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Final Rooivalk Handover Cements Relationship Between Denel and SAAF
Mike Kgobe, the CEO of Denel Aviation says the acceptance of the locally developed combat support helicopter marks the culmination of a 26 year partnership between the SAAF and Denel. “We took this proudly South African aircraft through all its stages – from design to manufacturing, upgrading and retrofitting – to the point where it [...]
Denel Test Pilots Spreading Their Wings Into Africa
The company now has a mobile telemetry support vehicle which is capable of supporting flight tests at remote locations, says Mike Kgobe, the Chief Executive Officer of Denel Aviation. In the past this highly-specialized test flying could only be conducted within South Africa. Mr Kgobe says this service is part of Denel Aviation’s initiative to [...]
Denel, Airbus Sign A New A400M Contract
Denel and Airbus Military have signed a new agreement with revised terms for manufacturing aircraft components on the A400M, in a development that will contribute significantly to the financial turnaround of the South African company. The renegotiated agreement was signed on Monday at a function held in Kempton Park attended by the Public Enterprises Minister [...]
Restructuring of Denel to Sustain the Business Turn-Around
Defence manufacturer, Denel, has initiated a realignment of companies in the group that will lead to savings, increased efficiencies and more effective corporate governance. “Our objective is for Denel to be managed and perceived as one, integrated business,” says the Group Financial Director, Fikile Mhlontlo. Mr Mhlontlo says an integrated Denel will strengthen the company’s [...]
Denel Delivers Final Cheetah Planes to Ecuador
All 12 of the South African Cheetah supersonic fighters sold to Ecuador have successfully completed their test flights and are now ready for deployment by the Ecuadorian air force. Riaz Saloojee, the Group Chief Executive of Denel, says the sale of the 10 Cheetah C (single seat) and two Cheetah D (dual seat) planes is [...]
More Rooivalk Helicopters Added to SAAF Arsenal
Two more Rooivalk helicopters have recently been handed over to the South African Air Force. This brings the total of upgraded combat support helicopters that can be operationally deployed to eight – with the final three to be ready in the coming months. Mike Kgobe, the CEO of Denel Aviation, the company that designed and [...]
A-Darter-Air-To-Air Missile Programme Benefits Both South Africa And Brazil
The successful joint missile development programme between South Africa and Brazil may open the door for future cooperation in the defence industry. Talib Sadik, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Denel, says today’s visit by the Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology, Aloízio Mercadante, underlines the importance of the A-Darter air-to-air missile programme for both [...]
New M6 Integrated Long Range Mortar System Enters Service
Denel Land Systems has introduced a new, innovative and flexible 60mm Long Range Mortar System – the M6 — into the market. The first production units of the M6 have been delivered to the South African National Defence Force Infantry. The complete Level 5 product system consists of Long Range Mortar Weapons, with: Weapon Mortar [...]
Upgraded Rooivalk Handed Over to South African Air Force
The upgraded Rooivalk combat support helicopter has been handed over to the South African Air Force for operational duties. The helicopter, designed and manufactured in South Africa, was received by the Chief of the SA Air Force, Lt Gen Carlo Gagiano. The Chief Executive Officer of Denel, Talib Sadik, says the handover is the culmination [...]
