Africa Defense Forum
ADF is a professional military magazine published quarterly by U.S. Africa Command to provide an international forum for African security professionals. ADF covers topics such as counter terrorism strategies, security and defense operations, transnational crime, and all other issues affecting peace, stability, and good governance on the African continent.
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DEFENCEWEB Alexandria Shipyard has launched the Egyptian Navy’s first locally built Meko A200 frigate, the fourth overall for the North…
The Nigerian Navy aims to use artificial intelligence to strengthen its operational capacity and keep pace with evolving technological advancements…
DEFENCEWEB Tunisia’s Air Force has taken delivery of eight Beechcraft T-6C Texan II trainer airplanes from the United States. Tunisian…
DEFENCEWEB Kenya has rededicated the patrol vessel KNS Shupavu after a local overhaul performed by Kenya Shipyards Ltd. at a…
DEFENCEWEB The United States has announced an $80 million grant to supply four Bell 412EP helicopters to the Zambia Air…
DEFENCEWEB Senegal’s Armed Forces took delivery of a second C295 transport aircraft from Airbus eight months after receiving the first.…
DEFENCEWEB The Zambia Air Force has ordered two turbine-powered Enstrom 480B helicopters for training pilots and personnel. Enstrom Helicopter Corp.,…
ADF STAFF Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney will launch an affiliate, Pratt & Whitney Maroc, in Casablanca, Morocco, to manufacture…
DEFENCEWEB Benin has added five helicopters — three H215 Super Pumas and two H125Ms — to its air fleet. The…
ADF STAFF | photos by CHRISTOPHER GARDNER, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS To help Benin combat piracy and other maritime…