Several companies are ready to answer this request after the reception of official tender, not available at this time. The Ukrainian State Company Ukrspecexport could propose a solution to South Africa. In order to show its technological capacities to provide a main battle tank, Ukrspecexport presents at AAD 2010 its main battle tank, "Bulat", an upgrade of the T-64 main battle tank. In order to increase the combat efficiency of T-64 main battle tank which are in service in the Ukrainian army, the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau has developed a multi-purpose upgrade package for the T-64. The package includes the measures to improve the mobility characteristics, protection level, and fire control efficiency. It is possible to upgrade the tanks in some areas in any combination according to Customer’s request. Ukrspecexport produces main battle tanks having last technologies of combat as the "Oplot" and the "Yatagan".

The South African army could consider acquisition for approximately 96 new main battle tank, and to equip thus three battalions. According to the local press, the original request was for 96, six armoured recovery vehicles and four launching bridge vehicle. The final decision could make increase the number of tanks to 132.

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Mercedes-Benz Actros, Zetros and Unimog ideally suited for Southern Africa
On display is the Actros 3344 A in an 6x6 configuration with a ‘SHARCC’ (Southern Hemisphere armoured cab concept) cab. This cab is designed to conform to a ballistic level 1 and a mine level 3a/3b, with no IED protection. This configuration is geared towards situations typical in Africa and South America, where close-range and small artillery exchanges can occur – but mines remain a bigger threat, especially on untarred roads. The cab is at a concept-level at this stage, with the testing and certification not having being completed as yet.

The new generation all-wheel-drive Zetros is a conventional-type truck, which is characterised by its “normal control” configuration (cab located behind the engine). Where safe and hospitable roads are few and far between, and the way ahead is made up of only tracks or the terrain itself – for example relief assignments or military operations such as peacekeeping missions – the Zetros is sure to have the answer.

With the world-class infrastructure of South Africa, AAD is uniquely positioned for exhibiting companies to market their defence products and services to the entire continent and beyond. China is the biggest exhibitor at the Africa Aerospace and Defence AAD 2010, reflecting the growing military might of the Asian giant. The move to be the biggest displayer at the expo is seen as China's attempts to expand military ties with the African countries in lieu of getting access to their minerals and oil reserves. For the Defence Companies of South Africa, AAD 2010 is the biggest event to present their last military technologies and innovations in the air, maritime and land-based sector. Other countries that will take part in the largest defence exhibition of its kind in Africa include the US, France and the UK. Indian companies such as BrahMos Aerospace, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Goa Shipyard Limited are also participating in the show. Global defence manufacturers such as Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Thales and EADS are also going to take part in the four-day event.

With exhibitors from all over the world, AAD is a unique place for networking opportunities and face-to-face business interaction. During five days from the 21 to 25 September 2010, the city of Cape Town become the most central point in the world for military official delegation and decision makers to see the latest technologies and innovation in the navy, land and air defence sectors. Covering the full spectrum of leading edge aviation products and defence-related technologies, AAD 2010 will highlight contemporary developments in this area. Niche sectors incorporated into AAD 2010 cover commercial and general aviation, homeland security, humanitarian relief and disaster management, freight and forwarding services, as well as search and rescue.