Government opts to spend another R962 million on Rooivalk, a 23-year-old experiment.
In this World Wide Wrap: Wireless mode taps stealth potential, defence minister goes racing, and BAE wins contract.
The state arms agency hopes to spend R60 million over five years to refresh its technology.
The state arms agency blames software for a 41-month project delay.
In this World Wide Wrap: Astute goes diving, Thailand selects Saab, and EADS tests warning system.
The company purchased the shares in Saab Grintek from Kunene Finance Company for SEK 240 million.
The SA Army will make history next week when its air defence artillery lets fly with missiles.
The hi-tech contact centre replaces six outdated facilities and is expected to enhance the province's fight against crime.
Dimension Data and Comsol Technology will add realism to the training given to SANDF peacekeepers.
Questions are being asked about the role a software glitch may have played in Friday's shooting disaster.
Computer software is increasingly flying, designing and building aeroplanes.
In this World Wide Wrap: Big brother is watching, agency develops underwater tech, and Israel approves air defence plans.
The SA Navy wants a system that will allow it to keep the peace on Africa's rivers and lakes.