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By PATRICK TURNER, Science & Technology Editor, Defense One Though the United States and European allies have ramped up artillery shell and ammunition production in recent months, it still doesn’t …
The West is Underestimating Ukraine’s Artillery Needs Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The United States estimates Russia has spent up to $211 billion on its …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (February 23) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy embarked on a diplomatic mission to Europe on Friday, …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (February 16) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments In a Tucker Carlson interview, Putin called on the US to acknowledge Russia’s …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (February 9) Read More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the dismissal of commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, around a week after reports initially emerged that the general was soon to be sacked. On Thursday in …
Zaluzhnyi Dismissed as Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Read More
The U.S. Senate released a proposed $118 billion national security supplemental spending bill, stemming from the administration’s request last fall for new funding to support Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and U.S. …
U.S. Military Aid Bill Faces Hurdles in Congress Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The status of Ukrainian military commander Valerii Zaluzhnyi is uncertain, after reports emerged …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (February 2) Read More
On January 30, 2024, press reports indicated deliveries of the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) to Ukraine may commence this week. Thus far, the U.S. Department of Defense has not …
Deliveries of Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs to Ukraine Reportedly Imminent Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments On Wednesday, a Russian Il-76 carrying dozens of Ukrainian POWs crashed in Belgorod …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (January 26) Read More
The Russian combat drone Okhotnik-B may finally be wrapping up testing, enabling it to enter serial production, according to Sergei Semka, vice-governor of the Novosibirsk Oblast where the drones will …
Russian Stealth Combat Drone Nearing Production Read More