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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Ukrainian Drones with 1,200km+ range Strike Russian St. Petersburg Port
Ukrainian-made drones, boasting a range of 1250 kilometers, targeted the vital port infrastructure of St. Petersburg
France Commits to Monthly Missile Deliveries to Ukraine in 2024
France has committed to providing Ukraine with 50 missiles per month throughout 2024, totaling 600 missiles for the entire year, as the war-torn nation continues to grapple with the effects of conflict. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced the initiation of missile deliveries to Ukraine during an interview on
SSU Foils Russian FSB Agent's Plot for ‘Environmental Terrorist Attack’ in Odesa
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has successfully detained a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) agent who was orchestrating plans for an environmental terrorist attack in the Odesa region. The arrest was made following meticulous investigative work by the SSU, as disclosed by the agency's official website
First Two Dutch-Danish Leopard 2A4 Tanks for Ukraine Ready for Delivery
The Netherlands and Denmark have announced the imminent delivery of first two of 14 Leopard 2A4 battle tanks main battle tanks, along with ammunition, spare parts, and training support. The first two tanks are now ready for shipment to Ukraine, with the entire fleet set to be at the disposal of the Ukrainian armed forces by this summer
Ukraine to Receive 40 SCALP Missiles, Hundreds of Bombs from France
French President Emmanuel Macron announced during a press conference Tuesday that France would provide Ukraine with approximately 40 additional Scalp-EG cruise missiles and hundreds of bombs in the coming weeks. Macron emphasized that the French defense industry is actively engaged in a "war economy" to ramp up the production and supply of critical equipment, particularly 155mm Caesar howitzers
Kremlin Offers 'No Comment' as Bild Reveals Shocking German Defense Scenario for...
The Kremlin remained tight-lipped on Friday in response to a report from German newspaper Bild suggesting that Germany is formulating a potential war scenario between NATO and Russia, projected to unfold by the summer of 2025. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on the Bild report, stating, "I would not comment on this Bild report," and expressing skepticism about the newspaper's credibility
DoD Awards XTEND $8.8 Million Contract for AI-Powered PSIO sUAS
U.S. Approves $4.69 Billion Upgrade of Egypt’s M1A1 Abrams Tanks into M1A1SA...
American Hypersonic Missiles in Sight as Russia Forms First S-500 Air Defense...
Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
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...