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Denel’s Strategic Equity Partnerships paying off
Date: 10 Mar 2010
 
As part of its turnaround strategy, the Denel Group has concluded strategic equity partnerships (SEPs) with some international companies. This has seen Denel's most profitable entities such as Carl Zeiss Optronics (CZO), Turbomeca Africa (TMA) and Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) achieve sustainability through major increases in export earnings and improved productivity.
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Denel Aviation appoints new CEO
Date: 23 Feb 2010
 
Mike Kgobe is the new DA CEO with effect from 1 March 2010, he has over 20 years of experience in aeronautical engineering and maintenance.
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The defence industry: providing national security in an insecure world
Date: 22 Feb 2010
 
Research and technology development key to tackling today's national security challenges.
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Ismail Dockrat assumes leadership of Denel Saab Aerostructures
Date: 19 Feb 2010
 
The Denel Saab Aerostructures (DSA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of the new CEO, Ismail Dockrat.
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Denel Board approves a “cost of living” adjustment of 4% across the Group
Date: 19 Feb 2010
 
Acknowledging that a 4% "cost of living" adjustment falls below inflation, Denel explained that a number of significant extraordinary factors were considered in determining the figure.
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OTB to support military exercise between Germany and South Africa
Date: 19 Feb 2010
 
Following its highly appraised support rendered during previous exercises, OTB has been contracted again by the German BWB to support the fourth Cape of Good Hope exercise to take place in February and March 2010.
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Theo Kleynhans new acting CEO of Denel Saab Aerostructures
Date: 29 Jan 2010
 
Denel Saab Aerostructures (DSA) Board announced the appointment of Theo Kleynhans as the new acting CEO.
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Unmanned flying machines are on the horizon
Date: 4 Dec 2009
 
South Africa has the capacity to create and supply market-leading Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to developing nations.
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Defence expenditure: far more than an insurance policy against unexpected risk
Date: 3 Dec 2009
 
Defence expenditure should not be seen as just a protective measure against unexpected risk, but as a centre for employment, skills and technology development.

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MECHEM launches new facilities at dog unit
Date: 12 Oct 2009
 
MECHEM, an entity of state-owned arms subsidiary Denel, launched its newly constructed canine facility today, Friday, 2 October 2009, Pretoria.
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DSA adds new dimension to SA’s aerostructures capabilities
Date: 16 Sep 2009
 
The partnership between Denel and Saab, has added a new dimension to South Africa’s industrial capabilities.


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Denel Saab Aerostructures completes ground tests on Agusta A109 LUH
Date: 27 Aug 2009
 
Denel Saab Aerostructures (DSA) successfully completed a series of stringent ground tests on the Agusta A109 LUH helicopter at its Kempton Park facility. The tests mark the final stage of production and quality control before delivery of the last A109 LUH to the South African Air Force (SAAF) on 30 September 2009.
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Belgian Federal Police Air Support Unit selects Carl Zeiss Optronics LEO-III-HD Airborne Observation System
Date: 27 Aug 2009
 
The Belgian Federal Police Air Support Unit (DAFA) recently announced the selection of Carl Zeiss Optronics’ LEO-III-HD Airborne Observation Systems for its fleet of MD900 Explorer helicopters.
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Denel releases annual results: 31 March 2009
Date: 19 Aug 2009
 
19 August 2009, Centurion. Group CEO of Denel, Talib Sadik, released the Group’s annual results for 2009 today.
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Strategic focus catalyses turnaround of Denel Land Systems
Date: 22 Jul 2009
 
The refocused company has, by consistently driving strategic objectives ensured it continues to grow from strength to strength, boosting the local economy and enhancing the the country’s defence capabilities.
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Denel Aviation: soon to guide planes home at Durban’s new King Shaka Airport
Date: 16 Jul 2009
 
Planes landing at Durban’s soon to be completed King Shaka Airport will be guided home by runway lights powered by world-class constant current regulators (CCRs) developed by Denel Aviation
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Denel's revised strategy ensures Group is poised for growth
Date: 30 Jun 2009
 
Denel’s revised strategy ensures Group is poised for growth. Talib Sadik, Group CEO of Denel, outlined the organisation’s revised growth strategy and gave an update on the turnaround progress made to date.
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Turbomeca Africa continues to excel
Date: 30 Jun 2009
 
The joint venture between the Denel and Safran Group, Turbomeca Africa is proving the ideal business venture – sustainable as well as profitable.
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Appointment of Denel Group CEO
Date: 26 Sep 2008
 
The Chairman of Denel's Board of Directors, Dr. Sibisi, announced today that Talib Sadik has been appointed as Group CEO of Denel, after acting in that position since 1 June 2008.
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NEW DEFENCE SYSTEMS GET UNVEILED
Date: 25 Sep 2008
 
South Africa’s Denel Group showed a range of new defence products and systems for the first time at Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD2008) that took place in Cape Town last week.
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