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,...
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...
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
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
Greece, France Block Turkish UAVs Supply to Ukraine
Greece, the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC), and France have collectively vetoed a proposal during the European Union Political and Security Committee meeting, preventing the financing of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 armed drones and artillery ammunition to Ukraine. The equipment, intended to be purchased with European funds earmarked for Ukraine's urgent needs, faced opposition from the three nations
Czech Billionaire Jan Barta Pledges $2 Million for FPV Drones for Ukraine
Czech billionaire Jan Barta has pledged to donate $2 million for FPV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) drones to be used by the Ukrainian military. Barta announced the initiative on his social media page, stating that for each retweet of his post on the X social network, he would contribute $100 to the Nemesis project, which aims to raise funds for 10,000 FPVs for Ukraine
Biden Administration Contemplates Supplying Ukraine with Long-Range Ballistic Missiles
In response to mounting pressure from Ukrainian officials, the Biden administration is actively considering the provision of advanced long-range ballistic missiles to Ukraine, according to sources within the U.S
NATO Deploys Over 30,000 Troops and 1,000 Armored Vehicles Near Russia-Belarus Borders
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has claimed that more than 30,000 NATO troops and over 1,000 armored vehicles have been deployed to the borders of Russia and Belarus. Lukashenko's remarks were reported by the Telegram channel "
NATO-member Hungary Not to Send Weapons to Ukraine
After giving into EU- member nations pressure and approving a $54 billion EU package of long-term aid to Ukraine, Hungary has reiterated it position on not supplying weapons to Kyiv. Hungarian defence minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on February 16, “Hungary continues not to send any weapons to Ukraine, and will not change this standpoint under any kind of pressure
Argentina to Join NATO as Global Partner
Indian Navy Carries Out First Drug Interdiction as Combined Maritime Forces Member
France Conducts First Joint Firing of Naval Cruise Missiles from FREMM Frigate,...
AeroVironment Awarded $8.9M Contract for Marine Corps Precision Fires Program
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