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12 April

‘Several Hundred’ Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia in Ukraine: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that hundreds of Chinese nationals were fighting at the Ukraine frontline alongside Russia.

12 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Needs 10 More Patriot Air Defense Systems: Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine needs more air defense systems to protect civilians.

11 April

U.S. Marines with 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, partner with Orange County Sheriff’s Department Hazardous Devices Section to set explosive charges during the Post-Blast Analysis Course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 11, 2018. The Marines and sheriffs prepare charges of trinitrotoluene (TNT) to be placed in the ground before detonation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Quentarius Johnson)

Giulia Bernacchi

Polish Firm to Supply TNT for US-Based Paramount Enterprises

Nitro-Chem has signed a multi-year agreement with US-based Paramount Enterprises International to supply 18,000 tons of TNT.

11 April

Giulia Bernacchi

Babcock Secures $84M Contract for UK Type 31 Frigate Capability Upgrades

Babcock has secured a $84-million contract to carry out the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates.

11 April

The Djura light armored medical evacuation vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Greenlights Djura Armored Ambulance for Military Use

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has approved the Djura 4x4 light armored vehicle for the military’s medical evacuation tasks.

11 April

A Georgian Armed Forces T-72 tank fires during a combined arms live fire demonstration at the Vaziani training area in the country of Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Noble Partner 22 builds multinational interoperability between allied and partner nations, increasing readiness and improving multinational command and control capabilities. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

Rojoef Manuel

Czech Republic Ships Last T-72M1 Tanks to Ukraine

The Czech Republic has transferred the last of the T-72M1 main battle tanks it had pledged to Ukraine in response to Russia’s continuing aggression.

11 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Elbit to Deliver Unmanned Turrets for NATO Country’s ASCOD Vehicles

General Dynamics European Land Systems has contracted Elbit Systems to deliver its advanced UT30 MK2 unmanned turret systems for $100 million.

11 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Patria to Deliver NEMO Mortars for Hungary’s Lynx IFVs

Patria has been contracted for the delivery of Patria NEMO mortars to integrate with Hungary’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles.

11 April

Giulia Bernacchi

UK, US Complete Major Hypersonic Propulsion Test for Future Missile

The UK and the US have concluded a hypersonic propulsion test campaign, advancing the development of a cutting-edge cruise missile.

10 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Beijing Slams Chinese Recruits Fighting for Russia Claims

China warned parties in the Ukraine war against making "irresponsible remarks" after President Volodymyr Zelensky said Beijing knew its citizens were being recruited by Russia to fight in the conflict.

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