Initially, China’s attitude towards the invasion of Ukraine could best be described as tacit consent. While Beijing had maintained a neutral diplomatic stance abroad since the start of the invasion,… Continue reading "Editorial: China’s Shifting Stance on Ukraine"
Bangladesh received its fourth ex-RAF C-130J on 20 February, during a ceremony held in Dhaka. Newly painted and modernised by Marshall Aerospace, the aircraft joins three other former RAF short-bodied… Continue reading "Bangladesh Receives Fourth Ex-RAF C-130J"
A Norwegian P-8A Poseidon touched down in Norway for the first time on 24 February. Known as ‘Viking’ the aircraft is the second of five P-8A’s ordered by the Norwegian Defence Materiel… Continue reading "First Norwegian P-8A Arrives Home"
The United States, United Kingdom and Canada have announced the withdrawal of military instructors from Ukraine amidst fears that Russian forces amassed along the country’s borders with Russia and Belarus… Continue reading "US, UK & Canada Withdraw Military Instructors From Ukraine Over Fear Of Russian Invasion With “No Notice”"
Indonesia will acquire at least 42 Dassault Rafale aircraft under a contract signed today in Jakarta. The long-rumoured deal was formally unveiled and signed during a visit by the French Minister of the… Continue reading "Indonesia Orders Rafale"
Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most interesting and important defense news. As February begins, we continue to cover the latest from around the world.… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (31 January – 4 February)"
Lockheed Martin announced on 3 January, that its 2021 deliveries surpassed 140 aircraft. A total of 142 aircraft were received by various customers around the world. Although the US Democratic… Continue reading "Lockheed Martin Surpasses Delivery Plans For 2021"
Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most interesting and important defense news. We welcome New Year with a raft of interesting articles focused on… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (3-7 January)"
The Indonesian Air Force’s Chief of Staff, Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo confirmed on Thursday that the service was no longer pursuing the purchase of Sukhoi Su-35 multirole aircraft. In… Continue reading "Indonesia Abandons Su-35 Buy, Now Seeks F-15EXs And Rafales"
In a ceremony in Canberra , on December 13,Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) signed a formal contract with the Australian government covering the procurement of locally-built K9 Thunder Self Propelled Howitzers… Continue reading "Australia (Finally) Signs for AS9 & AS10"