Russian Warship ‘Ivanovets’ Destroyed in Ukrainian Naval Drone Attacks
Ukraine's Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) announced the destruction of a Russian warship, identified as the Ivanovets missile corvette, off the coast of annexed Crimea. The operation was carried out by Ukrainian special forces deploying waterborne drones, resulting in direct hits to the ship's hull and rendering it immobile
Turkish, Chinese Companies Aid Russia in Replenishing Ammunition Stocks Amid EU Sanctions
Russia, facing an ammunition shortage exacerbated by EU sanctions, has managed to significantly increase its supply of a crucial gunpowder component, nitrocellulose, with substantial contributions from Turkish and Chinese companies. The
Russian Forces Neutralize German-Made IRIS-T Missile Systems in Ukraine
Russian military personnel destroyed a German-made IRIS-T missile system, according to an official announcement from the Russian Ministry of Defense. The operation involved the comprehensive utilization of Russian aviation, artillery forces, and drones, leading to the
Lithuania Launches Fundraiser to Equip Ukrainian Soldiers with Sights, Electronic Warfare Equipment
A new initiative dubbed RADAROM! has been launched in Lithuania to raise funds for essential sights and electronic warfare (EW) equipment, bolstering the capabilities of Ukrainian soldiers currently engaged in the conflict with Russia. The fundraising campaign, initiated on January 24, is set to run until February 24 and has already...
Germany's Quantum-Systems to Transfer 100 Trinity Surveillance Drones to Ukraine
German drone maker Quantum-Systems is set to receive 100 Trinity drones to war-torn Ukraine, four months after an announcement was made by the company. The transfer of these drones is part of a contract signed
Some 24 Russian Drone Pilots Killed in HIMARS Rocket Attack
A group of 24 Russian drone pilots were killed in a targeted strike on a building in which they were being trained in the operation of first person view (FPV) drones. Pro-Ukrainian Telegram account, “Cheka-OGPU” reported that the attack took place on January 24 around 1500 hours near the village of Pokrovka in the occupied Donetsk region of Ukraine, a rocket attack was carried out, as a result of which 24 Russian servicemen were killed and 4 more were injured
Missing Russian Missile Defense Systems Led to Il-76MD Downing: Pro-Russian Media
The tragic shooting down of a Russian Il-76-MD aircraft in the airspace over Kursk and Belgorod which killed 74 persons including 65 Ukrainian POWs has exposed shortcomings in Russian air defense systems. While the missiles had been detected by both the IL-76 aircraft and a ground-based air defense radar, there were no S-400 or other air defense systems within range of the lauched missiles to intercept them
Russian IL-76 Carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs Shot Down by Patriot or IRIS-T...
A Russian Il-76 heavy-lift military transport aircraft with 65 Ukrainian Prisoners of War (POWs) on board who were scheduled for exchange crashed in the Belgorod region of Russia, bordering Ukraine, after being “shot down by three Patriot or IRIS-T missiles.” The head of the Duma Defense Committee, Andrei Kartapolov, during a plenary meeting of the State Duma, was quoted as announcing this by Russias
Germany Steps Up Military Support for Ukraine with Sea King Mk41 Helicopters
Germany has announced the transfer of six decommissioned Sea King Mk41 multi-purpose military helicopters to Ukraine, marking the country's initial provision of such equipment to Kyiv. The announcement was made by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius following the 18th meeting in the Ramstein format, wherein he stated that the helicopters, accompanied by a set of spare parts, will significantly enhance Ukraine's military capabilities
NATO Secures $1.2B Artillery Ammunition Deal to Replenish Stocks Following Donation to...
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has inked contracts valued at $1.2 billion for the procurement of approximately 220,000 155mm artillery shells
Russia’s Zemledeliye Remote Mining System Destroys 500+ Ukrainian Tanks, Armored Vehicles: MoD
Russias Defense Ministry has claimed that the Zemledeliye engineering remote mining system has caused substantial losses to the Ukrainians, surpassing 500 units of combat, special, and military hardware, including Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Leopard tanks, and other Western-supplied models. Resembling a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), the Zemledeliye launcher deploys shells containing anti-personnel or anti-tank mines
Bulgaria Seeks Funding for Transportation of Donated APCs to Ukraine
The Bulgarian government is actively searching for financial support to cover the transportation costs of a promised batch of wheeled Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) destined for Ukraine as part of military aid. Todor Tagarev, the Minister of Defense, made the announcement during a meeting of the parliamentary defense committee on January 17
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Russia Orders Nuclear Forces Exercise Amid Talks of Western Troops' Deployment in...
German Consortium Wins Contract for Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System Study
Iran Claims 240 NATO Fighter Jets Scrambled to Shield Israeli Bases During...
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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
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