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6 April

US Army Opens Facility Hosting Combat-Ready Military Equipment in Poland

The US Army has opened a military equipment and logistics complex in Poland, increasing its capacity to respond to aggression in Eastern Europe.

6 April

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

Russia’s Wagner Chief Says Cemetery for Fighters ‘Growing’

The head of Russian mercenary outfit Wagner said his forces continue to suffer losses, as a video showed him visiting a cemetery where the group's fighters are buried.

6 April

Joe Saballa

Czech Republic to Receive First H1 Light Attack Helicopter From US in May

The Czech Republic has accepted its first H1 light attack helicopters from American aerospace giant Bell Textron.

6 April

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Buys 100 Remote Weapon Systems From Australia

Ukraine is set to receive 100 Remote Weapon Systems from Australia as part of a direct military sale worth $80.3 million.

6 April

Joe Saballa

Finland First Foreign Customer of Israeli David’s Sling Anti-Missile System

Finland has approved the country’s acquisition of David’s Sling from Israel, making it the first foreign customer of the long-range air defense system.

6 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Latvia Reinstates Mandatory Military Service for Men

Latvia's parliament voted to reinstate compulsory military service for young men starting next year in response to regional security risks amid neighboring Russia's war on Ukraine.

5 April