German-Made Ukrainian APCs Fail in Combat, Arms Deal Under Scrutiny: Report
Issues have surfaced concerning the 48 FFG APC infantry fighting vehicles supplied by Germany to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as they are deemed unfit for deployment in combat zones due to their weak armor. The vehicles, valued at approximately €40 million, have been revealed to be unsuitable for combat deployment, according...
Disguised as Mercenaries, NATO Specialists Operate Air Defense Systems in Ukraine
Under the guise of mercenaries, military personnel from NATO countries are covertly operating air defense systems, multiple launch rocket systems, and tactical missile systems in Ukraine, as claimed by a top Russian official. In an interview with the Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper, Colonel General Sergey Rudskoy, Chief of the Main Operational Directorate...
German Cabinet Approves Bundeswehr Mission Against Houthi Threat in Red Sea
In response to the escalating threats posed by Yemen's Houthi rebels on international shipping in the Red Sea, the German federal cabinet has approved the deployment of Bundeswehr forces to participate in the EU-led armed operation, EUNAVFOR Aspides. The Bundeswehr's commitment to
U.S. DoD Says Ukraine's Defense Will Likely Collapse; Avdiivka Falls into Russian...
In a stark warning to the public, a senior defense official emphasized today that without the passage of the Defense Department's supplemental funding request by Congress, Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian aggression is in serious jeopardy. Despite considerable military support from allies and partners, the absence of crucial financial...
Russia Ramps up Drone Production as NATO promises one million drones to...
Russia has ramped up drone production to touch thousands every month as NATO has set up a ‘drone coalition of its member nations wiling to equip Ukrainian forces with first person view (FPV) drones and bigger more sophisticated UAVs. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during a speech at a NATO...
U.S. Forces Intercept Iranian Weapons Being Shipped to Houthis
In a recent operation in the Arabian Sea, U.S
NATO Forms Artillery, Drone “Coalitions” to Supply Equipment to Ukraine
NATO nations supporting Ukraine have formed artillery, drone and demining “coalitions” and handed over 155mm artillery ammunition, drones and drone jamming equipment to Kyiv. “Our first contribution to the Artillery Coalition will be 155 mm ammunition while our drones and drone jamming equipment will be supplied to the Drone Coalition
Global Hawk Drone Guided Ukrainian MAGURA V5 USV to Strike Russian Supply...
The sinking of the Russian large landing ship "Caesar Kunikov," in the Black Sea was made possible by a Ukrainian Maritime Autonomous Guard Unmanned Robotic Apparatus (MAGURA) V-5 unmanned surface vessel (USV) guided by a NATO Global Hawk drone. Russian media reported that a Global Hawk UAV was spotted over Ukrainian waters when the attack occurred and left the scene to its base in Italy after the ship was struck, the report said quoting FlightRadar monitoring of the drone flight
Russian Navy Landing Ship Destroyed in Ukrainian Drone Attacks: Reports
A Russian Navy Project 775 Ropucha class large landing ship, the "Caesar Kunikov," is believed to have been destroyed on February 14 following an explosion and fire on board in the Black Sea. Ukrainian
Houthi Missiles Slip through U.S. Defenses, Strike Cargo Vessel in Red Sea...
Yemeni Naval Forces conducted precision strikes on the American cargo vessel MV Star Iris in the Red Sea, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region. Yahya Sare'e, the spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, confirmed on Monday that the strikes were accurate and direct, hitting their target precisely
Israeli Forces to Procure 200 Armored Vehicles for Gaza Operations
Israeli Ministry of Defense has approved the procurement of over 200 armored security vehicles, allocating an estimated 150 million NIS ($41.1 million) for the purchase
U.S., Allies Discuss China's Recruitment of NATO-Trained Military Personnel
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Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Climbs to 33,000 ft. Highlighting High Altitude Reconnaissance Capability
Russia Claims 111,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in 2024
Italy to Transfer SAMP/T Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian IRIS-T System
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1