This week was very busy at Overt Defense. We covered a range of topics, ranging from the conflict in Israel to new technology developments including the palletization of JASSMs and a number of significant arms procurements. This week saw the US approval of Turkish helicopter sales to Philippines, Chinese activity on Indian border, coverage of the Berlin security conference, Ukrainian artillery drills in Poland, and much more. Check out our weekly list of articles below:
Tunisia will be hosting the Phoenix Express, a naval exercise that will take place between May 16 and May 28 in collaboration with the US African Command.
The company says that the tests prove the XA100 adaptive cycle engine’s ability to deliver a “generational” leap in performance over current jet engines.
Recent training exercises and new weapon deliveries to Chinese forces in the region may serve to reignite tensions on the mountainous Indo-Chinese border.
The Berlin Security Conference hosted a panel to discuss issues of readiness and availability regarding land forces in a joint and combined environment.
The Polish Remote Turret System ZSSW-30 underwent successful winter trials. The turret is able to launch Spike-LR ATGMs providing new capabilities to IFVs.
