NEWS & EVENTS - WEAPONS
28 July 2011
Umbani becomes first SA weapon trialed off Hawk
Weapons
The Denel Dynamics Umbani PGM bomb kit has been test dropped from a SAAF Hawk Mk120.
7 June 2011
Denel Dynamics completes A-Darter integration on Gripen
Weapons
Denel Dynamics has completed the integration of the A-Darter fifth-generation air-to-air missile with the Saab JAS39 Gripen.
17 May 2011
Agustas to be weaponised
Weapons
The SAAF is to convert four FN 7.62m MAG machine guns for mounting on the Agusta A109 light utility helicopter.
24 March 2011
SAAF commences Project Kamas
Weapons
Work has begun to fit the Denel Dynamics A-Darter 5th generation short-range air-to-air missile to the Hawk lead-in fighter trainer.
4 January 2011
Ammo at Jankempdorp a concern
Weapons
Some 249 250kg aircraft bombs in store at Jankempdorp are showing signs of crystalisation.
23 July 2010
SA buys Paveway: Raytheon
Weapons
South Africa has inked a deal with the US Raytheon Company for an undisclosed number of Paveway II laser-guided bomb (LGB) kits for its fleet of Saab Gripen aircraft.
21 July 2010
Successful A-Darter Missile Firings with South African Gripen
Weapons
Saab has successfully carried out an important stage in the A-Darter missile programme with the first test firing verifying the integration between the missile and the Gripen aircraft.
19 May 2010
Umbani for Hawk
Weapons
The Denel Dynamics Umbani precision guided munition bomb kit may soon be tested from to the South African Air Force\'s Hawk lead-in fighter aircraft.
23 April 2010
A-Darter for Gripen and Hawk
Weapons
The SAAF is to fit the fifth-generation A-Darter short-range imaging infra-red air-to-air missile to its fleet of 24 Hawk lead-in fighter trainers in addition to integrating it onto the Gripen fighter.
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 ...
Umbani becomes first SA weapon trialed off Hawk
Weapons
The Denel Dynamics Umbani PGM bomb kit has been test dropped from a SAAF Hawk Mk120.
Denel Dynamics completes A-Darter integration on Gripen
Weapons
Denel Dynamics has completed the integration of the A-Darter fifth-generation air-to-air missile with the Saab JAS39 Gripen.
Agustas to be weaponised
Weapons
The SAAF is to convert four FN 7.62m MAG machine guns for mounting on the Agusta A109 light utility helicopter.
SAAF commences Project Kamas
Weapons
Work has begun to fit the Denel Dynamics A-Darter 5th generation short-range air-to-air missile to the Hawk lead-in fighter trainer.
Ammo at Jankempdorp a concern
Weapons
Some 249 250kg aircraft bombs in store at Jankempdorp are showing signs of crystalisation.
SA buys Paveway: Raytheon
Weapons
South Africa has inked a deal with the US Raytheon Company for an undisclosed number of Paveway II laser-guided bomb (LGB) kits for its fleet of Saab Gripen aircraft.
Successful A-Darter Missile Firings with South African Gripen
Weapons
Saab has successfully carried out an important stage in the A-Darter missile programme with the first test firing verifying the integration between the missile and the Gripen aircraft.
Umbani for Hawk
Weapons
The Denel Dynamics Umbani precision guided munition bomb kit may soon be tested from to the South African Air Force\'s Hawk lead-in fighter aircraft.
A-Darter for Gripen and Hawk
Weapons
The SAAF is to fit the fifth-generation A-Darter short-range imaging infra-red air-to-air missile to its fleet of 24 Hawk lead-in fighter trainers in addition to integrating it onto the Gripen fighter.
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 ...
