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North Korea Assembles First Il-76-Based Early Warning Aircraft
North Korea has completed the assembly of its first early warning and control aircraft (ELC) based on the Il-76 airframe.
38north website report...
March 5, 2025
18:02

Latvia Commits €10 Million to Support Ukrainian Drone Development
The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a €10 million investment to support Ukraine's drone industry.
According to the Latvian Ministry of...
March 5, 2025
17:03

Saab to Integrate ICEYE Radar Satellite Data into Combat Systems
Swedish defense company Saab will incorporate radar intelligence from ICEYE’s satellite network into its military control and management systems to...
March 5, 2025
16:22

U.S. to Deploy Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile System in 2025
The U.S. Army plans to deploy its first battery of the Dark Eagle long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) system in 2025, Defense News reports.
The ...
March 5, 2025
16:06

Drone Coalition Accumulates €2 Billion in Military Aid
Over the course of its operations, the International Drone Coalition has supplied the Ukrainian Defense Forces with advanced drones and invested ov...
March 5, 2025
15:58

China Asserts Strong Commitment to Defend Its Interests Against the United States in Any Conflict
On Wednesday, the Chinese Embassy in Washington expressed that China is prepared to engage in "any type" of conflict with the United States in resp...
March 5, 2025
15:49

Houthis Shoot Down American MQ-9 Reaper Drone
The Yemeni Houthis shot down an MQ-9 Reaper high-altitude reconnaissance and strike drone, utilizing an Iranian-made surface-to-air missile in the ...
March 5, 2025
14:16

F-16 Pilot Shares Stunning First-Person View of Ukraine from the Cockpit
A Ukrainian pilot captured a video from the cockpit of an F-16 fighter jet soaring over Ukraine's skies, with the aircraft armed with four AIM-9L/M...
March 5, 2025
13:58

Eutelsat in Talks with EU to Provide Satellite Internet for Ukraine
The French-British-German satellite operator Eutelsat is negotiating with the European Union institutions to provide satellite communications servi...
March 4, 2025
23:02

Ireland Increases Aid to Ukraine, Allows Peacekeeper Deployment Without UN Approval
Ireland has approved an additional €100 million in non-lethal military aid to Ukraine, Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris confirmed, according to R...
March 4, 2025
22:17

90% of U.S. Military Aid Pledged by Biden Delivered to Ukraine
About 90% of the military aid packages allocated to Ukraine under the Biden administration's Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) have already bee...
March 4, 2025
17:51

Europe Plans to Rearm: EU Unveils Large-Scale Plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has outlined a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing Europe's military capabilities while provid...
March 4, 2025
13:44

‘People’s Satellite’ Surpasses Its Warranty Period
One of the two ICEYE satellites purchased for the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) continues to operate beyond its expected lifespan, supporti...
March 4, 2025
12:31

Estonia Urges Europe to Step Up in Providing Military Aid to Ukraine
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna urges Europe to step in and bridge the gap in military aid to Ukraine following the US decision to pause i...
March 4, 2025
12:03

U.S. Halts All Military Aid to Ukraine
President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of all U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
This was confirmed by reports from Bloomberg and Voice of...
March 4, 2025
10:32

Drone Strike Targets Oil Refinery in Syzran
On the night of March 4, a series of strike drones targeted an oil refinery in Syzran, located in Russia's Samara oblast.
Russian Telegram chann...
March 4, 2025
10:18

Morocco Receives First AH-64E Helicopters
The Royal Moroccan Air Force has received the first 6 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters out of 24 ordered.
This was reported by Anwar Press.
T...
March 3, 2025
22:37

Norway Receives Three More F-35A Fighters, Nears Completion Of Fleet
The Royal Norwegian Air Force has received three additional F-35A fighters, bringing its fleet to 49 aircraft, according to the country's Ministry ...
March 3, 2025
21:50

Norway Explores Using World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund to Support Ukraine
Norway is weighing the possibility of utilizing its €1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund to provide a substantial increase in support for Ukraine.
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March 3, 2025
21:33

From Adversaries To Allies: Two Chechen Soldiers Defect From Russian Army to Join Ukrainian Forces
Two Chechen soldiers from the Russian army defected to Ukraine, providing intelligence on Russian military plans to Ukrainian Special Services.
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March 3, 2025
20:39

Singapore Plans to Acquire Two More German Type-218SG Submarines
The Singapore Navy intends to purchase two additional German Type-218SG diesel-electric submarines.
This contract will increase the country's fl...
March 3, 2025
20:26

Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drone Completes Test Flight With New Radar System
Bayraktar Akinci successfully completed its first test flight equipped with the Murad AESA active phased array radar (AFAR) developed by ASELSAN.
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March 3, 2025
18:46

Fire Breaks Out At Perm Powder Plant In Russia
A fire broke out at the Perm Powder Plant, a major Russian defense facility specializing in the production of explosives and components for rockets...
March 3, 2025
18:29

Belgium Announces Increase In Defense Spending To 2% And Then 2.5% of GDP
The newly formed Belgian coalition government, established in late January, has revealed plans to gradually increase defense spending, first to 2% ...
March 3, 2025
17:07

Ukraine Launches ‘Drone Line’ Doctrine to Strengthen Frontline Defense
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has launched the “Drone Line” initiative, aimed at expanding the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to create...
March 3, 2025
16:57

Two Waves of Equipment And Infantry: 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade ‘Magura’ Repels Russian Assault in Kursk Region
The units of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade 'Magura' successfully repelled two waves of Russian assaults.
A video of their destruction was...
March 3, 2025
15:55

Ukraine to Receive 26 GCS-200 Demining Vehicles In 2025
In 2025, Global Clearance Solutions will supply Ukraine with 26 additional GCS-200 unmanned demining vehicles, as announced by the Ukrainian Minist...
March 3, 2025
15:41

Lithuania Willing to Contribute to Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine
The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that it remains open to the possibility of sending peacekeepers to support operations in Ukra...
March 3, 2025
14:27

Ukrainian Forces Target Rare Russian Malva Self-Propelled Gun
Special Operations Forces adjusted a missile strike on the modern Russian 2S43 Malva self-propelled gun.
The press service of the Special Operat...
March 3, 2025
14:17

Europe to Help Ukraine Switch from Starlink to Alternative Satellite Solutions
Europe will help Ukraine switch to an alternative to SpaceX's Starlink.
Politico reported on this.
The European Commission is figuring out ho...
March 3, 2025
12:41

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence Forms Unit of Russian Minorities
A unit called 'Nomad,' composed of representatives of indigenous peoples of Russia, has been integrated into the International Legion of the Defenc...
March 3, 2025
11:59

Canada Does Not Rule Out Deploying Troops to Ukraine — Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that all options remained on the table, including the potential deployment of Canadian military p...
March 3, 2025
10:06

Ukraine, UK Partner to Supply and Produce 5,000 Lightweight Multirole Missiles
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have announced the launch of a joint project, under which Ukraine will receive 5,000 Lightweight Multirole Missiles ...
March 2, 2025
22:15

Mike Waltz: Ukraine Should Cede Territory, Russia to Accept European Peacekeepers
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz suggests that, as part of ceasefire negotiations, Ukraine may need to consider ceding certain territories, whi...
March 2, 2025
21:55

First German P-8A Poseidon Takes Flight
The first of eight P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft ordered by Germany has taken to the skies in the United States.
Naval News reported on...
March 2, 2025
21:41

EU expects US to withdraw 20,000 troops from Europe
European diplomats expect the United States to reduce its military contingent in Europe by 20,000 troops.
The Washington Post reported on this.
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March 2, 2025
21:29

Swedish Army Orders 775 Trucks from Scania and Volvo
The Swedish Armed Forces have ordered 775 trucks of various types from Scania and Volvo, with an option for an additional 575 units, to meet the ar...
March 2, 2025
21:17

The 425th Skala Separate Assault Regiment cleared Russian positions near Udachne
Soldiers of the 425th Skala Separate Assault Regiment stormed Russian fortifications near the village of Udachne in the Pokrovsk sector.
The pre...
March 2, 2025
21:03

Firefly Aerospace pulls off its first fully successful commercial landing on the moon
The American company Firefly, formerly co-owned by Ukrainian Maxym Polyakov, became the first commercial company in history to successfully complet...
March 2, 2025
18:49

Britain and France Join Forces to Craft Peace Plan: What This Means for Ukraine
The UK and France will work together to create a peace plan for Ukraine.
The Guardian reported on this.
Following the scandal in the Oval Off...
March 2, 2025
18:33

Germany Commissions Development of Hypersonic Spaceplane
German outlet Hartpunkt reported that Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support has awarded ...
March 2, 2025
17:52

Cost of the defense line construction on the border between the EU and Belarus has increased to 10 billion. Baltic states are looking for money
The Baltic States and Poland are looking for funds to create a defense line on the border with Belarus.
Euractiv reported on this.
Latvia, Li...
March 2, 2025
17:36

Trump Orders Stryker Brigade Deployment to Mexico Border
The Department of Defense announced on March 1 that U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team to deploy to the so...
March 2, 2025
17:18

Venezuela escalates conflict: patrol ship threatens oil workers in Guyana
A Venezuelan patrol vessel threatened oil production ships in Guyana's exclusive economic zone, claiming that they were in Venezuelan waters.
Ne...
March 2, 2025
16:09

24th Brigade Receives French VAB APCs
Soldiers of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, named after King Danylo, have received French VAB armored personnel...
March 2, 2025
15:08

Czech Republic Completes First Platforms for Spyder Air Defense System
The Czech company Tatra Defense Vehicle has completed the production of the first platforms for its Spyder anti-aircraft missile systems.
This n...
March 2, 2025
14:37