Issues have surfaced concerning the 48 FFG APC infantry fighting vehicles supplied by Germany to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as they are deemed unfit for deployment in combat zones due to their weak armor. The vehicles, valued at approximately €40 million, have been revealed to be unsuitable for combat deployment, according to an investigation by the German publication
In response to the escalating threats posed by Yemen's Houthi rebels on international shipping in the Red Sea, the German federal cabinet has approved the deployment of Bundeswehr forces to participate in the EU-led armed operation, EUNAVFOR Aspides. The Bundeswehr's commitment to
In a stark warning to the public, a senior defense official emphasized today that without the passage of the Defense Department's supplemental funding request by Congress, Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian aggression is in serious jeopardy. Despite considerable military support from allies and partners, the absence of crucial financial aid from the United States could lead to a collapse of Ukraine's defense capabilities
Russia has ramped up drone production to touch thousands every month as NATO has set up a ‘drone coalition of its member nations wiling to equip Ukrainian forces with first person view (FPV) drones and bigger more sophisticated UAVs. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during a speech at a NATO meeting in Brussels, "A group of allies is going to join forces and transfer one million drones to Ukraine," Stoltenberg said
Italy is reportedly set to enhance its military capabilities with the planned procurement of 132 Leopard 2A8IT main battle tanks worth €8.2 billion
The European Defence Agency (EDA) hosted a two-day Space Strategy Meeting from February 14, bringing together representatives from 19 European Union Member States, NATO, the European Commission, and the EU Satellite Centre. The meeting aimed to coordinate and streamline efforts as the European Union develops its space strategy for security and defence
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The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) unveiled the '155mm Range Extended Munitions Project' system development completion on February 6. In an official release, DAPA announced the launch of the '155mm Range Extension Projection Project' at the Poongsan Research Institute in Daejeon, supervised by Firepower Business Department Director Lee Myeong
The planned construction of the Russian Navy base in Sudan has been postponed indefinitely, according to an announcement by Andrei Chernovol, the Russian Ambassador to Sudan. The delay is attributed to the ongoing political crisis in Sudan, preventing the local government from completing the necessary internal ratification procedures
BAE Systems has secured a contract to provide advanced electromagnetic warfare (EW) mission systems for aircraft 7-10 in the U.S