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17 August 2017

New Appointments Will Strengthen Denel's Leadership Team

Denel has appointed two seasoned professionals to fill key leadership positions and drive the company’s strategic direction during a new phase of growth. Mr Odwa Mhlwana is the new Group Chief...

10 July 2017

A Taste Of High-Flying Science At Denel Annual Youth Camps

Denel is giving high school learners in six provinces a rare opportunity to brush up on their maths and science performance through tuition and exposure to living examples from the innovation that...

5 July 2017

More CASSPIRS Ready For Delivery To African Client

Another consignment of 21 Casspir mine-protected vehicles is ready for handover and shipment to an African client. This forms part of a total order of 45 vehicles of which Denel has already...

27 June 2017

Denel Young Engineers Attend Women In Innovation Conference

The Denel Group has given three young female engineers an opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills, build networks and get armed with practical tools to thrive in the Science, Technology,...

23 May 2017

Denel Endeavours To Re-Establish Itself In the East Asian Market

Denel has noted the recent media reports on the National Treasury’s (NT) former Director General, Mr Fuzile’s court papers regarding the establishment of a joint-venture company Denel entered...

19 May 2017

Denel Hosts Inaugural Ministerial Workshop On The National Defence Industry Council

Denel is delighted to host the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the National Defence Industry Council (NDIC) for their inaugural ministerial workshop...

16 May 2017

Denel Media Statement On Denel Asia JV

Denel has noted media reports with regards to the National Treasury (NT) views on the new venture company Denel has entered into as a vehicle to penetrate the Asia-Pacific markets.

Denel confirms...

3 May 2017

Fitch Confirms Denel's Rating As Stable And Positive

Fitch Ratings has affirmed both of Denel’s National Long-Term Rating and National Short-Term Rating as positive. The outlook for both ratings remains stable, with the National Long-Term Rating...

24 March 2017

Denel Seeks Closure On The Legality Of Denel Asia JV

Denel has applied to the High Court of South Africa in Gauteng for an order declaring that it obtained approval to form a joint venture with VR Laser Asia which resulted in the establishment of...

11 March 2017

Denel and tkMS sign MOU to collaborate on Submarine and Frigate Upgrades

As Denel gets ready to revive the Naval Dockyard facilities in Simonstown, the company is collaborating with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) for joint support of the SA Navy frigates and...

10 March 2017

Celebrating Top Academic Achievement In Critical And Scarce Skills At Awards Event

Denel’s top academic performers from the company’s Schools Outreach Programme (SOP), the Group’s Bursary scheme and the Denel Technical Academy will be celebrated at the company’s annual...

31 January 2017

Denel To Highlight Its Capabilities At Top Middle Eastern Defence Show

Expectations of rapid growth in defence spending in countries in the Middle East offer platforms for Denel’s participation in the region’s top defence exhibition next month.

Zwelakhe Ntshepe,...

19 January 2017

Denel On Track To Meet Contract With Namibia

Denel is on track to deliver armoured patrol vehicles and light-weight remote weapon systems to Namibia within the next four months.

The contract is a substantial one and consists of eight RG32M...

5 January 2017

Denel Adds ‘Final Push’ To Achieving Free State Matriculants

Matriculants in the Southern Free State emerged as among the top achievers in the 2016 year end results thanks to academic enrichment classes offered by young engineers at Denel.

The Xhariep...

8 December 2016

The “Bull” In Denel’s Kraal Gets Even Better

Advanced versions of Denel PMP’s iNkunzi PAW semi-automatic weapon, deployed to destroy high-value targets especially in urban warfare, have now become available on the global markets.

The...

7 December 2016

Denel Partnership With European Manufacturer Producing Results

Africa’s leading ammunition manufacturer, Denel PMP, is partnering with Nordic company, NAMMO, to produce niche products that meet the specialised needs of the South African National Defence...

5 December 2016

Denel Joins Forces With Global Leaders To market Geospatial Products

Specialised software to improve geospatial intelligence available to African defence forces will be developed and marketed in a new collaboration between Denel and global geospatial technology...

30 November 2016

Umkhonto Missile Ready For Final Testing On Frigates

The delivery of Denel’s Umkhonto surface-to-air missile to an international client has reached an advanced stage with extensive testing scheduled to take place in early 2017.

The missiles are...

26 October 2016

Denel Reports To Parliament On Financial Sustainability And Growth Prospects

Denel continues to maintain a healthy financial position and is poised for a period of sustained growth in the defence and high-technology areas.

The state-owned technology company presented its...

5 October 2016

Denel Supports Free State Learners Before Final Exams

Rural high school learners in the Free State will receive a “final push” from Denel to prepare for the year end exams.

Young black engineers from the defence and technology company will spend...

4 October 2016

Denel Attracted Strong Global Interest In Defence And Technology Products At Africa’s Premier Show

Denel is confident that its participation in Africa’s largest defence and technology exhibition will lead to a growth in business and a stronger order book.

Zwelakhe Ntshepe, the Acting GCEO of...

29 September 2016

Young Denel Engineers Produce Breakthrough Weapon

The challenge given to the three young engineers to redesign an infantry soldier’s most trusted ally, the machine gun, making it lighter and easier to handle without compromising its firepower...

12 September 2016

Denel Poised To Make Major Announcements On New Initiatives

Less than a month after announcing a 41% growth in revenue for the past financial year, the Denel Group is poised to reveal ground-breaking partnerships with leading global defence players at the...

23 August 2016

Leveraging Strategic Partnerships Is Critical For Denel's Sustainable Growth

The results we are presenting today reflect the resilience and hard work of Denel employees without whom, none of these results would have been possible. Denel is on a sustainable growth...

27 July 2016

Denel Vindicated As High Court Dismisses With Punitive Costs LMT Minority Shareholders' Business Rescue Application

The application for business rescue that was brought to the North Gauteng High Court as an urgent matter by some shareholders of LMT Holdings on July 13 was dismissed with costs by the same court...

19 July 2016

First Batch Of Denel Vehicles Shipped To UAE Client

The first batch of RG31 mine-resistant vehicles manufactured by Denel Vehicle Systems for the UAE Armed Forces has been shipped.

The RG31 is a Mobile Mortar Platform (MMP) which is highly-regarded...

14 July 2016

Denel Rejects Minority Shareholders Claims And Will Oppose Business Rescue Application In Relation To LMT Holdings

Denel wish to respond to the adverse reporting which was carried by certain publications today.

Denel categorically deny that it is captured by the Gupta family.

The alleged work or contract which...

13 July 2016

Defence & Technology Giant Brings Huge Career Expo And Innovative Products To Rural Eastern Cape Learners

High school learners in the Eastern Cape will be inspired to follow careers in science, technology and other critical and scarce skills at a big career exhibition hosted by Denel at the Mthatha...

30 June 2016

Denel Helps Free State Learners To Achieve In Maths And Science

More than 1 000 high school learners in the Free State will benefit from classes in science and mathematics offered by Denel employees this weekend.

This initiative is part of the defence and...

26 May 2016

Canine Sleuths Contribute To Success Of Anti-Poaching Operations In Kruger National Park

Tracker dogs trained by Denel are having increasing success in curbing the smuggling of rhino horn and ivory in the Kruger National Park.

Six tracker dog teams consisting of dogs and their handlers...

15 May 2016

Denel Response to the Sunday Times

Denel denies that Parliament was misled. Please note that the Denel presentation to Parliament never said that Denel Asia was initiated by Mr Saloojee. In his presentation to the Board on the 10th...

11 May 2016

Denel's Venture In South East Asia Forms Part Of Global Growth Strategy

Denel is increasingly looking at export sales -- including in the rapidly-expanding Asia-Pacific region -- in terms of its mandate to create a financially self-sustainable defence business, Mr...

5 May 2016

Fitch Ratings Confirm Denel's AAA Status

Denel welcomes the decision by Fitch ratings agency to maintain the company’s long-term rating and affirm its current short-term rating and outlook, despite a broad set of challenges that have...

5 May 2016

Denel Board Media Statement

The Denel board has noted the Media statements attributed to Minister Pravin Gordhan, and wishes to categorically deny that the Denel board or its executives are arrogant and belligerent.

The...

27 April 2016

Youthful Innovation At Denel Praised In Parliament

Young innovators at Denel are doing pioneering research and producing technology that contributes to “the creation of new industries” in South Africa.

Speaking in Parliament the Deputy Minister...

23 April 2016

Denel Reinforces Commitment To Good Governance

Denel is a strategic company for South Africa and over the past months, the company, its Board and senior executives have been under tremendous media attack and scrutiny. As the Board, we are...

14 April 2016

Denel Media Statement on National Treasury Pronouncements

Denel has noted media reports with regards to the National Treasury (NT) views on the new venture company Denel has entered into as a vehicle to penetrate the Asia-Pacific markets.

Chapter 3 of the...

8 March 2016

Security Concerns And Smuggling Lead To Rising Demand For Canine Sleuths

Escalating global concerns about aviation safety and border security are contributing to a rapid growth in demand for South African-trained sniffer dogs.

Mechem is one of the world’s most trusted...

29 February 2016

Trusted Casspir Adds Firepower To Its Mine-Protection Qualities

The versatility and range of Denel’s Casspir mine-protected vehicles has been expanded to accommodate the firepower requirements of different clients. This will attract the interest of defence...

2 February 2016

The Power Of The Rooivalk On Show During A Three Day Demonstration

The formidable combat capability of the Rooivalk Attack Helicopter, one of the most advanced weapon systems produced by the South African defence industry, will be on display during the...

27 January 2016

Casspir Eland Joins Denel's Impressive Vehicle Stable

Denel has expanded the range of its recovery vehicles based on the well-known Casspir mine resistant system and is responding to keen interest shown by clients on the African continent.

The latest...

22 January 2016

Denel Honours Top-Performing Students Who Excel In Science And Technology

Matriculants who participated in Denel’s Maths and Science enrichment programmes in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the North West, received a 100% pass rate in the 2015 year-end exams. The 230 Grade 12...

10 December 2015

Denel-Trained Youth Clear Land For Housing Development In The City Of Tshwane

Newly-trained young people temporarily employed by Denel are clearing a former military training ground for a new housing development in Tshwane. The programme offers short-term employment for 20...

17 November 2015

Denel Voices Strong Support For Growth Of Aerotropolis In Gauteng

Denel supports the development of an Aerotropolis in Ekurhuleni and its potential to transform the economy of the Gauteng City Region.

Mr Victor Xaba, the Deputy Chief Executive of Denel...

10 November 2015

Combat Proven Rooivalk Gives Winning Edge To Forces

The successful deployment of the Rooivalk combat helicopter during peace-keeping operations in Africa has focused international attention on the technological capabilities of the South African...

9 November 2015

New Contracts To Boost Denel's Armoured Vehicle Business

Denel Vehicle Systems has concluded a contract of more than R900-million with NIMR in the United Arab Emirates for the development and supply of advanced mine-protected vehicles.

This contract for...

5 November 2015

Dubai Airshow An Opportunity For Denel To Market Its Aerospace Capabilities

Denel will showcase its expanding capabilities in both the defence and civilian aerospace industry at the Dubai Airshow next week.

The biennial event in the United Arab Emirates is an opportunity...

16 September 2015

Denel Products On Show In London

Denel’s growing status in the global defence industry is on display in London this week when the South African technology company is participating in the Defence and Security Equipment...

18 August 2015

Combat Games Played In True Military Environment

Cheetah fighter jets, Puma helicopters, armoured vehicles and artillery shells will provide the backdrop for a unique weekend of paintball and simulated warfare hosted by Denel.

Paintball warriors...

17 August 2015

Pioneering Women Celebrated At Denel Through Pictures And Words

The contribution of women to the growth of Denel and their role in South Africa’s high-tech defence industry are being celebrated through a distinctive photographic exhibition during...

11 August 2015

Denel Enters Top 100 Of Global Defence Companies

Defence and technology company, Denel, is now ranked among the top 100 global defence manufacturers, and the second largest in the southern hemisphere.

The ranking is done by the international...

30 July 2015

Students From Cameroon Start On-The-Job Training At Denel

The first group of aviation technicians from Cameroon trained by Denel have started with practical on-the-job training within the aerospace and defence technology group.

Speaking at an awards...

23 July 2015

A Strong Order Book, Growing Profits And Diversified Product Offering Confirm Denel As Africa’s High-Tech Powerhouse

Denel is consolidating on the gains of a number of strategic decisions, including the turnaround the company embarked on over 3 years ago. The company’s future is positive, with an order book of...

16 July 2015

Denel Dogs To Sniff Out Rhino Poachers In Kruger

The formidable tracking skills of Denel’s trained dogs will now be used to sniff out rhino poachers in the Kruger National Park.

Specially trained dogs will be deployed in South Africa’s top...

3 July 2015

Denel To Offer Wide-Ranging Products To African Defence Leaders

Denel’s ability to provide African security forces with integrated defence solutions will be highlighted at a summit of defence decision-makers to be held in Tshwane on the 6^th and 7^th July.

The...

26 June 2015

Denel Book Will Radically Change South Africa’s Maths, Science And Technology Landscape

A new book supported by Denel is set to forever change the understanding of post-school application of Mathematics, Science and Technology education for the South African learners when it is...

25 May 2015

Africa Day Message from Denel

Today people across the continent are celebrating Africa Day. Denel has deep roots on the African continent and we have elevated the African market to be a primary focus area for our...

15 April 2015

Denel Brings Strong Offerings In Missile, Turrets And Aviation Technology

Defence equipment and systems produced by South Africa's high-technology group, Denel SOC, can meet all the requirements of South and Latin American countries and can even be further adapted for...

13 April 2015

Denel Group Takes High-Tech Defence System To South American Markets

Opportunities for South African defence and security products in South and Latin America are growing, and Denel is stepping up its marketing efforts in these key markets, says the Group CEO of...

17 March 2015

Denel Moving Into Civil Security On The African Continent

Denel has joined forces with local hold baggage screening company, Aviation Co-ordination Services (ACS) in their drive to provide secure hold baggage screening services at African airports...

10 March 2015

New Alliance To Boost South Africa's Electronic Warfare Capabilities

Denel has joined forces with local specialist company, GEW Technologies, owned by Airbus, to collaborate on future electronic warfare programmes.

The new alliance will significantly strengthen...

5 March 2015

New Doors Opened For Emerging Defence And High-Technology Companies

Emerging entrepreneurs who want to make breakthroughs in the defence and high technology manufacturing sectors will benefit from a support and development programme managed by...

18 February 2015

South African Defence Group To Be A Prominent Participant At IDEX 2015

South African defence and technology group Denel will showcase the range and quality of its leading projects at the IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi later this month.

Riaz Saloojee, the Group Chief Executive...

8 May 2014

Successful tests prepare way for production of Denel's new Seeker 400 UAV

Denels Seeker 400 unmanned aircraft system successfully completed its first round of flight tests after a three year development process. Tsepo Monaheng, the CEO of Denel Dynamics says he is...

26 February 2014

Denel tells parliament of its 'Transition from good to great'

Denels successful financial turnaround and its strong record of delivery on major products and projects in support of South Africas national defence will feature prominently in its presentation to...

20 January 2014

Fitch ratings confirms Denel's financial turnaround and long-term potential

Denel welcomes the decision by the Fitch Ratings to upgrade the companys long-term rating and affirm its current short-term rating and outlook.

It is a vote of confidence in our prudent financial...

9 January 2014

Matric Achiever Attributes Success To Denel's Maths And Science Classes

Enrichment classes in maths and science offered by Denel contributed to the achievements of an 18-year old North West student who ranks among the countrys top matriculants. Itumeleng Mofokeng, a...