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20 September

Interior of a new Estonian Defence Forces military camp near the Russian border. Photo: Estonian Centre for Defence Investments

Estonia Inaugurates Military Camp Near Russian Border

Estonia has opened a military center near the Russian border to expand accommodation for allies stationed in the region.

20 September

Joe Saballa

US Seeks Clarity From Ukraine on Expanded Use of Long-Range Weapons

Amid mounting pressure to permit Ukraine greater use of donated weapons, the US is seeking more clarity from Kyiv on how this move would impact the dynamics of the conflict.

19 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Turkey Requests US Approval to Buy GE Engine for Domestic Jet

Turkey has formally requested the purchase of GE Aerospace F404 engine from the US for its locally-developed Hurjet light attack aircraft.

19 September

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.

Inder Singh Bisht

France Orders Seven Next-Gen SAMP/T Air Defense Systems

France has ordered seven next-generation SAMP/T air defense systems to boost its protection against evolving threats.

19 September

Inder Singh Bisht

MAN Propulsion to Power Royal Navy’s Fleet Support Ships

Navantia UK has selected MAN Energy Solutions to provide a propulsion package for the three Fleet Solid Support ships being built for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

19 September

Christine Casimiro

Russian Bombers Train Over Chukchi and East Siberia

Russia conducted training flights over the neutral waters of the Chukchi Sea and the East Siberian Sea on September 15.

19 September

Joe Saballa

Australia Puts Obsolete Military Vehicles for Sale Despite Ukraine’s Interest

The Australian government is reportedly auctioning off decommissioned military vehicles despite them being keenly sought by Ukraine.

19 September

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO Members Call for Response to Stray Russian Drones

Defense ministers from NATO's eastern flank called for a collective response to repeated violations of their airspace by Russian drones and missiles targeting Ukraine.

19 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Putin to Boost Troop Numbers to 1.5 Million Active Soldiers

Russian President Putin said he had ordered, earlier this week, a boost of Moscow's army to 1.5 million active soldiers to ensure a well-trained military.

18 September