As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the first test launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, which can carry nuclear warheads, took place… Continue reading "Russia Conducts First Test Launch of Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic Missile"
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into an MoU with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to convert pre-owned civil passenger aircraft to Multi Mission Tanker Transport (MMTT) aircraft in India.… Continue reading "IAI-HAL To Convert Boeing 767s Into Tankers In India"
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded contracts to conduct Risk Reduction and Feasibility Studies (RRFS) for the Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) initiative. The awardees will… Continue reading "NATO Seeks Industry Input for a Successor to its E-3A Sentry AWACS"
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani army’s media arm, announced on April 9, that the Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile had completed a successful flight test. The test’s details and video… Continue reading "Pakistan Conducts Successful Flight Test of The Shaheen-III Ballistic Missile"
On April 7, Leonardo, Italy’s leading high-tech aerospace, defense, and security corporation, announced the delivery of the first two NH90 NFH naval helicopters to the Qatar Emiri Air Force. According… Continue reading "Leonardo Delivers First Two NH90 NFH Naval Helicopters To Qatar"
On April 5, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced that the Czech Republic had received the first ELM-2084 multi-mission radar (MMR) system, which is used in Israel’s Iron Dome, David’s Sling,… Continue reading "IAI Delivers First ELM-2084 Air Defense and Surveillance Radar to The Czech Republic"
Two high profile programs to equip the Australian Defence Force (ADF) have been scaled back or cut to help pay for a massive investment into Defence’s cyber capabilities known as… Continue reading "Australia Slashes Landmark Defense Projects, Including SkyGuardian, to Pay for Cyber Investment"
The Turkish Air Force completed its fleet with the delivery of its tenth A400M military transport aircraft, which was part of a larger order for ten A400Ms. “Our 10th and… Continue reading "Turkey’s A400M Fleet is Now Complete"
Sri Lanka and India stepped up security cooperation during the month of March with multiple pacts, naval exercises and other steps. These are in accordance with the ‘India First’ and… Continue reading "Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Turns To India For Security Cooperation"
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)"