Kyiv to Get Franco-Italian SAMP/T Missile Defense System
France and Italy will arm Ukraine with SAMP/T mobile anti-aircraft system, French ambassador to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins confirmed this week. A statement by Etienne de Poncins dated November 9 and made public on December 13 said all the lights are now green for the sending of this medium-range system, developed...
Slovakia Prepares to Transfer Upgraded MiG-29s to Ukraine
Slovakia is preparing to transfer Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to the Ukrainian Air Force in coordination with the United States. “We have not yet handed [Ukraine] the MiG-29s
Ukraine Likely Used its Latest Drones in Attacks on Russian Airfields
Ukraine may have used all-new indigenous drones in attacks on Russian airfields on December 6 that destroyed two Tu-95MS strategic bombers, one Tu-22M3, one fuel tanker besides killing three Russian soldiers. Among the indigenous drones at Ukraine's disposal, two of them stand out as suited for the mission of attacking...
Taiwan Upset as China-Saudi Arabia Issue 'One China' Joint Statement
Taiwans Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced the joint statement issued by China and Saudi Arabia supporting “One China” policy. Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Saudi Arabia from Dec
Two HIMARS Launchers, 70 Rockets Destroyed in Attack on ArcelorMittal Plant in...
Over 70 HIMARS rockets and two HIMARS launchers are claimed to be destroyed in a missile strike against the ArcelorMittal plant in Krivoi Rog in Ukraine, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov said Wednesday."According to confirmed information, a strike by ground-based high-precision weapons against a missile/artillery armament depot in one of the workshops of the ArcelorMittal metallurgical plant in the city of Krivoi Rog destroyed over 70 rockets of the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system and two multiple rocket launchers," the spokesman said in comments quoted in several Russian media
Russia Claims 'massive air strikes,' Ukraine Says it Shot Down 60 of...
Russian air force struck a massive blow to the military command and control system, defense complex facilities and related energy facilities of Ukraine on December 5, Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson Igor Konashenkov at a briefing today.According to him, the goal of the strike has been achieved, all designated targets have been hit
Germany-Supplied 'Gepard' Anti-aircraft Gun Shoots Down Russian Cruise Missiles
Urainian media has released a video of a Gepard Self Propelled Anti-aircraft Gun (SPAAG) shooting down a Russian cruise missile close to Ukrainian infrastructure targets.Reports claim that is the first ever recorded shooting down of a cruise missile with the Gepard SPAAG, a weapon designed to provide close-in air defense against low-flying projeciles such as UAVs, helicopters and short range missiles
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Two Tu-95 Bombers damaged, Three Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack at Two...
Three Tu-95 strategic bombers are likely damaged in separate blasts at two Russian airfields this morning, state and independent media outlets reported Monday. The Russian MoD said two aircraft were slightly damaged while three servicemen were killed and four injured
Pentagon Seeks NASAMS from NATO, Middle East Allies for Supply to Ukraine
Following NASAMS 'Success' in Ukraine, where the air defense system reportedly shot down 25 out of 25 Russian missiles in recent days, the Pentagon has sought existing systems from allies in Europe and the Middle East to supply to Kyiv which will be backfilled from orders placed on Raytheon earlier this week. Raytheon Technologies CEO Greg Hayes was quoted as saying by
Lockheed Wins $431M HIMARS Contract to Fulfil “Urgent” Need
The Pentagon today announced a contract valued $431 million to Lockheed Martin covering the supply of HIMARS light multiple rocket launchers to satisfy what it calls “urgent need.” “Lockheed Martin Corp
Germany May Refuse F-35 Purchase over ‘Emergency Switch;’ Consider Eurofighter Instead
Iran, China, Russia to Hold Naval Drill Near Chabahar Port in Gulf...
DRDO’s Air-droppable Container for Boeing P-8i Maritime Aircraft Receives Type Certification...
As U.S. Halts Military Aid, Ukraine on the Verge of Losing Kursk...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U