The South African Navy is rolling out a coastal radar network and exploring a satellite capability as part of efforts to strengthen surveillance of the country's waters.
Speaking at the recent Oceans Economy Conference in Cape Town, Admiral Musa Nkomonde, chief director: maritime strategy at the SA Navy, said the first phase of an integrated sensor network along South Africa's coastline was expected to be completed by the end of the current financial year.
Additionally, our satellite maritime domain awareness programme is at an advanced stage, and we have entered into talks with two potential partners, said Nkomonde.
