In a significant increase to Ukrainian artillery capabilities, the German-produced Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) 155mm self-propelled artillery has been transferred to Ukrainian forces and is in action against Russian forces. … Continue reading "155mm PzH 2000 Self-Propelled Artillery (and SMArt ammunition) in Action in Ukraine"
In support of the campaign for Ukraine organized by the Lithuanian television network Laisves TV, the Bayraktar TB2 drone (named ‘Vanagas’ or hawk), which BAYKAR voluntarily decided to provide free… Continue reading "Bayraktar TB2 Drone Arrives in Lithuania Ahead of Hand Over to Ukraine"
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk Oblast on Monday, after Ukrainian forces withdrew from the city of Lysychansk, their last stronghold in the oblast following the… Continue reading "Putin Claims Victory In Luhansk As Ukraine Vows Return"
It has been four months since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It was preceded by a massive, months long build-up of personnel and equipment. Several air bases… Continue reading "Observing Russia’s Airpower in Ukraine"
Two Britons and a Moroccan that served with the Ukrainian Marines in the siege of Mariupol are reportedly preparing an appeal against death sentences from a court run by Russian… Continue reading "Captured Britons In Ukraine Prepare Death Sentence Appeals"
Numerous nations and the general public around the world are still supporting Ukraine in the conflict that began with Russia’s invasion of the country. The Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation started a similar… Continue reading "Ukraine’s Serhiy Prytula Foundation Starts Campaign To Donate 3 Bayraktar TB2s To The Ukrainian Army"
A report in the New York Times last month quoted unnamed senior US officials revealing that the US has been providing targeting assistance to the Ukrainian military, including, presumably signals… Continue reading "The Role of United States ISR in Ukraine"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says that the German government has yet to receive a formal request from Spain to approve the export of surplus Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and… Continue reading "Scholz: No Request From Spain To Deliver Leopard 2 Tanks To Ukraine Yet"
Raytheon has been recently awarded a new contract worth $624 million for 1,300 units of the FIM-92 Stinger anti-aircraft launchers. The Stinger man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) entered service in… Continue reading "Raytheon Awarded $625 million FIM-92 Stinger Contract"
If you’re an armor officer it’s probably best to make sure your troops aren’t playing War Thunder, as the online tank-based game has seen sensitive military documents pertaining to technical… Continue reading "Top Secret Military Documents Leaked on War Thunder Forums (Again)"