SANDF opens 2025 MSDS applications - defenceWeb
Feb 12, 2024 · The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has opened its Military Skills Development System (MSDS) applications for 2025, allowing young and deserving South Africans the chance to join the military. The closing date for applications is 15 March 2024, with successful candidates to report for duty at the beginning of 2025. The MSD System takes […]
AAD 2024 is Denel public debut as Department of Defence entity
Sep 17, 2024 · Its third foray of the year into the defence exhibition arena will see Denel with a high profile presence on home ground for the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition, starting tomorrow (Wednesday, 18 September) at Air Force Base (AFB) Waterkloof. In February, the State-owned defence and technology conglomerate was in Saudi Arabia for […]
2024 MSD intake reports for two years duty - defenceWeb
2024, specifically January, saw the first biennial military skills development (MSD) intake into the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) – with annual intakes sacrificed on the altar of cost-cutting. The small number – 2 634 – who made it through the recruitment process are 637 more than were accepted for the 2022 MSD intake, representing […]
Guidelines for joining the SANDF through the Military Skills ...
Jun 25, 2021 · The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has opened applications for its 2022 Military Skills Development System (MSDS), giving young South Africans the chance to serve in the SANDF for a two-year period. Advertisements were published for the MSDS Intake 2022 in mid-June 2021. The closing date for applications is 30 July, with successful applicants […]
Government puts its weight behind AAD 2024 - defenceWeb
Sep 18, 2024 · South African Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, officially opened the twelfth edition of AAD on 18 September 2024, emphasising the event’s importance as a platform for international collaboration, innovation and trade. Motshekga celebrated South Africa’s ability to host an international event of this magnitude, pointing out that AAD reinforces the country’s ...
Milkor 380 UAV ushers in a new era for South African aerospace …
Sep 18, 2024 · South African defence and security solutions provider Milkor is making significant strides with its Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – the largest such aircraft to be designed and built in Africa. The company has come a long way since its establishment in 1981, when it made a name for itself as the manufacturer of […]
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SA Navy struggles to counter maritime threats amid severe …
Oct 7, 2024 · The South African Navy (SA Navy) is in crisis due to years of underfunding, a situation Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, Chief of the Navy, highlighted in a recent briefing ahead of the Navy Festival. Despite these challenges, the Navy remains committed to protecting South Africa’s maritime interests, but the Admiral’s frank assessment laid bare the […]
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SANDF promotions lists for 2024/2025 - defenceWeb
Oct 17, 2024 · The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has released its promotions and appointments lists for the 2024/25 period. Appointments and/or promotions of Major Generals/Rear Admirals for the financial year 2024/25: Appointments and/or promotions of Brigadier Generals/Rear Admirals (Junior Grade) for the financial year 2024/25: Appointments and/or promotions of Colonels/Captains (SA Navy ...