In a surprise visit to Kyiv on Friday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed a comprehensive military aid package as part of a new multibillion-dollar aid initiative for Ukraine, covering a significant investment of $225 million in drone technology. The aid, pledged for a decade, comes at a crucial time as Ukraine's allies in Brussels and Washington grapple with securing funding amid Russia's increasing military buildup
Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), the organization founded by the late Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has released a list of 40 Israeli military commanders deemed "prime suspects" for an international war crimes investigation. The move comes as the Palestinian death toll in Gaza nears a staggering 24,000, with DAWN submitting a comprehensive dossier to the International Criminal Court (ICC) detailing the alleged roles of these commanders in executing Israel's war on Gaza
The Department of Defense (DOD) has unveiled its first National Defense Industrial Strategy, a comprehensive 59-page document outlining priorities aimed at fortifying the U.S
At the conclusion of December 2023, the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded Dassault Aviation a substantial order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, designated as "tranche 5," to fortify the capabilities of the French Air Force (AAE). The deal, valued at over €5 billion (U
Rheinmetall's Skyranger 30 A1, a mobile air defense system, has achieved a milestone with successful testing and live-fire trials at the company's Ochsenboden proving ground in Switzerland in December 2023. The assessments encompassed the system's functionality in both stationary and mobile modes
The United States State Department has granted approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Republic of Kosovo, involving Javelin Missiles and associated equipment with an estimated value of $75 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) officially informed Congress about this potential sale today
In response to the evolving security situation in the Black Sea, exacerbated by military operations in Ukraine, the defense ministries of Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria have formally signed a memorandum to establish an anti-mine naval group. The development comes days after Turkey blocked British minehunter vessels donated to Ukraine from entering the Black Sea
Ukraine has officially introduced its latest EFP-S (Explosively Formed Penetrator - Shock) ammunition designed for FPV (First Person View) drones, capable of effectively penetrating armored vehicles. The announcement comes through a publicly available document on the website of the Territorial Defense Forces
Ukraine has unveiled a new online chatbot service to help Russian citizens with missing soldier relatives get information about their loved ones. The initiative aims to provide objective and transparent details about whether the soldiers are confirmed killed or held as prisoners of war (POWs),
China expressed firm opposition to external interference in the internal affairs of the Maldives, declaring its support for the island nation's sovereignty and independence, while reinforcing its stance on the one-China principle. The statement was made following Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's maiden visit to Beijing, during which he held talks with Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping