Russia on Wednesday claimed it destroyed eight Leopard tanks while losing 15 of its own during the current counter-offensive by Ukrainian forces. Earlier on Tuesday, Moscow claimed its troops had destroyed eight Leopard tanks in the southern Donetsk area in repulsing a Ukrainian army attack
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
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
Malaysias defense minister Mohammad Hassan has signed the final contract for South Korean FA-50 combat trainer aircraft on May 23 at the ongoing Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) exhibition. Kuala Lumpur inked an initial contract for 18 FA-50s worth over $900 million this February
Poland is in advanced negotiations with Sweden to acquire the Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C). The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Mariusz Błaszczak, made the disclosure on May 22, saying he expects a contract to be finalized in the short term
Polish firm Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) is reportedly in talks with
Northrop Grumman has delivered Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) components for Polands WISŁA medium range air defense program. With this delivery, IBCS moves closer to being fully fielded as part of Polands advanced air and missile defense program
The Polish armed forces received an initial shipment of HIMARS launchers from Lockheed Martin. HIMARS provides immediate capability to deliver long range precision fires at distances up to 300 km and is interoperable with procured defense systems
A dozen U.S
Some 14 MiG-29s fighter jets which are in the process of being delivered by Poland to Ukraine have been upgraded to carry NATO weapons including the UK- donated 'Storm Shadow' cruise missile. The 'Storm Shadow' with its 250 km range and radar evading ability, will enable Ukrainian pilots to blunt some of the air superiority which Russian Forces enjoy over their adversaries