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24 February

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference

Putin Failed to Achieve Goals in Ukraine, Zelensky Says on War Anniversary

President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war by accusing Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of trying to take over Ukraine, saying he had failed to achieve this and other war goals.

24 February

Jodesz Gavilan

Germany Receives First Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles

Patria has handed over the first batch of 6x6 armored vehicles to Germany, marking the start of the country's transition to a modern protected mobility fleet.

24 February

A SAMP/T air defense system is seen firing off a ballistic missile from the back of the military truck. Smoke and bright white-red fire can be seen jutting out of the missile as it flies straight upward. The background is a clear blue sky.

Jodesz Gavilan

Switzerland Considers European SAMP/T After US Patriot Delay

Switzerland is reconsidering its air defense plans after the US indefinitely delayed the delivery of Patriot missile batteries, prompting Bern to look more seriously at a European alternative.

23 February

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Introduces Data-Driven Upgrade to Romania’s Battlefield Training

A new training upgrade is giving Romanian commanders a sharper view of soldier performance, moving from simple observation to data-driven assessment.

23 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Europe Moves Into the Depths With Underwater Drone Swarm Project

Europe is advancing an underwater drone swarm project consisting of a fleet of networked autonomous platforms.

23 February

Italian Navy's Ugolino Vivaldi (P 440) next-generation offshore patrol vessel

Rojoef Manuel

Fincantieri Debuts Italian Navy’s Lead Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel

Fincantieri has launched the first platform of the Italian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel program in Riva Trigoso.

23 February

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Needs 250,000 More Troops to Win, NATO Source Says

Ukraine needs to mobilize approximately 250,000 additional troops to turn the tide against Russia, a senior NATO military said.

23 February

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Kongsberg Sharpens Underwater Ears With Upgraded ‘Listen’ System

Kongsberg is taking underwater sensing to a new level, potentially reshaping how naval forces gather critical intelligence below the surface.

23 February

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Artificial Kidney Among Ukraine’s Latest Battlefield Medical Innovations in Testing

Ukraine is looking to bolster its combat medical capabilities with new technologies aimed at keeping wounded soldiers alive during high-intensity operations.

23 February