Б. Володимир
Volodymyr B.

Volodymyr B.

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Rheinmetall to Help India Produce 200,000 Artillery Shells Annually

Rheinmetall to Help India Produce 200,000 Artillery Shells Annually

Indian defense company Reliance Defence & Engineering Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Germany’s Rheinmetall AG to strengt...
May 23, 2025
09:51
Russians announce creation of “buffer zone” along Russian-Ukrainian border

Russians announce creation of “buffer zone” along Russian-Ukrainian border

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his decision to create a so-called “security buffer zone” along the Russian-Ukrainian border. Thi...
May 22, 2025
22:56
Skala motorcyclists carried out a successful night raid on the border in the Kursk sector

Skala motorcyclists carried out a successful night raid on the border in the Kursk sector

The newly formed motorcycle unit of the 425th separate assault regiment Skala took part in offensive operations in the Kursk sector. The corresp...
May 22, 2025
22:09
Chief of Defense Staff of Romania: Russians are jamming GPS signals in country

Chief of Defense Staff of Romania: Russians are jamming GPS signals in country

The Chief of Defense Staff of Romania, General Gheorghita Vlad, has warned of numerous threats to his country from the Russian Federation. This ...
May 22, 2025
19:12
British court suspends transfer of island with strategic airbase to Mauritius

British court suspends transfer of island with strategic airbase to Mauritius

The UK Supreme Court has suspended the government's decision to transfer the Chagos Archipelago, home to a US airbase, to Mauritius. The UK Defe...
May 22, 2025
18:15
Pentagon Decides to Investigate Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Pentagon Decides to Investigate Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan

The Pentagon has initiated an investigation into the circumstances and consequences of the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan in 2021. ...
May 22, 2025
10:40
Skill and Steel: DIU Soldier Rescues Disabled MaxxPro from Combat Zone

Skill and Steel: DIU Soldier Rescues Disabled MaxxPro from Combat Zone

A special forces soldier of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) successfully performed an extreme evacuation of a damaged MaxxPro armored veh...
May 22, 2025
09:36
Nakhalyonok and Ratibor: Russian Troops in Pridnestrovie Produce Homemade Armored Vehicles

Nakhalyonok and Ratibor: Russian Troops in Pridnestrovie Produce Homemade Armored Vehicles

Russian forces stationed in the self-proclaimed Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR) have developed and deployed three improvised armored vehicl...
May 21, 2025
22:39
Colombia to Receive Three Island-Class Patrol Boats from the US

Colombia to Receive Three Island-Class Patrol Boats from the US

The U.S. Coast Guard will transfer three decommissioned Island-class patrol boats to the Colombian Navy, the service announced in a press release. ...
May 21, 2025
20:44
Poland Deploys Heweliusz to Monitor Russian Shadow Fleet

Poland Deploys Heweliusz to Monitor Russian Shadow Fleet

The Polish Navy has deployed the hydrographic vessel Heweliusz to monitor the movements of a Russian "shadow fleet.” According to Poland’s Defen...
May 21, 2025
19:27
Kenyan military demonstrates Serbian Nora B52 self-propelled guns on Russian chassis

Kenyan military demonstrates Serbian Nora B52 self-propelled guns on Russian chassis

The Kenyan military demonstrated using the Serbian Nora B52K1 155mm self-propelled artillery system, mounted on a Russian KamAZ-63501 chassis. T...
May 21, 2025
10:16
Ukrainian company develops Mavic-based drone simulator for munition drop training

Ukrainian company develops Mavic-based drone simulator for munition drop training

Ukrainian company SKIFTECH, known for its tactical simulators based on laser technology, has unveiled a new development — a drone simulator designe...
May 20, 2025
22:58
Ukrainian military forms the first motorcycle assault company under the Skala Regiment

Ukrainian military forms the first motorcycle assault company under the Skala Regiment

The first assault motorcycle company in the Armed Forces of Ukraine was formed as part of the 425th separate assault Skala regiment. This was re...
May 20, 2025
20:40
Russia drafts 20,000 migrants after granting them citizenship

Russia drafts 20,000 migrants after granting them citizenship

In Russia, 20,000 migrants who received citizenship of the aggressor country were sent to war against Ukraine after raids by security forces. Th...
May 20, 2025
19:45
EU imposes sanctions on Russia for use of chemical weapons on the front lines

EU imposes sanctions on Russia for use of chemical weapons on the front lines

The European Union has imposed additional restrictive measures against three Russian organizations involved in the development and use of chemical ...
May 20, 2025
18:32
Ukrainian emergency services to receive six THeMIS-based engineering drones

Ukrainian emergency services to receive six THeMIS-based engineering drones

Estonian company Milrem Robotics, with the support of the French government, is preparing to transfer six THeMIS tracked drones to the State Emerge...
May 20, 2025
17:59
Russia Develops Front-Line Mini-Shahed Drone Called Tyuvik

Russia Develops Front-Line Mini-Shahed Drone Called Tyuvik

Russia has developed a compact version of the Shahed (Geran) kamikaze drone for use near the front lines, according to the Russian defense-focused ...
May 19, 2025
22:17
Romania Authorizes Military to Shoot Down Drones, Conduct Operations in Peacetime

Romania Authorizes Military to Shoot Down Drones, Conduct Operations in Peacetime

Romania has enacted new laws allowing its armed forces to shoot down enemy drones and carry out military operations on national territory during pe...
May 19, 2025
20:10
Ukrainian Military Adopts KRAMPUS Robotic Flamethrower System

Ukrainian Military Adopts KRAMPUS Robotic Flamethrower System

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has approved the domestically developed KRAMPUS mobile robotic flamethrower strike system for use by the Armed F...
May 19, 2025
18:07
Ukrainian Drones Destroy Ammunition Depot, Buildings of Russian Military Brigade in Crimea

Ukrainian Drones Destroy Ammunition Depot, Buildings of Russian Military Brigade in Crimea

A Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian 126th Coastal Defence Brigade in Perevalne, in Russian-occupied Crimea, destroyed an ammunition depot and f...
May 19, 2025
15:58
Belarus Shows Chekan-V Attack Drone With Swarm Capability

Belarus Shows Chekan-V Attack Drone With Swarm Capability

The JSC 558 Aircraft Repair Plant of Belarus has introduced an updated version of its Chekan attack drone, known as the Chekan-V, according to the ...
May 18, 2025
22:32
Darknode Unit Shoots Down 100 Kamikaze Drones Using Interceptors – USF

Darknode Unit Shoots Down 100 Kamikaze Drones Using Interceptors – USF

Ukrainian forces have destroyed 100 Russian kamikaze drones using unmanned aerial interceptors, the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) said in a stateme...
May 18, 2025
21:37
US Army Delivers Blood by Drone, Following Ukrainian Azov Military Innovation

US Army Delivers Blood by Drone, Following Ukrainian Azov Military Innovation

The US military has delivered blood by drone during the Swift Response 2025 multinational exercise held at the Pabradė training ground in Lithuania...
May 18, 2025
20:36
Denmark Announces New Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Including F-16 Support and Training Infrastructure

Denmark Announces New Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Including F-16 Support and Training Infrastructure

Denmark has announced its 26th military aid package for Ukraine, with a focus on maintaining F-16 fighter aircraft and enhancing training infrastru...
May 18, 2025
19:35
Tensions Rise in Baltic Sea as Russia Detains Greek-Owned Tanker En Route from Estonia

Tensions Rise in Baltic Sea as Russia Detains Greek-Owned Tanker En Route from Estonia

Russia has detained the Green Admire tanker, which was transiting through Russian territorial waters on a pre-agreed route. Estonia’s public bro...
May 18, 2025
18:16
Bundeswehr Launches Transition to New G95 Rifles Based on HK416

Bundeswehr Launches Transition to New G95 Rifles Based on HK416

The Bundeswehr has ordered its first batch of new G95A1 standard assault rifles (16.5-inch barrel), along with the shorter-barreled G95KA1 variant ...
May 18, 2025
16:46
Ukrainian drone instructors involved in exercises in Estonia

Ukrainian drone instructors involved in exercises in Estonia

Ukrainian drone instructors have been involved in the Estonian Siil 2025 exercise. This was reported by the press service of the exercise. “W...
May 16, 2025
09:53
Norway to hand over all operational F-16s to Ukraine this year

Norway to hand over all operational F-16s to Ukraine this year

Norway plans to hand over all the promised F-16 fighters to Ukraine in 2025. This was reported by NRK with reference to Defense Minister Tore O....
May 15, 2025
21:51
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, the Russians have lost at least 6 thousand officers

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, the Russians have lost at least 6 thousand officers

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, Russian troops have lost at least six thousand officers of various ranks. The Kille...
May 15, 2025
18:26
Poland has signed an agreement on the large-scale procurement of Warmate kamikaze drones

Poland has signed an agreement on the large-scale procurement of Warmate kamikaze drones

The Polish Arms Agency has signed a framework agreement with WB Group manufacturers to supply Warmate loitering munitions to the national army. ...
May 15, 2025
17:42
Czech MTS strike drones with auto target acquisition tested in Ukraine

Czech MTS strike drones with auto target acquisition tested in Ukraine

The Czech company LPP Holding field-tested the MTS family of strike drones equipped with an artificial intelligence-based guidance and navigation s...
May 14, 2025
22:44
Russians Claim Formation of Unmanned Systems Regiments in the Navy

Russians Claim Formation of Unmanned Systems Regiments in the Navy

The Russian Navy has started the establishment of specialized unmanned systems regiments. According to the Russian Life of a UAV Operator Telegr...
May 14, 2025
11:27
“Ukrainian Defense Industry” Joint-Stock Company Signs Memorandum to Localize Spanish Combat Modules in Ukraine

“Ukrainian Defense Industry” Joint-Stock Company Signs Memorandum to Localize Spanish Combat Modules in Ukraine

One of the enterprises of the “Ukrainian Defense Industry” Joint-Stock Company has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Spanish company Escr...
May 14, 2025
10:08
Finland laid the keel of the second Pohjanmaa class corvette

Finland laid the keel of the second Pohjanmaa class corvette

The keel laying ceremony for the second Pohjanmaa class corvette took place at the Finnish shipyard Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC). This was r...
May 13, 2025
20:12
Delta system has a chat for information exchange between manufacturers and the military

Delta system has a chat for information exchange between manufacturers and the military

The Brave1 Defense Technology Cluster has launched a specialized chat for the fast and secure exchange of information between manufacturers and the...
May 13, 2025
18:30
Belarusian Territorial Troops begin training near the border with Ukraine and Poland

Belarusian Territorial Troops begin training near the border with Ukraine and Poland

The conscript training for the Territorial Troops has started in the Brest region of Belarus, which borders Ukraine and Poland. The Ministry of ...
May 13, 2025
17:50
Ukraine Approves Ground Robotic Spider Drone for Military Use

Ukraine Approves Ground Robotic Spider Drone for Military Use

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has approved the deployment of the domestically developed Spider ground robotic system for use by Armed Forces units,...
May 12, 2025
23:56
Belgium Signs Deal to Procure 200–300 Polish Piorun Air Defense Systems

Belgium Signs Deal to Procure 200–300 Polish Piorun Air Defense Systems

Belgium has signed a letter of intent to purchase between 200 and 300 Polish-made Piorun man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), the Polish Min...
May 12, 2025
22:54
Russian Assets to Fund Arms for Ukraine as EU Approves Additional €900 Million

Russian Assets to Fund Arms for Ukraine as EU Approves Additional €900 Million

The European Union will allocate an additional €900 million from windfall revenues generated by frozen Russian assets to procure weapons and ammuni...
May 12, 2025
21:33
Lithuanian Navy Receives First Newly Built Ship, Tug Lokio

Lithuanian Navy Receives First Newly Built Ship, Tug Lokio

The Lithuanian Navy has taken delivery of a newly built tug, Lokio. This was reported by the press service of the Lithuanian Navy. The tug wa...
May 12, 2025
20:42
Ukraine and EU Launch Joint Task Force to Integrate Defense Industries

Ukraine and EU Launch Joint Task Force to Integrate Defense Industries

Ukraine and the European Union have established a joint task force aimed at deepening defense cooperation and integrating their defense industries....
May 12, 2025
19:47
Poland Closes Russian Consulate in Krakow Over GRU-Linked Arson Plot

Poland Closes Russian Consulate in Krakow Over GRU-Linked Arson Plot

Poland has ordered the closure of the Russian Federation’s consulate in Krakow following the discovery of Russian intelligence involvement in an ar...
May 12, 2025
18:42
Ukrainian Special Forces Eliminate Eight Russian Soldiers in Rear-Line Clash

Ukrainian Special Forces Eliminate Eight Russian Soldiers in Rear-Line Clash

The operators from one of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Special Operations Forces (SOF) centers have eliminated a Russian assault group of eight sold...
May 12, 2025
16:44
Ukraine Expects Full Ceasefire From May 12 – Zelensky

Ukraine Expects Full Ceasefire From May 12 – Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Ukraine expects a full and long-term ceasefire to begin on Monday, May 12. “There is no point in prolonging ...
May 11, 2025
22:40
Ukrainian Himera Radio Stations Receive Aerial Repeater Capability

Ukrainian Himera Radio Stations Receive Aerial Repeater Capability

Ukraine has conducted tests of the B1 aerial repeater system designed for Himera tactical radio stations, the manufacturer Himera Radios announced....
May 11, 2025
22:16
Niger Ends Intelligence Cooperation with Russia and Turkey Over Equipment Quality

Niger Ends Intelligence Cooperation with Russia and Turkey Over Equipment Quality

Niger’s ruling military junta has abruptly ended cooperation with Russia and Turkey in the field of intelligence equipment, citing poor performance...
May 11, 2025
20:21
US Air Force Plans to Arm Drones with Small Cruise Missiles

US Air Force Plans to Arm Drones with Small Cruise Missiles

The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is working to integrate small cruise missiles into MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to a report ...
May 11, 2025
19:20
Lithuania’s Granta Autonomy Signs Drone Cooperation Deal With Rheinmetall

Lithuania’s Granta Autonomy Signs Drone Cooperation Deal With Rheinmetall

Lithuanian drone manufacturer Granta Autonomy and German defense contractor Rheinmetall have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develo...
May 7, 2025
21:34