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23 October

Pictured are Hercules C-130J from 47 Sqn, on a final flypast over the UK before its forthcoming retirement. Three RAF Hercules C130 aircraft have conducted a tour of the UK as a farewell tour ahead of their withdrawal from service at the end of June. The trio departed RAF Brize Norton at 10am, performing a set of flypasts across all four countries in the UK before returning to Brize Norton in the early evening. The first Hercules arrived at Marshalls of Cambridge in December 1966 Hercules. Since entering RAF service, originally with 242 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Thorney Island, it has operated across the globe in support of UK military and humanitarian relief operations. The transition to the 22-strong Atlas (A400) fleet and other air mobility aircraft has been ongoing for some time. 47 Squadron and the Hercules will continue to deliver on operations supporting UK defence objectives until 30 Jun 23.

Marshall Aerospace to Overhaul 12 Ex-British C-130Js for Turkish Air Force

Turkey has signed a multi-year contract with Marshall Aerospace to maintain and upgrade 12 former Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft acquired from the UK.

23 October

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Agrees New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine War

The EU on Wednesday agreed to impose new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine aimed at crimping Moscow's oil and gas revenues, said Denmark, which holds the EU's rotating presidency.

22 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Eurodrone Passes Critical Design Review, Moves Toward Prototype Phase

The Eurodrone program has completed its critical design review, paving the way for prototype production and ground testing.

22 October

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Could Pledge Over $133M for Multinational Force in Ukraine: Report

UK Defense Secretary Healey said that the country's contribution to a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine would exceed $133 million.

22 October

Command and transport vehicle BV 206 S (Husky /Hägglund) crosses a bridge in the mountains of Afghanistan.

Rojoef Manuel

Belgium’s Cockerill to Transform 100+ Military Vehicles Into Ambulances for Ukraine

Belgian defense firm John Cockerill Defense will modify 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine as part of the country’s ongoing support amid Russia’s continued invasion.

22 October

Servicemen of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine undergo combat cohesion in Ukraine

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukrainian Surgeons Report Increasing Complexity of Battlefield Injuries

Military surgeons reported that injuries for Ukrainian soldiers are increasing in severity, reflecting changes in Russian combat tactics.

22 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Urged Ukraine to Give Up Land in ‘Tense’ Talks: Kyiv Official

Just four days before tense presidential elections, an Ivory Coast court on Tuesday sentenced 32 people to three years in prison for participating in banned demonstrations this month.

22 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Strikes Leave Ukrainian City With No Electricity

Russian strikes caused widespread blackouts and cut off phone networks in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernigiv, with repairs stalled by ongoing drone attacks on Tuesday.

21 October