Bongani Bingwa speaks to military and defence analyst Helmoed Heitman about the critical state of South Africa’s air defence systems. Reports reveals the country is effectively "flying blind" with radar systems outdated or non-functional, and only six working jets left to patrol the skies. Helmoed unpacks what this means for national security, the consequences of neglecting military infrastructure, and the potential threats the country may not even see coming. The conversation also touches on the broader collapse of defence planning, resource mismanagement, and the urgent need for political will to prioritise security.

 

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