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Mar- 2023 -

8 March

Russia Running Low on Ammunition, Fighting With ‘Shovels’: UK Intel

The Russian military is running so low on ammunition that it now relies on entrenching tools for close combat, according to a UK intel report.

2 March

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves $125 Million UK Javelin Missile Request

The US State Department has approved a Javelin missile sale to the UK worth an estimated $125 million.

2 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Navy to Receive BAE Maritime Indirect Fires System for $219M

The Royal Navy has awarded a $219-million contract to BAE Systems for five Mk-45 Maritime Indirect Fire Systems.

Feb- 2023 -

28 February

Exercises

Typhoons and engineers from Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwaver 71 "Richthofen" arrive at RAF Lossiemouth ahead of the their combined deployment to Estonia. They will be conducting in corss-training between the the German Air Force and RAF Typhoon assigned personel and to fly Qucik Reation Alert and Combined Baltic Air Policing training.

Rojoef Manuel

UK, German Air Forces Prepare for First Joint NATO Air Policing Mission

The UK and Germany are conducting exercises to prepare for their first integrated NATO air policing mission.

28 February

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Seeks Ukraine-Bound AS90 Artillery Replacement Within 12 Months

The UK Ministry of Defence seeks to deliver a medium-range land fires capability to the British Army within 12 months to plug the gap from supplying 155mm AS90 self-propelled guns to Ukraine.

26 February

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

British Army Orders 70 ‘Jackal’ High Mobility Transporters

The British Army has contracted a Supacat-Babcock alliance to deliver 70 High Mobility Transporters vehicles.

23 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Rejects Claim That Giving Ukraine Challenger Tanks Reduces Operational Capability

A top UK military official has rejected the claim that sending Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine would reduce operational capability by nearly a third.

22 February

War

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Trialed 3D-Printed ‘Suicide’ Drones Under Secret Ukraine Program

The UK Ministry of Defence tested a range of drones to deliver to Ukraine under a clandestine program.

17 February

War

Australian Army soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, perform a section attack to demonstrate fire and movement during the first rotation of Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom. *** Local Caption *** Australia continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, and is providing ongoing support in response to Russias continuing violation of international law. Having arrived the United Kingdom in January 2023, a contingent of up to 70 ADF personnel have joined partner nations in the UK-led and based training programme for Ukrainian recruits.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Training Ukrainian Recruits’ Tactical, Survivability Skills in the UK

The Australian Army is conducting tactical and survivability training for Ukrainian Armed Forces recruits in southern England.

17 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

Russia Failing to Meet Demands of New Offensive: UK Intel

UK intel says Russia’s defense industry is failing to meet the demands of the “new offensive” the country is planning against Ukraine.

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