Denel wants to capitalise on the global boom in drone warfare

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Denel wants to increase production and development of UAVs to capitalise on the global boom in drone warfare

South African state-owned aerospace and defence company Denel wants to increase production and development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to capitalise on the global boom in drone warfare.

In a recent presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Denel CEO Tsepo Monaheng said the company is looking to boost sales to turn its fortunes around.
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Hahahaha... That's funny.
 
This company couldn't find its a55h0le with a funnel, let alone a new business opportunity.
 
When it comes to military drones for export, the private sector has already identified the need and eaten Denel's lunch. There are companies like Milkor, Paramount and Unmanned SA who have become established in this market. Milkor has partnered with Germany to develop a maritime patrol drone and has also set up an office in Poland. These companies are doing well since they develop stuff that does not contain any US-regulated technology, which is something the world wants.

Our government on the other hand seems to want to find an overseas partner that will pay to spruce up Denel drones from the 80s. Good luck.
 
Let’s not steal taxpayers money for this.
 
Some ANC-deployed-BEE-cadre appointees sitting around the board table needed to flap lips and come up with something to present. to at least try to show that they don't just fly around the world shopping with those insane pay packages.

Ya neh.
 
wingnut771 said:
What does Denel actually make today?
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Compared to what they were making pre 1994, which included amongst others the best long range artillery systems in the world, electronics components for the military, ammunition that was exported and had a name for reliability and consistency, armoured vehicles that were proven to work under war conditions, aircraft that changed the way countries did combat, maintenance and repairs of aircraft that they had to do from scratch as minimal support from the OEM due to sanctions, locally made trucks and engines, drivetrains that are still in a lot of cases running.

Compared to that, all they make is less air than a broken hand drier at the mall bathroom.
 
Justanotherguybythesea said:
Compared to what they were making pre 1994, which included amongst others the best long range artillery systems in the world, electronics components for the military, ammunition that was exported and had a name for reliability and consistency, armoured vehicles that were proven to work under war conditions, aircraft that changed the way countries did combat, maintenance and repairs of aircraft that they had to do from scratch as minimal support from the OEM due to sanctions, locally made trucks and engines, drivetrains that are still in a lot of cases running.

Compared to that, all they make is less air than a broken hand drier at the mall bathroom.
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No, I'm aware what they used to make. My question is what do they make today that they want to increase production of.
 
wingnut771 said:
No, I'm aware what they used to make. My question is what do they make today that they want to increase production of.
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they make money vanish with no consequence, and with no accountability. that is the sole thing they make these days. Sadly i do have training that was done by them decades ago, when they were considered amongst the best in the country.
 
South African state-owned aerospace and defence company Denel wants to increase production and development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to capitalise on the global boom in drone warfare.

In a recent presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Denel CEO Tsepo Monaheng said the company is looking to boost sales to turn its fortunes around.
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How many UAVs did they make last month?
 
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