125 Humvees, HIMARS Ammo Part of $275M U.S. Aid to Ukraine
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $275 million to meet Ukraines security and defense needs that includes 125 Humvee vehicles and additional ammunition for HIMARS systems. This authorization is the Biden Administrations twenty-fourth drawdown of equipment from DoD...
Germany Transfers MARS II MLRS, PzH 2000 Howitzers to Ukraine
The German government said it has transferred two additional MARS II multiple rocket launchers and four Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers to war-torn Ukraine. Kyiv has also received two unmanned vehicles
No Evidence of Russia, Ukraine Planning 'Dirty' Bombs: Pentagon
Amidst mutual accusations that Russia and Ukraine are planning to employ small nuclear weapons, also called 'dirty' bombs, the Pentagon on Tuesday asserted that there was no evidence of the same. Russia's ambassador to the U
Ukraine to Buy 11 AeroVironment PUMA-LE Drones to See Deep into Russian-held
Ukraine will buy 11 AeroVironment-made PUMA-LE reconnaissance drones that will allow their forces to peek into Russian-held positions far behind the battle lines. The PUMA-LE drones, together with Long-Range Tracking Antenna (LRTA), would be able to cover a distance of up to 60 km
Ukraine Detains Motor Sich’s President for Supplying Engine Parts for Russian Ka,...
Ukraines security officers have arrested President of Motor Sich, Vyacheslav Bohuslayev, for “illegally” supplying engine parts for Russian-origin Ka and Mi helicopters. "The officers of the Security Service of Ukraine detained the President and the Head of the Foreign Economic Activity Department of JSC Motor Sich
From Fighting Fire to a Firefight: Portugal to Transfer Russian Ka-32A11VS Helicopters...
Portugal has announced the imminent transfer of Ka-32A11VS helicopters it acquired in 2017 for firefighting purposes, to Ukraine to help in its war with Russia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has called on Portugal to refrain from transferring the six fire-fighting helicopters to Kyiv
U.S.-made Switchblade UAVs "Insignificant," Russian Orlan-type Drones Needed: Ukrainian Expert
United States- made 'Switchblade-300,' Kamikaze drones supplied to the Ukrainian Forces have had "insignificant" impact on the battlefield as they are not powerful enough to destroy enemy heavy equipment such as tanks and armored vehicles. "The Switchblade-300 attack drones lack sufficiently powerful standard uniform ammunition, as well as launchers with high-precision targeting," according to Major General Yuriy Danyk, Advisor to the General Director of Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Arms Production Agency) on high-tech systems
Ukrainian App Allows Civilians to Help in Shooting down Drones, Missiles
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (HUR MO) has encouraged Ukrainians to download the “
Ukraine Requests Israel’s Iron Dome
Ukraines government has officially sent a request to Israel for the Iron Dome air defense system for use against Russias relentless missile attacks. Russia has been using a number of drones such as Shahed 136 and Mohajer-6 produced in Iran, Israels arch rival
Putin Introduces Martial law in “Annexed” Ukrainian Regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Wednesday imposing martial law in four illegally “annexed” Ukrainian regions – Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. Putin announced the signing of the decree at a meeting of the Security Council of the Russian Federation
Germany Delivers Marder Armored Combat Vehicles to Greece
The Hellenic Army has taken delivery of six Marder 1A3 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) from Germany. “The arrival of Marder 1A3 will continue in the next period according to schedule aiming at the upgrading of the armys strength in battle and the strengthening of the armys interoperability,” the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA) said in a press release on Monday
Norway Detains Second Drone-Carrying Russian Man
Another Russian national carrying drone and camera equipment has been detained by Norwegian authorities after he was seen taking photos of an airport in the far north. Police in the northern town of Tromso have confiscated a large amount of photography equipment, including a drone and a cache of memory cards; as well as photographs of another airport in the northern town of Kirkenes and the military's Bell helicopters, from the 51-year-old man
BAE Systems Begins Construction of New M777 Howitzer Production Facility
Latvia to Receive Additional Patria 6x6 Armored Command and Control Vehicles
China Opens $3.5B Port in Peru, Expanding Maritime Silk Road to South...
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...