South African AF transport fleet will not be replaced anytime soon

The South African Chief of Air Force says that the SAAF's transport aircraft fleet will not be renewed any time soon despite the fleet's age. Even with its oldest aircraft being 75 years old, the SAAF has had to reprioritise its requirements in line with those of the broader defence force.

SAAF solos its first locally trained Gripen pilots

The South African Air Force (SAAF) has presented its first locally qualified Saab Gripen fighter pilots. South Africa ordered 28 Saab Gripen C & D advanced light fighter aircraft in 1999.