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Poland May Ditch Wheeled Howitzers for Krab-K9-Based Tracked Systems after Ukraine War...

January 9, 2025 @ 08:48 AM

Polands Ministry of National Defense has reportedly decided to abandon plans to acquire domestic wheeled Kryl self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) after evaluating the challenges of modern warfare, particularly the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to

U.S., Allies to Train More Ukrainian Pilots for F-16s: Pentagon

January 9, 2025 @ 07:38 AM

The United States and its allies will ramp up efforts to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, strengthening Ukraines air defense capabilities, the Pentagon announced. Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh confirmed this during a briefing earlier today, emphasizing the role of the Air Capability Coalition in overseeing these initiatives...

German Leopard 2A6 Tank's Protection, Weapons Inferior to T-90M: Russian Experts

January 8, 2025 @ 02:58 PM

German Leopard 2A6 tank's protection and weaponry fall short when compared to Russia's T-90M Proryv, according to Russian experts. Experts from Russian tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) analyzed a captured Leopard 2A6 and found that its protection levels are inferior to the Russian T-90M

Norway Backs Mine Detection Dog Training Center in Ukraine

January 8, 2025 @ 01:41 PM

Norway has supported the creation of a training center for mine detection dogs in Ukraine, as announced by the Norwegian government on January 7. Located in Romny, the center was established by the Norwegian NGO Norsk Folkehjelp in collaboration with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES)

Iran's Military Readiness Heightens Amid alleged Israeli Threats to Attack Nuclear Sites

January 8, 2025 @ 09:06 AM

Iran has ramped up its defense posture, holding large-scale military exercises, including those to protect its nuclear facilities, and preparing for a possible escalation following alleged increasing Israeli threats. These tensions come as Israel considers attacking Irans nuclear facilities in response to ongoing security threats and U

Chinese Coast Guard Fleet Patrols ‘China’s Diaoyu Dao’ Islands

January 8, 2025 @ 06:49 AM

The China Coast Guard (CCG) has intensified its presence in the East China Sea, patrolling the territorial waters of the disputed Diaoyu Dao, known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan. “A China Coast Guard (CCG) fleet on Wednesday patrolled the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Dao

Ukrainian F-16 Pilot Sets Record by Shooting Down Six Cruise Missiles in...

January 7, 2025 @ 11:58 AM

During a massive Russian missile attack on December 13, 2024, a Ukrainian F-16 pilot made history by shooting down six cruise missiles in a single combat mission. The Ukrainian Air Force

Elbit Systems to Manufacture Heavy Air Weapons, Raw Materials for Israeli MoD

January 7, 2025 @ 08:30 AM

The Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) has signed a $275 million contract with Elbit Systems to manufacture heavy air weapons and raw materials for weapons in a move aimed at reducing the countrys dependence on imports

Ukraine Orders Additional 35mm Ammunition for Gepard Air Defense Guns

January 6, 2025 @ 11:47 AM

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply an additional 180,000 rounds of 35mm HEI-T ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The order, valued in the high double-digit million euro range, was finalized in December 2024 and is being funded by the German government

Afraid Trump May End Freebies, Ukraine to "Buy" Weapons from Frozen Russian...

January 6, 2025 @ 11:11 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed using $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to purchase American weapons, marking a move away from dependence on U.S

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