Africa, according to a recently published research paper, has the “overall notorious reputation of being the greatest global generator of jihadi violence”. https://lnkd.in/dQumjjCf
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed a handheld fingerprint acquisition device to assist the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) with the identity management of offenders. https://lnkd.in/d8JtYPvd #CSIR
CSIR-developed fingerprint recognition device rolled out at prisons - defenceWeb
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Paramount has officially unveiled its Fusion Cell integrated intelligence solution, able to rapidly gather, analyse, and disseminate actionable intelligence across national, regional and local stakeholders in order to secure Africa’s borders. https://lnkd.in/dcXwZf9p
Paramount launches Fusion Cell to enhance African border security - defenceWeb
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Sponsored content: From Remote Operated Weapon Stations to Drone Armament and customised solutions, Centauri delivers top-tier defence systems built to rigorous military standards. https://lnkd.in/dATCMat8
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The Presidential Medical Unit (PMU), staffed by South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) personnel, spent R472 million on providing medical care over the last five years. https://lnkd.in/dhmktYPH
R472 million spent by Presidential Medical Unit over the last five years - defenceWeb
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An unfortunate spin-off of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by soldiers on continental peacekeeping deployments is paternity claims, with South Africa topping a United Nations (UN) list for the number of fatherhood claims. https://lnkd.in/d5VKT2Qy
South African soldiers top UN paternity claims list - defenceWeb
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The third edition of the South African Army’s annual force preparation exercise Vuk’uhlome took place at Lohatlha’s Combat Training Centre in the Northern Cape in November. Over 7 000 troops took part, along with hundreds of vehicles and other equipment. https://lnkd.in/e8UCqVWC
Gallery: Exercise Vuk'uhlome 2024 - defenceWeb
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The South African Navy (SA Navy) has witnessed a change in leadership as Rear Admiral Handsome Matsane assumes the role of Flag Officer Fleet, succeeding Rear Admiral Musawenkosi Nkomonde. https://lnkd.in/eHeHAx4r #SANavy
New SA Navy Flag Officer Fleet wants a ship at sea at all times - defenceWeb
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One of the items brought to this year’s South African Army Exercise Vuk’uhlome Distinguished Visitors’ Day on 21 November by the defence and security industry was a smart body camera incorporating video and communications. https://lnkd.in/efe2yRNZ
Smart body cameras could assist SANDF, BMA - defenceWeb
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Sponsored content: HENSOLDT South Africa's GMJ9 combines vehicle-based counter-RCIED capabilities with tactical communications jamming in one compact system. With simultaneous channels and adaptive algorithms, it seamlessly disrupts radio links and cellular networks. Optimised for SWaP, the GMJ9 delivers field-proven versatility and spectrum control. https://lnkd.in/ddFGrFya
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