Denel Dynamics, formerly Kentron, is a
division of
Denel SOC Ltd, a
South African
armaments
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development and manufacturing company wholly owned by the
South African
Government. It underwent a name change from Kentron to Denel Aerospace Systems during the early part of 2004 and later to Denel Dynamics. Denel Dynamics is located in
Centurion
A centurion (; la, centurio , . la, centuriones, label=none; grc-gre, κεντυρίων, kentyríōn, or ) was a position in the Roman army during classical antiquity, nominally the commander of a century (), a military unit of around 80 ...
, South Africa. Several sites are operating according to ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certified.
Key products
UN arms embargo violation
Four South Africans working for Kentron were arrested in March 1984 in
Coventry and charged with violation of the
UN arms embargo – which outlawed the export of arms and military equipment to
apartheid South Africa.
The Coventry Four were granted
bail against a deposit of £200,000 and a guarantee by a diplomat from the South African embassy who waived his
diplomatic immunity. They were allowed to return to South Africa on condition that they appeared at their trial in England in August 1984. In the event, South African foreign minister,
Pik Botha, refused to allow them to return for their trial.
See also
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Armscor (South Africa)
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Military of South Africa
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) comprises the armed forces of South Africa. The commander of the SANDF is appointed by the President of South Africa from one of the armed services. They are in turn accountable to the Ministe ...
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Military history of South Africa
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South African Air Force
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List of aircraft of the South African Air Force
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Advena (formerly Kentron Circle)
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Operation Phenix
References
External links
Denel Dynamics Official Site
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Aircraft engineering companies
Defence companies of South Africa
Aerospace companies of South Africa
Guided missile manufacturers
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