In Africa, Turkish Drones and Russian Aircraft Impose a Less Costly Aviation Model
From the Sahel to the Maghreb, Turkish and Chinese drones, Su-25s, and L-39s are transforming African air forces around a less expensive model. Executive summary […]
Africa
African Armies Accelerate Toward Drone Sovereignty
From Nigeria to Morocco, African militaries seek to produce, maintain, and control their drones to counter armed threats and end foreign dependencies. In Summary Military […]
Africa: why armies are now turning to low-cost drones
In the Sahel and beyond, African armies are buying Turkish and Chinese drones. Although cheaper than fighter jets, they are creating a new dependency. In […]
Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground in Africa
In the Sahel and East Africa, Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground. Behind their success lies a simple reality: they cost less than a […]
In the Sahel, the FU-AES wants to regain control in a never-ending war
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger launch the FU-AES. The goal: to strike faster against JNIM and ISIS in the Sahel. But the real battle will […]
The AAAF plans unprecedented exercises to strengthen disaster response
The African Air Forces Association is planning an HA/DR exercise in 2025 in Lusaka and is preparing field training for 2026. Summary The African Air […]
Jihadist violence ravages Africa
Jihadism: Africa faces a deadly wave, alarming figures, and hotbeds of violence. Here’s how to understand and comprehend terrorism in Africa. The current context Recent […]
Africa’s main arms suppliers (2020-2025)
Russia, China, and the US supply most of the arms purchased by Africa in 2020-2025. Analysis of the main sellers and imported arms. Africa relies […]
L-39 Albatros: the African forces’ aerial asset
How will African air forces be using the L-39 Albatros in 2025? Technical and operational analysis of this versatile aircraft. The L-39 Albatros, a jet […]
The Rafale in Africa: Geopolitical Issues, Ethical Dilemmas, and Adoption Strategies in Modern Conflicts
Explore the role of the Rafale in Africa: geopolitics, pilot ethics, adoption by Egypt. Issues and tensions surrounding a key weapon. On January 11, 2013, […]