NEWS & EVENTS - ACQUISITIONS
1 October 2010
139 changes maketh a Rooivalk Block 1F
Acquisitions
It takes 130 modifications on the Denel Rooivalk to turn the current fleet of 11 rotorcraft into a "Block 1F" standard aircraft.
23 September 2010
SAAF Gripens to gain new recce pods
Acquisitions
Thales has delivered its Digital Joint Reconnaissance Pod to Saab for installation on the South African Gripen.
21 September 2010
Rooivalk receives UK qualification
Acquisitions
The Rooivalk combat support helicopter has received a major accolade that will enable it to be deployed in peace-keeping and combat operations across the world.
3 September 2010
Tenders awarded during August 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during August 2010.
2 September 2010
Air Force to get 5 Rooivalk helicopters
Acquisitions
Rooivalk combat helicopters will be handed over to the SAAF by the end of March 2011, Denel said on Thursday.
1 September 2010
New SAAF fighter is delivering the goods
Acquisitions
The Gripen fighter, being phased into service by the SAAF, is already delivering on the promises made by its manufacturer, Saab of Sweden.
12 August 2010
SAAF's Piecemeal Plan to Buy Transport Planes
Acquisitions
THE SAAF is taking a fresh approach to the acquisition of new transport aircraft, moving away from large, single orders for heavy transport planes.
5 August 2010
C130J-30 ideal for SAAF: Lockheed Martin
Acquisitions
Lockheed Martin says the C-130J could satisfy 80 to 90% percent of the South African Air Force' airlift requirement.
3 August 2010
Tenders awarded during July 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during July 2010.
14 July 2010
SAAF receives first upgraded PC-7 MkII
Acquisitions
The first two Pilatus PC-7 MkII training aircraft upgraded under the Avionics Replacement Programme was handed over to the SAAF yesterday.
5 July 2010
Tenders awarded during June 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during June 2010.
4 June 2010
New Gripens depart Ysterplaat
Acquisitions
The four new Gripen C advanced light fighters that arrived via ship from Sweden last week departed AFB Ysterplaat this afternoon.
2 June 2010
Tenders awarded during May 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during May 2010.
28 May 2010
Additional Gripens arrive 2 x 2
Acquisitions
The SAAF received a additional four new Gripen C fighter aircraft today.
14 May 2010
What are SA’s airlifter options after A400M withdrawal?
Acquisitions
With the cancellation of the order for eight A400Ms, the SAAF still needs new strategic transport aircraft to replace its current force of C-130B Hercules. There are not many options available.
4 May 2010
Tenders awarded during April 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during April 2010.
3 April 2010
Tenders awarded during March 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during March 2010.
19 March 2010
PAC 750XL demonstrated to SAAF
Acquisitions
The PAC 750XL airfraft has been observed giving a demonstation at the Swartkop airfield.
7 March 2010
Americans in SA to hawk their aircraft
Acquisitions
An American delegation will be in the country this week to try and save the South African Air Force from its transport plight.
3 March 2010
Tenders awarded during February 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during February 2010.
11 February 2010
They're here: First Gripen C arrives!
Acquisitions
The first two Gripen C single-seat fighters destined for the SAAF were being towed to AFB Ysterplaat today.
8 February 2010
SAAF to review ageing transport fleet
Acquisitions
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.
2 February 2010
Tenders awarded during January 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during January 2010.
29 January 2010
New uniforms for the SAAF
Acquisitions
The SAAF will be unveilling its new uniform today at the AIr Force Day Parade being held at Swartkop airfield.
4 January 2010
Acquisition of new ab-initio trainer cancelled
Acquisitions
The SAAF has cancelled its intention to purchase a new ab-initio training aircraft and will continue to outsource the elementary training function.
139 changes maketh a Rooivalk Block 1F
Acquisitions
It takes 130 modifications on the Denel Rooivalk to turn the current fleet of 11 rotorcraft into a "Block 1F" standard aircraft.
SAAF Gripens to gain new recce pods
Acquisitions
Thales has delivered its Digital Joint Reconnaissance Pod to Saab for installation on the South African Gripen.
Rooivalk receives UK qualification
Acquisitions
The Rooivalk combat support helicopter has received a major accolade that will enable it to be deployed in peace-keeping and combat operations across the world.
Tenders awarded during August 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during August 2010.
Air Force to get 5 Rooivalk helicopters
Acquisitions
Rooivalk combat helicopters will be handed over to the SAAF by the end of March 2011, Denel said on Thursday.
New SAAF fighter is delivering the goods
Acquisitions
The Gripen fighter, being phased into service by the SAAF, is already delivering on the promises made by its manufacturer, Saab of Sweden.
SAAF's Piecemeal Plan to Buy Transport Planes
Acquisitions
THE SAAF is taking a fresh approach to the acquisition of new transport aircraft, moving away from large, single orders for heavy transport planes.
C130J-30 ideal for SAAF: Lockheed Martin
Acquisitions
Lockheed Martin says the C-130J could satisfy 80 to 90% percent of the South African Air Force' airlift requirement.
Tenders awarded during July 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during July 2010.
SAAF receives first upgraded PC-7 MkII
Acquisitions
The first two Pilatus PC-7 MkII training aircraft upgraded under the Avionics Replacement Programme was handed over to the SAAF yesterday.
Tenders awarded during June 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during June 2010.
New Gripens depart Ysterplaat
Acquisitions
The four new Gripen C advanced light fighters that arrived via ship from Sweden last week departed AFB Ysterplaat this afternoon.
Tenders awarded during May 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during May 2010.
Additional Gripens arrive 2 x 2
Acquisitions
The SAAF received a additional four new Gripen C fighter aircraft today.
What are SA’s airlifter options after A400M withdrawal?
Acquisitions
With the cancellation of the order for eight A400Ms, the SAAF still needs new strategic transport aircraft to replace its current force of C-130B Hercules. There are not many options available.
Tenders awarded during April 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during April 2010.
Tenders awarded during March 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during March 2010.
PAC 750XL demonstrated to SAAF
Acquisitions
The PAC 750XL airfraft has been observed giving a demonstation at the Swartkop airfield.
Americans in SA to hawk their aircraft
Acquisitions
An American delegation will be in the country this week to try and save the South African Air Force from its transport plight.
Tenders awarded during February 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during February 2010.
They're here: First Gripen C arrives!
Acquisitions
The first two Gripen C single-seat fighters destined for the SAAF were being towed to AFB Ysterplaat today.
SAAF to review ageing transport fleet
Acquisitions
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.
Tenders awarded during January 2010
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders and contracts relating to the SAAF during January 2010.
New uniforms for the SAAF
Acquisitions
The SAAF will be unveilling its new uniform today at the AIr Force Day Parade being held at Swartkop airfield.
Acquisition of new ab-initio trainer cancelled
Acquisitions
The SAAF has cancelled its intention to purchase a new ab-initio training aircraft and will continue to outsource the elementary training function.
