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Netherlands Allocates €500M for Extra Ammunition

May 16, 2024 @ 09:35 AM

In response to escalating global tensions and a heightened threat of large-scale conflict, the Dutch Ministry of Defense has swiftly allocated an additional €500 million to expedite the procurement of essential ammunition supplies. State Secretary Christophe van der Maat

Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes Target Russian S-400, Fighters in Crimea

May 16, 2024 @ 09:10 AM

Russian military installations in Crimea, including airbases housing S-400 systems and fighter aircraft like Su-24 and Su-25, were targeted by long-range ATACMS missiles launched by Ukrainian forces. The strikes, confirmed by both Ukrainian and Russian agencies, utilized advanced American-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) rockets

New Upgraded Triton Anti-FPV Drone System Deployed by Russian Troops in Ukraine

May 15, 2024 @ 04:50 AM

The Russian troops engaged in the special military operation in Ukraine have received an upgraded version of the Triton tank anti-FPV drone system. This was announced by Denis Oslomenko, CEO of Laboratory PPSh, to

No Donation, U.S. Approves $30 Million HIMARS Artillery System Sale to Ukraine

May 14, 2024 @ 10:44 AM

The United States has agreed to sell M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Ukraine, with procurement costs being shouldered by Germany, aimed at bolstering the country's airspace defenses against Russian missiles. On May 10, the U

China Coast Guard Conducts Maritime Rescue Drill Near Huangyan Dao Amidst Regional...

May 14, 2024 @ 09:21 AM

The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently conducted a maritime rescue exercise in the waters surrounding Huangyan Dao, also known internationally as Scarborough Shoal. The drill, which simulated a rescue operation for personnel fallen overboard, underscores China's assertion of sovereignty over the contested island in the South China Sea

U.S. Approves $400M Military Aid, Including Patriot Missiles, for Ukraine

May 11, 2024 @ 05:06 AM

The United States announced on Friday a new

Pentagon Blocks Russian Military Use of SpaceX's Starlink Terminals: Report

May 10, 2024 @ 01:42 PM

The Pentagon has thwarted attempts by the Russian military to use SpaceX's Starlink satellite communication terminals. This effort was confirmed to

Germany Promises Three More HIMARS Rocket Systems to Ukraine

May 10, 2024 @ 01:21 PM

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced intentions to jointly provide Ukraine with three M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) units. "Working alongside the Americans, we will procure three HIMARS launchers for Ukraine," stated German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during discussions with reporters in Washington, D

Ukrainian Parliament Adopts Law on Recruitment of Prisoners into its Armed Forces

May 9, 2024 @ 07:05 AM

Faced with a severe shortage of soldiers, Ukrainian parliament has adopted a law on the recruitment of prisoners into the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Ukrainian parliament has passed a law enabling the recruitment of certain categories of prisoners into the military

Chinese Fighter Jet Releases Flares in the Path of an Australian Maritime...

May 6, 2024 @ 04:43 PM

Chinese fighter aircraft intercept an Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter launched from HMAS Hobart by releasing flares in its path over the Yellow Sea. An Australian Government statement said it has expressed its concerns to the Chinese Government following an unsafe and unprofessional interaction with a Peoples Liberation Army – Air Force (PLA-AF) fighter aircraft

Russia Orders Nuclear Forces Exercise Amid Talks of Western Troops' Deployment in...

May 6, 2024 @ 01:49 PM

Russias Defense Ministry announced on Monday that its forces were preparing to conduct tactical nuclear weapons exercises in response to hints from the West regarding potential armed deployments into Ukraine. "In order to increase the readiness of non-strategic nuclear forces to perform combat missions, the General Staff has initiated preparations for conducting exercises in the near future," stated the Defense Ministry in a released statement

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