Rwanda’s Use of UAVs in Regional Conflicts: Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare, and Strategic Implications
Rwanda has increasingly involved unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in military operations across the region—most notably in Mozambique and the eastern Democratic Republic of the...
South Sudan’s Struggles in Financing Military Aviation Upgrades Amid Fiscal and Governance Challenges
South Sudan has struggled to finance aviation modernization for its fledgling air force due to severe fiscal pressures. Despite security needs, the annual budget...
Somalia–Turkey Air Force Partnership: Building UAV, Helicopter, and Training Capacity
Somalia–Turkey Air Force Collaboration
Turkey has played a pivotal role in strengthening Somalia’s air force capacity, spanning training, equipment delivery, and strategic cooperation. This long‑term...
Tanzania Air Force Strengthens Role in East African Community Regional Defense Exercises
The Tanzania People’s Defence Force Air Wing has gradually increased its involvement in regional defence drills under the East African Community’s Protocol on Cooperation...
Uganda Revolutionizes Pilot Training with Advanced Flight Simulators for Civil and Military Aviation
1. A Landmark Introduction: First Full Flight Simulator in Uganda
Air Serv Uganda unveiled the country’s first full-motion flight training simulator—the Redbird CRV-S Caravan G‑1000—at...
