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US to establish drone training center in Morocco
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (382+ words) The Morocco-based center would build on that effort and could become a hub for training drone operators from across Africa. U. S. officials say the long-term goal is to create similar centers in other regions. More than 40 defense technology companies will participate…...
South African Army acquiring new drone fleet
3+ week, 1+ day ago (665+ words) Military Africa The South African Army is finalising the acquisition of new fixed-wing and rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicles to bolster border security and tactical reconnaissance. The procurement involves a mix of locally developed systems from Cape Town-based Autono Sky and…...
Project Swift: CSIR develops low-cost target drone
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (769+ words) Military Africa The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is currently developing a new, low-cost target drone for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). According to a Defence Web article, it is known as Project Swift. This initiative…...