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March 14, 2022  

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Major Ukrainian Supply Hub for NATO Weapons Hit by Russian Cruise Missiles
WARSAW --- One of Ukraine’s biggest military training bases, located 25 kilometers from the Polish border in the west of the country, was struck by Russian missiles in an attack that left 35 people

In U-Turn, Germany Now Wants to Buy F-35 Fighters to Replace Tornado
BERLIN --- The German government wants to equip its air force with US-built F-35 stealth military jets, government sources have told dpa. The aircraft from US manufacturer Lockheed Martin are to

Official: Drone That Crashed in Croatia Carried A Bomb
ZAGREB, Croatia --- A military drone that apparently flew all the way from the Ukrainian war zone over three European NATO-member states before crashing in an urban zone of the Croatian capital wa

 


The Croatian president visited the location of the drone’s crash landing together with the prime minister, the minister of defense other officials. Judging by the size of the crater, the bomb was a sizeable one. (Croatia MoD photo)


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Major Ukrainian Supply Hub for NATO Weapons Hit by Russian Cruise Missiles
WARSAW --- One of Ukraine’s biggest military training bases, located 25 kilometers from the Polish border in the west of the country, was struck by Russian missiles in an attack that left 35 people ...

In U-Turn, Germany Now Wants to Buy F-35 Fighters to Replace Tornado
BERLIN --- The German government wants to equip its air force with US-built F-35 stealth military jets, government sources have told dpa. The aircraft from US manufacturer Lockheed Martin are to ...

Official: Drone That Crashed in Croatia Carried A Bomb
ZAGREB, Croatia --- A military drone that apparently flew all the way from the Ukrainian war zone over three European NATO-member states before crashing in an urban zone of the Croatian capital wa...

India Accidentally Fires Missile at Pakistan
On 9 March 2022, in the course of a routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile. The Government of India has taken a serious view and ordered a high-lev...

Spain to Cut Metal for First F110 Frigate on March 23
The Defense Minister, Margarita Robles, today visited the Navantia shipyards in Ferrol, where she learned first-hand about the progress of the F-110 frigate program, key to the transformation and mo...

Russian Military Efforts Stymied by Blunders, Stiff Ukrainian Resistance: US
Ukrainian resistance continues to be "stiff and determined," a senior defense official said today at a Pentagon press briefing. "Frankly, [the Ukrainians are] being very strategic about how they...

US Officials Say Russia Has Asked China for Military Help in Ukraine
WASHINGTON --- Russia has asked China for military equipment to support its invasion of Ukraine, according to US officials, sparking concern in the White House that Beijing may undermine western eff...

N. Korea Seen Preparing Another Imminent ICBM Test: Sources
SEOUL --- South Korea and the United States have detected signs that North Korea is preparing to conduct another intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system test as early as this week, informed...

Sweden to Increase Defense Spending to 2% of GDP
Sweden’s military defence funding is to increase to two per cent of GDP. This was conveyed by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson at a press briefing with Minister for Finance Mikael Damberg and Mini...

US Army Apache Attack Helicopters Deployed to Latvia
LIELVARDE AIR BASE, Latvia --- Nearly 20 AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade landed at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, on Feb. 24. The helicopters and the Soldiers of...

Turkey Launches Production of Jet-Powered Combat Drone
ISTANBUL --- Turkey’s drone magnate Baykar on Saturday announced it has reached a new phase in its unmanned combat aircraft project, unveiling that the first prototype has entered the production line....

China Comments Delivery of First J-10CE Fighter Jets to Pakistan
The Pakistan Air Force on Friday held an induction ceremony for the first batch of six J-10CE fighter jets in Kamra, with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan attending the event. The official com...

Kongsberg Wins Artillery C&C Contract in Australia
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Kongsberg) has signed a contract worth AUD 67M with Hanwha Defense Australia following a recent announcement by the Australian Government to procure “Huntsman” self-pr...

India Identifies 18 Major Platforms for Industry-Led Design and Development
In a significant boost to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’, and in sync with the announcement in the Union Budget 2022-23 that allocated 25% of Defence R &...

Ukraine Army Hails Turkish Drones But Ankara Plays Down Exports
ISTANBUL --- So popular are Turkish-made armed Bayraktar drones with the Ukrainian army that the weapons are celebrated in a song. “We took offence at these orcs. Russian bandits are made into ghost...

India Issues RFI for Six Offshore Patrol Vessels
1. The Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, intends to procure 06 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) from prospective Shipyards. 2. This Request for Information (RFI) consists ...

The Great European Defense Reset Now Begins
The launch of Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, represents a test for Europe. Will the comfortable, economically developed countries that formed the backbone of the Euro...

SIPRI: Europe is the Main Focus for Weapons Exporters
Even before the Ukraine war broke out, European weapons imports saw a marked increase, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute SIPRI. And the figures for 2021 were a sign o...

US Intelligence Issued 2022 Annual Threat Assessment
This annual report of worldwide threats to the national security of the United States responds to Section 617 of the FY21 Intelligence Authorization Act (P.L. 116-260). This report reflects the ...

Removing Obstacles to Pentagon Spending Reductions
Despite the changing security landscape, in which nonmilitary challenges ranging from pandemics to climate change are the gravest threats to the American people, United States security spending cont...

Interest In Turkey’s Defense Industry Increasing, Official Says
ANTALYA, Turkey --- Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) head İsmail Demir on March 12 said demand for Turkish defense industries is increasing over mounting tensions in the region. He pointed at ...

Saudi Operator Orders 16 AW139 Helicopters
ROME --- The Helicopter Company (THC) and Leonardo are further reinforcing their collaboration in civil helicopter operations with the introduction of 16 AW139 intermediate twin engine aircraft for ...

Airbus Offers Upgrades, Retrofits for Its Helicopter Legacy Range
With HCare Classics, Airbus Helicopters offers a solution that will ensure older ranges of helicopters can continue to perform at the highest level. More than 2,500 aircraft worldwide from the Dauph...

Austal Australia Delivers 14th Guardian Class Patrol Boat
Austal Limited (Austal) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the 14th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, FSS Tosiwo Nakayama, ...


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