South Africa Defence and Security Report Q4 2011
Business Monitor International, October 2011, Pages: 62
South Africa’s defence force remains the most advanced on the continent and operates with a consistent focus on training and redevelopment, despite budget constraints which limit its expansion. Involvement with neighbouring countries in joint security operations provides further scope for the country to maintain a strong power base. With a long-running domestic weaponry and equipment industry, the defence force is well equipped and able to participate in international trade.
Piracy is shaping up to be a major security issue for South Africa. Piracy has reportedly been moving southwards; a response, to an extent, to protection measures in place in the Gulf of Aden and the Horn of Africa. Each month, a reported six million tons of oil are transported around South Africa’s western coastline, creating a lure for pirates. A second security issue is the need to control South Africa’s land borders. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is at the early stage of Operation Corona, the deployment of troops along the entire length of the country’s land frontiers. Meanwhile, South Africa remains a key player in the regional security architecture, participating in major operations under the aegis of the African Union and the United Nations.
Internal challenges remain widespread HIV/Aids, extensive strikes and industrial action, widespread organised crime and violence that is related to persistent income inequalities. For the SANDF and South Africa’s indigenous arms companies, challenges include a constrained budget and the lack of skilled personnel – not least pilots for the newly acquired Saab Gripen fighters and crews for submarines.
SWOT Analysis
South Africa Security SWOT
South Africa Defence Industry SWOT
South Africa Political SWOT
South Africa Economic SWOT
South Africa Business Environment SWOT
Global Political Outlook
MENA And Eurozone Take Centre-Stage
Global Hotspots: Libya, Iran, Afghanistan, Korea, Greece
Table: Election Timetable
United States: Heading Into Election Season
Latin America: Much More Uncertainty To Come
Western Europe: Incumbent Leaders Under Pressure
Russia And The Former Soviet Union: Succession In Focus
Middle East And North Africa: Can Democracy Take Root?
Asia: All Eyes On China’s Moves
Security Risk Analysis
BMI’s Security Ratings
Table: Middle East And Africa Defence And Security Ratings
Table: Middle East And North Africa State Vulnerability To Terrorism Index
South Africa – Security Ratings
City Terrorism Rating
Table: BMI’s Africa City Terrorism Index
Political Overview
Long-Term Political Outlook
Table: South Africa Political Overview
Security Overview
Organised Crime
Armed Forces And Government Spending
Armed Forces
Weapons Of Mass Destruction
Market Overview
Arms Trade Overview
Procurement Trends And Developments
Latest Developments
Industry Forecast Scenario
Armed Forces
Table: South Africa’s Armed Forces, 2002-2008 (‘000 personnel, unless otherwise stated)
Table: South Africa’s Available Manpower For Military Services, 2008-2015 (aged 16-49, unless otherwise stated)
Defence Expenditure
Table: South Africa’s Government Defence Expenditure, 2008-2015
Table: South Africa’s Defence Expenditure Scenario – Changing % Of GDP, 2008-2015 (US$mn)
Defence Trade
Key Risks To BMI’s Forecast Scenario
Macroeconomic Outlook
Table: South Africa - Economic Activity, 2007-2015
Company Profiles
Aerosud
BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa
Denel
Grintek Defence & Technologies
Reutech
Thales South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Methodology
How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
Defence Industry
City Terrorism Rating
Table: Methodology
Sources
- Aerosud
- BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa
- Denel
- Grintek Defence & Technologies
- Reutech
- Thales South Africa (Pty) Ltd
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