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25 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Putin Signs Decree Forcing Paramilitary Fighters to Swear Oath

Russian paramilitary fighters will have to swear an oath to the Russian flag, a presidential decree stipulates.

25 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Spain Approves $2B Purchase of 400 Armored Carriers to Replace M113s

The Spanish government has reportedly approved an investment of 1.95 billion euros ($2.11 billion) for the acquisition of 394 tracked armored vehicles for the army.

25 August

Christopher Gettel

After Dreadnought Subs, UK Must Integrate Nuclear Airborne Capabilities

The UK should proactively safeguard its interests and NATO commitments by diversifying its nuclear delivery platforms.

25 August

Staff Writer With AFP

US to Begin Training Ukraine F-16 Pilots in September: Pentagon

The Pentagon said Thursday it would begin training Ukrainian F-16 pilots in the United States starting next month so they can use the advanced aircraft against Russian forces.

24 August

Koalitsiya-SV 152mm self-propelled howitzer

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia to Ramp Up Upgraded Artillery Shell Production 25-Fold

Russia will ramp up the production of Krasnopol-M2 guided artillery shells by 25 times in 2024, according to the munition’s manufacturer.

24 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Norway to Give F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine: Media Reports

Norway will become the third country to donate F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv to bolster its Soviet-era air force, three Norwegian media reported.

24 August

Russian soldiers walks along a street in Mariupol

Joe Saballa

Russian Troops to Abandon Frontlines Due to ‘Collapsing’ Morale: Ex-Commander

A former Russian commander says Moscow’s forces are on the brink of abandoning their frontline positions in Ukraine due to “collapsing morale.”

24 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Wagner Chief Prigozhin Presumed Dead in Plane Crash: Russian Officials

The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia's military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed, with all passengers killed, Russian officials said.

23 August