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Neil Ritchie

Neil Ritchie is the founder and editor of DefenceToday.com. Neil has a keen interest in the UK armed forces, defence procurement and global security matters. He also researches and writes about military history. Neil can be found on Bluesky: @neilritchie.bsky.social
Air Platforms

Russian Su-35S downed over Ukraine

Images of a downed Russian Sukhoi Su-35S (NATO reporting name: Flanker-E) were posted on social media accounts on 3 April. The aircraft went down near the city of Izium in Kharkiv Oblast, eastern Ukraine. Operated by...
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Flashpoints

Starstreak shoots down Russian helicopter in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces using the UK-supplied Starstreak short-range surface-to-air missile system have reportedly shot down a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter less than a week after the system became operational in Ukraine. The Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter...
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Air Platforms

Canada selects the F-35

The Government of Canada announced 28 March that it will now enter into the finalization phase of the procurement process with the top-ranked bidder, the United States government and Lockheed Martin, for the F-35...
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Naval & Maritime

Saab to upgrade third Gotland-class submarine

Swedish defence company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) of the third Gotland-class submarine, HMS Halland. The total order value is SEK 1.1...
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Air & Aerospace

Germany to purchase F-35 jets

The German government announced on 14 March that it will purchase 35 Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter aircraft to replace its aging Tornado fleet. German Defence Secretary Christine Lambrecht decided to procure the F-35...
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Military Capabilities

Finland set to increase defence budget

Government ministers in Finland will meet soon to discuss raising the budget for Finland's Defense Forces Yle reported. The move comes amid heightened tensions with Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. In the face of...
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Flashpoints

Russian fighters violate Swedish airspace during joint Finland-Sweden military drills

In an incident which the Swedish Air Force described as "particularly serious" given the current war in Ukraine, four Russian military aircraft violated Swedish airspace on Wednesday. Sweden called the Russian actions unprofessional and...
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Air & Aerospace

Royal Air Force C-130 Hercules deploy to Prestwick for Exercise Tartan Spirit

Two Royal Air Force (RAF) C-130J Hercules aircraft arrived at Prestwick Airport on 2 May for the biannual Exercise Tartan Spirit which will run from 3-9 May and will see aircrews conduct a range of...
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