Ep.140 – South African defence with Darren Olivier

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With limited funding available to the South Africa Air Force, we talk to Darren Olivier from African Defence Review about why their Saab Gripens are all grounded and what impact this is having on both flying training and operational readiness.

SAAF Gripen in flight (c) Darren Olivier

On a wider front we discuss rotary wing and heavily lift capability and how this too is hindering SAAF operations.

SAAF Rooivalk (c) Darren Olivier

Recorded 2nd April 2022

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