The Korean Peninsula and surrounding region have increasingly become a hotbed of tension and diplomatic posturing in wake of repeated missile tests by the DPRK led by Kim Jong-Un. In… Continue reading "Pacific Region Gears Up For Possible Nuclear Test Amid Build-Up of Diplomatic and Military Tension"
The Polish Infantry Fighting Vehicle Badger was set to conclude its trials within the next few months, but the Polish Ministry of Defense has announced that they will be ordering… Continue reading "Poland Seeks Heavy IFV To Compliment Badger Program"
BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) departed Naval Operating Base Subic on June 8, for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Under the Naval Task Group 80.5, the force comprising BRP Antonio… Continue reading "BRP Antonio Luna departs for RIMPAC 2022"
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 Australian P-8 interception,… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (6-10 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"
BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) was commissioned into the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on May 6. The vessel is the largest to date to join the PCG fleet, providing a boost… Continue reading "Philippine Coast Guard Commissions Largest Vessel to Date"
Australian Minister of Defense Peter Dutton announced on Sunday that an additional $454 million AUD was being allocated for the Loyal Wingman program enabling the production of seven additional MQ-28A… Continue reading "Australia Announces Order for Seven Additional Loyal Wingmen"
Taiwan may be looking for alternatives to US M109A6 Paladin howitzers following notification from Washington that the arrival of the self-propelled 155mm guns may need to be delayed until 2026… Continue reading "Supply Delays Lead Taiwan to Consider Alternatives to US Howitzers"
In a historic move, after almost 80 years the Armor Division of the Philippine Army is reactivating its Tank Battalion. A ceremony was held on April 21, 2022, where soldiers… Continue reading "Philippine Army Reactivates its Tank Battalion"