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Sep- 2024 -

3 September

Russia’s August Advances in Ukraine Biggest Since October 2022

Russia advanced on 477 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in August, Moscow's biggest monthly increase since October 2022.

2 September

Bundeswehr soldiers leave an Airbus A400M transport aircraft of the German Air Force after Germany ended its mission in Niger

Staff Writer With AFP

Germany Ends Military Operations in Junta-Run Niger

The German army vacated an airbase in junta-run Niger and flew its final troops home, completing a withdrawal from the restive Sahel nation.

2 September

Polish soldier during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising

Staff Writer With AFP

Poland Says Has ‘Duty’ to Down Stray Russian Missiles

Warsaw has a "constitutional duty" to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine that are on course to hit Polish territory, Poland's foreign minister said.

2 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Turkey Test-Fires Longer Range ATMACA Cruise Missile

Turkey has test-fired the ATMACA Kara (land) surface-to-surface cruise missile, achieving its longest range and duration.

2 September

Joe Saballa

British Army Expands Soldier Kamikaze Drone Training

The British Army is searching for soldiers with the aptitude to join its new drone academy and potentially become kamikaze drone operators.

2 September

Joe Saballa

Airbus, Lockheed Exit UK’s New Medium Helicopter Program

Airbus and Lockheed Martin have decided to opt out of an ambitious program to develop a new medium-lift helicopter for the British military.

2 September

Members of Russian mercenary group Wagner

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Mercenaries Pulled Out of Burkina Faso to Defend Kursk: Commander

Ukraine's incursion into Russia has disrupted Russian mercenaries' plans in Burkina Faso, with many now pulled out to help boost Moscow's defenses back home, a paramilitary commander said.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

28.08.2024. - Kadaga, Latvia. The opening ceremony of the infrastructure of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia organized by the Canadian Armed Forces Command in Latvia is taking place at the military base "Ādaži".

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Inaugurates NATO Multinational Brigade Center in Ādaži

The Latvian Ministry of Defense has opened a new military center in Ādaži to support the NATO Multinational Brigade cooperation.

30 August

A serviceman of the 3rd Colonel Petro Bolbochan Brigade of Operational Assignment of Ukraine's National Guard is staying in the trench during a tactical exercise in Ukraine

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Wants to Train More Ukrainian Soldiers, but Not in Ukraine

The European Union wants to train more Ukrainian soldiers but remains divided over whether to provide the support in Ukraine itself, the bloc's foreign policy chief said.

30 August

RUKLA, Lithuania – A Lithuanian soldier assigned to the Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade, acquires his target with an M4 carbine during Close Quarter Marksmanship training with U.S. Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Rukla, Lithuania, Jan. 24, 2017. The training was part of a two-week course that built camaraderie and expertise among both U.S. Paratroopers and Lithuanian soldiers. The ‘Sky Soldiers’ of 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt. are on a training rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania to Spend $1.3B on Modern Soldier Program Over Next Decade

The Lithuanian government plans an investment of up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.33 billion) to equip its soldiers with modern weapons and tools over the next decade.

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