The French and Egyptian navies have conducted a joint military exercise dubbed “2021 Ramses” in the Red Sea. The most recent joint military exercise between the two countries Egypt took… Continue reading "French and Egyptian Navies Conduct a Joint Military Exercise in the Red Sea"
This week at Overt Defense we took a closer look at the Mi-35 downed in Burma, the shocking testimony of ex-Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher and trials of new supersonic cruise… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (3-7 May)"
At a ceremony yesterday, the first upgraded S-70B was handed over to the Greek Navy. The ceremony was attended by US Ambassador to Athens Geoffrey Pyatt, Greek Chief of General… Continue reading "The Greek Navy Receives First Upgraded Aegean Hawk S-70 Helicopter"
The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has announced that it has received final quotations for the HX Programme from the five contenders, ahead of the 30 April deadline for the… Continue reading "Best And Final Offers For Finland’s HX Program Received"
India and France are to conduct a joint exercise named VARUNA-21 in the Arabian Sea between the 25-27 April. This exercise is set to be the 19th VARUNA naval drill… Continue reading "Indian and French Navy Conducting Bilateral Exercise In The Arabian Sea"
Elbit Systems announced 18 March, that it had been awarded a contract for the establishment and operation of the International Flight Training Center of the Hellenic Air Force, as part… Continue reading "Elbit Systems Awarded $1.65 Billion Contract To Operate Greek International Flight Training Center"
On 6 March, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of the need to develop India’s armed forced into what he dubbed a “future force”. By using this phrase, Modi did… Continue reading "India’s Prime Minister Modi Speaks of Need for a “Future Force”"
Rising from $64.6 to $65.5 billion, India’s military budget increase may initially seem rather limited. In real terms, excluding pensions covered by the budget this represents and increase of $1.6… Continue reading "New Indian Defense Budget Sees Significant Increase in New Capital Expenditure"
Pakistan has announced that they have begun production of the latest version of the JF-17 multirole fighter aircraft; the Block III variant. Fifty are stated to be on order. Developed… Continue reading "Pakistan Begins Production of JF-17 Block III Fighters"
The Turkish Ministry of National Defence has announced that the country is to develop a new anti-submarine torpedo. The weapon will be in the standard NATO 324mm-diameter lightweight class and… Continue reading "Turkey Initiates Development of New Lightweight Anti-Submarine Torpedo"