Ukrainian Fighter Pilots Commence Training in Denmark with Norwegian F-16s
Norway has taken a significant step in aiding Ukraine's efforts to develop a modern air force by dispatching two F-16 fighter jets to Denmark for the training and education of Ukrainian personnel. Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram visited the airfield in Bodø this week, where the final preparations for the F-16s...
Russia, Ukraine Increasingly Rely on FPV Drones for Close Combat
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has witnessed a significant shift in the use of First Person View (FPV) drones, according to research conducted by Open-source intelligence analyst Andrew Perpetua
Ukraine Arms ‘Sea Baby’ Naval Drones with Weapons
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) released a video on January 1, 2024, showcasing the Sea Baby unmanned surface vehicle (USV) launching rockets or missiles during an attack in Sevastopol Bay. The video, recorded during an undisclosed attack, features the Sea Baby drone engaging with Russian boats that ventured out from one of...
Turkey Blocks UK Minehunters from Entering Black Sea
Turkey has blocked two British minehunter ships from entering the Black Sea, citing the Montreux Convention. Turkey invoked the 1936 Montreux Convention when Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, closing Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits to warships of the belligerent parties
Missiles Rain Down on Kyiv as Russia Launches Massive Aerial Attack
In a series of coordinated waves on the morning of January 2, the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a severe attack on military installations controlled by the Kyiv regime. An air raid alert has been sounded across Ukraine, with citizens urgently reminded to seek shelter
Russian Forces Destroy Fortified Command Post in Embattled Avdiivka
Russian forces have destroyed a fortified command and staff center in Avdiivka, Ukraine-a town that has been at the center of fierce fighting between the two sides in recent weeks. Pro-Russian media claimed that the destruction was brought about by firing 9M544 rockets by a Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system from a distance of more than 100 kilometers on December 31
Ukrainians Tried to Poison Russian Officers' Whiskey
Reports have surfaced of a concerted effort to poison Russian soldiers in the specialized military operation zone covering the Kherson and Zaporozhye directions, with the alleged method being the contamination of whiskey. The Telegram channel "Winged," affiliated with Far Eastern warriors, has reported on the attempted poisoning
Russian Armed Forces Bolster Arsenal with Over 1,500 Tanks and 22,000 Drones
The Russian Armed Forces have significantly reinforced their military might, acquiring a formidable arsenal of over 1,500 tanks and 22,000 drones in the year 2023, as disclosed by official end-of-year papers from the Russian Defense Ministry obtained by TASS. The documents, released by the Defense Ministry, reveal a notable increase in the country's military capabilities, with the sufficiency level reported to be over 84%
Ukrainian Air Defences Disrupt Russian Missile Attack on Civilian Targets: Zelensky
In a massive Friday assault, Russia launched over 100 missiles at Ukrainian cities, targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported, emphasizing the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defense systems in mitigating the impact. The barrage is the largest and most devastating in what had previously been a relatively quiet winter
Russia Upgrades Air-launched FAB Bombs with Increased Precision, Stealth Features, Longer Range
Russian weapons experts have upgraded guided aerial bombs such as the FAB-250M-62, FAB-500M-54/62, RBC-500 and FAB-1500M54 to achieve higher target precision, reduced radar signature and increased gliding range. The head of Rostec, Sergei Chemezov, said this in the context of the comprehensive modernization of universal planning and correction modules (UMPC) during a recent media interview
Russians Reprogramming Captured Ukrainian Starlink-Controlled Baba Yaga Drones
The Russian Armed Forces successfully downed a Ukrainian Baba Yaga hexacopter drone, known for its deployment of large-caliber mines, and subsequently reprogrammed the captured UAV. The UAV, controlled through the Starlink satellite network, posed a significant challenge to Russian forces due to its elusive nature and untraceable operators
Ammo-loaded Russian Landing Ship Blown-up in Ukrainian Missile Attack
The Russian large landing ship, “Novocherkassk,” possibly loaded with ammunition, was damaged in a missile attack probably by a MBDA SCALP EG in the port of Feodosiya, Crimea on Monday night. “Tonight, while repelling an attack by the Ukrainian armed forces with the use of aircraft guided missiles at the Feodosiya base, the large landing ship Novocherkassk was damaged,” the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement
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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...
