South Africa Denies Approval of Arms Sales to Israel Amidst Conflict
In response to mounting concerns raised by Palestinian groups involved in the global initiative to halt arms supplies to Israel, the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) has emphatically stated that it has not sanctioned nor authorized any arms sales to Israel. This follows accusations by pro-Palestinian groups targeting the international...
Norway Buying NASAMS to Replace Systems Donated to Ukraine
Norway is procuring new NASAMS systems and missiles, as announced by the Norwegian government. The planned investment involves acquiring eight NASAMS launcher units and four fire control centers from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, replacing systems donated to Ukraine earlier this year
Russia’s BUK SAM Shoots HARM, ALARM Anti-radiation missiles
Russias Buk Surface to air missile (SAM) system shot down anti-radiation missiles such the U.S
Pentagon to Ensure Spare Parts Availability for Ukraine-Bound F-16s
In a crucial development emphasizing long-term sustainability, the Defense Department has undertaken proactive measures to secure spare parts availability for the soon-to-be-deployed F-16 aircraft in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The initiative aligns with the broader commitment to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities through the transfer of U
Ukraine to Get its First Black Hawk Helicopter Via Crowdfunding
Ukraine will get its first Western helicopter, a UH-60 Black Hawk to perform tactical transport duties. The Czech volunteer group, known as 'Darek pro Putina' (A Gift for Putin), is gearing up to launch a fundraising campaign on November 17 with the goal of acquiring the Black Hawk helicopter
Israeli Jets Attack House of Hamas Leader, Ismail Haniyeh
Israeli fighter jets targeted the Gaza home of Ismail Haniyeh, leader of Hamas's political wing, overnight. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike in an
Ukraine to Become First Operator of Rheinmetall's Caracal Air Assault Vehicles
Ukraine is set to become the first nation to deploy Caracal air assault vehicles, as announced by Rheinmetall on its official website. The anticipated delivery of five of these vehicles is scheduled for late 2023 or early 2024
Germany to Supply 25 Used Leopard Tanks to Ukraine
The Ukrainian government has awarded Rheinmetall a contract for Leopard 1 systems, comprising 25 main battle tanks (Leopard 1A5), five armored recovery vehicles (Bergepanzer 2), and two driver training tanks. The contract, financed by Germany and valued in the upper-two-digit million-euro range, includes training, logistics, spare parts, maintenance, and other support services
IDF Practicing "Integrated Warfare" in Gaza to Keep Own Casualties Low
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are currently practicing a revolutionary and integrated approach to warfare, shedding light on both successes and challenges faced during the conflict with Hamas. This was reported by
U.S. DoD Exhausts Ukraine Aid Funds, Implore Congress for More
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh urgently urged Congress to swiftly approve President Joe Biden's proposed August supplemental budget, aimed at meeting Ukraine's critical battlefield needs. During a press conference held today, Singh emphasized the growing urgency for Congress to approve the budget, stating, "The urgent need for this package to get approved and passed by Congress continues to grow
Slovakia Cancels Military Aid Package to Ukraine
The Government of Slovakia canceled a Euro 40 million military aid package to Ukraine, its 14th since the war with Russia began in 2022. The Slovak Ministry of Defense had prepared the assistance package, but the new government under President Robert Fico rejected it under its policy of stopping or limiting military aid to Kyiv
Israeli Helicopter, Not Hamas Shot at October 7 Concert Audience
A police investigation into the October 7 Hamas attack on the Nova festival in Israel has revealed that an IDF combat helicopter that arrived at the scene from the Ramat David base fired at he Hamas operatives and apparently also hit some of the revelers who were there. While most of 4400 participants who attended fled before the Hamas operatives arrived, 364 people were killed,
Estonia Receives Six HIMARS Units From Lockheed Martin
Newly Introduced North Korean Artillery Guns Alarm Ukrainians
Taiwanese Female Officer Sucked into Fighter Jet Engine, Dies
Germany Commissions Thyssenkrupp for Submarine Missile Development
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