France will deliver 2,000 155mm shells per month to Ukraine
EU stepping up military aid to Georgia and Moldova @RikardJozwiak reports. Georgia is expected to get €30 million worth modern trailers, trucks, heavy equipment transporters, cranes and vehicles supporting the mobility of the Georgian defense forces' field artillery comms systems
1 week agoThe first footage of a French Crotale NG short-range air-defense system in service with the Ukrainian army. We can see two missiles fired in an attempt to take down a Russian cruise missile- the second one hits the target
1 week agoThe United States approved a new, $350 million security assistance package for Ukraine. It includes ammunition for M142 HIMARS/M270 MLRS and howitzers, as well as ammunition for Bradley IFVs, HARM air-to-surface anti-radiation missiles, anti-tank missiles and riverine boats
New round of military aid for Ukraine coming today from the US. 2 military officials tell the package will include: More GMLRS rockets for HIMARS; More 155mm ammo for howitzers; 25mm ammo
EU agrees 2-billion-euro ammunition plan for Ukraine: diplomats
Russian official: Putin-Chinese summit will discuss military cooperation between the two countries
Slovakia to donate 13 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine: PM
1 week agoPakistan's Finance Minister's comments on long-range nuclear missiles partially confirms rumors that the international community sees Pakistan's defense expenditure as unjustifiable under the current economic situation
China integrating its military equipment across the Middle East which can hamper the US ability to work with countries in the future, per @CENTCOM's Gen Kurilla "This is a race to integrate before China can penetrate" he says, arguing for more, faster US integration with partners
"Remains to be seen" if Saudi Arabia will hold China accountable if Iran continues to ship weapons to Yemen for use vs KSA, per @CENTCOM's Gen Kurilla
2 week agoFSB in Belgorod region exposed channel of weapons smuggling from the area of military operation in Ukraine
The Pentagon's top weapons buyer is asked whether Ukraine is taking the U.S. admin's focus off of China: "No, not at all." DoD has working groups dedicated to both conflicts, undersecretary for defense Bill LaPlante said
Australia will buy from the US three Virginia-class conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines with an option to buy two more if needed
US-British-Australian statement: Australian military training on nuclear submarines this year
UAE freezes arms deals with Israel amid its right-wing policies, wants clarification from Netanyahu: Israel Channel 12
Pentagon: Austin stressed to Netanyahu the deadly consequences of Iran expanding its military cooperation with Russia
3 week agoEnterprises disrupting the state defense order in case of martial law will be subject to external management - Putin's decree
US official: Blinken pressured Lavrov to back down from suspending the START treaty
3 week agoU.S. Central Command:CENTCOM supported a maritime interdiction by UK forces of advanced Iranian weapons
French Defense Minister: Our priority is to send missiles to Ukraine, but the talk of sending fighter jets has already begun
Pentagon to the Congress Armed Forces Committee: We have not noticed any deviation in the use of our weapons in Ukraine
Congressional Armed Services Committee: Weapons must be sent to Ukraine without fear of Putin's escalation
4 week agoPutin signed a law on suspension of participation of Russian Federation in New START treaty on strategic nuclear weapons
Chinese Defense: Our nuclear forces will remain at a minimum level in accordance with national security requirements
Chinese Foreign Ministry: Reports about Beijing's intention to send weapons to Russia are just speculations and a smear campaign
Russian State Duma has adopted a law suspending participation of Russian Federation in New START treaty
Russian Defense Ministry and Rosatom should be ready to test nuclear weapons if US does it first - Putin
Russia suspends participation in START, - Putin
Borrell: China's supply of arms to Russia would be a "red line" for the European Union