defence

Ramaphosa directed Defence Minister to remove Iran from naval exercise – Presidency

Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says he instructed Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to ensure Iran withdrew from the... Read more

18 Jan

Moscow – Russian forces shot down 287 Ukrainian drones overnight, one of the highest single-night totals of their conflict,... Read more

11 Dec, 2025

Manchester – Manchester United’s issues defending a lead cost them a place in the Premier League’s top five after... Read more

5 Dec, 2025

Taipei – Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday his government will propose $40 billion in additional defence spending over... Read more

26 Nov, 2025

Cape Town – Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, Chief of the South African Navy, has issued a stark warning that... Read more

17 Nov, 2025

Abidjan – Ivory Coast authorities said Thursday they were reinforcing border security after the arrival of an “unusual” number... Read more

14 Nov, 2025

Brussels – NATO defence ministers will look Wednesday at shoring up the alliance’s ability to counter Russian air incursions,... Read more

15 Oct, 2025

Cape Town – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has demanded urgent accountability from Defence Minister Angie Motshekga following the theft... Read more

2 Sep, 2025

Paris – President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for a massive boost to France’s defence spending, saying freedom in... Read more

14 Jul, 2025

Johannesburg – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s defence minister began a visit to South Africa on Monday aimed at... Read more

25 Mar, 2025