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Nammo has begun construction on a new munition production facility in Raufoss. This expansion will increase the company’s production capacity for artillery ammunition and rocket engines. The project is part …
Nammo Begins Construction of New Ammunition Plant in Norway Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Russia announced a plan to offer debt forgiveness for new military recruits that …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 29) Read More
A National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) donated by Canada has arrived in Ukraine. The system will help defend military sites and civilian infrastructure against Russian drones, missiles, and aircraft. …
NASAMS Air Defense System Donated by Canada Arrives in Ukraine Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war is “unacceptable,” …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 22) Read More
The Ukrainian military has begun using Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) for strikes inside Russia, days after the Biden administration lifted the restriction on U.S.-supplied weapons. Sources told the Financial …
Ukraine Conducts First ATACMS Strikes in Russia Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Moscow has denied reports of a phone call between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 15) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Former President Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election on November 5, paving …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 8) Read More
By Derek Bisaccio and Jon Hemler Infographics by Jorge Morejon Production of Poland’s FA-50PL fighters by Korea Aerospace Industries is ongoing. Image – Lockheed Martin On the wave of increased …
Poland’s Military Pursues a New Era of Airpower Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The Pentagon said North Korea has sent around 10,000 troops to Russia for …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 1) Read More
Outside of dynamics on the battlefield, a key question underlying the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been how well Moscow will manage its economy and finances, which influence the Kremlin’s …
Rostec Head Chemezov Warns on Russian Economy Read More