Ukraine

Defence & Security

Russia attacks Ukraine with new missile type

Arnold Pinto 23/11/2024 0

Ukraine to get US landmines In a significant escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has launched a new experimental missile at the city of Dnipro in Ukraine. The missile, described by the US Department of Defence as an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), marks a new phase in

Defence & Security

US announces $275m military assistance for Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 21/11/2024 0

For defence against Russian aggression The United States has announced a new tranche of security assistance for Ukraine as part of its broader effort to boost its defence capabilities in the face of Russian aggression. The new package, valued at $275 million, is the 70th security assistance tranche provided by the United States since August […]

Aviation Defence & Security

US deploying massive military assets to the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024 0

As Israel and Iran tether on brink of all-out war The US is deploying additional ballistic missile defence destroyers, fighter aircraft squadrons, tanker aircraft, and B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East region as tensions remain at their highest between Israel, Iran and its armed allies and proxies in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and Syria. […]

Defence & Security

Austin reiterates US and NATO’s long-term commitment to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 19/10/2024 0

To counter Russian aggression US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the United States and NATO to a free and sovereign Ukraine. Austin delivered the statement at a news conference held at NATO headquarters in Brussels on October 18, 2024, following a defence ministerial meeting focused on Ukraine’s ongoing […]

Defence & Security

Multinational coalition vows commitment to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 08/09/2024 0

Over $106 billion provided in support US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin and Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., reinforced the US and its allies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine at the 24th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) held on September 6, 2024. At […]

Defence & Security

US provides new $125 million security aid to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2024 0

Package includes Javelin systems The Biden administration has announced an additional $125 million in security assistance to boost Ukraine’s defence capabilities against Russia’s ongoing unprovoked full-scale invasion that is over two years old so far. This new tranche of aid, the 64th by the United States since August 2021, is set to enhance Ukraine’s military […]

Defence & Security

US pledges new support to Ukrainian offensive into Russia

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2024 0

US presidential drawdown packages involved US support for Ukraine will remain steadfast as Ukrainian forces advance into Russia’s Kursk territory, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh has announced. Singh revealed that US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has held discussions with Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov to review and reaffirm ongoing military

Aviation Logistics

Silk Way Airlines airlifts 2 Beluga whales from Ukraine to Spain

News Desk 2 19/07/2024 0

Involving complex logistics mission Silk Way Airlines has successfully transported two Beluga whales from Ukraine to their new sanctuary in Spain. This challenging mission, executed under adverse conditions such as the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine, underscores the Baku, Azerbaijan-headquartered airline’s commitment to animal welfare and proficiency in

Aviation Defence & Security

Ukrainian Air Force Pilots Train With F-16s In Denmark

Arnold Pinto 05/05/2024 0

NATO Allies Donate Their Fighter Jets To Kyiv The Danish Air Force is training ace Ukrainian fighter pilots at an airbase in Denmark to fly the US-made F-16 Fighting Falcon. A coalition of NATO allies, including Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway, has made a significant commitment to Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s unprovoked war of […]