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Norway’s $700m Patriot Pledge Shows Europe Can Lead On Ukraine
There are moments in great struggles when seemingly small decisions tilt the balance of confidence and morale. Norway’s announcement on Sunday that it will contribute some 7 billion Norwegian crowns—nearly $700 million—in cutting-edge air defence systems to Ukraine is such…
Britain doubles its Sky Sabre defences – but is it enough?
Britain’s skies are about to become slightly less vulnerable. The Ministry of Defence has announced the purchase of six additional Land Ceptor missile launchers – the heart of the Sky Sabre system – in a £118 million deal with MBDA.…
First images of Ukraine’s ‘Flamingo’ cruise missile appear online as expert outlines likely capabilities
The first photographs of a new Ukrainian long-range cruise missile, known as “Flamingo”, have been published, showing large airframes in assembly at a facility linked to the Kyiv-based manufacturer Fire Point. The images were taken on 14 August and released…
Ukrainian Air Force Showcases Skynex Air Defence System in Action Against Russian Drones
Ukraine’s Air Force has released footage demonstrating the effectiveness of the German-manufactured Skynex air defence system against Iranian-made Shahed drones launched by Russian forces. The video, published on 12 July, captures the destruction of seven unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), highlighting…