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ASC 890 Transfer to Ukraine on Track, Linked to F-16 Upgrades
The transfer of Swedish airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft Saab 340 AEW&C (ASC 890) to Ukraine is proceeding on schedule.
The delivery ti...
March 21, 2025
15:21
Taiwan Flags 2027 as Key Year for Possible Chinese Invasion
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has identified 2027 as the likely year for a potential Chinese invasion of the island.
This was reported by Bloombe...
March 19, 2025
22:36
US to assist Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense systems
US President Donald Trump promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to collaborate on finding additional Patriot air defense systems for Ukra...
March 19, 2025
21:33
Ukraine Uses New System to Down Over 10 Russian Shahed Drones
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USS) have intercepted more than 10 enemy Shahed 136/131 (Geran) drones using an undisclosed advanced system, acc...
March 19, 2025
21:13
Estonia to Increase Defense Spending to 5% of GDP from 2026
Estonia plans to raise its defense budget to at least 5% of GDP starting in 2026, Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced.
"Our aim isclear—to m...
March 19, 2025
20:25
Poland to Deploy Anti-Personnel Mines on Russian and Belarusian Borders
Poland plans to place anti-personnel mines along its borders with Russia and Belarus as part of the Eastern Shield program, Deputy Defense Minister...
March 19, 2025
19:59
Ukraine Introduces New UAV Operator Specialty for Explosives Detection
Ukraine is officially introducing a new specialty for UAV operators tasked with aerial reconnaissance and explosives detection, the Ministry of Def...
March 19, 2025
15:33
Ukraine Develops Drone with a 3,000 km Range
A Ukrainian drone with a flight range of 3,000 kilometers has successfully passed testing.
This was announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Z...
March 17, 2025
21:39
Saab Develops Anti-Aircraft System in Record 84 Days
The Swedish defense company Saab has developed an anti-aircraft system to counter drones in record 84 days, the company reported on its website.
...
March 17, 2025
16:17
Russian UAV Captures Footage of Unidentified Ukrainian Interceptor Drone
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have started using a new type of interceptor drone, the BPLA Inform Telegram channel reported.
A published photo an...
March 17, 2025
15:48
French Support for Military Conscription Reaches 86% – Ipsos Poll
According to the Ipsos poll commissioned by Le Parisien, 86% of French citizens support the reinstatement of military conscription, which was aboli...
March 16, 2025
22:30
Pentagon Selects 10 Companies for $4.2B Aerostat Program
The Pentagon has awarded contracts to 10 companies for the production of aerostats worth $4.2 billion, with work set to continue until March 12, 20...
March 16, 2025
21:52
UK Navy Gets First AI-Powered Mine Countermeasures Drone from Thales
The Royal Navy has received its first autonomous mine countermeasures system from Thales, the company’s press service reported.
The drones were ...
March 16, 2025
21:21
U.S. Deploys U-2 Reconnaissance Aircraft to Mexico Border
The United States has authorized using the U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft for surveillance operations along the southern bor...
March 16, 2025
19:38
35 Nations Back Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to deploy a peacekeeping contingent of approximately 10,000 troops to Ukraine, according to...
March 16, 2025
19:12
German Army Procures Over Half a Million DM51 Grenades
Diehl Defence has secured a contract with the German Army for the supply of 557,400 DM51 universal grenades and DM82 detonators at a total cost of ...
March 16, 2025
18:41
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Purchases Ai-Petri SV Systems to Counter Russian Drones
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has started contracting Ai-Petri SV counterintelligence systems, according to MP and volunteer Petro Poroshenko.
...
March 16, 2025
18:01
JMU Transfers Fourth Awaji-Class Minesweeper to Japanese Navy
Japanese shipbuilding company Japan Marine United (JMU) has delivered the new JS Nomi minesweeper to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF),...
March 16, 2025
17:26
Armenia and Azerbaijan Near Signing of Finalized Peace Treaty
Azerbaijan and Armenia have announced that the draft peace treaty between the two countries has been finalized and will soon be signed, according t...
March 16, 2025
17:01
US Considering Recognition of Somaliland in Exchange for Military Base
The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the partial recognition of Somaliland in exchange for permission to estab...
March 16, 2025
16:22
Khartiya Brigade to Form Core of New National Guard Corps
The National Guard of Ukraine is establishing a new corps composed of five brigades, drawing on the experience and operational model of the Khartiy...
March 16, 2025
15:42
Drone Facility in the Oryol Oblast Now Used for Shahed Launches from Pickup Trucks
Russian forces have been launching Shahed kamikaze drones from a facility in the Russian Oryol oblast, which has previously been targeted twice by ...
March 16, 2025
14:42
“Achilles” Regiment Hits Four Russian Pantsir-S1 with Darts Drones
The operators of the 429th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems "Achilles" successfully targeted and destroyed four Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-aircra...
March 14, 2025
22:22
Dutch Army Receives First Batch of Next-Generation 81mm Mortars
The Dutch Army has received its first batch of new 81mm mortars, the country’s Ministry of Defense announced.
The new systems will replace outda...
March 14, 2025
21:41
Ukrainian ‘Rangers’ Eliminate Russian Troops in Cross-Border Raid
Members of the 6th Ranger Regiment of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) carried out a raid in Russia’s Kursk oblast, clearing enemy positio...
March 14, 2025
21:05
Romania Receives First Upgraded IAR-330L Helicopter
Romania has taken delivery of its first modernized IAR-330L helicopter, a localized version of the French SA 330 Puma, produced by the local manufa...
March 14, 2025
20:16
Belgium Strengthens Defense Ties With Ukraine, Plans Joint Ventures
Belgian defense industry companies are in discussions to establish joint production facilities in Ukraine.
This was confirmed by Luc Jacobs, the...
March 14, 2025
19:15
Russian Mulino Military Center Targeted in Drone Attack, Flights Suspended
On the afternoon of March 14, a drone strike targeted a military training ground and facility in Mulino, located in the Nizhny Novgorod oblast of t...
March 14, 2025
18:41
Ukrainian Third Separate Assault Brigade Upgraded to Army Corps
The Third Separate Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has officially been restructured into the Third Army Corps, as announced by the b...
March 14, 2025
17:29
Lockheed Martin Creates ‘Peter Pantsir’ Mock-Up for Air Defense Testing
Lockheed Martin has developed a mock-up of the Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense missile system.
According to ArmyRecognition, the mock-up is based...
March 14, 2025
16:45
France Focuses on Expanding Weapons Production to Strengthen Defense Capabilities
French President Emmanuel Macron convened the representatives of key defense manufacturers at the Élysée Palace on Friday, March 14, to assess the ...
March 14, 2025
15:44
Ukraine Expands Drone Arsenal with Locally Made WINFLY UAVs
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorized the use of domestically produced WINFLY FPV strike drones within the country’s armed...
March 14, 2025
15:04
Jakarta Eyes Retired Italian Aircraft Carrier for Navy Upgrade
Indonesia is considering acquiring the decommissioned Italian light aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi, potentially repurposing it as a helicopter...
March 14, 2025
14:33
Latvia Plans to Double National Guard Size, Simplifying Entry Requirements
The Latvian government intends to significantly increase the number of volunteers in the National Guard by easing the entry criteria, according to ...
March 12, 2025
22:32
Lockheed Martin Unveils Modular and Cost-Effective CMMT Missile Family
Lockheed Martin has introduced a new family of inexpensive, modular air-launched cruise missiles known as the Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT), th...
March 12, 2025
21:36
Saab and Radionics to Form Strategic Partnership in Radar and Optics
The Swedish defense company Saab and Ukraine’s Radionics have signed a memorandum of intent to establish a strategic partnership in military electr...
March 12, 2025
21:12
Captain of Container Ship That Rammed Tanker in North Sea Identified as Russian
The captain of the Portuguese-flagged container ship Solong, which collided with a U.S.-flagged tanker near Britain, is a Russian national, accordi...
March 12, 2025
20:27
French E-3CF and Rafale Fighters Conduct Surveillance Operation Over Black Sea
The French Air and Space Forces conducted a reconnaissance flight over the Black Sea. This activity was tracked by the Flightradar24 monitoring ser...
March 12, 2025
19:56
Dutch Ship Launches Tomahawk Missile for the First Time
The HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) has become the first ship of the Royal Netherlands Navy to launch a Tomahawk cruise missile, according to the Dutch Mini...
March 12, 2025
18:48
U.S. to Cut Military Aid to Egypt
The Trump administration has recently informed Cairo of its decision to cut military aid to the Egyptian military, with the change set to take effe...
March 12, 2025
18:00
Footage Reveals Precision Attack on Russian S-300/400 Missile System
A Russian S-300/400 air defense system launcher has been added to the list of Russian military losses.
The launcher was struck last year, but th...
March 12, 2025
17:34
39th Coastal Defense Brigade Receives 120mm Mortars from “Come Back Alive”
Soldiers of the 39th Coastal Defense Brigade have received 120-mm mortars from the “Come Back Alive” Foundation, thanks to a contribution from Ukre...
March 12, 2025
17:01
Ukrainian Farmers Donate 20 Vehicles to Airborne Assault Forces
Members of the Ukrainian Agrarian Council (UAC) and the Save Ukraine! Charitable Organization have transferred 20 vehicles to the Airborne Assault ...
March 12, 2025
16:20
Estonia Receives Nearly 50 Turkish Arma APCs and NMS Armored Vehicles
The Estonian Defense Forces have received almost 50 Turkish-made Arma 6×6 wheeled armored personnel carriers (APCs) and NMS armored vehicles.
Th...
March 12, 2025
15:48
U.S. Approves Sale of GMLRS-AW Missiles to Australia
The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of HIMARS multiple launch rocket system ammunition to Australia.
The information was publishe...
March 12, 2025
15:30
Exclusive: Maxar Resumes GEGD Access for Ukrainian Users
American aerospace company Maxar has restored the accounts of Ukrainian users of the Global Enhanced GEOINT Delivery (GEGD) program.
Several use...
March 12, 2025
09:15
