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30 March

Air

Ukraine War Delayed Taiwan’s 150-Kilometer Precision Bomb Purchase: Report

Taiwan has reportedly deferred purchasing the ground-launched small-diameter bomb from the US due to Washington’s Ukraine commitment.

28 March

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says Ukraine Using Long-Range US Artillery

Moscow said it had downed a long-range rocket supplied to Ukraine by the US, weapons Kyiv said were key to an anticipated counter-attack against Russian forces.

28 March

Arms

Joe Saballa

Germany to Purchase 28 Howitzers to Replenish Stockpiles Sent to Ukraine

Germany plans to acquire up to 28 self-propelled howitzers to replenish stockpiles diminished by its military aid to Ukraine.

27 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

Russia Plans to Reverse-Engineer US Reaper Drone It Forced Down

Russia is mulling a plan to reverse-engineer the American MQ-9 Reaper drone that it recently forced down over the Black Sea.

26 March

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

19 Killed in US Strikes on Iran-Linked Groups in Syria: New Toll

The death toll from US strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria following a deadly drone attack has risen to 19, a war monitor said.

23 March

Air

AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter fires a Hellfire missile

Kevin W. Mangum Ari Cicurel

What Ukraine Teaches the US About Combat Helicopter Operations

The divergent results of Ukrainian and Russian helicopter operations are a reminder to value the US Army's unrivaled aviation capability.

23 March

Arms

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Military Receives First Domestic 122mm Artillery Shells

The Ukrainian Armed Forces has taken delivery of its first batch of 122-millimeter artillery shells featuring cutting-edge domestic components.

22 March

Middle East

A pro-government fighter in Yemen during fighting with Houthis south of Marib

Staff Writer With AFP

10 Yemeni Troops Killed as New Fighting Clouds Peace Efforts

At least 10 soldiers were killed in renewed fighting in Yemen despite diplomatic efforts to halt the long-running war in the Arab world's poorest country.

21 March

Americas

Soldiers arriving in Europe following the Pentagon’s 2022 announcement of additional forces moving from the United States to Europe in support of our NATO allies

Staff Writer With AFP

US Inaugurates First Permanent Army Base in Poland

The US inaugurated its first permanent army base in Poland, which the ambassador to Warsaw said was a sign of NATO unity in the face of Russian aggression.

20 March

Air