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26 June

Western Firms Push Back on Ukraine’s Planned Weapons Co-Production

Several defense companies from the West are pushing back on Ukraine’s proposal to collaborate on weapons production amid the Russian invasion.

26 June

A sketch of the navy's new surface combat ship on the left, to be compared with the smaller already existing Visby corvette. Photo: Swedish Armed Forces/Saab

Rojoef Manuel

Swedish Navy to Receive New Surface Combat Ships, Tugboats

Sweden has confirmed the integration of additional surface combat ships and tugboats into the Royal Swedish Navy.

26 June

Staff Writer With AFP

17,000 Ukrainian Army Recruits Trained by Britain, Allies: UK Govt

More than 17,000 Ukrainian recruits have been trained by Britain and allies over the last year to help Kyiv fight Russia's invasion, the UK Ministry of Defence said.

25 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Strikes Kill 11 in Rebel-Held Syria: Monitor

Russian air strikes in Syria killed at least 11 people, in retaliation for deadly drone attacks blamed on rebel forces.

25 June

Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin speaking in Bakhmut

Staff Writer With AFP

Wagner Chief to Quit Russia in Deal to End Crisis: Kremlin

Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin will leave for Belarus and a criminal case against him will be dropped in a move to end the current crisis.

25 June

A Typhoon jet takes off from the RAF's Coningsby base in Lincolnshire, the UK

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Says Fighter Jets in Baltics Scrambled 21 Times Over Russian Aircraft

UK fighter jets have been scrambled to respond to Russian aircraft 21 times in the last three weeks, Britain said.

24 June

Visitors at the entrance of the PMC Wagner Centre in Saint Petersburg

Staff Writer With AFP

Wagner Chief Vows to Topple Russia Top Brass, Says Fighters ‘Ready to Die’

The head of the Wagner mercenary group said he had crossed into Russia and seized control of a key military headquarters.

23 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Italy Joins Franco-British Future Missile Program

Italy has joined the Franco-British Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon program, which intends to replace the Storm Shadow, the Exocet, and the Harpoon missiles.

23 June