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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
As recently as just a week ago, the broad consensus among diplomats and observers held that political developments over the last three years had brought the strategic latitude and very …
Batka the Broker: What’s in a Deal? Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Russia’s Wagner Group mercenary company attacked the Russian government on June 23, taking its military …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (June 30) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine is included on a list of recipients of AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (June 23) Read More