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Brazilian Army Announces Requirements for New Tank
The Brazilian Army has issued specifications for a new battle tank. Here's a look at some of the possibilities.
US Army Narrows Down Contenders for Future Attack Helicopter
The US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program has been narrowed down to two contenders; Sikorsky’s Raider X and Bell’s 360 Invictus.
Saab Gripen Goes Up Against F-18E and F-35 for Canadian Fighter Contract
Saab, Boeing and Lockheed are all fighting to offer the best deal to the Canadian government for the next Royal Canadian Air Force fighter.
Raytheon Awarded U.S. Army Contract to Upgrade Patriot Air Defense Systems – Overt Defense
Raytheon has received a $314 million task order for engineering services from the U.S. Army to enhance the MIM-104 Patriot Air and Missile Defense System.
Burma-Based Non State Actor Admit to Operating Helicopter – Overt Defense
One of the most powerful non-state actors in the world has officially confirmed that they now have at least one helicopter in use.
Northrop Grumman Contracted to Build Smart Fuzes for Underground Targets
Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced that it received a $110 million production order from the U.S. Air Force late last year for FMU-167/B, also known as the Hard Target Void Sensing Fuze.
US Air Force Announce Second Purchase of New Rescue Helicopter; the HH-60W “Jolly Green II”
Sikorsky have announced that they have received a second order from the United States Air Force (USAF) for their new HH-60W rescue helicopter.
Indian Air Force Orders New Tejas Indigenous Fighters – Overt Defense
In a substantial boost to the national defense industry the India Air Force (IAF) has ordered 83 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft fighter aircraft.
Rafael’s Anti-Drone Laser System Shoots Down Multiple Targets in Demonstration
Drones and unmanned vehicles (UAVs) are becoming an increasingly important part of modern war fighting. From precision strikes on targets in other continents to providing airborne reconnaissance for an individual fire team, drones are providing major force...
The Long War Pt. 1; Background to the Burma/Myanmar Civil War and the EAOs
This is the first of a series I am planning on writing on the Ethnic Armed Organisations – shortened to EAOs – of the Burma / Myanmar Civil War. This is a subject that doesn’t get a lot of attention amongst western audiences, which is surprising considering the war...
Americans Flying for Britain; The Eagle Squadrons
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: If you’ve seen the movie “Pearl Harbor”, you may be under the impression that the Battle of Britain was won by Ben Affleck, the plucky American who selflessly saved the Brits from the Luftwaffe menace. But please remember that Pearl Harbor...
Tejas Jet Makes First Carrier Landing; Remarkable Achievement for India’s Defence Industry
Landing occurred on 11th January, not 12th.
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