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White House Confirms Suspension of Some U.S. Weapons Shipments to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns
The United States has confirmed that it is suspending the delivery of certain military systems to Ukraine, citing concerns over the depletion of domestic weapons stockpiles. The decision, officially acknowledged by the White House on Tuesday, marks a recalibration of…
Modernised Ukrainian Drones Strike Deep Inside Russia: Kupol Air Defence Plant in Izhevsk Hit
A Russian military-industrial plant in Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, has been struck in a long-range drone attack carried out by modernised Ukrainian UAVs. The facility, the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant “Kupol”, is a key producer of air defence systems including the Tor…
Ukraine Moves Toward Withdrawal from Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree initiating Ukraine’s withdrawal from the 1997 Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines. The move reflects a broader shift in Kyiv’s defence policy in response to Russia’s…
Ukraine Develops 5.56mm Anti-Drone Ammunition to Enhance Infantry Defence
Ukraine’s defence technology cluster Brave1 has initiated the development of anti-drone ammunition designed to significantly increase the likelihood of neutralising fast-moving aerial threats on the battlefield. The rounds, manufactured in the common 5.56mm calibre used in automatic rifles, are fitted…
Turkey and United States Revisit F-35 Deal as Ankara Pushes for Reinstatement in Fighter Jet Programme
The United States and Turkey are making renewed efforts to resolve their long-standing dispute over the F-35 fifth-generation fighter jet, with expectations rising that an agreement could be reached by the end of 2025. US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack…
Putin’s Naval Escalation in the Channel Marks a New Phase in Maritime Confrontation
Escorting shadow fleet tankers with warships signals a direct challenge to Western enforcement of sanctions. In a development that could mark a new phase in maritime tensions between Russia and the West, the Russian Navy has for the first time…
Russia’s Summer Offensive Falters Amid High Costs and Limited Gains
Russia’s much-anticipated summer offensive in Ukraine is faltering, just weeks after its launch, despite an unprecedented number of attacks across a wide front. Analysis suggests that while Russian forces have achieved limited tactical gains, the broader campaign has failed to…