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Oct- 2024 -

9 October

US Military Identifies Critical Weapons Yet to Be Supplied to Ukraine

The US military has compiled a list of defense systems it considers essential for Ukraine’s fight against Russia but that have yet to be provided to the war-torn nation.

7 October

Air

Joe Saballa

Ukraine’s F-16s Outdated, Can’t Outclass Russia’s Best Jets: Ex-US General

The F-16s provided to Kyiv by its Western partners are reportedly outdated models, meaning they are not as capable as Russia’s top combat aircraft.

4 October

Europe

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Says Destroyed Russian Radar Station Using US-Made ATACMS

The Ukrainian military claims to have struck a Russian radar station using a US-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile System.

2 October

Europe

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Slowly Matching Rate of Russia’s Artillery Fires: Defense Official

The Ukrainian military is gradually narrowing the gap with Russia in terms of artillery shell usage, thanks to continued support from its Western allies.

Sep- 2024 -

27 September

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says Secures $8.7B US Military Aid Package

Israel's defense ministry said it had secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the US to support the country's ongoing military efforts.

20 September

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Seeks Clarity From Ukraine on Expanded Use of Long-Range Weapons

Amid mounting pressure to permit Ukraine greater use of donated weapons, the US is seeking more clarity from Kyiv on how this move would impact the dynamics of the conflict.

17 September

Europe

Joe Saballa

Zelensky Says Western Aid ‘Can’t Even Equip 4 of 14’ Ukrainian Brigades

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lamented the slow and insufficient military aid from Western allies, saying it is not enough to even equip “four out of 14 brigades.”

16 September

Americas

A United States Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires a MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) at Delamere Air Weapons Range, Northern Territory.

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Revises ATACMS Target List After US Downplays Capability

Ukraine has reportedly submitted a revised list of potential ATACMS targets to the US after a White House official downplayed the weapon’s capabilities.

13 September

Africa