Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most interesting and important defense news. This week saw Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue and much of our… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (14-18 March)"
Insitu Pacific, a subsidiary of Boeing, will domestically build 24 RQ-21 ‘Integrator’ Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for the Australian Army. Selected under LAND 129 Phase 3, Insitu Pacific will integrate… Continue reading "Insitu Pacific Wins Aussie Drone Contract"
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force received its first RQ-4B Global Hawk on March 12, with the high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle landing at Misawa Air Base after a non-stop trans-Pacific… Continue reading "Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force Receives First Global Hawk"
Ireland has purchased two former Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Lake class patrol vessels in a US$24 million deal. Overt Defense first reported on ongoing discussions between the two countries last year, during a visit by… Continue reading "Ireland Purchases Kiwi Patrol Boats"
Samoa’s lone patrol boat, Nafanua II, has been declared ‘beyond economic repair’ and will not return to service. Accordingly, the Samoan and Australian governments are now looking at options for disposal for… Continue reading "Samoan Patrol Boat Written Off Months After Grounding"
Since the Russian invasion began on 24 February, Ukraine has been promised a plethora of infantry anti-tank weapons. More than half a dozen Western nations have pledged to send anti-tank… Continue reading "Rundown: Western Anti-Tank Weapons For Ukraine"
On 24 February at 4:00AM Ukrainian Time, Vladimir Putin announced his “special military operation” in Ukraine. Moments later, explosions rocked key Ukrainian cities including the capital of Kyiv, the strategic… Continue reading "Ruso-Ukranian War: Seven Days In"
The United Kingdom’s armed forces have long been bolstered by volunteers from all corners of the former empire. While the Gurkhas always attract the most attention, citizens of countries like… Continue reading "UK Eliminating Visa Fees for Non-UK Military Personnel"
Bangladesh received its fourth ex-RAF C-130J on 20 February, during a ceremony held in Dhaka. Newly painted and modernised by Marshall Aerospace, the aircraft joins three other former RAF short-bodied… Continue reading "Bangladesh Receives Fourth Ex-RAF C-130J"
Yesterday saw reports of talks between Russia and Ukraine, to be mediated by Belarus near the Pripyat river. It also saw initial suggestions that Belarusian armed forces may join their… Continue reading "UPDATES: War In Ukraine (Day 5)"