Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Systems Limited announced on 3 January, that its SPYDER air defense system is now enhanced with a sophisticated Counter-TBM (Tactical Ballistic Missile) capability. The new feature… Continue reading "Rafael’s SPYDER Gains Counter Tactical Ballistic Missile Capability"
On 16 Decemberh, BAE Systems confirmed that Britain, Germany and Sweden have reached a joint agreement to purchase 436 BsV10 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from the company for a total of… Continue reading "Britain, Germany and Sweden Agree to Purchase 436 BvS10 ATVs from BAE Systems"
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 cover Kizelma’s maiden flight, Slovakia obtaining BAE System’s… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (12-16 December)"
The Israel Defense Forces are still working to equip their navy with a layered air defense system. In this context, a Sa’ar-6 corvette was equipped with the long-range LRAD missile… Continue reading "The Israeli Navy Successfully Completes the First Test of the BARAK Long Range Robust Interceptor (LRAD)"
On November 30, Egypt’s state owned Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) signed a cooperation agreement with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for manufacturing of training aircraft in Egypt. The cooperation is… Continue reading "Egypt’s AOI Signs Cooperation Agreement With Korea’s KAI For Local Production Of Aircraft"
Pakistan’s military leadership is undergoing a transition with Lt. Gen. Asim Munir named as the Chief of Army Staff and Lt. Gen. Sahir Shamshad Mirza named as Chairman, Joint Chiefs… Continue reading "Pakistan’s Influential Army Gets New Chief, Close Aide Of Outgoing Chief Selected"
The Indian Air Force (IAF) held large-scale exercises with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) in October – November. The HAL… Continue reading "IAF Debuts HAL Tejas In Exercises With France, Singapore"
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 cover some of the DefExpo 2022 premieres,… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (14-18 November)"
The Indian Air Force (IAF) displayed two variants of its Surface to Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR) system during the recent DefExpo 2022 held in October. SAMAR has been… Continue reading "DefExpo 2022: IAF Displays SAMAR Air Defence System"
Indian firm DACA War Trucks showcased its new Dawon All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and revealed the development of two new combat vehicles during DefExpo 2022, held in October. The firm… Continue reading "DefExpo 2022: DACA War Trucks Showcases Dawon ATV, New Combat Vehicles"