France has disclosed a comprehensive list of military aid provided to Ukraine since the conflict escalated in 2022, totaling €3.8 billion, including Caesar self-propelled artillery units, Mistral MANPADS and drones
A Chinese university has developed a wing-flapping drone that mimics falcons and other birds of prey in flight. Developed by a research team on aircraft bionics from the Xi'an-based Northwestern Polytechnical University, the drone called "Ornithopter," which is about the size of a falcon, was recently test-flown, government-controlled China Central Television (CCTV) reported
The Netherlands is set to provide fast and highly maneuverable rubber and patrol boats, as well as assault craft, to Ukraine. Additionally, the Netherlands will contribute €250 million to the Czech initiative to order a large number of artillery shells for Ukraine in the short term
A Russian-made tiny FPV drone, nick-named 'Piranha-10' partly destroyed a U.S
Leonardo has been awarded a contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to supply the Falcon Shield Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) for use by the Canadian Armed Forces. The agreement includes the provision of multiple systems and a 10-year sustainment package, offering options for additional equipment and the ongoing development of new capabilities
Issues have surfaced concerning the 48 FFG APC infantry fighting vehicles supplied by Germany to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as they are deemed unfit for deployment in combat zones due to their weak armor. The vehicles, valued at approximately €40 million, have been revealed to be unsuitable for combat deployment, according to an investigation by the German publication
In a move focused on adapting military logistics and exploring autonomous operational capabilities, the United States Marine Corps (USMC), in collaboration with the U.S
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The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures against them. Russia this week tested a unique upgrade to its Pantsir-S1 air defense system- one that combines an electronic warfare system for a "soft kill" of drones in the air together with a gun-missile system for the "hard kill" approach
Russia is upgrading the Pantsir-S1M air defense system with 48 mini missiles, a notable increase from the current 12, to counter the rising threat of drones. Ongoing trials for this modified system are expected to conclude within the current year