On March 9, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released video footage of a new ‘kamikaze’ drone being tested. The short video in question shows a new unmanned aerial vehicle… Continue reading "Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Unveils New Meraj-532 Kamikaze Drone"
Lithuania has signed a contract to procure the CAESAR Mark II artillery system from France on December 30, 2022. 18 units of the mobile 6×6 truck mounted howitzers will be… Continue reading "Lithuania Signs Deal For 18 CAESAR II Artillery Systems From France"
Last week, a military exercise known as “Mighty Iran” was conducted by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps Ground Forces (NEZSA) close to the Aras River in the nation’s north. The… Continue reading "The Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Newest Meraj-521 Kamikaze Drone Is On Its Way To Russia"
General Dynamics Land Systems displayed a pair of new vehicles at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting and exposition. AbramsX and StrykerX made their debut, displaying new… Continue reading "AUSA 2022: General Dynamics Land Systems Debut New Technology Demonstrators"
The war in Ukraine has proven to be an incredibly successful advertisement for the Turkish TB2 Bayraktar drone. With tons of recorded footage of Bayraktars in action destroying Russian vehicles,… Continue reading "Bayraktars Arriving in Somalia, Nigeria and Albania – Japan May be Next"
The procurement of new unmanned aerial vehicle systems has begun, according to the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense. According to market analysis, the upcoming order, which will cost 36 million Euros… Continue reading "Lithuania To Purchase 35 Small and Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicles"
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 covered many topics including the German transfer… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (25-April)"
The US Department of Defense released a Sources Sought notice, on 22 April, to US industry for weapon systems and capabilities to assist Ukraine’s war effort. The broad call for… Continue reading "Pentagon Launches Industry Consultation on Weapons for Ukraine"
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: AH-1Z sales to Nigeria, new… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (18-22 April)"
On 1 April, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby outlined what would be included in the US’ latest aid package to Ukraine. The aid ranges from small arms ammunition and… Continue reading "Here’s What the US’ Latest $300 Million Assistance Package for Ukraine Includes"