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Denel subsidiary gives boy 10 a prosthetic leg and a chance to escort a player to the field in one of the soccer matches |
Date: 24 Jun 2010 |
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24 June 2010 – Pretoria: Denel division, Mechem has donated prosthetic legs to two landmine survivors from Mozambique, a 10 year old Celso Hilario Mutemba and 33 year old Seraphim Cassimo Daudo. The donations were presented at the company’s 50th celebrations in May 2010.
The new leg gave ten year old Mutemba an opportunity to participate in the McDonalds “Escort a Player” program where he will escort a player to the field in one of the soccer matches. The boy will be escorting one of the soccer players onto the field in the Chile vs. Spain match at Loftus on Friday, 25 June at 20h30.
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Denel division re-launches the CASSPIR MK-II at its 50th celebration |
Date: 28 May 2010 |
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Mechem, a subsidiary of Denel has re-launched the CASSPIR MK-II at its 50th celebration yesterday. The company took a strategic decision to start building these vehicles due to its reputation as the benchmark of the mine protected vehicles. |
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Denel division donates MEDDS system to SAPS |
Date: 6 May 2010 |
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Mechem, a subsidiary of Denel officially handed over a MEDDS system (Mechem Explosives and Drugs Detection System) to South African Police Services (SAPS) division today. The handover was officiated by the Chairman of Ms Seadimo Chaba, at a ceremony in Mechem offices, Pretoria. |
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Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) releases annual results for the year ended 31 December 2009 |
Date: 26 Mar 2010 |
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25 March 2010, Centurion. Denel’s associate, Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) released its financial results for the 2009 financial year today. Its strategic equity partnership with Germany’s Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH (RWM), yielded significant profits. |
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Denel’s Strategic Equity Partnerships paying off |
Date: 10 Mar 2010 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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