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UK to train Ukrainian pilots on NATO-standard fighter jets
The UK has announced a new initiative to train Ukrainian pilots on the use of NATO-standard fighter jets, as part of its ongoing support for Ukraine's defence and security.
The training program for Ukrainian pilots...
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UK delivers Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine
The UK has confirmed that it has supplied Ukraine with Storm Shadow long-range, air-launched cruise missiles, a move that could significantly alter the balance of power in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The Storm Shadow...
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Italy to supply additional M109L artillery systems to Ukraine
The Ukrainian army will soon receive 40 more M109L 155mm self-propelled howitzers from Italy, as part of a military assistance programme.
The M109L is a modernized version of the M109 howitzer, which has been...
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Slovakia transfers entire MiG-29 fleet to Ukraine
In a move that has been hailed as a sign of solidarity and support for Ukraine's sovereignty and security, Slovakia has transferred its entire fleet of 13 MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jets to Ukraine. The...
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US-supplied Bradley IFVs enter service in Ukraine
The US has recently delivered 60 Bradley M2A2 tracked armoured IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles) to Ukraine as part of a $3.75 billion military aid package.
According to pictures published on Twitter, the first batch of...
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Leopard 2 tanks from Germany shipped to Ukraine
In a major boost to Ukraine's defense capabilities, the first batch of 10 Leopard 2 main battle tanks (MBTs) from Germany arrived on Monday. The tanks are part of a deal signed in December...
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Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russia's president Vladimir Putin has announced that his country will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, a move that has alarmed Ukraine and NATO members. Putin said that the decision was not a violation...
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Ukrainian tank crews complete Challenger 2 training in UK
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that Ukrainian tank crews have completed training on Challenger 2 main battle tanks (MBTs) in the UK. The training, which took place in the UK, lasted...