Amid Air-defense Missiles Shortage in Ukraine, Russia Launches 57 Attacks with Hypersonic...
Russian forces deployed a barrage of Kinzhal and Zircon hypersonic missiles besides cruise missiles and UAV in strikes against 57 Ukrainian positions last week. “From March 23 to March 30, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation carried out one massive and 57 group strikes with high-precision long-range land, sea...
Colombia Declines U.S. Offer to Buy its Mi-17 Helicopters for Transfer to...
Colombia has declined a $300 million U.S
Netherlands Donates Decommissioned Mine Countermeasures Vessel to Ukraine
The Royal Netherlands Navy bid adieu to the HNLMS Vlaardingen on March 27 and announced its donation to the Ukrainian forces. The decision to retire the vessel comes as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's mine service
European Union Awards Rheinmetall €130M to Boost Ammo Production
Rheinmetall has received over €130 million in funding from the European Union to increase the production of ammunition. More than a quarter of the total €500 million awarded by the EU under the Act of Support in Ammunition Production (ASAP) will be channeled into six projects by Rheinmetall AG's European subsidiaries,...
Ukraine Claims First Kill with Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb
Ukraine has claimed a direct hit on a Russian UAV launching center using the Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) made by Boeing-Saab. The GLSDB is an air-launched bomb launched like an artillery projectile and was announced for delivery to Ukraine as part of a U
5,000 of the Best Western Missiles on Way to Ukraine
The collective West is reportedly preparing to dispatch approximately 5,000 cruise missiles to Kyiv, comprising 2,500 American AGM-158A/B JASSM, 800 British Storm Shadow, and 600 German Taurus missiles. This initiative stems from the formation of a missile coalition at the NATO summit in Paris last February, aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities
Ukrainians Target Two Russian Black Sea Fleet Landing Ships in Crimea
Ukrainian defense forces executed precision strikes on Russian naval assets and infrastructure in Crimea, confirming hits on two key Russian landing ships, the "Yamal" and "Azov" Ropucha-class vessels, stationed in Sevastopol's port. Additionally, Ukrainian Air Force operations targeted the communication hub of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and other critical installations utilized by occupying forces
Russian FAB-1500 Glide Bomb Flight Path Can Be Remotely Corrected
The Russian military has showcased the ability to guide a one-and-a-half-ton high-explosive aerial bomb, the FAB-1500, with precision over long distances, a feature previously considered unattainable for such weaponry. According to Russian
First 10 Ukrainian F-16 Trainee Pilots Complete Elementary Flying Training Phase: Babcock
The first batch of F-16 trainee pilots has completed the Elementary Flying Training (EFT) phase of the Ukrainian Pilot Force development and training program, as
Did Russian “Krasukha” EW Systems Bring Down American MQ-9 Reaper drone Over...
An American MQ-9 Reaper drone, which made an emergency landing in northwestern Poland on March 18, probably had its electronic links suppressed by Russian "Krasukha-2O" and "Krasukha-4" electronic warfare systems. The incident occurred on the night of March 18, according to a statement released by the General Command of Poland's Armed Forces: "After 23:00 (02:00 Moscow time), an emergency landing of an unmanned aerial vehicle of the U
Netherlands to Buy €150M Worth of F-16 Weapons, €200M Drones for Ukraine
The Netherlands is allocating over €150 million for the purchase of ammunition for Ukraine, in addition to a contribution exceeding €200 million in drone technology. The allocated funds will cover air-to-ground weapons for the F-16s destined for Ukraine, which can be deployed by these aircraft
Autonomous FPV Drone Used by Ukrainian Troops in Operational Debut
A new video showing the Ukrainians using autonomous First Person View (FPV) drone for the first time to hit targets is being circulated on social media. Ukrainian military tactics, activist and volunteer Serhii Sternenko
DARPA Announces First-Ever AI-Controlled F-16 In-Air Combat Tests
S-400 Air Defense System in Crimea Destroyed by ATACMS Missile
Philippines to Receive BrahMos Cruise Missiles on April 19
Australia, Anduril Unveil ‘Ghost Shark’ Autonomous Undersea Vehicle Prototype
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