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10 January

Two dark-green BMR-600 armored vehicles are seen in a grassy plains. The one in the foreground has three camouflaged soldiers on it, while the one on the background has two. Both vehicles have the Spanish flag propped up on its back, and have what appears to be protective barbed wire wrapped around them. In the far background, a helicopter can be seen flying on the dark-blue sky.

Spain Donates Armored Ambulances to Ukraine

Spain has donated two armored ambulances to Ukraine to be used exclusively for humanitarian missions, patient evacuation and medical care.

10 January

Four Swedish Armed Forces soldiers walk while crouching in a rocky forested area. They are seen wearing camouflage with leaves on top of their helmets to blend in more with the green and gloomy environment. All of them are armed with rifles. The background is a sky fully covered by a deep gray cloud.

Juster Domingo

Sweden to Send 800 Troops to Latvia Despite Pending NATO Membership

Sweden is planning to send 800 troops to Latvia early next year to reinforce NATO's presence in the country.

10 January

Joe Saballa

India Unveils New ‘Ugram’ Indigenous Assault Rifle

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has launched the country’s new, domestically-built assault rifle for the armed forces, paramilitary, and state police.

9 January

An Abrams M1A1 tank is seen initiating live fire in a desert field. Red-orange flames appear to be coming out of its turret. The tank's hull blends well with the area's dry, sandy environment. The background is a dim blue sky.

Juster Domingo

Poland Receives 29 US Abrams Battle Tanks

The Polish Army has received 29 M1A1 Abrams battle tanks from the US at the port of Świnoujście in Western Pomerania.

9 January

Joe Saballa

Serbia Mulls Reinstating Mandatory Military Service Amid Rising Tensions

The Serbian government is looking at reinstating mandatory military service in the country amid increasing tensions in the Balkan region.

9 January

Joe Saballa

UK Hiding Critical Shortage of Military Personnel: Former Officials

The British government is refusing to publicize the current shortage of skilled military personnel to avoid scrutiny, former UK defense officials have claimed.

9 January