F-16 Jets for Ukraine will Arrive with Missiles of 300-500 Km range
Ukraine anticipates a formidable upgrade to its defense capabilities as it prepares to receive a fleet of F-16 fighter jets equipped with advanced missiles boasting a range of 300-500 kilometers. The announcement was made by Lieutenant General Serhii Naev, the commander of the United Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as...
Poland Allocates Credit for Joint Weapons Production with Ukraine
In a recent announcement, Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, disclosed that Poland has extended a credit line for the joint production of weapons with Ukraine. The revelation was made during a Telemarathon live broadcast, where Zhovkva emphasized the importance of acquiring additional components for...
GPS-Based Devices in Baltic States Disrupted as Russia Jams Signals
Baltic states, including Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, are grappling with the consequences of intensified GPS interference attributed to Russia, aimed at thwarting Ukrainian drone activities near its borders. The disruption has extended beyond national borders, impacting the Baltic Sea region and raising concerns for aviation and shipping safety
Ukrainian-Made MAGURA V5 Drones Decimated Russian Missile Corvette in Feb 1 Black...
Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, through its special forces unit, destroyed Russia's Ivanovets missile corvette in the Black Sea on February 1, using advanced MAGURA V5 naval drones. The operation, executed by the Group 13 special drone unit of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), was revealed by Kyrylo Budanov, the head of GUR,...
Norway Secures NASAMS Air Defence Systems to Counter Aerial Threats
The Norwegian government has inked a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) for the acquisition of new NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) air defence systems. The contract, valued at approximately NOK 1
Russian Warship ‘Ivanovets’ Destroyed in Ukrainian Naval Drone Attacks
Ukraine's Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) announced the destruction of a Russian warship, identified as the Ivanovets missile corvette, off the coast of annexed Crimea. The operation was carried out by Ukrainian special forces deploying waterborne drones, resulting in direct hits to the ship's hull and rendering it immobile
Turkish, Chinese Companies Aid Russia in Replenishing Ammunition Stocks Amid EU Sanctions
Russia, facing an ammunition shortage exacerbated by EU sanctions, has managed to significantly increase its supply of a crucial gunpowder component, nitrocellulose, with substantial contributions from Turkish and Chinese companies. The
Russian Forces Neutralize German-Made IRIS-T Missile Systems in Ukraine
Russian military personnel destroyed a German-made IRIS-T missile system, according to an official announcement from the Russian Ministry of Defense. The operation involved the comprehensive utilization of Russian aviation, artillery forces, and drones, leading to the
Lithuania Launches Fundraiser to Equip Ukrainian Soldiers with Sights, Electronic Warfare Equipment
A new initiative dubbed RADAROM! has been launched in Lithuania to raise funds for essential sights and electronic warfare (EW) equipment, bolstering the capabilities of Ukrainian soldiers currently engaged in the conflict with Russia. The fundraising campaign, initiated on January 24, is set to run until February 24 and has already garnered significant support
Germany's Quantum-Systems to Transfer 100 Trinity Surveillance Drones to Ukraine
German drone maker Quantum-Systems is set to receive 100 Trinity drones to war-torn Ukraine, four months after an announcement was made by the company. The transfer of these drones is part of a contract signed
Some 24 Russian Drone Pilots Killed in HIMARS Rocket Attack
A group of 24 Russian drone pilots were killed in a targeted strike on a building in which they were being trained in the operation of first person view (FPV) drones. Pro-Ukrainian Telegram account, “Cheka-OGPU” reported that the attack took place on January 24 around 1500 hours near the village of Pokrovka in the occupied Donetsk region of Ukraine, a rocket attack was carried out, as a result of which 24 Russian servicemen were killed and 4 more were injured
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 no S-400 or other air defense systems within range of the lauched missiles to intercept them
New Generation T-80BVM Tanks Being Assembled at Russian Plant
Russian Military Base May Appear in Central African Republic
Spain Procures Additional NASAMS Air Defence Systems in €410M Deal
U.K. MoD Orders Six Airbus H145 helicopters
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U