The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans has warned that the funding challenges facing the National Defence Force remains unresolved and that, if a solution is not found, it could spell disaster for the safety and security of the country. The committee, led by chairperson Cyril Xaba, this week undertook an oversight visit to the Bloemspruit Air Force Base to assess, among others, the successes of the base and the challenges the base faces. The base is home to the locally made Rooivalk combat helicopter, 16 Squadron and Helicopter Flying School.