The Almas-4 Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile is the latest iteration in Iran’s Almas family of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). This advanced missile is the longest-range version in Iran’s domestically produced Almas… Continue reading "New Iranian Almas-4: Advanced Long-Range Anti-Tank Missile Technology"
Bulgaria has received approval from the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to purchase FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank systems, marking a significant step in enhancing its defense capabilities. This deal, worth… Continue reading "Javelin Sales To Bulgaria Approved"
The war in Ukraine has continued for more than two years now. Since the beginning of hostilities in February 2022, the dynamics of the conflict and tactics have evolved rapidly.… Continue reading "Is Russia Overtaking Ukraine’s FPV Drone Advantage?"
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran (IRGC) showcased a new anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) called ‘Sadid-365’ produced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization on… Continue reading "IRGC Successfully Tests A New Anti-Tank Guided Missile Called ‘Sadid-365’"
France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) announced on 12 January a further order for 200 Akeron MP medium-range anti-tank guided missiles from MBDA. The order was made in line with… Continue reading "France Orders 200 Akeron MP Anti-Tank Guided Missiles"
According to a 12 December announcement from BAE systems, Slovakia has signed a €1.3 billion ($1.37 billion) agreement for the purchase of 152 CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). The agreement… Continue reading "Slovakia Orders More Than 150 CV9035 Infantry Fighting Vehicles from BAE Systems"
In two contracts, the Lockheed Martin – Raytheon joint venture has been awarded a total of $309 million to produce 1,300 Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems. The new weapons are… Continue reading "Lockheed-Raytheon Awarded Contracts to Produce 1,300 new Javelins ATGMs"
Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most interesting and important defense news. This week saw Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue and much of our… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (7-11 March)"
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has announced the arrival of Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapons from the United Kingdom, after British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace stated on Monday that the UK… Continue reading "UK Delivers Light Anti-Tank Defensive Weapon Systems To Ukraine"
Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most interesting and important defense news. This week we covered a vast range of subjects including Lockheed Martin’s… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (10-14 January)"