A recent report by Radio Free Asia (RFA) revealed a new Russian project in Laos: a military airport in the Xieng Khouang region which borders northern Vietnam. Speaking on a… Continue reading "Russia To Train Lao Troops and Build Military Airport in Laos"
As we move from March to April we’ve seen another busy for Defense news at Overt Defense. The news of Russian troop movements in Crimea spark concerns over the possible… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (29 March – 2 April)"
The head of Ukraine’s delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group on Ukraine has announced that the Russian delegation has refused a proposal for observance of a “full and comprehensive ceasefire”… Continue reading "Russia Rejects Latest Donbass Ceasefire Proposal As Russian Military Vehicles Stream Into Crimea"
The third week of March brought us more interesting defense news. Sadly, its seen several air incidents, the situation in Western Tigray raises many concerns as updated of satellite imagery… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (22-26 March)"
The Slovak Ministry of Defense announced on its new modernization program that emphasizes the replacement of its Infantry Fighting Vehicle fleet. Currently, the Slovak Armed Forces operate on the post-soviet… Continue reading "Slovakia Seeks IFV Replacement"
After £430 million, ten years and the recent completion of over 80 percent of its long-delayed trials, the UK’s Warrior Capability Sustainment Program is no more. The axing of the… Continue reading "Warrior Capability Sustainment Program Axed In Favor Of Boxer"
It has been another busy week full of defense news, in this new series of Weekend Briefings we’ll round up all of the latest, most important and interesting defense stories… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing"
Raytheon, one of the members of American Rheinmetall Vehicles’ Team Lynx, has unveiled its concept for the integration of artificial intelligence and digital design into the team’s contender for the… Continue reading "Raytheon Debuts OMFV Lynx Artificial Intelligence And Digital Design Concepts"
In a virtual panel on the first day of AUSA’s Global Force Next virtual program, Major General Richard Coffman, the director of the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team… Continue reading "Global Force Next: US Army Outlines Next Generation Vehicle Priorities: OMFV, RCV & AMPV"
A report published by the UK House of Commons’ Defence Committee on the British Army’s armored fighting vehicle capability describes its recent history as “deplorable”. The Committee says that its… Continue reading "UK Defence Committee Report Condemns ‘Deplorable’ British Army Armored Vehicle Procurement"