As we enter the 7th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine the majority of major cities remain in Ukrainian hands though Mariupol and Kherson are reported to be encircled.… Continue reading "UPDATES: War In Ukraine (Day 7)"
Overnight and in the early hours of the morning the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv and Chernihiv suffered significant bombardment, with civilian area struck. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense states that… Continue reading "UPDATES: War In Ukraine (Day 6)"
Today, Chinese blue helmets are a common sight in troubled places around the world. As of 21 October 2021, China has 2,256 peacekeepers deployed across the globe, making it the… Continue reading "Editorial: China’s Peacekeepers"
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence released its annual Defence Assessment on Wednesday. Titled “He Moana Pepuke E Ekengia E Te Waka” or “A Rough Sea Can Still Be Navigated”… Continue reading "Climate Change, Strategic Competition biggest threats to Aotearoa New Zealand: Ministry of Defence"
The Royal Australian Air Force officially retired its final F/A-18A/B Classic Hornets on 29 November, bringing to an end the Classic Hornet’s 35 years of service with the RAAF. Hornets… Continue reading "Australia Officially Retires Classic Hornets After 35 Years Of Service"
Slovakia’s outstanding requirement to replace its aging fleet of legacy L-39 trainers has entered a new phase today, becoming a three-way competition, with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) throwing its hat… Continue reading "Competition for Slovakia’s Advanced Trainer Heats Up as KAI Pitches FA-50"
French and Canadian Maritime Patrol Aircraft have landed in Japan this week, where they will conduct operations to enforce U.N Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on North Korea. Both aircraft will… Continue reading "French & Canadian Aircraft Arrive in Japan for DPRK Sanctions Enforcement"
While operating detached from CSG21, HMS Richmond (F239) executed a southbound transit of the Taiwan Strait, marking the second transit of the strait by a Royal Navy vessel in recent… Continue reading "HMS Richmond Transits Taiwan Strait"
Welcome to another Weekend Briefing, where we round-up the week’s most important defense news and some of the stories that may have flown under the radar. This week at Overt… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (19 – 23 July)"
The Malaysian Ministry of Defense has released a request for bids for the supply and delivery of 18 Fighter Lead In Trainers and Light Combat Aircraft, as well as associated… Continue reading "Malaysian Tender For Fighter Lead In Trainers And Light Combat Aircraft Released"