OSINT Catches Russian GPS Jam from Kaliningrad Enclave
Russia appears to have been testing an electronic warfare device for several months from the Kaliningrad enclave.
Ukraine News
E/W
Air
Ukraine May Have Hit the IL-76 that Carries its Own PoW
The Russian Il-76 transport aircraft, which crashed with Ukrainian Prisoners of War (PoW) on board, might be the victim of Ukrainian Air Defence Systems.
Air
Russian Ilyushin-76 Aircraft Crashes Carrying Ukrainian PoWs
A Russian Ilyushin-76 military plane carrying Ukrainian POWs has crashed in the southern Belgorod Oblast, 40 kilometres north of the Ukrainian border.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Germany Rejects Delivering Taurus Missiles to Ukraine
The German parliament rejected the opposition party’s proposal to deliver Taurus stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine as it may expand the war.
Air
Russia Lost Command and Control, and a-50 AEW&C, Two Aircraft
Ukraine claimed that Russia lost an Il-22M command and control and an A-50 AEW&C aircraft around the Sea of Azov.
Analysis
Lost and Found: Does HAMAS Use Javelin Sent to Ukraine?
U.S. watchdog states that $1 billion worth of weapons sent to Ukraine was not adequately tracked. Did they reappear on the battlefield in Israel?
Bilateral Relations
The U.K. Announces Large-Scale Military Aid for Ukraine
U.K.'s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a £2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, setting a new record for military aid in terms of size.
Air
Denmark May Delay F-16 Delivery to Ukraine
Denmark’s donation of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will be delayed until the second quarter of 2024.
Air
Ukrainian Pilots Will Start Flying F-16s by the End of 2024
The Pentagon stated that the Ukrainian pilot’s F-16 fighter jet training is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Norway Allows Direct Arms Sales to Ukraine
The Norwegian government has authorised the direct sale of weapons and defence equipment to Ukraine, effective January 1, 2024.
Land
Logistics
Germany is in Trouble with Leopard Tanks in Ukraine
German Politicians expressed that the Leopard tanks sent to Ukraine caused more trouble than it solved.
Land
Bilateral Relations
Japan Delivers 4x4 and Tracked Vehicles to Ukraine
Japan announced military aid to Ukraine, including Type 73 4x4 light tactical vehicles and at least one Morooka tracked logistics vehicle.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Uses Armed Sea Baby USV Against Russian Navy
Ukrainian Security Service SBU shared a video of a Sea Baby USV’s attack in Sevastopol Bay using an unspecified munition.
Air
Ukrainian Pilots Start flying with F-16
After completing basic training in the United Kingdom, the Ukrainian pilot began flying F-16 fighter jets in Denmark.
