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The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War continues to yield new obstacles and opportunities for the global defense industry, particularly in munition, air defense, and artillery system markets. In this webinar series, Forecast …
Fire, But Don’t Forget – A Look at Current Munition, Air Defense, and Artillery Markets Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments A private passenger aircraft carrying Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin crashed in Russia …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (August 25) Read More
Overnight on June 23 of this year, Wagner Group commander Yevgeny Prigozhin played his hand, launching a mutiny against the Russian Ministry of Defense after months of bickering with its …
Putin Owns the Cards Read More
Denmark and the Netherlands, already heading a coalition of 11 nations responsible for training pilots and ground personnel, announce significant fighter jet contribution. Denmark and the Netherlands have announced that …
Denmark and the Netherlands to Donate Up to 61 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Sweden is sending its 13th military aid package to Ukraine to support weapon systems that …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (August 18) Read More
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