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10 May

British Army to Train for Future Boxer, Challenger 3 Vehicles With Elbit Simulators

The UK has awarded Elbit Systems a contract for simulators to train the British Army to operate its upcoming Boxer and Challenger 3 vehicles.

9 May

White phosphorus was seen being fired in Ukraine

Staff Writer With AFP

US Announces $1.2B in New Military Aid for Ukraine

The United States announced a new $1.2 billion security assistance package for Ukraine to boost the country's air defenses.

9 May

Finnish XA-203 armoured personnel carrier on a road march during exercise Trident Juncture 2018 in Norway on October 30, 2018. Trident Juncture 2018 is NATO’s largest exercise in many years, bringing together around 50,000 personnel from all 29 Allies, plus partners Finland and Sweden. Around 65 vessels, 250 aircraft and 10,000 vehicles will participate. Photo: Ville Multanen, Finnish Defence Forces Combat Camera

Rojoef Manuel

Finland, Sweden Sign Joint Military Vehicle Procurements

Finland has signed an agreement with Sweden to procure military vehicle systems and related capabilities for their armed forces.

8 May

Photo of Russia's President Vladimir Putin in an annual news conference in Moscow, on December 19, 2019.

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia to ‘Develop’ Its Military Facilities in Kyrgyzstan

Russia will "develop" its military installations in Central Asian ally Kyrgyzstan, following talks between the two countries' leaders.

8 May

The protected-wounded transport container is based on the international ISO standard 20-foot container.

Rojoef Manuel

German Army Receives First of 13 Medical Transport Containers

Airbus has delivered the first of 13 medical transport containers to German Armed Forces medical personnel.

8 May

Rojoef Manuel

UK Royal Air Force Begins Training for Future Protector Drone Fleet

The UK Royal Air Force has begun training for its future Protector RG Mk1 medium-altitude, long-altitude drone fleet in the US.

7 May

A man wearing military camouflage stands at the entrance of the PMC Wagner Centre, associated with the Wagner Group, in St. Petersburg, Russia

Staff Writer With AFP

Wagner Chief Says Moscow Promised More Ammo After Bakhmut Pull-Out Threat

Wagner's chief said he received "a promise" of more ammunition from the Russian army after he threatened to pull his troops out of Bakhmut.

7 May

The Black Sea harbour of Constanta is seen from one of the windows of the ATL2 Atlantique 2 airplane over the Black Sea during the Sea Shield 2023 military exercise, Romania, on March 30, 2023

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Jet Intercepts Polish Plane Over Black Sea: Romania

A Russian fighter intercepted a Polish plane patrolling for the EU's border agency over the Black Sea, Romania's defense ministry said.

6 May

Russia MiG-31 carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missile

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Downed Hypersonic Missile in ‘Historic’ First Time

Ukraine said it had for the first time downed a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile during a wave of Russian attacks.

5 May

Ukrainian servicemen prepare to fire towards Russian positions with a 155mm M777 Howitzer artillery weapon on the front line somewhere near the city of Bakhmut

Staff Writer With AFP

Wagner Chief Threatens to Pull Fighters from Bakhmut Over Ammo Shortage

The head of Russian paramilitary group Wagner said he would pull his fighters from the front line in Ukraine because of ammunition shortages.

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