Defenceless: Only six of 330 SA Air Force aircraft in working order

Defenceless: Only six of 330 SA Air Force aircraft in working order

The South African Air Force has all but collapsed, and has no fighting capacity left. It has only six operable military aircraft - 325 others have been left to rust because of crippling cash shortfalls.

SANDF: A force stretched to its limits – The Mail & Guardian

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) plays a critical role in maintaining domestic and regional security. Despite its strategic importance, it faces serious problems that threaten its operational effectiveness. Underfunding, inadequate resources, maintenance failures and internal discipline issues have weakened the force, raising questions about its ability to fulfil its obligations. The SANDF has participated in multiple missions th…

Engels has carried out a great and important work, a wonderful operation. Intelligence, the outfit of forces for work, the flight of drones almost without firing and launching missiles — everything worked out.

"It's no secret that equipment is lying around because no one knows how to operate it."

South Africa’s Airforce has just 6 working aircraft – its close to defenceless

The South African Air Force has only two fighter jets, one helicopter and three fighter jet trainers as operable military aircraft...”The SANDF [defence force] has deteriorated to such an extent it cannot defend the country,” said Kobus Marais, a recently retired member of Parliament who was the DA’s shadow defence minister. “Major equipment is not working. There is no air force and no navy.” Defenceless: Only six of 330 SA Air Force aircraft in…

SANDF: A force stretched to its limits

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) plays a critical role in maintaining domestic and regional security. Despite its strategic importance, it faces serious problems that threaten its operational effectiveness. Underfunding, inadequate resources, maintenance failures and internal discipline issues have weakened the force, raising questions about its ability to fulfil its obligations. The SANDF has participated in multiple missions th…