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Defense and Space in South Africa
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Defense and Space sector based in South Africa. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
19 on file
Hensoldt Optronics Pty Ltd
HENSOLDT Optronics (Pty) Ltd, based in South Africa, prides itself on being a leading optronics company with global reach, delivering innovative sensor products and integrated support solutions to our clients and partners worldwide. Our employees are dedicated to the long-term success of optronics design, prototyping and manufacturing of a wide range of sophisticated observation and sighting products in South Africa. Our products cover the land, sea and air domains and are used by military forces and security operators worldwide, on platforms ranging from submarines, land vehicles to helicopters, UAVs and fighter aircraft.
201 to 500 staff
Armscor
Armscor is a legacy brand with specialised expertise in complex defence and security acquisition projects. Our industry expertise extends to innovative research and development solutions. Armscor caters for all the South African Department of Defence acquisition needs focusing on all arms of the DOD namely land, aero, navy, and medical services. We are a partner of choice for your complex defence and security requirements.
1001 to 5000 staff
Denel Land Systems
Denel Land Systems is a division of the Denel group. It was formerly Lyttleton Engineering Works (LIW - from Afrikaans: Lyttleton Ingenieurswerke) which merged with Vektor Arms. It then became the Systems division of the Land Systems Group of Denel. Today DLS is a diversified high-tech industrial group registered under the South African Companies Act, with the State as the sole shareholder.
501 to 1000 staff
Global Command & Control Technologies Pty Ltd
Global Command & Control Technologies (Pty) Ltd (GC2T) provides turn-key Enabled Awareness solutions to Defence, security and related technology customers and is the market leader for Enabled Awareness Solutions in developing world markets. As a leading solutions provider GC2T offer customers fully integrated, individualized solutions, backed up by complete lifecycle support. GC2T's solutions allow for state-of-the-art technologies, products & architectures to be tailored to achieve commercial, government & military customer's needs. GC2T provides secure enabled awareness solutions to give decisionmakers the edge by addressing their pain with agility and commitment to long term relationships. GC2T’s Command & Control and Simulation Systems excellent track record has been achieved through developing a detailed understanding of our customers’ requirements and the willingness to work closely to establish and develop an environment that promotes cost-effective programme execution to the customer’s overall satisfaction. GC2T’s solutions create an accurate and timely operational picture through the fusion and exchange of sensor data and information to support the decision-making process in an integrated and interactive manner.
51 to 200 staff
Osprea Logistics Limited
Since its founding in 2007, Osprea has been a leading supplier of military trucks to US DoS and UN funded PKO’s & COIN operations, as well as other national governments and international agencies. Osprea provides bespoke vehicle solutions to such clients and supplied a majority of the vehicles to AMISOM in Somalia. Osprea owns and develops the renowned Mamba APC, the best protected APC in its class and one of the most robust performing in austere theatres, for its High Technology and Low Complexity. We also provide support solutions, spare parts, maintenance and training to multiple theatres and countries. We are based in the UK, USA and South Africa.
51 to 200 staff
Cubecom
Cubecom designs, develops and manufactures communication systems for satellites. Our goal is to provide reliable communication systems with the bandwidth your mission requires.
1 to 10 staff
Africa Aerospace And Defence
The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition is one of the world's premier aerospace and defence events, holding a prominent position within the aviation and defence calendar. The exhibition takes place on a biennial basis in September. The first three days of the exhibition are traditionally trade days, followed by two days where the air show is open to the public. AAD has grown in leaps and bounds and serves the interests of both the civilian and military sectors. It has established itself as a major platform for South Africa's defence, commercial and general aviation, space, homelands security, humanitarian relief disaster management, freight and forwarding services as well as search and rescue technologies. It is the largest defence show of air, land and sea on the African continent – attracting the most advanced technologies from far and wide. AAD is a very successful partnership between South Africa's Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industry Association (AMD), ARMSCOR and the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA). Added to this, AAD has full support from the Department of Defence as well as active support from the Department of Trade & Industry and the Department of Transport and Science & Technology. The AAD Expo will take place at AFB Waterkloof, Centurion, City of Tshwane, South Africa from 16 - 20 September 2026, and will once again bring together worldwide industry players to showcase the latest technological innovations.
11 to 50 staff
Marnic Precision Engineering
Welcome to Marnic Precision Engineering, a World Class Manufacturing Business located in Johannesburg, South Africa. accredited, we provide Manufacturing services to Local and International Companies Marnic is your 1 stop machine shop providing quality and excellence on all services rendered. Our team here at Marnic has combined work experience of over 100 years in the manufacturing industry. Leading supplier to the Aerospace industry since 1988, Marnic strives to stay at the top of the manufacturing industry by always implementing new manufacturing technologies and improving current services ensuring the customer gets exceptional quality at a competitive price.
11 to 50 staff
Sandock Austral Defence
Sandock Austral Defense Engineering Systems is part of the Sandock Austral Group. Sandock Austral Defense Engineering Service has identified areas in the commercial and defense market segments where specialised solution technologies remain a key requirement for local, regional and continental defense, security and commercial clients.
1 to 10 staff
Gew Technologies
HENSOLDT GEW is a system engineering company specialising in the design and production of sophisticated communication monitoring, electronic attack and security products and systems. For more than half a century, GEW has been providing clients across the world with the capability to detect and protect in contemporary defence and civil operating environments. Whether on land, at sea or in the air, GEW’s field-proven technologies detect, collect and evaluate with agility and precision. GEW is proud to form part of the HENSOLDT family – a global pioneer of technology and innovation in the area of defence and security electronics. Military – signal intelligence solutions ranging from monitoring, direction finding and jamming solutions to command and control systems. Spectrum management and monitoring – products and systems ideal for the ITU monitoring environment. Security – integrated security and signal-intelligence solutions for strategic infrastructure.
201 to 500 staff
Hensoldt South Africa
HENSOLDT South Africa brings together a comprehensive range of products, systems and services across defence and civil markets, from electronic warfare and optronics, to spectrum monitoring and security solutions. On land, at sea or in the air, our world-class solutions detect and protect to make the world a safer place.
501 to 1000 staff
Africa Defence Group Limited
AFRICA DEFENCE GROUP LIMITED is a defense & space company based out of Johannesburg
51 to 200 staff
Letter27 Imagine It Pty Ltd
Realise your complex technology projects with Letter27’s requirements analysis and systems engineering services. We harness complexity and leverage emergence in aerospace and defence, infrastructure and utilities, business processes and software systems. With proven processes, tools and methods Letter27 will help your team to define all stakeholder needs and desires, document and manage requirements, understand the network of system elements and develop and deliver successful solutions. Systems Engineering Consulting services Scripting and Consulting Services in Vitech's CORE Training in Vitech's CORE Distributor of Vitech's CORE and GENSYS
1 to 10 staff
Natcom Electronics Now Trading In Natcom Group
AS OF 2014-07-01, NATCOM ELECTRONICS (PTY) LTD HAS BEEN TRADING IN NATCOM GROUP OF COMPANIES (PTY) LTD. PLEASE CONTACT info@natcom-group.co.za. Product integrator and installer of technology systems. System design, customisation and commissioning of military, security, industrial and communication solutions. Integrators of V/U/HF radio transceivers and satellite communications; observation cameras and night-vision equipment; access control and alarm systems; communications power distribution; industrial monitoring and automated system health reporting. Original manufacturers of tactical communications audio devices such as noise cancelling and standard headsets, handsets and speaker-microphones. The company is ISO9001:2008 accredited with a head office in Pretoria and an assembly, test and repair facility in Durban
51 to 200 staff
Techspec Pty Ltd
Planning for support of your product is key to your company's product development! Techspec uses intelligent software to help you plan ahead without unpleasant surprises.
1 to 10 staff
Flamengro, A Department Of Armscor Research And Development
Flamengro is a Centre of Excellence for Computational Mechanics Modelling in the South African Defence Industry. The existence of Flamengro is due to a defined need from the DoD for such a functional capability within the DoD/Armscor environment. Flamengro is a division of Armscor Research and Development SOC Ltd. Flamengro is a strategic asset to the DoD and it provides a cost effective and integrated support service to DoD system procurement and support activities which reduces the need for outsourcing to external parties. Flamengro is capable, through its being a fully funded institute, to maintain medium and long term technology acquisition horizons. Longer technology acquisition horizons lead to a more balanced capability for the DoD as well as more comprehensive application areas in terms of modelling and simulation support. Being a fully funded institute also ensures that Flamengro is entirely impartial and objective and that the DoD and Armscor needs and requirements are the only inputs shaping the capabilities developed and maintained at Flamengro.
11 to 50 staff
Nablateq Pty Ltd
A next generation sensor company
1 to 10 staff
Iqs Solutions
IQS Solutions provides Integrated Logistic Support (ILS), System Engineering and Technical Documentation. We are a partnership of five individuals, with a track record of work in the defense industry, the maritime industry, academia, software development and even the food industry. We are indeed blessed with our core team which underpins IQS with a diversity of skills and experience. We have association of long standing with companies such as eduflex.com and ramlog.net and the RRSG group at the University of Cape Town and involve a number of individual IQS associates on a per-project basis. We are a Level 2 South African company and have been in operation since 1995. Our mission is to provide our clients with Integrated Quality and Sustainable Solutions whilst we develop and empower people. We take a tailored approach to ILS for both acquisition projects and operational systems. We practise System Engineering during System Design phase as well as during Test and Integration. We have a passion for clear and effective technical communication. We strongly believe in and foster life-long learning.
1 to 10 staff
Natcom Group
NATCOM GROUP of Companies (South Africa) provides the answer to your integrated technology needs for solutions in defence, security, communications, electro-optics and surveillance. NATCOM GROUP founding member companies are currently Natcom Electronics and Afrimeasure with each offering their skills to provide one integrated technology solution. NATCOM GROUP is “Technology – Integrated”.
51 to 200 staff