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Ukrainian Project Studied Using Migratory Birds to Spread H5N1 Influenza: Russia Claims
A U.S. funded, Ukrainian biological project named UP-4 studied the spread of infections through migratory birds, including highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza and Newcastle disease. In addition, experiments were carried out with samples... More of this article »
Russian Missile Attack on Ukrainian Military Academy Kills 180 “Foreign Mercenaries”
In perhaps the single deadliest attack on Ukraine so far, Russian Forces today struck at the beseiged country’s Yavorovsky military training ground killing some 180 “foreign mercenaries. “Ukrainian Defense ministry... More of this article »
Syrian Volunteers en masse Sign up to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
Thousands of Syrians wearing camouflage uniforms and holding weapons in their hands have sided with the Russian troops as they take on Ukraine. Rallies are taking place in support of Moscow all over Syria. Soldiers can be seen holding... More of this article »
War Destroying Ukraine’s Military Manufacturing Capability
The war with Russia will undeniably hit Ukraine’s defense manufacturing and procurement projects with foreign countries. In addition, Ukraine which has emerged as an alternative to sanctions-hit Russia for the repair and modernization... More of this article »
Foreign company to Donate 6 AN-158 aircraft to Ukrainian Air Force
A foreign company has approached Ukraine’s state-owned Ukroboronprom to provide the country’s Air Force with six Antonov AN-158 twin-engine passenger aircraft. The company and country to which it belongs has not been identified. Although... More of this article »
China Commissions Two New Type 052D Destroyers
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has reportedly commissioned two new Type 052D Destroyers. The destroyers are to be named the Zhanjiang and the Jiaozuo, Chinese military reported Tuesday. After the decommissioning... More of this article »
Russia Threatens to Nationalize Foreign Companies that Ceased Operations over Ukraine War
The “Public Consumer Initiative” has sent a list of foreign companies that could be nationalized in the future to the Russian government and country’s Prosecutor General’s Office. A host of foreign companies including McDonald’s,... More of this article »
Ukraine Offers $1Million Reward to Russians for ‘Stealing’ Combat Aircraft
Ukraine’s state-owned arms manufacturer, Ukroboronprom has offered Russian military personnel a reward of US$1 Million for stealing combat aircraft from the Russian Air Force and $500,000 for bringing in helicopters. “We... More of this article »
China Joins Western Sanctions on Russia, Refuses to Supply Aircraft Parts
China has joined western sanctions against Russia by denying to supply parts for its commercial aircraft. Valery Kudinov, head of the Airworthiness Maintenance Department of Rosaviatsiya aircraft announced China’s refusal to... More of this article »
U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Lists Details of ‘Biological Threat Reduction Program’ in the Country
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has listed all details of its biological threat reduction program in the country that is currently fighting the Russian forces. The American government says the program aims to “counter the threat of... More of this article »
Kyiv Takes Control of Russian Pantsir Missile System, Destroys Su-25 Jet; Russia Claims 1 Ukrainian MiG-29, 3 Bayraktar TB2 Drones
The Ukrainian military says it destroyed a Russian Iskander-M missile system and a Su-25 jet, while Moscow claimed it knocked down several Ukrainian aircraft. An official Ukrainian military statement said the Su-25 was shot down at... More of this article »
Ukraine was Preparing to Launch Operation in Donbass in March: Russian MoD
The Russian Ministry of Defense has claimed that it received secret documents “confirming” a military operation that Ukraine was planning to conduct in Donbass in March. “Secret documents of the National Guard of Ukraine... More of this article »
HAL Begins Manufacturing Activities of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
India’s state run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) have started manufacturing activities of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). “HAL in association with ADA has started manufacturing... More of this article »
As Airfields, Aircraft Incapacitated, Ukraine Getting Intelligence from NATO AWACS Claims Russia
Ninety percent of Ukrainian military airfields, where the main part of military aviation was based, have been put out of action. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense spokesperson, Major General Igor Konashenkov, “There are... More of this article »
Ukrainians Share Intelligence About Russian Convoys Through Chatbot
Information posted on a Chatbot by Ukrainian civilians about the movement of Russian convoys has led to the destruction of several Russian tanks and armored vehicles. A Russian military convoy was destroyed In the Kiev region yesterday... More of this article »
Turkey-made AESA Radar For F-16 Jets to be Ready by End-2022
The Turkish F-16 jet’s AESA radar prototype, developed by electronics enterprise, ASELSAN is scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year. The AESA Radar will be integrated into the F-16 Block 30 platform in service with... More of this article »
Israeli F-35 Shot Down 2 Iranian Drones Last Year
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced today their F-35I Adir fifth-generation fighter shot down two Iranian drones enroute to the Gaza strip with a cargo of pistols in March 2021. This the first known interception by the F-35... More of this article »
Ukraine Destroys Russian Military’s 290 Tanks, 46 Aircraft and 68 Helicopters
Ukraine’s military claim to have destroyed 290 tanks, 46 aircraft and 68 helicopters used by Russia, while Moscow says it shot down three Ukrainian Su-27 jets. “The total approximate combat losses of the enemy between February... More of this article »
Ukraine Hastily Destroyed Pentagon-Funded Biological Program: Kremlin
Russian forces have discovered that a Ukrainian military biological program funded by the Pentagon was hastily destroyed on February 24, the day Russian troops begain advancing into Ukraine. “We have received documentation from employees... More of this article »
Member of Ukrainian Team Negotiating With Russia Killed upon Suspicion of Treason
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reportedly shot and killed a member of the Ukrainian team negotiating with Russia, Denis Kireyev upon suspicion of high treason. The SBU had “solid proof” of Kireyev’s treason,... More of this article »
Ukraine’s Largest Warship Scuttled in Mykolaiv City
After Ukraine lost the world’s largest aircraft AN-225 Mriya in the ongoing war with Russia, its Navy’s largest warship has met with the same fate. An image being shared widely on Twitter on March 3 shows the 30-year-old Krivak... More of this article »
Ukrainian Sabotage Group Repelled from Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant: Russian MoD
The Russian Ministry of Defense reportedly repelled Ukrainian subversion group that attempted a provocation near the site of the Zaporozhskaya nuclear power plant. “Last night, the Kiev nationalist regime attempted to implement... More of this article »
Russian Tanks Surviving Hits from U.S.-made Javelin Missiles: Russian MoD
Russian T-72 main battle tanks currently operating in Ukraine appear to be surviving hits from the U.S.-made Javelin anti -tank guided missile (ATGM) in service with the Ukrainian Army. Javelins ATGM attack tanks from top down hitting... More of this article »
Over 100 Ukrainian planes and drones destroyed: Russian MoD
he Russian Ministry of Defense claims to have destroyed more than 100 Ukrainian aircraft since the start of its “special operation” in Ukraine on February 24. In a regular press conference today, ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov... More of this article »
16,000 Volunteers From 16 Countries Coming to Join Ukrainian Foreign Legion
Volunteers from 16 countries are coming to join Ukraine’s foreign legion, Foreign Minister Kuleba said at an online briefing on March 2 without specifying from which countries. The unit is officially called the International Legion... More of this article »
Ukroboronprom to Repair Captured Russian Tanks for Use by Ukrainian Army
Ukroboronprom State Corporation has announced that it will repair captured Russian tanks, armored vehicles and hand them over the Ukrainian Army for use against the Russians. An unspecified number of Russian ground vehicles have been... More of this article »
Some 2600 Ukrainians, 498 Russian Soldiers Killed During Invasion: Russian MoD
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) today announced that some 2800 Ukrainian nationals and security forces are killed and 3700 wounded during the current invasion of Russia into Ukraine In addition, some 498 Russian servicemen are... More of this article »
Ukrainian President Appoints General to Defend Kyiv After Kharkiv Missile Attack
A cruise missile strike at the largest square of Europe, Freedom Square in Kharkiv leading to dozens of victims should be counted as a war crime said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Early reports said 10 persons were killed... More of this article »
Ukrainian Top Gun Dies as Plane Shot Down
Ukrainian Air Force pilot Colonel Oleksandr Oksanchenko, reportedly nicknamed “Grey Wolf” was killed in an air battle near Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky posthumously awarded Oksanchenko with the title of Hero of Ukraine. Confirming... More of this article »
Ukrainian General Dies in Strike by Russian, Rebel Forces, Kyiv TV Tower Hit
Aftermath of a strike on Kyiv TV Tower. Image via KyivPost In what seems like the first high ranking Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) casualty, a General attached to the UAF’s operational-tactical group (OTG) was killed during a... More of this article »
Restoring World’s Biggest Aircraft An-225, Destroyed By Russians to Cost $5 Billion
Russian forces destroyed the sole An-225 “Mriya,” the world’s largest aircraft at the Antonov airfield in Gostomel near Kyiv on February 24, where the plane was under maintenance. Currently it is impossible to assess... More of this article »
China May have to Replace German-made MTU Engine in Submarines Sold to Thailand
Thailand’s procurement of S26T diesel-electric submarines from China has hit rough seas with Germany’s MTU refusing to supply engines that power the vessels. The Asian country decided in 2015 to buy three S26T submarines, an export... More of this article »
Russia Captures Strategic Black Sea Island Near NATO Member Romania
Russia has taken control of the strategic ‘Serpent Island’ in the Black Sea, located just 44 km away from Romania’s coastal city of Sulina. Ukraine’s state border guards service said Thursday that the Zmiinyi Island had been... More of this article »
Russia Using Precision Weapons Against Ukrainian Military Targets: Russian MoD
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed today that it is attacking Ukrainian targets with ‘high-precision weapons.’ Moscow’s targets include Ukrainian military infrastructure, air defense facilities and military airfields.... More of this article »
Russia Destroys 11 Ukrainian Military Airfields, Naval Base, 18 Radar Stations
Russia destroyed 11 Ukrainian military airfields, three command posts, a naval base besides 18 radar stations of the S-300 and Buk-M1 air defense missile systems on the first day of its full-scale war with its former Soviet comrade... More of this article »
Saab to Demo All-Digital Radar Technology Advanced Technology in Maritime Environment
Saab has been awarded a contract worth $15 million for an All-Digital Radar Technology Advanced Technology Demonstrator. “This contract provides for demonstrating the all-digital radar design and its performance in a relevant maritime... More of this article »
Russia Claims Ukrainian Missiles Hit its Merchant Ships
Russia has claimed that two civilian cargo ships were hit by missiles from the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Sea of Azov causing fires aboard one of them. A fire started on board the oil cargo carrier SGV-FLOT, one of the two... More of this article »
U.S. Navy Orders Next Generation Handheld Targeting Systems for $252M
The U.S. Navy awarded Northrop Grumman $252 million for Next Generation Targeting Handheld System (NGHTS). The effort includes low-rate initial production, full-rate production, testing, spare parts, engineering services, logistics... More of this article »
Houthis Shoot Down Saudi CH-4B UCAV near Yemen
Yemeni Houthis destroyed a “spy drone,” believed to be Chinese-made CH-4B, reportedly belonging to the Saudi-led coalition during an operation in Hajjah province on Thursday. Houthi-owned al-Masirah reported that the spy... More of this article »
S. Korea Pitches K2 Battle Tank to Norway
South Korea has proposed Hyundai Rotem’s K2 Black Panther battle tank for Norway’s tank procurement project. The pitch to Norway was made during a meeting between the defense chiefs of South Korea and Norway held to discuss... More of this article »
Sri Lanka Orders Beechcraft King Air 360ER Aircraft
Textron Aviation will deliver new commercial Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft to Sri Lanka. A contract valued nearly $11.5 million was awarded to the company for these aircraft. Work will be performed in Wichita, Kansas, with an... More of this article »
SR Hawk Ground Surveillance Radars for Egypt’s MS3 Project
The Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) awarded SRC, Inc. a contract to manufacture and deliver SR Hawk ground surveillance radars in support of Egypt’s Mobile Surveillance Sensor Security System (MS3) program. The long-range... More of this article »
Lockheed Martin to Upgrade Singapore Air Force’s F-16 fighter Jets
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $67,584,243 modification contract for upgrading F-16 fighter aircraft for the government of Singapore. Work will be performed at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Fort Worth, Texas; and in Singapore. This... More of this article »
Indonesia Cleared to Buy F-15ID Aircraft for $14B
he United States greenlit the sale of 36 Boeing F-15ID aircraft to Indonesia for nearly $14 billion. Jakarta is buying new aircraft to replace its old U.S. F-16s as well as Russian Su-27 and Su-30 jets. The Defense Security Cooperation... More of this article »
Indonesia Announces Intent to Purchase two Scorpene Submarines
Indonesia today announced an intent to purchase two Scorpene Submarines from Naval Group of France. French defence minister, Florence Parly tweeted, “Our cooperation also extends to the naval field: Indonesia has announced an... More of this article »
Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian MiG-29 Jets, Ukroboronprom Struggles to Supply Weapons to its Army
Ukraine’s arms manufacturing and export agency, Ukroboronprom has supplied tanks and other weapons to nation’s armed forces even as Russian forces continues to plummel Ukrainian military targets. Russia reported the destruction... More of this article »
Hungary Blocks Ukraine’s NATO Cyber Defense Center Membership
Hungary has blocked Ukraine’s membership in NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). The Secretary of the Ukrainian National Defense and Security Council (NSDC), Oleksiy Danilov confirmed it, reports Ukrayinska... More of this article »
Upgraded Russian Tu-160M, New Strategic Bomber PAK-DA to be Built Simultaneously
Russia’s upgraded Tu-160M strategic bomber, which made its first fight last year will be built together with the proposed new stealth bomber, PAK-DA. The Tu-160M aircraft opens up prospects for implementing the new project of building... More of this article »