In a surprise visit to Kyiv on Friday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed a comprehensive military aid package as part of a new multibillion-dollar aid initiative for Ukraine, covering a significant investment of $225 million in drone technology. The aid, pledged for a decade, comes at a crucial time as Ukraine's allies in Brussels and Washington grapple with securing funding amid Russia's increasing military buildup
Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), the organization founded by the late Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has released a list of 40 Israeli military commanders deemed "prime suspects" for an international war crimes investigation. The move comes as the Palestinian death toll in Gaza nears a staggering 24,000, with DAWN submitting a comprehensive dossier to the International Criminal Court (ICC) detailing the alleged roles of these commanders in executing Israel's war on Gaza
The Department of Defense (DOD) has unveiled its first National Defense Industrial Strategy, a comprehensive 59-page document outlining priorities aimed at fortifying the U.S
In the Avdiyivka region, a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle of the Ukrainian military successfully neutralized a modern Russian T-90M Proryv tank. The engagement, showcased on the Ukrainian military's TikTok page "dementor1406," involved two Bradley armored vehicles coordinating their efforts
India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has confirmed the testing of its new anti-aircraft missile system, AKASH-NG. The announcement was made via DRDO's official ‘X page
South Korea has announced the successful test-firing of an enhanced version of its domestically developed Korean Tactical Surface to Surface Missile-I (KTSSM-I). Military sources revealed on Friday that the launch of the modified KTSSM-I took place on Thursday at the testing site of the Agency for Defense Development in Taean County, located 109 kilometers southwest of Seoul
The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have joined forces to establish the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), a system designed to enhance space domain awareness, particularly in geosynchronous orbit. Spearheaded by Northrop Grumman Corporation, this initiative signifies a significant expansion of the AUKUS alliance's focus into the crucial realm of space security
The United States State Department has granted approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Republic of Kosovo, involving Javelin Missiles and associated equipment with an estimated value of $75 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) officially informed Congress about this potential sale today
In a significant escalation of the conflict in Yemen, the United States, along with its allies, has officially confirmed the commencement of airstrikes against Houthi targets. The Tomahawk military strikes targeted over a dozen locations in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, marking a departure from the Biden administration's efforts to avoid direct involvement in the Middle East conflict
Ukroboronprom, Ukraine's state-owned defense conglomerate has officially announced its collaboration with four prominent Lithuanian defense companies, specializing in the development of optical and electronic jamming systems. The strategic partnership was unveiled through a statement posted on Ukroboronprom's official Facebook page