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Ukraine declares it stopped air attacks on Odesa, while British and Dutch jets chase Russian bombers.

ION correspondentSeptember 5, 2023September 5, 2023

August 14, 2023. KYIV, Ukraine. Russia launched three waves of drones and missiles against the southern Ukraine port city of Odesa, officials said Monday, though the Ukrainian air force...

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Saab Starts Production of Finnish Navy Pohjanmaa class Composite Masts.

Deepak BoraSeptember 5, 2023September 6, 2023

August 18, 2023. On Tuesday, 15 August, a composite cutting ceremony was held at Saab’s site in Karlskrona for the first of four masts for the Finnish Navy’s new...

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U.S. Agrees to Send Danish, Dutch F-16s to Ukraine; Reports.

ION correspondentSeptember 4, 2023September 6, 2023

The U.S. has greenlit the transfer of F-16 combat aircraft from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine, Reuters reports. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken sent letters to his counterparts...

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Ukraine Fires JDAM-ER Standoff Bombs from Su-27 Jets.

Deepak BoraSeptember 4, 2023September 5, 2023

Ukrainian Su-27 fighters are firing 2,000-pound JDAM-ER standoff bombs at Russian targets with launch specifications fed before the aircraft takes off. Despite the Su-27 being capable of carrying Western...

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Slovenian Ministry of Defense Procurement Plans Include Boxer 8×8 C-27J and Helicopters.

Deepak BoraSeptember 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Slovenian defense minister Matej Tonin and OCCAR-EA director Matteo Bisceglio signed the Boxer vehicle contract. (Photo by OCCAR). July 25, 2023. The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has...

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UK Commandos Train 1000 Ukrainian Marines in Amphibious Attacks.

Deepak BoraSeptember 4, 2023September 5, 2023

UK soldiers train Ukrainian forces on how to carry out effective beach raids. Photo, UK MoD. Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian marines are gearing up to head home after an intensive...

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Ukraine to Receive New Type of Anti-Drone System From Norway.

EditorSeptember 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Kongsberg is to deliver the Cortex Typhon CUAS through the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU). The systems will provide essential aerial threat protection capabilities, enhancing Ukraine’s ability to combat...

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Ukraine Says Second Cargo Ship Reaches Safe Waters Despite Russian Warning.

Deepak BoraSeptember 3, 2023September 4, 2023

Ships anchored in the Black Sea. Photo. AUGUST 28, 2023 Ukraine said Sunday a second civilian cargo ship leaving the port of Odesa had reached safe waters, despite warnings...

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Poland and Baltic Nations Ask Belarus to Expel Russian Fighters.

Deepak BoraSeptember 3, 2023September 5, 2023

A Wagner camp in Belarus. Aug. 28, 2023. Poland and the Baltic states on Monday asked Minsk to expel the Russian mercenary group Wagner, whose fighters have been stationed...

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China Replaces Nuclear Arsenal Rocket Force Leadership.

Deepak BoraSeptember 3, 2023September 4, 2023

Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles group formation marches to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing, 1 October 2019. Leader tightens...