On Friday, 21 January, Vice Admiral Kai-Achim Schönbach, the head of the German Navy, began a visit to Delhi, India. During his visit, Schönbach downplayed the threat of a Russian… Continue reading "Vice Admiral Schönbach Head of the German Navy Resigns Over His Remarks on The Russia-Ukraine Crisis"
The United States Navy currently has four capital ships with their respective task forces operating in 7th Fleet’s area of operations, it was reported Monday. This is the largest concentration… Continue reading "Four US Navy Capital Ships Operate in Western Pacific Simultaneously"
On 6 January, two United States Navy (USN) fast-jets touched down at Palau’s main international airport. The aircraft, an E/A-18G Growler of VAQ-136 and a F/A-18E Super Hornet of VFA-113,… Continue reading "USN Jets Visit Strategic Nation of Palau"
Pakistan has released a public version of the country’s first-ever National Security Policy (NSP). The NSP was approved by the federal cabinet on 28 December, and unveiled by Prime Minister… Continue reading "Pakistan Releases Public Version Of First Ever National Security Policy"
Taiwanese authorities have confirmed that human remains found during search and rescue efforts following the crash of a Republic of China Air Force F-16V off Taiwan’s southwestern coast on January… Continue reading "Pilot Confirmed Deceased Following Taiwanese F-16V Training Crash"
Australia’s Defence Ministry announced on Monday that it will be purchasing 75 M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tanks for the Australian Army. Deliveries of the Abrams are planned to start in… Continue reading "Australia Signs For 75 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks"
During a recent Pakistani Army press conference it seemingly emerged that a contract with Turkey for attack helicopters had been abandoned. The sudden decision goes back on a 2018 contract… Continue reading "Is Pakistan Abandoning its Attack Helicopter Deal with Turkey?"
As the first Black Hawks from the Polish factory in Mielec were delivered to the Philippines, the country’s Secretary of Defense, Delfin Lorenzana, stated his hopes for acquiring even more… Continue reading "Philippines Hope For a Further Black Hawk Deal"
Taiwan’s military has conducted a series of exercises to demonstrate its combat readiness ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays at the end of January, with the Air Force, Army… Continue reading "Taiwan’s Military Demonstrates Readiness Ahead Of Lunar New Year"
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)"