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The White House is seeking $24 billion in additional funding to support Ukraine for the first few months of the 2024 fiscal year. That funding is part of a broader …
White House Requests $13.1 Billion in New Military Aid for Ukraine Read More
In June, after months of speculation, Kyiv launched its much-awaited counter-offensive against the Russian military, aiming to break the impasse that settled over the conflict through the winter and spring …
Russian Wartime Defense Spending Balloons Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. As the U.S. looks to rebuild its munitions stocks, the Army is planning to produce …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (August 11) Read More
The Russo-Ukrainian War has been effective in showcasing the capability of certain weapon systems. Case in point, the NASAMS, developed by Raytheon and Kongsberg. This medium-range air defense system uses …
Fighting in Ukraine Boosts Interest in NASAMS Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Russia claims that Ukraine’s counteroffensive is failing to advance and that it is just attriting …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (August 4) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The Spanish Ministry of Defense announced a shipment of tanks, vehicles, and ammunition to Ukraine. …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 28) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. A Ukrainian security official said Kyiv was responsible for an attack on the bridge that …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 21) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. This week, NATO leaders gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, for a summit that focused squarely on …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 14) Read More
Denmark and the Netherlands heading coalition of 11 nations responsible for training pilots and ground personnel This week at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, it was announced that the …
Ukraine F-16 Pilot Training to Commence in Denmark in August Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The United Kingdom’s defense chief, Adm. Sir Tony Radakin, said Russia has lost half of …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 7) Read More