NEWS & EVENTS - ACQUISITIONS
8 May 2009
Aero engine company admits delaying A400M transport aircraft
Acquisitions
European aero engine company Europrop International has admitted that a major error on its part has played a very large role in delaying the Airbus A400M programme.
7 May 2009
Tenders awarded during April 2009
Acquisitions
SAAF related tenders awarded during April 2009.
6 April 2009
SAAF to ask Saab to adjust Gripen deliveries
Acquisitions
The South African Air Force wants some single-seat Saab JAS39C advanced light fighter in inventory before next June's FIFA Soccer World Cup.
3 April 2009
Gripens six and seven arrive
Acquisitions
The sixth and seventh Gripen D aircraft destined for the SAAF have arrived in Cape Town.
3 April 2009
Air Force integrating SDP assets
Acquisitions
The SAAF has now received most of the assets acquired in the 1999 Strategic Defence Package (SDP) and is well on the way to integrating them fully within the service.
3 April 2009
SAAF considering A400M alternative
Acquisitions
The South African Air Force will shortly start considering alternatives to the Airbus A400M Loadmaster military air transport.
28 February 2009
Tenders awarded during February
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders relating to the SAAF during February 2009.
31 January 2009
Recent tenders issued
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders relating to the SAAF during December 2008 and January 2009.
26 January 2009
SAAF expresses concern over A400M Loadmaster delays
Acquisitions
The Chief of the South African Air Force says he is concerned about reports that Airbus’ military transport programme is facing delay and adds he hopes the A400M Loadmaster programme can be brought back on track.
30 November 2008
Tenders issued in November
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of important tenders relating to the SAAF in November 2008.
29 November 2008
5th SAAF Gripen arrives
Acquisitions
The 5th Gripen for the SAAF arrived in the Port of Cape Town today. A low key event as it was whisked by road from the docks to Ysterplaat at around 15h00....
25 November 2008
AgustaWestland SuperLynx will be operational mid-2009
Acquisitions
By Leon EngelbrechtThe South African Air Force's fleet of four AugustaWestland SuperLynx 300 Mk64 maritime helicopters will be fully operational by the middle of next year, albeit with a limited arsenal of weapons. The Project Maulstic helicopter...
19 November 2008
SAAF mulls Gripen armament
Acquisitions
By Leon Engelbrecht The South African Air Force says it will first seek to equip its new Saab JAS39 Gripen advanced lightweight fighter aircraft with a self-defence and precision-guided bomb capability before pursuing other weapons options. &nbs...
19 November 2008
SAAF Rooivalk fleet nearing operational status
Acquisitions
Four of the South African Air Force's 11 Denel Rooivalk attack helicopters have been upgraded to an operational configuration.
18 November 2008
Interview with SAAF CAF
Acquisitions
Dean Wingrin recently held an exclusive interview with Lt. Gen. Gagiano, Chief of the SAAF, and discussed the challenges that face the SAAF and it's plans for the future.
18 November 2008
Astra gets a new lease of life
Acquisitions
By Leon Engelbrecht Swiss company Pilatus has been awarded a R400 million contract to upgrade the cockpits of 35 PC7 MkII Astra basic trainers for the South African Air Force. SAAF chief Lt Gen Carlo Gagiano says the money is...
17 November 2008
SAAF on track to lease new trainers
Acquisitions
The SA Air Force will soon decide on the lease of up to ten side-by-side seat training aircraft for initial basic flying training at the Central Flying School.
14 November 2008
Gripen pilot base grows
Acquisitions
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.
12 November 2008
Tellumat wins R41 million radar contract extension
Acquisitions
Tellumat Defence, the defence technology unit in the Tellumat Group, has won a R41 million, five-year extension of its deal to maintain the South African Air Force's air defence radar, the AR-3D. The company has serviced the system since 1...
1 November 2008
Rooivalk goes to war
Acquisitions
After gathering dust for a couple of and swallowing R8bn, SA's attack helicopter will finally see action in Sudan.
9 October 2008
Recent tenders issued
Acquisitions
Armscor recently awarded numerous contracts relating to the SAAF.
17 September 2008
Gripen delivered to the SAAF
Acquisitions
In a ceremonial handover, the first four Gripen fighter aircraft were handed over to the SAAF today.
8 September 2008
BK117 and Rooivalk helicopter news
Acquisitions
The BK117 helicopter is to remain in service for longer and Rooivalk will be certified for deployment.
1 September 2008
Retirement of SAAF BK117 may be further delayed
Acquisitions
Continuing delays in the delivery of the A109 Light Utility Helicopters are once again threatening to postpone the planned withdrawal of the SAAF BK 117 helicopters.
16 August 2008
Gripens arrive mired in controversy
Acquisitions
As South Africa's latest military acquisitions arrive, bolstering the number of fighter jets in the country to four, the multi-billion rand arms deal continues to be embroiled in financial controversy.
Aero engine company admits delaying A400M transport aircraft
Acquisitions
European aero engine company Europrop International has admitted that a major error on its part has played a very large role in delaying the Airbus A400M programme.
Tenders awarded during April 2009
Acquisitions
SAAF related tenders awarded during April 2009.
SAAF to ask Saab to adjust Gripen deliveries
Acquisitions
The South African Air Force wants some single-seat Saab JAS39C advanced light fighter in inventory before next June's FIFA Soccer World Cup.
Gripens six and seven arrive
Acquisitions
The sixth and seventh Gripen D aircraft destined for the SAAF have arrived in Cape Town.
Air Force integrating SDP assets
Acquisitions
The SAAF has now received most of the assets acquired in the 1999 Strategic Defence Package (SDP) and is well on the way to integrating them fully within the service.
SAAF considering A400M alternative
Acquisitions
The South African Air Force will shortly start considering alternatives to the Airbus A400M Loadmaster military air transport.
Tenders awarded during February
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders relating to the SAAF during February 2009.
Recent tenders issued
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of tenders relating to the SAAF during December 2008 and January 2009.
SAAF expresses concern over A400M Loadmaster delays
Acquisitions
The Chief of the South African Air Force says he is concerned about reports that Airbus’ military transport programme is facing delay and adds he hopes the A400M Loadmaster programme can be brought back on track.
Tenders issued in November
Acquisitions
Armscor issued a number of important tenders relating to the SAAF in November 2008.
5th SAAF Gripen arrives
Acquisitions
The 5th Gripen for the SAAF arrived in the Port of Cape Town today. A low key event as it was whisked by road from the docks to Ysterplaat at around 15h00....
AgustaWestland SuperLynx will be operational mid-2009
Acquisitions
By Leon EngelbrechtThe South African Air Force's fleet of four AugustaWestland SuperLynx 300 Mk64 maritime helicopters will be fully operational by the middle of next year, albeit with a limited arsenal of weapons. The Project Maulstic helicopter...
SAAF mulls Gripen armament
Acquisitions
By Leon Engelbrecht The South African Air Force says it will first seek to equip its new Saab JAS39 Gripen advanced lightweight fighter aircraft with a self-defence and precision-guided bomb capability before pursuing other weapons options. &nbs...
SAAF Rooivalk fleet nearing operational status
Acquisitions
Four of the South African Air Force's 11 Denel Rooivalk attack helicopters have been upgraded to an operational configuration.
Interview with SAAF CAF
Acquisitions
Dean Wingrin recently held an exclusive interview with Lt. Gen. Gagiano, Chief of the SAAF, and discussed the challenges that face the SAAF and it's plans for the future.
Astra gets a new lease of life
Acquisitions
By Leon Engelbrecht Swiss company Pilatus has been awarded a R400 million contract to upgrade the cockpits of 35 PC7 MkII Astra basic trainers for the South African Air Force. SAAF chief Lt Gen Carlo Gagiano says the money is...
SAAF on track to lease new trainers
Acquisitions
The SA Air Force will soon decide on the lease of up to ten side-by-side seat training aircraft for initial basic flying training at the Central Flying School.
Gripen pilot base grows
Acquisitions
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.
Tellumat wins R41 million radar contract extension
Acquisitions
Tellumat Defence, the defence technology unit in the Tellumat Group, has won a R41 million, five-year extension of its deal to maintain the South African Air Force's air defence radar, the AR-3D. The company has serviced the system since 1...
Rooivalk goes to war
Acquisitions
After gathering dust for a couple of and swallowing R8bn, SA's attack helicopter will finally see action in Sudan.
Recent tenders issued
Acquisitions
Armscor recently awarded numerous contracts relating to the SAAF.
Gripen delivered to the SAAF
Acquisitions
In a ceremonial handover, the first four Gripen fighter aircraft were handed over to the SAAF today.
BK117 and Rooivalk helicopter news
Acquisitions
The BK117 helicopter is to remain in service for longer and Rooivalk will be certified for deployment.
Retirement of SAAF BK117 may be further delayed
Acquisitions
Continuing delays in the delivery of the A109 Light Utility Helicopters are once again threatening to postpone the planned withdrawal of the SAAF BK 117 helicopters.
Gripens arrive mired in controversy
Acquisitions
As South Africa's latest military acquisitions arrive, bolstering the number of fighter jets in the country to four, the multi-billion rand arms deal continues to be embroiled in financial controversy.
