No F-16s for Ukraine, Only Pilot Training, says Pentagon
F-16s fighters will not be available to Ukraine in its counter-offensive against Russia even as NATO states have approved a plan to train Ukrainian pilots to fly the U.S-made fighter jets
Training of Ukrainian Pilots on F-16s Commences in Poland, other European Countries...
Ukrainian pilots have started how to fly the most advanced fighter to be delivered to them, the F-16s, on Polish soil. When asked about the commencement of training by
Estonia, Latvia to Buy Germany’s IRIS-T Mid-Range Air Defence Systems
NATO member states Estonia and Latvia will open negotiations with Germanys Diehl Defence for the acquisition of medium-range air defence systems. Estonias defence ministry confirmed the plan in an official statement Sunday
Ukraine to Get More TOW & Javelin Missiles, HIMARS Ammo
The Pentagon has committed itself to send weapons worth $375 million including TOW missiles, additional ammunition for HIMARS and Javelin anti-tank systems to Ukraine. The decision was taken following U
Russia Claims Victory in Bakhmut; "Nothing Left," says Zelensky
The Russian Defense Ministry has announced Saturday that the operation to establish control over Artemovsk (Bakhmut) in occupied Ukraine has been completed."As a result of the offensive operations of the Wagner assault detachments, with the support of artillery and aviation of the Southern Group of Forces, the liberation of the city of Artemovsk has been completed in the Artyomovsk tactical direction," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement
Non-U.S. F-16 Fighters for Ukraine to Receive Pentagon's Nod
Any country operating F-16s is allowed to send them to battle-ravaged Ukraine, the Pentagon says, while stressing that it wont send the jets to the country. "I don't think we're against it," a senior U
Seven 'Storm Shadow' Missiles Intercepted, PATRIOT System Destroyed in Ukraine: Russian MoD
Russian air defense systems managed to intercept seven enemy 'Storm Shadow' missiles today in Ukraine; besides a PATRIOT air defense system was destroyed by a Kinzhal Hypersonic missile strike near Kyiv. “Air defense systems intercepted seven Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles during the day,” said Russian Ministry of Defense, spokesperson Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov
First British Storm Shadow Missile Goes Down in Ukraine: Russian MoD
Russian defense ministry has claimed that its air defense forces managed to shoot down a Britain-delivered Storm Shadow (Scalp) cruise missile. Air defense systems intercepted seven HARM anti-radar missiles, one Storm Shadow long-range cruise missile and ten HIMARS multiple rocket launchers during the day, the ministry said in an
Iskander Missile Strike Caused Massive Explosion in Ukraine Ammunition Depot
A strike by an Iskander missile caused a massive fire in an ammunition depot in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine on Saturday. The ammunition depot was seen in flames with periodic loud explosions throughout Saturday and Sunday
Russia Deploys 16 strategic bombers 200 km from Norway, Finland
Russia has deployed a 16-strong bomber fleet consisting of Tu-95 and Tu-160 aircraft at Olenya Air Base located only 200 km from NATO-members Finland and Norway. The 3,500m runway normally housed limited number of Tu-22Ms and An-12 transport planes
Latvia to Receive Additional Patria 6x6 Armored Command and Control Vehicles
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South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
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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...