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Central Africa, West Africa
Czech defence industry's African sales drive

In July, Prague embarked on a major tour of West and Central African defence ministries to promote Czech Republic's military know-how. Once dominated by French interests, competition in this region is becoming increasingly international. [...]

Published on 03/09/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe inspects the army during a military parade celebrating the 55th anniversary of Togo's independence in Lome on 27 April 2015.

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An L-39 NG light combat and training aircraft.

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Mali, Senegal, Togo
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Conakry scours market for combat helicopters

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Aero Vodochody's combat aircraft order blocked by rival US bid

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State teams up with private sector to tackle growing piracy

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Sofema pushes on after Airbus Helicopters failure

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Voyageur Aviation and Heli Air take MINUSCA peacekeepers to the skies

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Navy turns to Havelsan to protect offshore fisheries, hydrocarbons

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