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25 January

Arms

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz walks past a Leopard 2 battle tank

Germany to Provide Ukraine With Leopard Tanks: Reports

Germany will provide Ukraine with Leopard tanks, national media reported, following months of intense pressure on Berlin.

25 January

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Finland Underscores Training Strength in Ukraine Tank Talks

Finland said it could offer training capabilities to prospective tank units as European countries mull supplying Ukraine with Leopard tanks.

25 January

Africa

A soldier stands guard near information stands in a camp in Diffa, Niger

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Army Says Killed 11 ‘Terrorists’

Niger army said it had killed 11 "terrorists" in a restive region plagued by insurgents linked with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.

25 January

Arms

Ukrainian soldiers check their weapons at a position on the front line in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region on Oct. 24, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Staff Writer With AFP

Transfer of Swiss Arms to Ukraine Should Be Permitted: Parliamentary Commission

A Swiss parliamentary commission voted to request a change to the country's laws to allow its war material to be transferred to Ukraine.

24 January

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

25 Killed in Russia Border Region Since Ukraine Assault: Governor

Twenty-five people have reportedly been killed and more than 90 injured in Russia's border region of Belgorod since the start of Moscow's assault on Ukraine.

24 January

War

Inder Singh Bisht

Italy Confirms Sending Samp-T Air Defense System to Ukraine

Italy has confirmed it’s preparing to send the Samp-T air defense system to Ukraine as part of its sixth aid package.

24 January

Asia Pacific

An Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter from the 5th Aviation Regiment taxis through a water arch to celebrate Boeing Aircrewman Instructor, Andrew Fieldhouse as he completes a final flight in the CH-47 Chinook at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** On 29 June 2022, before his retirement former Australian Army and now Boeing Aircrewman Instructor, Andrew Fieldhouse took one last flight in a 5th Aviation Regiment Chinook helicopter. In recognition of his years of service, the Townsville Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting team provided a Water Arch Salute where he was greeted by well-wishers to mark the final flight. Andrew Fieldhouse served a total of 40 years of which 30 were served with the Army Aviation capability.

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing to Extend Australian Army Chinook Fleet Support

Australia has awarded Boeing a $28.8 million contract to extend support services for 14 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.

24 January

Europe

A Ukrainian serviceman fires an RPG towards a Russian position in Donetsk

Staff Writer With AFP

Close Combat Marks ‘Hellish’ Battle at Ukraine’s Marinka

In a conflict dominated by artillery, Ukrainian soldiers fighting for control of the eastern town of Marinka have been coming unusually close to Russian troops.

24 January

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