Russians Placing Car Tires on Bombers for Protection
Russian pilots are employing unconventional measures like placing car tires on aircraft to safeguard them from aerial threats. Military observers have shared an image that reveals Russians are using car tires to shield the upper surfaces of Sukhoi Su-34 "Fullback" fighter bombers from Ukrainian kamikaze drones
Denmark Sends 10 Leopard 1 Tanks to Ukraine
Denmark's Ministry of Defense has deployed ten Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine, with additional tanks en route. Training has been ongoing since spring and occurs in Germany
IFV 35mm Ammo Modified for German Gepard Anti-aircraft Tank En Route to...
A fresh batch of 35mm ammunition, produced by Rheinmetall specifically for the Gepard anti-aircraft tank, is currently en route to Ukraine. This ammunition was adapted from the main armament of an infantry fighting vehicle, as Switzerland declined to provide weapons to Ukraine due to its "neutral" status, Rheinmetall
First Loss of British Challenger Tank in Ukraine
A Challenger 2 main battle tank supplied by the British was destroyed by Russian forces in Ukraine, marking the first known instance of this tank type being taken out by an enemy. Footage shared on social media depicted the tank in flames near the Zaporizhzhia village of Robotyne
Ukraine Says Russian Shahed Drones Exploded in Romania; Romania Denies
Russian-made Shahed drones from Iran crashed and exploded in Romania on September 4th, while they were targeting the port of Izmail in the Odessa region. Oleh Nikolenko, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, highlighted the threat posed by Russian missile attacks to Ukraine and neighboring countries, urging...
In a First, Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Launched from Russian Su-34 Bomber Against...
Russia has adapted its Su-34 long range bomber to launch its deadly Kinzhal hypersonic missile which was earlier deployed from the MiG-31 high altitude fighter. The aircraft launched the Kinzhal the missile, believed to travel at speeds between Mach 7-10, at targets in Ukraine this morning, TASS reported
Zelenskyy Announces ‘Significant’ Agreement for Pilot Training in France
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that he had reached a "highly significant agreement regarding the training of our pilots in France" during a conversation with President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday. In his nightly video address, Zelenskyy emphasized the growing strength of their coalition of modern fighters
Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov Resigns, Zelensky Names Successor
The Ukrainian Defense Minister, Oleksii Reznikov, has tendered his resignation from his position. Reznikov confirmed this through his
Russia Destroys 4 of Ukraine’s U.S.-Made Military Boats
Russia's Black Sea Fleet destroyed four of Ukraine's U.S
BAE Systems Considering Manufacture of 105mm Light Artillery in Ukraine
BAE Systems is contemplating the production of 105mm light guns in Ukraine, having recently established a local legal entity and signed agreements with the Ukrainian government. The first agreement solidifies BAE Systems' commitment to support Ukraine by collaborating with the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to understand and meet their future force structure and capability needs while aiding in the revitalization of Ukraine's industrial sector
Raytheon Awarded $192 Million to Procure AMRAAM missiles for Ukraine
The Pentagon announced a $192 million contract awarded to Raytheon for the production of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for Ukraine. This contract includes Raytheon's procurement of fielded AMRAAM weapons from various sources, as stated in an official Pentagon release today
Netherlands to Lend Aircraft for Ukraine's F-16 Training Center in Romania
The Netherlands is set to lend F-16 fighter jets to aid in Ukraines F-16 training in Romania. Putting pen to paper in Madrid on August 30, Netherlands Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren, together with her Romanian counterpart Angel Tîlvăr and Lockheed Martin's Filippo Marchetti, signed this decision
Italy Signs Deal for 24 Eurofighter Typhoons to Modernize Air Force
Iraq to Acquire Korean Utility Helicopters for $93.7M
Explosion in Turkish Ammunition Factory Blows off Roof, 12 Killed
Burkina Faso Receives Over 100 Infantry Vehicles from China's NORNICO
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
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...