Given the world-class capabilities of the Denel Overberg Test Range, what (a) specific initiatives, (b) structural changes and (c) measurable targets have been prioritised by his department to ensure (i) better alignment and (ii) optimal ut
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Utilisation improvement target: increase annual test campaign bookings and reduce idle capacity
The Department sets a measurable target to increase annual test campaign bookings and reduce idle capacity over the medium term.
- Who it is for
- users/clients booking test campaigns (commercial and international clients implied by revenue target) and range operations
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the document states a target for bookings and idle capacity.
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Utilisation Rate Improvement: Increasing annual test campaign bookings and reducing idle capacity over the medium term.
Revenue growth target: year-on-year growth in externally generated revenue
The Department sets a measurable target to achieve year-on-year growth in externally generated revenue from commercial and international clients.
- Who it is for
- commercial and international clients; Denel’s external revenue generation
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the document states a revenue growth target.
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Revenue Growth : Achieving year-on-year growth in externally generated revenue from commercial and international clients.
Collaborative programmes target: expand joint testing, R&D initiatives
The Department sets a measurable target to expand the number of joint testing, research and development initiatives involving national departments, state entities and industry partners.
- Who it is for
- national departments, state entities and industry partners
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the document states a target for expanding joint initiatives.
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Collaborative Programmes : Expanding the number of joint testing, research and development initiatives involving national departments, state entities and industry partners.
Economic study and planned refurbishment for launch services (R100 million)
The Department commissioned an economic study in 2021 on re-establishing satellite launching capabilities and reports that R100 million will be required to refurbish the existing Denel OTR facility for launch services, with the upgrade viewed as co-funded by DSTI and DoD.
- Who it is for
- DSTI and DoD stakeholders planning launch services refurbishment; Denel as facility operator
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the document reports commissioning of a study and a co-funding view.
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Regarding the physical structure, the Department commissioned an economic study, in 2021, on the re-establishment of satellite launching capabilities and the task team advised that an amount of R100 million will be required to refurbish and existing Denel OTR facility for launch services.
Enhanced interdepartmental coordination to improve planning, scheduling and utilisation of the Denel Overberg Test Range
The Department prioritises strengthening collaboration between Denel, the Department of Defence, Armscor and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to improve planning, scheduling and utilisation of the range.
- Who it is for
- Denel, the Department of Defence, Armscor, and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the Department indicates collaboration/coordination between the named role-players.
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Enhanced Interdepartmental Coordination: Strengthening collaboration between Denel, the Department of Defence, Armscor and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to ensure improved planning, scheduling and utilisation of the range.
Commercialisation and business development focus to market the OTR to regional and global clients
The Department prioritises strengthening business development capacity within Denel to proactively market the OTR to regional and global clients.
- Who it is for
- regional and global clients (and Denel’s business development function)
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the Department indicates Denel will market the OTR proactively.
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Commercialisation and Business Development Focus: Strengthening business development capacity within Denel to proactively market the OTR to regional and global clients.
Infrastructure milestones target: complete modernisation phases within approved timelines and budget allocations
The Department sets a measurable target to complete identified modernisation phases within approved timelines and budget allocations.
- Who it is for
- Denel and stakeholders responsible for modernisation delivery
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the document states a completion target for modernisation phases.
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Infrastructure Milestones : Completing identified modernisation phases within approved timelines and budget allocations.
Infrastructure modernisation programme for telemetry, radar tracking, data processing and safety systems
The Department prioritises supporting phased upgrades of telemetry, radar tracking, data processing and safety systems to maintain international competitiveness.
- Who it is for
- the Denel Overberg Test Range stakeholders requiring upgraded systems (Denel and relevant government stakeholders)
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the Department indicates it will support phased upgrades.
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Infrastructure Modernisation Programme: Supporting phased upgrades of telemetry, radar tracking, data processing and safety systems to maintain international competitiveness.
Governance alignment to improve reporting and oversight between Denel and government stakeholders
The Department prioritises improving reporting and oversight mechanisms between Denel and relevant government stakeholders to enhance accountability and strategic coherence.
- Who it is for
- Denel and relevant government stakeholders
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the Department indicates improved reporting and oversight mechanisms.
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Governance Alignment: Improving reporting and oversight mechanisms between Denel and relevant government stakeholders to enhance accountability and strategic coherence.
Innovation and skills development support aligned to national R&D priorities
The Department prioritises aligning OTR programmes with national research, development and innovation priorities, including opportunities for postgraduate research, systems engineering training and technology demonstration projects.
- Who it is for
- researchers and trainees participating in OTR programmes (including postgraduate researchers)
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the Department indicates alignment of OTR programmes with national priorities and related opportunities.
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Innovation and Skills Development Support: Aligning OTR programmes with national research, development and innovation priorities, including opportunities for postgraduate research, systems engineering training and technology demonstration projects.
Structured industry partnerships to increase commercial test activities and revenue generation
The Department prioritises facilitating structured engagement with domestic aerospace and defence manufacturers and international clients to increase commercial test activities and revenue generation.
- Who it is for
- domestic aerospace and defence manufacturers and international clients
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the Department indicates structured engagement to increase commercial test activities and revenue generation.
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Strategic Industry Partnerships: Facilitating structured engagement with domestic aerospace and defence manufacturers, as well as international clients, to increase commercial test activities and revenue generation.
Integrated planning framework to synchronise defence acquisition programmes, research activities and range availability
The Department prioritises establishing coordinated planning platforms among key role-players to synchronise defence acquisition programmes, research activities and range availability.
- Who it is for
- key role-players involved in defence acquisition programmes and research activities
- How to act on it
- No application or submission process is described; the Department indicates coordinated planning platforms among role-players.
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Integrated Planning Framework: Establishing coordinated planning platforms among key role-players to synchronise defence acquisition programmes, research activities and range availability.
Facts
Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35874/
Amounts
R 100 000 000
Key Takeaways
- Denel Overberg Test Range
- Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
- interdepartmental coordination
- industry partnerships
- R100 million refurbishment
- modernisation phases
- test campaign bookings
- revenue growth
- collaborative research programs
- 2021 economic study
Dates
Opening Date
26 February 2026