30/10/2026
Armscor Employee Wins Prestigious International Ballistics Student Award!
Gail Ndlovu, an Engineer at Armscor’s Flamengro division, has received the prestigious Jack Riegel Student Award at the 35th International Symposium on Ballistics (ISB2026), held in Cape Town on 28 October 2026.
Recognised for her research into advanced composite materials for hybrid rocket fuel grains, Ndlovu becomes the second South African and third African recipient of the award.
Reflecting on her achievement, Ndlovu credited Armscor for supporting her academic journey from undergraduate studies through to her PhD and providing valuable industry experience that inspired her research.
“My goal is to use the knowledge I have gained to strengthen Armscor’s research capabilities and contribute to advancing South Africa’s defence technologies.”
Her achievement underscores the importance of investing in local talent, scientific research and innovation, while inspiring the next generation of South African scientists.
Armscor Management congratulates Gail on this outstanding achievement.