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Russo-Ukrainian War, day 920: Ukraine pushes for long-range strikes as Kursk incursion continues

Ukraine mulls legalizing private military companies. While the existing legislature targets post-war employment for veterans, experts stress that PMCs like Russia’s Wagner, minus the ruthlessness, are needed now. Military Ukrainian paratrooper brigade captures seven Russian tanks in Kursk oblast since incursion outset. Ukraine’s 80th Air Assault Brigade reports seizing seven Russian tanks, including T-72, and more modern […]

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Eight M142 HIMARS will bolster Croatia’s combat capabilities

Croatia’s armed forces are set to receive a significant boost with the acquisition of eight M142 HIMARS systems, following Washington’s approval on August 30. Valued at around $390 million, the package not only includes these mobile artillery units but also provides essential ammunition. Specifically, Croatia will gain 24 M30A2 GMLRS, 24 M31A2 GMLRS-HE, and two M1152

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Watch: UK Challenger ARRV towing damaged Russian BREM-1 ARV

In Kursk, Russia, a British-supplied Challenger Armored Repair and Recovery Vehicle [CRARRV] was spotted towing a Russian BREM-1 ARV with a damaged chassis. This intriguing scene was captured on video by Ukrainian soldiers traveling in the opposite direction with their Wisent 1 MC. According to the Social-Lifestyle Magazine Vodograi Telegram account, the video was posted

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JJV awarded largest single-year Javelin contract to date

The US Army has ordered a follow-on production deal to the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), valued at $1.3bn – the largest single-year production contract for Javelin missiles to date. This deal is the first follow-on award that comes under a pre-existing indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity production contract with the Raytheon-Lockheed Martin team. This was originally awarded in May 2023; it

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UK receives more AH-64E Apaches, but schedule could slip into 2025

The UK Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has revealed that three additional Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have been delivered to the British Army, although original timelines for the completion of the programme could slip to the right. Citing an article written for its own Desider digital magazine, DE&S, which is an arm of the Ministry of Defence (MoD),

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Slovakia to buy Israeli-made air defense systems

Slovakia has announced plans to buy six Israeli Barak MX surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, totaling €554 million ($612 million). The Slovakian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the intergovernmental agreement for the purchase should be finalized by the end of October, with deliveries expected to start in late 2025. Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák outlined the details following a

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US Army taps Leonardo DRS for next-gen thermal sights

The U.S. Army has procured advanced thermal weapon sights from Leonardo DRS, a prominent defense contractor. This latest order, valued at $117 million, falls under the existing Family of Weapon Sights – Individual (FWS-I) IDIQ contract. Leonardo DRS’s FWS-I leverages cutting-edge uncooled thermal imaging technology to provide soldiers with a stand-alone, clip-on weapon sight that

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JUST IN: Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2024.

Chidimma Adetshina Emerges as Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Amid Controversy and Rejection by South African Authorities By Showbiz Reporter | ZimEye | Vanessa Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student born and raised in South Africa to a Nigerian father and a Mozambican mother, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. Adetshina, who entered the competition as

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GW3 FPL bonus points: Saka and Havertz rewarded

The all-important bonus points in Fantasy Premier League are in for the matches played in Gameweek 3 so far. 3pts 2pts 1pt Arsenal 1-1 Brighton Joao Pedro Havertz Saka Brentford 3-1 Southampton Mbeumo Wissa Jensen Everton 2-3 AFC Bournemouth Calvert-Lewin Sinisterra McNeil Ipswich 1-1 Fulham Adama Davis Delap Leicester 1-2 Aston Villa Duran Digne, Onana – Nott’m

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Erling Haaland scored yet another hat-trick as Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 3-1 win at West Ham United.

Report Erling Haaland scored yet another hat-trick as Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 3-1 win at West Ham United. After scoring a treble against Ipswich Town last week, Haaland took his tally to seven goals for 2024/25 at the London Stadium. It means he has now scored

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