| Latest Feature Stories Timeline of Ukraine War via UK Defence Intelligence
PARIS --- The British Ministry of Defence has been posting regular updates of developments in Ukraine prepared by its Defence Intelligence Service. These situation reports appear as objective as ... Latest Press Releases Scholz Announces €100 Bn Defence Fund In 'New Era' for German Defense
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a massive boost in defence spending on Sunday that he says will bring the nation's investments above the key 2% commitment of GDP, as the Ukraine conflict for... EU to Finance Weapons Purchases for Ukraine
The European Union plans to take the unprecedented step of funding weapons purchases for Ukraine, EU officials said on February 27 as the bloc announced a raft of new sanctions in response to Russia... France Orders 12 Eurodrone Unmanned Aircraft for Estimated €1.4Bn Investment
The Joint Armament Cooperation Organization (OCCAR), on behalf of the Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) and its German, Spanish and Italian counterparts, has awarded Airbus Defense and Space Gmb... EU May Provide Used Soviet-Origin Fighters to Ukraine
In a major development with regards to the conflict in Ukraine, a top European Union official says that the bloc is now working to facilitate the delivery of fighter jets to the country as it contin... Turkey Recognizes Russia-Ukraine ‘War, May Block Warship Transit
Turkey on Sunday officially recognized Russia’s attacks on Ukraine as a “state of war” and said it was implementing an international treaty giving Ankara the power to limit warships’ passage through... In A Major Policy Shift, Germany Will Send Weapons to Ukraine
VIENNA — In a significant shift, the German government said Saturday it will send weapons and other supplies directly to Ukraine, which is fighting to keep Russia from invading its capital city. Ger... Qatar Airways Welcomes UK High Court Injunction Against Airbus
Qatar Airways said that it welcomes the decision of the UK High Court on Friday, February 18, 2022 which issued an injunction against Airbus. The essence of the order is that Airbus must not do anyt... NATO Activates Response Force
SHAPE, Belgium --- Over the past few months, NATO Allies and European partners have remained unified in opposition to threats against peace and security in Europe. In response to Russia's unprovoked... Belgium to Increase Defense Spending by 50% by 2030
The government today approved the heart of the STAR plan: a draft law on the updating of the military programming law and the annual values of the budget growth trajectory until 2030, to cover expen... Analysis: Russia's Missiles See Mixed Results In Ukraine War
Russia has employed hundreds of powerful and precise ballistic missiles in the first days of its Ukraine attack, but analysts and U.S. officials say many Ukrainian defences remain intact - effects t... NATO Allies Boost Support to Ukraine
NATO Allies are boosting their political and practical support to Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s full-scale invasion. Thousands of anti-tank weapons, hundreds of air-defen... Russia, Ukraine Issue Reports of Enemy Losses
The Russian army has lost 29 planes, 29 helicopters, three unmanned aerial vehicles and five air defense systems in four days of fighting in Ukraine from February 24 to February 28 as of 06:00, Depu... UK Forces Arrive to Reinforce NATO’s Eastern Flank
UK sea, land and air forces have arrived to reinforce NATO in the East in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Royal Navy ships, British Army troops, and Royal Air force fighters are arrivin... Sweden Orders More CV90 Armored Mortar Carriers
The Swedish Armed Forces Materiel Administration has placed an order for Hägglund Bofors Utveckling for another twenty CV90 mortar vehicles. The order value is approximately SEK 500 million and ... PLA Airborne Troops Take Delivery of Upgraded Y-12 Transport Aircraft
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) airborne troops recently took delivery of new Y-12 transport aircraft that boasts significantly enhanced power, avionics and handle ability, with experts s...
The 50 Panzerfaust 3 anti-tank weapons with 400 missiles and the 200 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, promised by the Netherlands yesterday, are on their way to Ukraine. This also applies to the previo... US Continues Providing Arms for Ukraine's Defense Against Russia
Ukrainian resistance to invading forces is stiffer than Russia expected, as the U.S. and NATO continue to supply security assistance to Ukraine, a senior defense official said. "We continue to be... Lockheed to Integrate LRASM on Australian Super Hornets
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida, is awarded a $49,273,462 firm-fixed-price order (N0001922F2304) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0011). This order provides... Does China’s J-20 Rival Other Stealth Fighters?
The Chengdu J-20 marks the first entry of a multirole stealth fighter into China’s armed forces. According to the Department of Defense (DOD), China views stealth technology as a core component in t... Finland Allows Estonia to Export Artillery to Ukraine
Finland is set to grant a permit for Estonia to export artillery to Ukraine, after Germany changed tack on exports to Kyiv. Estonia wants to sell artillery pieces to Ukraine for use in that count... Japanese Contingent Arrives in India for Joint Exercise
A joint military exercise, “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022”, between India and Japan will be conducted at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi (Belgaum, Karnataka) from 27 February 2022 to 10 March 2022. Exerci... OCCAR-EA and Airbus DS Sign European MALE Contract
On 24/02/2022, OCCAR-EA Director, Matteo Bisceglia, on behalf of the German, French, Italian and Spanish Participating States, was delighted to sign the European MALE RPAS Stage 2 Contract with Airb... Babcock Wins Contract to Support New Zealand Navy
Babcock has been awarded a further seven and a half year Maritime Fleet Sustainment Service contract – Hāpai Taua Manuao – by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), further strengthening its relation... Norway to Increase Support to Ukraine, Provide Military Equipment
The Norwegian Government has allocated up to NOK 2 billion for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and will provide military equipment such as helmets and bulletproof vests to the war-torn country. ... Dutch F-16 and F-35 Fighters Fly Patrols Over Eastern Europe
The first 24 hours that NATO deployed Dutch fighter jets on the eastern flank of the NATO Convention Area are on. These are both F-35s and F-16s, which guard and secure the airspace armed there. The... UK MoD Responds to Commons Report on Royal Navy
The Committee’s report called for the Government to expand the fleet, to plug capability gaps, particularly in weapons systems, and to support the British Shipbuilding Industry. The Government’s ... Ukraine Says Russia Will Pay to Restore Damaged An-225 Aircraft
The Russian occupiers destroyed the flagship of Ukrainian aviation - the legendary An-225 "Dream". It happened at the Antonov airfield in Gostomel near Kyiv, where the plane was. Its restoration wil... | 