As we move from March to April we’ve seen another busy for Defense news at Overt Defense. The news of Russian troop movements in Crimea spark concerns over the possible… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (29 March – 2 April)"
The head of Ukraine’s delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group on Ukraine has announced that the Russian delegation has refused a proposal for observance of a “full and comprehensive ceasefire”… Continue reading "Russia Rejects Latest Donbass Ceasefire Proposal As Russian Military Vehicles Stream Into Crimea"
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues despite the Donbas ceasefire in place. As the actions between the states move to another dimension with military operations giving way to covert… Continue reading "Ukrainian Special Forces Bust FSB Sabotage Cell"
Myanmar (also known as Burma) has ordered Pantsir S-1 combined gun/missile anti-aircraft systems and Orlan-10E UAVs from Russia. The deal was agreed during a visit by Russia’s Minister of Defense,… Continue reading "Myanmar Orders Pantsir Anti-Air Weapons and Orlan UAVs from Russia"
European far-right groups are on the rise again as the number of disrupted acts of terror increases. According to the MI5 Chief, Ken McCallum, since 2017 nearly 30% of disrupted… Continue reading "MI5 Reports Disrupting Significant Numbers of Far-Right Terror Plots"
On Wednesday, 7th October, in the Ryazan Region, Russia, a wildfire caused by dry grass spread vigorously. Flames reached a nearby ammunition depot, of the Armed Forces of the Russian… Continue reading "Why Do Russian Ammunition Depots Keep Blowing Up?"
The UK Parliament has concluded the oral evidence phase of their snappily titled “Progress in delivering the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability” inquiry by the Parliamentary Select Committee for Defence.… Continue reading "UK Parliamentary Inquiry into AFV Procurement Highlights Serious Issues"
Due to COVID-19, the industry presence at Poland’sMSPO 2020 was sadly greatly reduced. Most large American firms still had a presence, albeit without their PR teams, so most American exhibitors… Continue reading "MSPO 2020 Overview – Industry Exhibitors"
On 23 August, 2020 the Ukrainian Naval Forces adopted the R-360 (otherwise known as RK-360 or RK-360MC) coastal defense anti-ship missile, concluding a long development cycle. The missile was first… Continue reading "Ukrainian ‘Neptune’ Anti-Ship Missile Adopted By Ukrainian Naval Forces"
Following the 22nd July agreement between Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Ukraine and Russia a ceasefire was put in force over the Donbas region on 27th July. The… Continue reading "800 Ceasefire Violations in Donbas Since July"