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South Africa’s state-owned defence company, Denel, say it is open for business. The company used Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 to clearly

South Africa’s state-owned defence company, Denel, say it is open for business. The company used Africa Aerospace and Defence 2024 to clearly demonstrate that it has stabilised, recovered some critical skills, brought operations back online and begun ramping up delivery on key programmes.

He said Denel was on an upward trajectory and that they had shown the world that the company could produce products of quality. As an example, he cited the G6 self-propelled howitzer developed in the 1980s, saying “after 30 years we still have the gun”. He added they are engaging with the outside world to improve their products and moving to new technology were looking to partner with other companies.

Speaking during a tour of the AAD exhibits after delivering the opening address, President Cyril Ramaphosa, gave a positive endorsement for the state-owned arms company, saying it was returning to its ‘glory days’.

 

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