On the morning of Wednesday, 18 May, Finland and Sweden both submitted membership applications to NATO, ending decades (or for Sweden, centuries) of a policy of formal neutrality. This does… Continue reading "Editorial: What Does Finish and Swedish Membership Mean For NATO?"
Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most exciting and important defense news. In this weekend’s issue, we cover many topics including Sweden and Finland’s… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (16-20 May)"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened on Monday to block Finland and Sweden’s applications for membership of NATO, going as far as accusing Sweden of being a “hatchery” for “terrorists”.… Continue reading "Erdogan Threatens To Block Finnish & Swedish NATO Membership Over “Terrorist Support” Allegations"
The government of Finland announced on Sunday that it would apply for membership of NATO, with the announcement made during a joint press conference by Finnish President President Sauli Niinistö… Continue reading "Finland Announces NATO Membership Application"
The US Army’s Multi-purpose Anti-Armor Anti-personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) Program Office has awarded Saab a contract for Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles. In US Army service the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles is… Continue reading "US Army & USMC Order New Saab Carl-Gustaf M4s"
The Danish Royal Army (Hæren) has selected the improved M4 Carl-Gustaf recoilless multi-role weapon. Saab announced the selection on 5 May and noted that Denmark will become the 15th customer… Continue reading "Denmark to Procure New Carl-Gustaf M4s"
Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most interesting and important defense news. In this weekend’s issue we focus on: NATO seeking a replacement for… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (11-15 April)"
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin has said that a debate in Finland’s parliament on possible NATO membership will take place “within weeks, not within months”, although she declined to provide… Continue reading "Finnish Parliament To Start NATO Membership Debate “Within Weeks”"
Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most interesting and important defense news. Alongside coverage of the war in Ukraine we continue to deliver important… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (28 March – 1 April)"
Germany’s Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has approved another delivery of weapons to the Ukrainian army. The transfer is not from German stocks but is from a private vendor in the… Continue reading "Germany Clears Transfer of BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine"