2006
A-Darter news
Weapons
Armscor has issued Denel Aerospace Group a quotation request for the acqusition of A-Darter CFE Data items and hardware items for delivery to SAAB.Armscor Bulletin System...
31 May 2006
Target date for missile service entry revealed
Weapons
The Brazilian Air Force (Fab) has reported that Denel's A-Darter air-to-air missile, currently under development, should enter service in 2015. Brazil has committed $52-million for the completion of the A-Darter project - this amounts to half of ...
24 March 2006
More details revealed about A-Darter cooperation project
Weapons
The $52-million that Brazil has released to invest in South Africa's A-Darter infrared homing air-to-air missile programme will amount to 50% of the total amount required to complete the development of the weapon, reports Brazilian defence news w...
24 February 2006
Air-to-air missile deal only weeks away from full consummation
Weapons
Although the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has released $52-million for investment in South Africa's A-Darter air-to-air missile (AAM) project, Brazilian sources have confirmed that the actual contract to cover this investment has not yet been signed...
30 January 2006
Brazil plans to invest $52m in A-Darter missile
Weapons
Brazil has agreed to join the A-Darter IR-guided air-to-air missile program. Initially, the FAB (Brazilian Air Force) will inject $52 million into the development process, while Brazil's Mectron becomes a development partner. It's estimated t...
2 December 2005
Brazil considering investing in South African missile development
Weapons
Brazilian Air Force Commander Air-Lieu-tenant-Brigadier (equivalent to South African Air Force General) Luis Carlos da Silva Bueno has revealed that Brazil and South Africa are currently undertaking a study on cooperating in the development of the A-...
SAAF unveils new IRIS-T missile
Weapons
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 looking to acquire Paveway II guided munitions
Weapons
It appears that the SAAF is intending on arming its new Gripen fighters with the Paveway II laser-guided bomb.
A-Darter delivered for Gripen integration
Weapons
Denel Dynamics has delivered a test version of its A-Darter 5th generation short-range IR AAM to Saab of Sweden for integration onto the JAS39C/D.
Gripen debuts at Air Capability Display
Weapons
The new Gripen fighter participated in a simulated operational exercise for the first time during the Air Capability Display at the Roodewal weapons range yesterday.
Friday 13th: lucky for A-Darter
Weapons
Denel\'s A-Darter agile air-toair missile began flight tests on 13 February, paralleling ongoing seeker head trials.
New technology for Gripen gun
Weapons
Armscor has issued a Quotation Request for the supply of PELE ammunition to equip the seventeen single-seat Gripen C fighters the SAAF has on order.
Gripen pilot base grows
Weapons
South Africa\'s cadre of Gripen fighter pilots have grown and now number six, says Chief of the Air Force (CAF) Lt Gen Carlo Gagiano.
Diehl, SAAF agree IRIS-T missile deal for Gripen fleet
Weapons
South Africa chose the weapon as an interim solution until development of its own missile, the A Darter, is complete.
SAAF shows what it is capable of
Weapons
The SAAF held an Air Capability Demonstration at the Roodewal Weapons Range on Thursday 15 May 2008, using the occasion to show off its capabilities before invited guests. The Unofficial SAAF Website reports on the event, including 57 photos.
Air to air missiles to be integrated onto the Rooivalk
Weapons
In a sign of continued faith in the Rooivalk combat support helicopter, air to air missiles are to be integrated onto the helicopter.
SAAF developing high-tech missile
Weapons
The SAAF is investing R292 million in completing the development of a state-of-the-art antitank guided missile to arm its controversial Rooivalk attack helicopter.
Acquisition of Secapem taxan tow target system
Weapons
Armscor has announced that a R10 073 801,97 contract has been awarded to Secapem for the Taxan tow target system....
Denel scoops missile deal with Brazilians
Weapons
Local arms manufacturer Denel has scooped a R1bn air-to-air missile joint- venture contract with the Brazilian air force. This is seen as the coming to fruition of the south-south co-operation agreement recently initiated by President Thabo Mbeki and...
Is the SANDF properly equipped for its expanding peacekeeping role?
Weapons
In his State of the Nation address last month, President Thabo Mbeki stated, "[A]mong the greatest achievements of the peoples of Africa in the past two-and-a-half years has been the restoration of peace in the Great Lakes region. We are proud, ...
SA ties up missile deal with Brazil for Denel, Armscor
Weapons
A government-to-government agreement between SA and Brazil has been signed for a joint venture between Armscor, Denel and the Brazilian air force for the development of missiles.The Brazilians have committed $52m to the project, which will be led by ...
South Africa eyes new missile for Gripen fighter
Weapons
Denel Aerospace is developing a new active-radar beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) to meet a future South African Air Force (SAAF) requirement for a weapon in this class.Under existing plans the SAAF will not have a BVRAAM for its Saab ...
South Africa eyes new missile for Gripen fighter
Weapons
Under existing plans the SAAF will not have a BVRAAM for its Saab Gripen fighter force when it enters service at the end of the decade. The R-Darter missile, currently fielded on SAAF Cheetah C fighters, is to be retired along with the Cheetahs aroun...
BAE Systems inertial measurement unit selected for new air-to-air missile
Weapons
PLYMOUTH, U.K. - A new solid-state inertial measurement unit (SiIMU®02) developed by BAE Systems has been selected to provide mid-course guidance for the new A-Darter air-to-air missile produced by Denel Aerospace Systems of South Africa. A fifth...
Procurement of FZ-90 rockets
Weapons
Armscor has issued Forges De Zeebrugge SA a quotation request for the procurement of FZ-90 rocket systems for the Rooivalk.Armscor Bulletin System...
A-Darter news
Weapons
Armscor has issued Denel Aerospace Group a quotation request for the acqusition of A-Darter CFE Data items and hardware items for delivery to SAAB.Armscor Bulletin System...
Target date for missile service entry revealed
Weapons
The Brazilian Air Force (Fab) has reported that Denel's A-Darter air-to-air missile, currently under development, should enter service in 2015. Brazil has committed $52-million for the completion of the A-Darter project - this amounts to half of ...
More details revealed about A-Darter cooperation project
Weapons
The $52-million that Brazil has released to invest in South Africa's A-Darter infrared homing air-to-air missile programme will amount to 50% of the total amount required to complete the development of the weapon, reports Brazilian defence news w...
Air-to-air missile deal only weeks away from full consummation
Weapons
Although the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has released $52-million for investment in South Africa's A-Darter air-to-air missile (AAM) project, Brazilian sources have confirmed that the actual contract to cover this investment has not yet been signed...
Brazil plans to invest $52m in A-Darter missile
Weapons
Brazil has agreed to join the A-Darter IR-guided air-to-air missile program. Initially, the FAB (Brazilian Air Force) will inject $52 million into the development process, while Brazil's Mectron becomes a development partner. It's estimated t...
Brazil considering investing in South African missile development
Weapons
Brazilian Air Force Commander Air-Lieu-tenant-Brigadier (equivalent to South African Air Force General) Luis Carlos da Silva Bueno has revealed that Brazil and South Africa are currently undertaking a study on cooperating in the development of the A-...
