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Jan- 2024 -

4 January

The Norwegian Army fires a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from the Andøya Space Range in Andøya, Norway against a simulated threat in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 10, 2023. Formidable Shield is a biennial integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise involving a series of live-fire events against subsonic, supersonic, and ballistic targets, incorporating multiple Allied ships, aircraft, and ground forces working across battlespaces to deliver effects. (Courtesy photo by Royal Norwegian Navy)

Inder Singh Bisht

Norway Allows Direct Defense Sale to Ukraine

The Norwegian government has allowed the country’s defense companies to directly sell to Ukraine.

3 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Inducted 1,500 Tanks in 2023 to Replenish Ukraine Losses

The Russian Armed Forces received over 1,500 main battle tanks in 2023, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

3 January

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO to Buy 1,000 Patriot Missiles in Face of Russia Threat

NATO members in Europe have signed a contract for up to 1,000 Patriot missiles to bolster air defenses in the face of the threat from Russia.

3 January

A Gepard anti-aircraft gun system is seen parked on the side of an asphalt road. The tank is painted with a dark green and brown camouflage. Its two gun barrels are pointed to the upper-left, angled at around 45 degrees. The background is a landscape of green-leaved trees.

Juster Domingo

Germany Sends Three More Gepard Anti-Aircraft Tanks to Ukraine

Germany has delivered three additional Gepard anti-aircraft guns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine as part of its latest military aid.

2 January

The AKYA torpedo is seen being placed on a wheeled cart. It is tied in the middle with a thick yellow rope, which is used by a crane's hook to place it gently on the cart. Around 17 people are seen scattered in the image, monitoring the weapon's movement. Four of them are wearing high-visibility jackets and hard hats. The area appears to be a military compound with lots of trees planted in the lot. The background is a green mountainous landscape. The sky is a clear and cool blue.

Juster Domingo

Turkey Completes AKYA Torpedo Test From Preveze Submarine

Turkey has successfully test-fired a locally-produced heavyweight torpedo with a warhead from one of its submarines.

2 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Downed All Russian Kinzhal Missiles With Patriots

Ukraine said that US-supplied Patriot surface-to-air missile systems downed all 10 Kinzhal ballistic missiles Russia fired at the country in its large-scale attack.

2 January

Joe Saballa

‘Massive’ Cache of Chinese-Made Weapons Found in Gaza: Report

The Israel Defense Forces has claimed it discovered a “massive” cache of Chinese-made weapons being used by Hamas militants in Gaza.

2 January

Airbursts of artillery-fired white phosphorus fall over the Gaza city port, October 11, 2023

Stephen J. Lyons

Despite Its Pledge, Israel (Again) Resorts to Using White Phosphorus Weapons

In 2013 Israel pledged to stop using white phosphorus weapons, but in the wake of its current scorched earth policy against Hamas and the residents of Gaza, it has decided to ignore that promise.

Dec- 2023 -

29 December