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A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war. In the wake of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine infrastructure, the U.S. is rushing over 200 …
This Week in the Russian-Ukraine War (Week 41 – November 25) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war. The White House has asked Congress to approve an additional $37.7 billion in aid for …
This week in the Russian-Ukraine War (Week 40 – November 18) Read More
The White House has asked Congress to approve an additional $37.7 billion in aid for Ukraine. The package includes $21.7 billion in security assistance that would flow through the Pentagon, …
White House Seeks Additional $38 Billion for Ukraine Read More
The effective use of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) by Ukraine against invading Russian forces continues to generate interest – and budding orders – for Lockheed Martin. …
Add Lithuania to the List of Eager HIMARS Buyers Read More
In a bid to expand its presence in European radar markets, Leonardo quickly moved to acquire a stake in Hensoldt when KKR moved to divest its holding in 2021. At …
Hensoldt Grows as Europe Looks to Increase Military Capabilities Read More
Negotiations for an expected 300-unit purchase of South Korean K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) have wrapped up, and a contract should be signed this week, according to Poland’s defense …
Poland Readies Buy of South Korean Multiple Rocket Launchers Read More
By Derek Bisaccio, former FI International Military Markets – Eurasia analyst and guest blogger. An imperfect trial balloon recently launched by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk puts a spotlight on an …
How Does the War in Ukraine End? Read More
Consider a country on Europe’s easternmost fringes that once shared a larger border with the former Soviet Union. This country emerged from the dissolution of the USSR an independent state, …
A Tale of Two Former Soviet Republics (Or: How Much is Ukraine Getting in Trans-Atlantic Military Aid?) Read More
The U.S. on Thursday announced a $675 million security assistance package for Ukraine, marking the 20th time the Biden administration has utilized drawdown authority to transfer existing U.S. equipment into …
U.S. Aid Continues to Flow into Ukraine Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. More than six months have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine commenced on February 24. With no end to the war in …
Is HIMARS a Game-Changer in the War in Ukraine? Read MoreSign up for the latest blog posts and products sent straight to your inbox.