Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency announced on Tuesday that it had conducted its first-ever test firing of an electromagnetic railgun from a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship at sea,… Continue reading "Japan Claims World’s First Railgun Test Firing At Sea"
The Australian and Japanese governments announced on Friday that Australia’s defense ministry has contracted Mitsubishi Electric Australia to “develop and transition a cutting-edge laser capability”. No details on the intended… Continue reading "Australia Announces Laser Research Partnership With Mitsubishi Electric Corporation"
This weekend at Overt Defense we’re rounding up some of the week’s biggest defense news. The situation in Afghanistan is becoming critical with 1,000 ANA soldiers to fleeing to Tajikistan,… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (5 – 9 July)"
The US Navy’s long and fascinating effort to develop an electromagnetic railgun has come to a sudden halt as the US Department of Defense has decided to focus on developing… Continue reading "US Navy Drops Rail Guns For Hypersonic Missiles"
On 10 February, an online meeting kicked off the EU’s ARTUS project. The project is part of the EU’s €19 million Preparatory Action on Defense Research (run by the European… Continue reading "EU Kicks Off ARTUS Project"
China’s flattop program is apparently on a steady course. The Type-002 aircraft carrier, Shandong, will reportedly be combat-ready with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) by the end of 2020.… Continue reading "China’s Second Aircraft Carrier Set To Be Combat Ready By End of 2020"