Military Tech

Infographic shows North Korea’s scary nuclear capabilities

North Korea’s ballistic missile programme has stepped up in a big way under leader Kim Jong-un, as tensions between it and the United States…

What should we expect from successor to stealthy F-22 fighter?

The F-22 fighter jet is one of the most ambitious military aircraft ever built, packing a stealthy airframe and cutting-edge software and hardware. But…

Watch: US successfully shoots down ICBM in ambitious test

North Korea is stepping up its nuclear weapons programme, testing ballistic missiles as it seeks to develop a reliable long-range launch carrier. But the United…

Exoskeletons are fast becoming more fact than fiction for US soldiers

Think exoskeletons in the military and you probably think of sci-fi movies and video games, granting characters almost super-human abilities in the process. But…

F35 fighter jet: 20 issues discovered per month

The expensive F35 fighter jet programme has been under scrutiny for several years now, as manufacturer Lockheed-Martin, the military and even Donald Trump acknowledge…

Does Trump actually want the F35 programme or not?

A few weeks ago, US president-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter to blast Lockheed-Martin’s F35 fighter jet programme. The programme was slammed for cost…

Questions raised over Ukraine artillery hacking

A cybersecurity expert has questioned claims that Russian intelligence hacked Ukrainian artillery units with malware to track their location. Security firm Crowdstrike issued a…

Now Ukraine’s artillery is affected by malware

We’ve already seen malware being used to disrupt power stations and other infrastructure. But a new form of malware has been affecting Ukraine’s artillery pieces….

Russia tests ‘anti-satellite’ missile

Russia has conducted a successful test of an anti-satellite missile, it has been reported. According to the Washington Free Beacon, it was the third…

Donald Trump to cancel F-35 fighter programme?

US president-elect Donald Trump has slammed numerous companies and people, but defense firms haven’t been in his crosshairs too often. However, this week saw Trump…

Canada a step closer to cancelling F-35 fighter deal

The F-35 fighter jet has been beset by problems over the past few years, from numerous delays to issues with target tracking and weapon…

Fighter pilots to soon have drone wingmen

The USA’s heavy use of drone strikes serves as more evidence of the technology’s increased involvement in conflicts around the world. But unmanned aircraft…

F35 fighter jet still has ‘significant’ tech issues

The Lockheed Martin F35’s troubles have been well-documented, ranging from major software issues to a horrendous price tag. But is one of the most advanced…

Bolt launches Business Delivery in South Africa during COVID-19 lockdown

Another cable break wrecks SA’s internet access, but a fix is on the way

Eskom sees huge power demand drop as SA’s COVID-19 lockdown deepens

Nigerian music startup MePlaylist nets investment from Beyoncé’s father

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [30/03/2020]

World Bank launches AG Innovation Challenge to address food security in SADC region

Huawei P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus: South African pricing

Huawei P40 series: these are the leaked specs for the P40 and P40 Pro

Watch the Huawei P40 series launch live on Memeburn on Thursday [Sponsored]

The Suzuki S-Presso is now South Africa’s cheapest passenger car

Mazda 2 road test: a compelling, compact Japanese hatchback

Tesla has hit the magical million mark this week