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
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...
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
Kosovo to Provide Armored Vehicles, Trucks, Mortar Rounds to Ukraine
Kosovo's Defense Minister, Ejup Maqedonci, announced at the 20th Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine meeting in Germany that Kosovo would provide two military aid packages to Ukraine. The aid includes mortar rounds, trucks, and armored vehicles, demonstrating Kosovo's solidarity with Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression
European Commission Allocates €41M to Nexter, Nammo, VAK to Boost Ammo Production...
The European Commission has greenlit a €41 million subsidy under the ASAP (Act in Support of Ammunition Production) plan to boost artillery ammunition production capacities for defense companies Nexter, Nammo, and VAK. Nexter, a subsidiary of KNDS, is participating in an initiative to enhance propellant powder production capacities in collaboration with Norwegian and Lithuanian partners, Nammo and Valsts Aizsardzības Korporācija (VAK) respectively, to support Ukraine's defense capabilities
Poland, Germany to Activate Armored Coalition for Ukraine
Poland and Germany announced the activation of a coalition of armored capabilities for Ukraine on Monday. An armored coalition is a joint effort between countries to deploy armored military assets for specific missions
Ukraine Faces $5B Shortfall in Military Budget Amid Growing War Costs
MBDA Invests in Hybrid Drones, Maker of Jet-Electric Hydra 400 UAV
Indian Army Kills Three Terrorists in Kashmir's Shopian as Operation Keller Intensifies
South Korea to Assess K9, Cheonmu, Cheonma Weapon Systems for Upgrades
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
