Ukroboronprom, Ukraine's state-owned defense conglomerate has officially announced its collaboration with four prominent Lithuanian defense companies, specializing in the development of optical and electronic jamming systems. The strategic partnership was unveiled through a statement posted on Ukroboronprom's official Facebook page
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Ukrainian air defenses shot down an Iran-developed jet-powered Shahed-238 kamikaze drone employed by Russian forces over Ukrainian airspace. Photos of the wreckage from the Shahed-238 jet loitering munition were swiftly disseminated on social media, confirming the incident
A Russian warplane unintentionally released a bomb over the town of Rubizhne in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, as confirmed by Leonid Pasechnik, the head of the region's Moscow-appointed government. The FAB-250 bomb, carrying a high-explosive warhead, did not result in any injuries, according to reports from the Associated Press
China has decided to impose sanctions on five U.S
In a significant show of support, Germany has committed to transferring weapons worth over €10 billion and handed over a substantial military aid package to Ukraine, comprising Skynex, PATRIOT, and IRIS-T air defense systems. This latest contribution is part of the broader military assistance initiative by the Federal Republic of Germany, reflecting its dedication to reinforcing Ukraine's security infrastructure
The Canadian government's pledged assistance to Ukraine through the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) has yet to materialize, leaving the Eastern European nation vulnerable amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. The promised aid, announced in January 2023 as a response to the Russian invasion, included a $406 million NASAMS acquisition, forming part of a broader $500 million military aid package unveiled in November 2022
Lithuania and the Netherlands have strengthened their defense cooperation by signing an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) radars from Dutch manufacturer Thales Nederland. The artillery radar system purchased by Lithuania will play a crucial role in enhancing the country's artillery capabilities
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commenced sea trials for its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) after undergoing significant modifications to accommodate F-35B fighter jets, as announced by the JMSDF on December 25. New images shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), by the service's
The Romanian Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall, a Düsseldorf-based technology enterprise, a contract valued at approximately €328 million (excluding VAT) for the comprehensive modernization of the country's Oerlikon GDF 103 air defence artillery systems. This marks Rheinmetall's inaugural major order from Romania, an EU and NATO member state