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5 February

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a press conference

Zelensky Says Would Agree to Direct Talks With Putin: Interview

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview that he would agree to direct talks with Russia to end almost three years of war.

4 February

Bulgaria's F-16 Block 70 displayed during Lockheed Martin's delivery ceremony

Christine Casimiro

Bulgaria Modernizes Air Force With First F-16 Viper

Bulgaria has officially received its first F-16 Block 70 aircraft from Lockheed Martin during a handover ceremony in Greenville, South Carolina.

4 February

Insta Steel Eagle ER, drone with explosive charge.

Giulia Bernacchi

Finnish Firm Unveils ‘Steel Eagle ER’ Drone Developed for Ukraine

Finnish company Insta has unveiled the Insta Steel Eagle ER drone, which has been developed and tested for use in Ukraine.

4 February

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden Buys Mk82 Bombs From Rheinmetall to Equip Gripen Aircraft

Sweden has contracted Rheinmetall to acquire Mk82 bombs for its Gripen aircraft, aiming to enhance its air force's ground target capabilities.

4 February

Joe Saballa

UK MoD Recalls 120,000 Pieces of Body Armor

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued an urgent recall for thousands of military body armor vests after scans revealed microscopic cracks in the equipment.

4 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Kyiv Reports Surge in Russian Queries on Missing Troops

Ukraine received a surge in queries from Russian families seeking information on missing relatives serving in Moscow's army, Kyiv said.

4 February

Army reservists prepare to enter a room during an exercise at a new Army training facility. The simulation facility in Scotland creates realistic training for Army reservists. The creation and development of a new Army training facility in Dundee saw Reservists from the 7th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (7 SCOTS) train in using simulated ammunition. The new facility, located in Oliver Barracks in Dundee, allows urban operations training. It was constructed and designed for the use of simulation to create a realistic environment for soldiers to enhance their infantry skills in advance of deployments in the UK and overseas. 7 SCOTS, although a light role (Reserve) battalion based in Perth are commanded by 19th Light Brigade who form part of 1st (United Kingdom) Division. Training at weekends highlights the immense level of discipline and commitment by reservists within 7 SCOTS; juggling their civilian routine and employment to participate – gaining and enhancing transferable employable skills. Reservists bring specialist civilian capabilities that are essential both on and off the battlefield, while gaining transferable qualifications by training with the Army. The roles and tasks demanded of the Army Reserve continue to evolve, with more opportunities to enjoy the challenges that come with being a Reservist both in the UK and worldwide.

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Opens Urban Warfare Training Center in Scotland

The British Army has inaugurated a new facility in Scotland to train soldiers for urban warfare.

4 February

Satnus conducts first flight test campaign of the NGWS/FCAS program

Inder Singh Bisht

Spain’s Satnus JV Flight Tests Remote Carriers for FCAS Program

Spanish joint venture Satnus carried out a flight test campaign of remote-controlled drone demonstrators in support of the Next Generation Weapons System/ Future Combat Air System.

4 February

Joe Saballa

Thales to Supply Hundreds of Anti-Submarine Sonobuoys to French Navy

The French Navy is enhancing its anti-submarine warfare capabilities with the procurement of SonoFlash sonobuoys from Thales.

4 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Instro Secures Added $20M Night Vision Goggle Order for British Forces

Instro Precision Technologies has secured a $20 million contract to provide additional XACT nv33 compact night vision goggles to the British Armed Forces.

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