In support of the campaign for Ukraine organized by the Lithuanian television network Laisves TV, the Bayraktar TB2 drone (named ‘Vanagas’ or hawk), which BAYKAR voluntarily decided to provide free… Continue reading "Bayraktar TB2 Drone Arrives in Lithuania Ahead of Hand Over to Ukraine"
Polish journalist Sławomir Sierakowski announced on Tuesday that he had launched a fundraiser for the purchase of a TB2 armed drone for Ukraine’s armed forces. The fundraiser aims to raise… Continue reading "“Remember Bucha, Irpin, Mariupol” – Polish Journalist Launches TB2 Fundraiser"
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar announced on Monday that it would be donating three TB2 armed drones to Ukraine’s armed forces, after a fundraiser by Ukrainian comedian-turned-politician Serhiy Prytula successfully collected… Continue reading "Baykar Announces Donation Of Three TB2s Following Ukrainian Fundraiser Success"
Polish firm WB Electronics has completed delivery of Warmate loitering munitions to the Indian Armed Forces. This was reported by Vayu Aerospace Review, a leading Indian defence magazine. Warmate joins… Continue reading "Polish ‘Warmate’ Loitering Munitions Delivered To Indian Army"
The ongoing Russian Invasion of Ukraine has led to an increase in NATO activity and US presence in Central Eastern Europe. The main beneficiaries of this radical change of situation… Continue reading "Permanent US Bases On NATO’s Eastern Flank – A Realistic Scenario?"
Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most exciting and important defense news. In this weekend’s issue, we cover many topics including the Chinese Type 003… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (13-17 June)"
Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most exciting and important defense news. In this weekend’s issue, we cover many topics including Lithuanian TB-2 crowdfunding… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (30 May – 3 June)"
The US Government plans to sell four MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aerial vehicles to Ukraine, Reuters reports. This is the first time the MQ-1C has been sold to a foreign… Continue reading "US Plans to Sell MQ-1C Drones to Ukraine"
On Thursday, May 26, the Polish Ministry of Defense sent an official Letter of Request to the US Congress for the planned acquisition of 500 MLRS units. The M142 HIMARS… Continue reading "500 M142 HIMARS Launchers To Modernize Polish Rocket Artillery"
Poland is has been at the forefront of providing lethal aid to and supplies to Ukraine. In recent months thousands of tonnes of arms and ammunition have crossed the border… Continue reading "Polish MANPADS Score Hits in Ukraine"