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Russia withdraws Armata tanks from Ukraine

Russian news agency TASS has reported that Russia's newest main battle tank the T-14 Armata will be withdrawn from combat in Ukraine ahead of modifications based on the results of its use as part...

US to supply AMRAAM missiles to Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Defense has signed a contract with Raytheon Missiles and Defense for supplying AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) to Ukraine in a contract worth $192 million. In a press release the...

Germany considering sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine

According to reports in the German media, the German government is considering sending Taurus air-launched cruise missiles to Ukraine as part of an upcoming military aid package. Reports claim that Germany has already approved...

Russian tank losses in Ukraine reaches 4,000

General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces has stated that Russia had lost a total of 4,006 tanks since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. It has been reported by multiple sources...

SAMP/T air defence system operational in Ukraine

The SAMP/T Mamba air defence system, which includes radar and eight Aster missile launchers, is now deployed and operational in Ukraine protecting key installations, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron announced the delivery of...

Russian KA-52 helicopter losses mount in Ukraine

The Russian Aerospace Forces have lost at least seven Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicopters in the space of a week as Ukraine continues on with its counteroffensive efforts. The most recent combat loss of a KA-52...

Sweden to train Ukrainian pilots on Gripen fighter aircraft

Sweden has announced that it will provide orientation training for Ukrainian pilots and related aviation personnel on the JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets. This is part of a new military aid package for Ukraine,...

F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots underway

Ukraine is one step closer to acquiring F-16 fighter jets, one of the most advanced combat aircraft in the world after the US and several European countries agreed to train its pilots on the...