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A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Poland has agreed to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine as part of a …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (January 13) Read More
The veteran Russian Project 1135(V) class frigate design appears destined to be an Indian-dominated program, with India having 20 ships of record (ordered, under construction, or in service), tying Russia’s …
Can Russian Frigates Outsell FREMM Design Ships? Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war. The U.S. announced $3.075 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine Friday afternoon. This package …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (January 6) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. In the largest single attack of the war, Russia fired more than 120 missiles at …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (Week 46 – December 30) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. As part of President Zelensky’s visit to the White House, the Department of Defense announced …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (Week 45 – December 23) Read More
As 2022 draws to a close, the European defense environment has shifted as dramatically as at any time since the end of the Cold War. Beginning with the launch of …
The European Defense Environment Year in Review, and a Peek Ahead Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The Pentagon says fighting remains intense in the Donbas region as Russian forces conduct a …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (Week 44 – December 16) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The U.S. Army is planning to ramp up production of 155mm artillery ammunition over the …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (Week 43 – December 9) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The Moscow Times reported that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has called for the deployment …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (Week 42 – December 2) Read More
Join Forecast International and GovExec defense experts for this FREE WEBINAR: Since January 2022, the U.S. has invested more than $18 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. Additionally, this is …
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