5,000 of the Best Western Missiles on Way to Ukraine
The collective West is reportedly preparing to dispatch approximately 5,000 cruise missiles to Kyiv, comprising 2,500 American AGM-158A/B JASSM, 800 British Storm Shadow, and 600 German Taurus missiles. This initiative stems from the formation of a missile coalition at the NATO summit in Paris last February, aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense
Ukrainians Target Two Russian Black Sea Fleet Landing Ships in Crimea
Ukrainian defense forces executed precision strikes on Russian naval assets and infrastructure in Crimea, confirming hits on two key Russian landing ships, the "Yamal" and "Azov" Ropucha-class vessels, stationed in Sevastopol's port. Additionally, Ukrainian Air Force operations targeted the communication hub of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and other critical installations...
Russian FAB-1500 Glide Bomb Flight Path Can Be Remotely Corrected
The Russian military has showcased the ability to guide a one-and-a-half-ton high-explosive aerial bomb, the FAB-1500, with precision over long distances, a feature previously considered unattainable for such weaponry. According to Russian
First 10 Ukrainian F-16 Trainee Pilots Complete Elementary Flying Training Phase: Babcock
The first batch of F-16 trainee pilots has completed the Elementary Flying Training (EFT) phase of the Ukrainian Pilot Force development and training program, as
Did Russian “Krasukha” EW Systems Bring Down American MQ-9 Reaper drone Over...
An American MQ-9 Reaper drone, which made an emergency landing in northwestern Poland on March 18, probably had its electronic links suppressed by Russian "Krasukha-2O" and "Krasukha-4" electronic warfare systems. The incident occurred on the night of March 18, according to a statement released by the General Command of Poland's Armed...
Netherlands to Buy €150M Worth of F-16 Weapons, €200M Drones for Ukraine
The Netherlands is allocating over €150 million for the purchase of ammunition for Ukraine, in addition to a contribution exceeding €200 million in drone technology. The allocated funds will cover air-to-ground weapons for the F-16s destined for Ukraine, which can be deployed by these aircraft
Autonomous FPV Drone Used by Ukrainian Troops in Operational Debut
A new video showing the Ukrainians using autonomous First Person View (FPV) drone for the first time to hit targets is being circulated on social media. Ukrainian military tactics, activist and volunteer Serhii Sternenko
Kosovo to Provide Armored Vehicles, Trucks, Mortar Rounds to Ukraine
Kosovo's Defense Minister, Ejup Maqedonci, announced at the 20th Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine meeting in Germany that Kosovo would provide two military aid packages to Ukraine. The aid includes mortar rounds, trucks, and armored vehicles, demonstrating Kosovo's solidarity with Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression
European Commission Allocates €41M to Nexter, Nammo, VAK to Boost Ammo Production...
The European Commission has greenlit a €41 million subsidy under the ASAP (Act in Support of Ammunition Production) plan to boost artillery ammunition production capacities for defense companies Nexter, Nammo, and VAK. Nexter, a subsidiary of KNDS, is participating in an initiative to enhance propellant powder production capacities in collaboration with Norwegian and Lithuanian partners, Nammo and Valsts Aizsardzības Korporācija (VAK) respectively, to support Ukraine's defense capabilities
Poland, Germany to Activate Armored Coalition for Ukraine
Poland and Germany announced the activation of a coalition of armored capabilities for Ukraine on Monday. An armored coalition is a joint effort between countries to deploy armored military assets for specific missions
Russians Dropped 3500 Guided Bombs on Ukraine This Year
The Russian Federation has dropped more than 3,500 aerial bombs on the positions of the Defense Forces of Ukraine since the beginning of 2024. In an interview with
Ukraine to Receive its First F-16 From Denmark in Summer 2024
The Norwegian Armed Forces are preparing the donation of the first Danish F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, which are expected to be delivered in the coming summer months. This was announced during a meeting between Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen and his Belgian ministerial colleague, Ludivine Dedonder, at the Fighter Wing in Skrydstrup on March 18
U.S. Approves $700M Arms Sale to Netherlands for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles...
Poland Cleared to Buy Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles for $1.3B
France's Third Barracuda Submarine Begins Nuclear Reactor Startup
U.S. Enacts Supplemental Bill Providing $95B in Aid for Ukraine, Israel, and...
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
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...