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AAD 2026 Expo Closes With Epic Air & Tactical Performances

AAD 2026 Expo Closes With Epic Air & Tactical Performances

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AAD 2026 Expo Closes With Epic Air & Tactical PerformancesThe final day of the Africa Aerospace and Defense 2026 Expo brought Waterkloof Air Base alive... 20.09.2026, Sputnik Africa

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AAD 2026 Expo Closes With Epic Air & Tactical PerformancesThe final day of the Africa Aerospace and Defense 2026 Expo brought Waterkloof Air Base alive with roaring jets, helicopters, aerobatic displays and high-speed demonstrations. Aerobatic teams took to the skies, while a helicopter raced vintage and modern supercars on the runway.On the ground, crowds were electrified by intense tactical demonstrations, including a military exercise and SAPS Flying Squad hijack recoveries. Closing the event, Minister of Defense Angie Motshekga praised the AAD 2026 for unlocking new opportunities in the aerospace and defense industries. The next Africa Aerospace and Defense Expo is scheduled for September-October 2028.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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