Pentagon to Ensure Spare Parts Availability for Ukraine-Bound F-16s
In a crucial development emphasizing long-term sustainability, the Defense Department has undertaken proactive measures to secure spare parts availability for the soon-to-be-deployed F-16 aircraft in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The initiative aligns with the broader commitment to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities through the transfer of U
Ukraine to Get its First Black Hawk Helicopter Via Crowdfunding
Ukraine will get its first Western helicopter, a UH-60 Black Hawk to perform tactical transport duties. The Czech volunteer group, known as 'Darek pro Putina' (A Gift for Putin), is gearing up to launch a fundraising campaign on November 17 with the goal of acquiring the Black Hawk helicopter
Ukraine to Become First Operator of Rheinmetall's Caracal Air Assault Vehicles
Ukraine is set to become the first nation to deploy Caracal air assault vehicles, as announced by Rheinmetall on its official website. The anticipated delivery of five of these vehicles is scheduled for late 2023 or early 2024
Germany to Supply 25 Used Leopard Tanks to Ukraine
The Ukrainian government has awarded Rheinmetall a contract for Leopard 1 systems, comprising 25 main battle tanks (Leopard 1A5), five armored recovery vehicles (Bergepanzer 2), and two driver training tanks. The contract, financed by Germany and valued in the upper-two-digit million-euro range, includes training, logistics, spare parts, maintenance, and other support
U.S. DoD Exhausts Ukraine Aid Funds, Implore Congress for More
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh urgently urged Congress to swiftly approve President Joe Biden's proposed August supplemental budget, aimed at meeting Ukraine's critical battlefield needs. During a press conference held today, Singh emphasized the growing urgency for Congress to approve the budget, stating, "The urgent need for this package to...
Slovakia Cancels Military Aid Package to Ukraine
The Government of Slovakia canceled a Euro 40 million military aid package to Ukraine, its 14th since the war with Russia began in 2022. The Slovak Ministry of Defense had prepared the assistance package, but the new government under President Robert Fico rejected it under its policy of stopping or limiting military aid to Kyiv
Paris Allocates €200M for Ukraine to Buy French Weapons
In a move to reinforce support for the Ukrainian military, the French government has announced an additional allocation of €200 million to the Ukraine army support fund, specifically designated for financing arms purchases. This was reported by
Russian Servicemen Receive 1 Million Rubles Reward for Destroying Leopard Tanks
Russias Ministry of Defense has announced that Russian servicemen, operating in the Kupyansk direction, have received certificates and monetary awards for eliminating NATOs Leopard battle tanks. The commander of a reconnaissance group, known by the call sign "Godfather," recounted a particularly engagement
Russia Knocks Down 24 Ukrainian Aircraft Using “New Warheads” on S-400 Missiles
Russia used S-400 air defense system equipped with new missiles containing “active homing warheads” to knock down some 24 Ukrainian aircraft last month. The S-400 missiles were fired at maximum distances to hit targets at altitudes of about 1,000 meters, TASS said quoting unnamed sources
Freebies Over; Ukraine Signs Deal to Buy Small Arms from French Firm
Ukraine has officially signed a deal worth $36 million with French firearms manufacturer Verney-Carron S.A
Estonia Sees Fall in Mobilizing Donations for Ukraine
Estonian volunteers, who have been actively collecting donations to aid Ukraine, are now facing reduced support due to various factors, including war fatigue and worsening financial situations, as well as the tarnished reputation of some dishonest fundraisers. On Sunday, a uniquely equipped mobile sauna and shower unit, referred to as a "saunabus," set off from Harju County, Estonia towards Ukraine, followed by a yellow van
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Wins $11M Judgment Against Shady Foreign Supplier
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has successfully won an almost UAH 400 million ($11 million) judgment against a foreign supplier of body armor and helmets. The verdict, rendered by the International Court of Arbitration, compels the foreign supplier to reimburse the Ministry of Defense for defective goods
Netherlands Allocates €500M for Extra Ammunition
Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes Target Russian S-400, Fighters in Crimea
Ruselectronics Develops Technology Extending Short-Wave Radio Range to 6,000 km
Indonesian Navy Chief Considers Interim Submarine Purchase Amidst Operational Needs
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
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...