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20 February

Ukraine Faces ‘Extremely Difficult’ Frontline Battles: Zelensky

Ukrainian troops, reeling from the loss of a key town, now face "extremely difficult" conditions all along the frontline because of delayed foreign aid, President Zelensky said.

20 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Says to Build Biggest Navy Since World War II

Australia outlined a decade-long plan to double its fleet of major warships and boost defense spending by an additional $7 billion, in the face of a quickening Asia-Pacific arms race.

19 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

At Least 10 Killed in Libya Attack, UN Demands Investigation

At least 10 people were reportedly shot dead in Libya's capital, as the UN mission in the war-scarred country called for a "prompt and thorough" investigation.

19 February

Americas

BAE Systems graphic of the Compass Call weapon system cross-decked on a EC-37B. The current EC-130H model is in the background

Ronald Watkins

Four US Air Force EA-37Bs to Receive Upgraded EW Systems

BAE Systems will provide advanced electromagnetic warfare mission systems for four of the US Air Force’s EA-37B aircraft.

19 February

Americas

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, supporting 3rd Infantry Division, demonstrate M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) operations to NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Estonia allies during a live-fire exercise at Estonian Central Training Area, Estonia, Sept. 27, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cesar Salazar Jr.)

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed to Increase HIMARS Production By 60 Percent This Year

Lockheed Martin will increase its annual production of HIMARS rocket launching systems by over 60 percent to 96 by the end of this year.

19 February

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Czech Republic Proposes 800,000 Artillery Rounds for Ukraine Soon

The Czech Republic could deliver 800,000 artillery shells to Ukraine if partner nations secure financing, President Petr Pavel said.

19 February

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Sets Ramadan Deadline for Offensive on Gazan City Rafah

Israel will launch its long-threatened offensive against Rafah next month if Hamas has not freed the remaining hostages held in Gaza by the start of Ramadan.

19 February

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