Netherlands Commits 24 F-16s as Part of 10 Year Security Pact with
The Netherlands has pledged to dispatch 24 F-16s to Ukraine as a crucial component of its decade-long security agreement with the nation. Announced during the NATO summit in Vilnius on 12 July last year, the agreement mirrors G7 countries' security arrangements with Ukraine
Chinese Coast Guard Intensifies Patrols Near Kinmen Days After ‘Deadly’ Boat Collision
In response to a recent ‘deadly maritime collision between a mainland Chinese fishing boat and a Taiwan patrol vessel earlier this month, the Chinese mainland's coast guard has deployed a fleet of vessels to conduct patrols near Kinmen island. On February 14, a Chinese speedboat capsized near the Kinmen Islands during...
U.K. MoD Contracts Cook Defence Systems to Manufacture Tracks for Russian, Western...
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U.A.E.'s Floating Hospital Commences Gaza Patient Assistance
In a bid to aid Palestinians affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the United Arab Emirates has initiated medical support through a 100-bed floating hospital stationed at Al-Arish Port, Egypt. The facility, an extension of the Sahara Hospital inaugurated in Gaza last December, is equipped with operating rooms, intensive care...
Biden Administration Unleashes Largest Round of Sanctions on Russia Since Ukraine Invasion
The Biden administration has imposed over 600 sanctions and penalties on Russia and its military industry, marking the most extensive round of sanctions since the invasion of Ukraine two years ago. The move aims to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, particularly in response to the sudden death of Russian...
Russian A-50U AWACS Aircraft Shot Down Over Sea of Azov, 2nd Since...
A Russian A-50U airborne early warning & Control (AWACS) aircraft was shot down by a missile fired from a Patriot air defense system in the sky over the Sea of Azov on Friday evening. The destruction of the plane was confirmed by the Commander of the Air Force of Ukraine, Mykola Oleschuk who commented on it in a Telegram post
Russian Combat Drones Hit 700 Targets During Avdiivka Capture
Russian Forces hit some 700 Ukrainian targets using combat drones of various types during the capture of the strategic Ukrainian town of Avdiivka over the last fortnight. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced plans to equip troops with unmanned vehicles controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, emphasizing that the integration of AI will enhance operational efficiency
Sweden to Train Ukrainian Soldiers in Amphibious Combat Techniques
Sweden will expand training of Ukrainian forces to include amphibious combat techniques and underwater mine clearance among others. The decision aims to reinforce Ukraine's military capabilities and is a continuation of Sweden's ongoing commitment to support Ukraine in its defense efforts, Swedish defense ministry said in an official release
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Condemns Russia's Invasion on...
In a poignant reflection on the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered a powerful
Ukraine to Receive F-16s, Long Range Air-to-Ground Missiles this Summer
Ukraine is set to receive the first batch of promised F-16 fighters from Western countries, along with long-range air-to-ground missiles this summer. This announcement was made by the international air force coalition, led by Denmark, in collaboration with the Netherlands and the USA
U.S. Forces Destroy Missile Launchers in Yemen; Cargo Ship Struck by Houthi...
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Combat Boats, Underwater Weapons in Sweden’s Largest Ever Military Aid to Ukraine...
Sweden announced its 15th and largest ever military aid package to Ukraine worth $680 Million (SEK 7.1 billion) including Combat Boat 90s, fast motorboats and underwater weapons
Ecuador to Invest $56.8M to Reactivate Super Tucano Fleet
Embraer’s Eve Picks Korea Aerospace as eVTOL Pylons Supplier
Indian Army, DRDO Test Indigenous Anti-Tank Guided Missile System
MQ-25 Stingray Tanker Drone Could Be Upgraded to Support Surveillance, Strike Missions
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