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NATO , News , Politics
Sweden’s Social Democratic Party, Socialdemokraterna, announced on Sunday that it would support a Swedish application for NATO membership, providing a parliamentary majority for the move. The announcement was made following… Continue reading "Sweden Confirms NATO Membership Bid as Social Democrats Signal Backing"
2 years ago
NATO , News , Politics
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"
2 years ago
Aviation , Defense , Drone , Electronic Warfare , News , Poland , Technology
On 6 May, WB Group announced it was awarded a contract to deliver the complex reconnaissance and strike system “GLADIUS” to Polish artillery units. The contract will see the procurement… Continue reading "GLADIUS Drones to Provide Fresh Eyes For Polish Artillery"
2 years ago
Anti-Tank Weapons , Companies , Conflict , News , Ordnance , Politics , Ukraine , USA
Lockheed Martin, a major American defense company, has revealed plans to double the production of Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) to support the Ukrainians in their war with Russia and… Continue reading "Lockheed Martin Announces Plan To Double Production of Javelin Missiles"
2 years ago
Aviation , Conflict , Drone , News , Russia , Turkey , Ukraine
As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues Bayraktar TB2 drones continue to carry out operations around Zmiinyi ‘Snake’ Island, which is strategically important in the Black Sea. The Bayraktar… Continue reading "Ukrainian TB2 Destroys Russian Mi-8 Helicopter On Snake Island in First Reported Aerial Kill"
2 years ago
China , European Union , Germany , Japan , News , Politics , Ukraine
Last week, German chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Japan where he discussed working with Japan on matters related to security and the economy. As part of the G7, Japan had joined… Continue reading "German Chancellor Scholz Discusses Security While in Japan"
2 years ago
AFV , Conflict , Ground Vehicles , News , Ukraine
Slovakia’s Defense Minister Jaroslav Naď has confirmed that Slovakian Defense company Konstrukta Defence will repair and upgrade Ukrainian armored vehicles. Nad announced on twitter, on 2 May, that “Konstrukta Defense… Continue reading "Slovakia to Repair and Modernize Ukrainian Armored Vehicles"
2 years ago
Army , Missiles , News , Nuclear Weapons , Ordnance , Politics , Russia
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"
2 years ago
AEW&C , Air Force , Aviation , Conflict , Drone , Ground Vehicles , Helicopter , Loitering Munitions , Missiles , NATO , Naval , News , Politics , Russia , Tactical Airlift , 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: NATO seeking a replacement for… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (11-15 April)"
2 years ago
Breaking News , Conflict , Naval , Navy , News , Russia , Surface Combatant , Ukraine
Moskva, the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has been confirmed to have sunk. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed yesterday that the Slava class cruiser sank while being towed… Continue reading "Russian Cruiser Moskva Confirmed Sunk"
2 years ago
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