Italy, France Preparing to Deliver SAMP-T Air Defense System to Ukraine
Ukraine is set to welcome its most advanced air defense system (ADS) as Italy and France, which jointly manufacture the SAMP-T air defense system (ADS) are preparing to ship the first such system to Kyiv. “In cooperation with France, we are finalizing the shipment of SAMP/T, and in addition, other actions...
Ukraine’s Missile Strike Fright Pushes Russia to Erect Pantsirs over Moscow Rooftops...
Fear of Ukrainian missiles blitzing over capital Moscow has forced Russia to deploy Pantsir-S1 air defense systems on the top of several defense and administrative buildings. The Pantsir short-to-medium-range systems are used to defend against aircraft including drones, helicopters, and cruise missiles
Ukraine to Get Archer Self-Propelled Guns, CV90 IFVs, Leclerc Tanks
Ukraine is likely to get Archer self-propelled guns and CV90 infantry fighting vehicles fro, Sweden, and Leclerc tanks from France. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was quoted as saying by
Kyiv Helicopter Crash Kills Ukrainian Interior Minister, Children
A helicopter crashed near a nursery outside the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing Ukrainian interior minister Denys Monastyrskyy, two other top officials, and at least three children. The preliminary reports suggested that the helicopter involved in the crash was a Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma
Ukraine sets up 82mm Mortar Shells Plant in NATO Country
Ukraines state-owned Ukroboronprom has started serial production of improved 82-mm mortar rounds at a facility of one of the NATO member countries. “It is noteworthy that the mine improved by Ukroboronprom is many times better than the regular one,” the company said
Ukraine Receives Air Attack Alert Technology
Israel is transferring air attack alert technology to Ukraine, helping the country receive prior missile and drone attack warnings. “Work is underway on the transfer of Israeli technology related to smart alert regarding missiles and drones… And I think that in a certain time, we will get it completely,” Ukrainian ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniychuk
Ukraine War Forcing Japan to Seek Alternate Freight Routes to U.S., Europe...
The coronavirus pandemic and Ukraines war has forced Japan to look for alternate international supply routes, owing to delays in transportation and shortages causing rise in prices of commodities. Japans Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is recruiting cargo firms and logistics businesses to participate in testing deliveries with government backing of 1 million yen ($7,800) per consignment
Kyiv Needs Patriot PAC-3 to Intercept Russian X-22 Missile: Ukraine Air Force
The Ukrainain Air Force command has admitted that currently it lacks the means to intercept the Russian X-22 missile which destroyed part of a housing complex in Dnipro on January 14. "On January 14, 2023 five Tu-22m3 bombers of Russia released five winged missiles x-22
Ukraine Military to Spend $544 Million on Locally-made Drones
Widespread usage of drones in the Ukraine War has shown they can be effective while causing minimum collateral damage, pushing the countrys defense ministry to invest $544 million in 2023 to produce them locally. Oleksii Reznikov, Ukrainian defense minister, told UNN in an interview that the sum will be spent on various types of drones: aerial, ground, surface, and underwater
Russian MoD Announces the Capture of Soledar Town in DPR
In the first major victory for Russian Forces since the annexation of the DPR and LPR regions of Southern Ukraine, the Kremlin announced the capture of Soledar town in DPR using a mix of regular soldiers and Wagner mercenaries. Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said at a briefing Friday that taking full control over Soledar cuts off supply routes of Ukrainian troops in Artemovsk (Bakhmut)
Ukraine War Effect? Kalashnikov's 2022 Production Surpasses Past 20 years' Record
Kalashnikov Concern said it produced 40% more weapons last year than in 2021, setting a new record, likely fueled by the ongoing Ukraine War. In 2022, the company completed 45 state defense order contracts, 24 military-technical cooperation agreements, and also carried out the planned work to organize licensed production under one contract
Turkey to Send Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
Ukraines armed forces have received dual-purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICMs), air-to-surface variant of which is known as cluster bombs, from Ankara. U
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South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
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...