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JASSMs are ‘closer’ to Ukraine, but Kyiv has a real nightmare

BULGARIAN MILITARY Media sources indicate that the United States is on the verge of finalizing an agreement to provide Ukraine with long-range Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles [JASSMs]. While these missiles pose a substantial threat to Russian defenses, Kyiv faces real nightmare regarding their delivery timeline. Photo credit: USAF Ukraine lost its best pilots long before the […]

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Canada’s new General Atomics drones aim to protect the Arctic

American media outlets have revealed that Canada is considering buying MQ-9B SkyGuardian attack and reconnaissance drones from the United States to bolster its Arctic presence. This has also been confirmed by the Canadian government. Photo credit: Wikipedia Europeans warn of imminent Iranian missile deliveries to Russia JASSMs are ‘closer’ to Ukraine, but Kyiv has a real

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Strategic Defence Review Committee adds new members

The UK’s Labour Government added six additional members to the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) committee on 2 September 2024, including the appointment of the former Conservative MP Jeremy Quinn, and Jean-Christophe Gray, a former spokesperson for Prime Minister David Cameron. The expanded committee is tasked with conducting a root and branch review of the UK Armed

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Russian Tu-160 bomber lands in South Africa, Pretoria ‘rejoices’

BULGARIAN MILITARY Russia is sending one of its long-range Tupolev Tu-160 strike bombers to South Africa. But, instead of a military mission or exercise by the Russian Aerospace Forces [VKS], this deployment is all about participating in Africa’s largest air show. Photo credit: Reuters Europeans warn of imminent Iranian missile deliveries to Russia Canada’s new General

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Royal Netherlands Army acquires approx. 50 Leopard 2A8 tanks

BULGARIAN MILITARY In 2011, the Netherlands sold off its last tank. Since then, whenever needed, the Netherlands has opted to lease German Leopard tanks directly from Germany’s army. However, 13 years later, Dutch sources indicate that a significant decision might be made this Thursday, with plans to procure their own tanks. There’s still some mystery surrounding the details.

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Netherlands to upgrade long-range anti-tank missile Spike launchers

Netherlands plans to replace its stock of the Spike anti-tank missile launchers between 2026 and the first half of 2028, its Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 2 September 2024, stating that it intends to sign contracts with Rafael in October to replace the old launchers with a system for more advanced Spike LR 2

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Russian Su-57 ‘armed’ with Kh-69 stealth missile is in Egypt

BULGARIAN MILITARY The Russian Sukhoi Su-57 Felon fighter jet has landed in Egypt, set to showcase its capabilities at the Egypt International Airshow 2024. Accompanying this formidable aircraft is the new Kh-69—an advanced multifunctional, air-launched stealth precision-guided cruise missile. This announcement comes from Russian state corporations Rostec and Rosoboronexport in recent press releases. Photo credit: Rosoboronexport

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Romanian lawmakers approve Patriot donation to Ukraine

Romania’s lower house of parliament has passed a draft law approving the donation of a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine. Reuters has reported that the decision comes as the war in Ukraine continues to impact neighboring nations, including Romania, a NATO member since 2004, which has experienced incidents of Russian drone fragments straying into

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Russia shows new type of glide bomb

Russian media have showcased imagery of a new type of Russian glide bomb used in the war in Ukraine. The new imagery of the UMPB D-30SN winged precision-guided bomb includes photos showing two examples under the wing of a Russian Su-34 Fullback strike aircraft. The imagery reveals the D-30SN’s compact design beneath the notably larger

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Russian General arrested on large-scale bribery charges

Major General Valery Mumindzhanov, the deputy commander of the Leningrad Military District, has been detained on charges of receiving a large-scale bribe. The Russian Investigative Committee announced the initiation of the criminal case, detailing allegations that implicate Mumindzhanov in extensive corrupt activities during his tenure. According to the Investigative Committee’s statement on Monday, September 2,

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