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22 February

Why China’s Military Support for Russia Would be a ‘Game Changer’

The US says China is considering providing lethal support for Russia's war in Ukraine, something analysts say could be a "game changer."

21 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Swedish Intelligence Says ‘Security’ Threat Worst Since 1980s

Sweden's military intelligence said the security threat to the Nordic nations was "the most serious" it has been since the Cold War.

21 February

Arms

A U.S. Marine Corps Hero-400 loitering munition drone is staged before flight on San Clemente Island, California, May 25, 2022. The Hero-400 is a loitering munition that the United States Marine Corps and other Department of Defense entities are beginning to incorporate into specific mission sets. This initial training flight develops the unmanned aerial systems pilots’ confidence and abilities to be able to operate the Hero-400 in any clime and place, and enabling 3rd MAW to remain a more lethal and ready force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia to Obtain ‘Significant Amount’ of Loitering Munitions

Estonia plans to procure a “significant quantity of loitering munitions” in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

20 February

Arms

French AMX-10 fires during Operation Aconit

Staff Writer With AFP

France Says to Send Kyiv Armored Vehicles Within Week

France said it will begin delivering the armored vehicles it has promised Ukraine in its war against Russia by next weekend.

19 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Belarus Cadets Train on Russian Tanks Amid Fears of Bigger Conflict

In Moscow-allied Belarus, officers look out across a snowy training ground as Russian and Soviet-era tanks fire into the distance.

17 February

Europe

Australian Army soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, perform a section attack to demonstrate fire and movement during the first rotation of Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom. *** Local Caption *** Australia continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, and is providing ongoing support in response to Russias continuing violation of international law. Having arrived the United Kingdom in January 2023, a contingent of up to 70 ADF personnel have joined partner nations in the UK-led and based training programme for Ukrainian recruits.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Training Ukrainian Recruits’ Tactical, Survivability Skills in the UK

The Australian Army is conducting tactical and survivability training for Ukrainian Armed Forces recruits in southern England.

17 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

Russia Failing to Meet Demands of New Offensive: UK Intel

UK intel says Russia’s defense industry is failing to meet the demands of the “new offensive” the country is planning against Ukraine.

16 February

Europe

Russian and Belarusian soldiers during a joint exercise

Staff Writer With AFP

Belarus Says Will Join Ukraine Offensive ‘Only’ If Attacked

President Alexander Lukashenko said Belarus would join the offensive in Ukraine "only" if attacked first by Kyiv's army.

16 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

Rheinmetall to Produce 300,000 Gepard Anti-Aircraft Tank Rounds for Ukraine

Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract to manufacture 300,000 rounds for the Gepard anti-aircraft tanks used by the Ukrainian Army.

16 February

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russian Balloons

Ukraine said its aerial defense units had detected half a dozen balloons, apparently launched by Russia.

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