Ukraine Procured 1.6 Million Drones Worth $3B in 2024
In the first 10 months of 2024, Ukraines Ministry of Defense, alongside the Ministry of Digital Affairs, secured a supply of 1.6 million drones valued at over UAH 114 billion (~$3 billion)
Ukrainian F-16AM in Crosshairs of Russian Su-35S, Su-30SM2 Jets
A Ukrainian F-16AM fighter jet was recently spotted patrolling the Dnipropetrovsk region, positioning it within the missile range of Russian Su-35S and Su-30SM2 aircraft. Reports from the
Croatia to Send Tanks, Soviet-made IFVs to Ukraine in Exchange for German...
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anušić announced on Monday that Croatia would deliver a series of armored vehicles and tanks to Ukraine, with Germany set to provide up to 50 Leopard 2A8 tanks in return. The
No Permission Yet for Ukrainian F-16s to Fire 'Storm Shadow' Missile: U.K....
Even as Ukrainian pilots learn to fly F-16 jets, there is no permission yet from the U.K
Russia Launches 1,300 Attack Drones in Sept, Kills 50 Ukrainian Operators; Ukraine...
Russia's armed forces launched over 1,300 one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (OWA-UAVs) against Ukraine in September 2024, marking the highest monthly total since the conflict began, according to the latest defense intelligence update from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Based on current operational rates, the MOD indicated it is “almost...
U.S. to Provide $20B to Ukraine from Frozen Russian Assets
The United States has announced its decision to allocate $20 billion to Ukraine, a move backed by immobilized Russian assets. “There is important news from the United States: America has made the decision to provide $20 billion
Drone Strikes Hit Alcohol Factories in Russia’s Tula Region
Two alcohol factories in Russias Tula region were targeted by Ukrainian drones, the region's governor, Dmitry Milyaev, confirmed on Tuesday
Britain Extends £2.26B Loan to Ukraine, Repayments from Frozen Russian Assets
Great Britain has confirmed it will extend a £2.26 billion loan to Ukraine for military procurement, funded by surplus profits from frozen Russian assets
Netherlands Allocates €42.6M for First Drone Order Under €400M Action Plan
The Netherlands has entered into a partnership with DeltaQuad, a Dutch company, to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones to Ukraine. The Dutch Ministry of Defence has committed €42
PBS Group Develops New Jet Engine for Drones in Partnership with Ukraine's...
Czech company PBS Group, in collaboration with Ukrainian firm Ivchenko Progress, has developed the AL-PBS-350, a powerful jet engine designed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). “In cooperation with the Ukrainian company Ivchenko Progress, PBS jointly developed a new type of powerful jet engine AI-PBS-350 for unmanned aerial vehicles, which are essential for modern military operations
Ukraine, Russia Exploit Dating and Social Media Apps to Extract Military Intel
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, both sides have increasingly turned to cyber warfare and online espionage, utilizing dating and social media platforms to gather military intelligence. Ukrainian operatives have reportedly set up fake profiles on apps like Tinder to entrap Russian soldiers into revealing sensitive information
North Korea Deploys 12,000 Soldiers to Russia for Fight Against Ukraine
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) announced on Friday that North Korea has initiated the deployment of large-scale troops to assist Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. This decision, marking a significant escalation in military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, involves the mobilization of four brigades, totaling approximately 12,000 soldiers, including special forces, South Koreas
U.S. Navy to Equip USS Zumwalt with First-Ever Shipborne Hypersonic Missile System...
Germany, Norway Lay Foundation for 212CD Submarine Maintenance Yard
U.S. Approves $1.17B Sale of MH-60R Helicopter Equipment to India
Argentina, Israel Plan Defense Collaboration on UAVs, Small Arms
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...