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South Africa’s homegrown Olifant Mk2 tank takes center stage at AAD 2024

At AAD 2024, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) demonstrated a variety of military vehicles, including the Olifant Mk2 main battle tank, alongside the Ratel infantry fighting vehicle and the Rooikat armored reconnaissance vehicle. The Olifant Mk2, a 60.5-ton upgrade of the Olifant Mk1B, was developed based on experiences from the South African Border…