British Army Prefers RCH-155 Gun Over Archer
British Army preferred German RCH-155 over BAE Systems' Archer to replace AS-90 self-propelled guns within the Mobile Fires Platform program.
ukraine News
Land
Ammunition
Russia Uses U.S. Ammunition in Ukraine
A Ukraine-based Instagram account, p1x_militarist, shared a photo of U.S.-made 203 mm HE M106 artillery shells obtained from Russian artillerymen.
Air
Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber
Russia has experienced another significant aircraft loss against the Ukrainian air defence systems with the downing of a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber.
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Pentagon Tests Ukrainian USV Kamikaze Experience in Florida
The Pentagon bought an unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the Muskie M18, from Maritime Tactical Systems Inc. (MARTAC) to test for kamikaze missions.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Russia Deploys Mechanised C-UAS Units
Russian MoD announced the deployment of newly formed mechanised C-UAS units to defend others from UAV threats in Ukraine.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Russian Warships Show Flag at Red Sea
Russian frigate paid a port visit to Eritrea, triggering concerns about Russia deploying its naval fleet in the Red Sea to counter U.S.-led naval presence.
Weapon / Missile
Russia Delays the Delivery of two S-400 to India
Russia would postpone the delivery of S-400 Air Defence Systems to India because of the current war between Russia and Ukraine.
Country
Congress Approves New Defence Budget
Congress has approved the new defence budget worth $825 billion, larger than what was predicted in 2023.
Air
Argentina Reaches Second-Hand F-16s for US$650 Million
Argentina purchased 24 second-hand Danish F-16A/B MLUs with AMRAAM and Sidewinder missiles for US$650 million.
Air
Czech Air Force retires Mi-35s and hands over to Ukraine
The Czech Air Force retired its Mi-35 attack/assault helicopter fleet. The last two Mi-35s, numbers 3365 and 3366, were delivered to Ukraine on March 21.
Homeland Security
Terror Attack at Moskow, ISIS Claims Responsibility
Four gunmen attacked a concert venue complex, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 where ISIS claimed responsibility.
Weapon / Missile
Russia Claims Using Thermobaric Weapon in Ukraine
Russia says it killed almost 300 Ukrainian soldiers with a thermobaric bomb, which Ukraine calls nonsense.
Regional / Strategy
Stoltenberg Supports Turkiye’s Efforts in Defence Industry
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomes the Turkish defence industry to invest in new high and advanced capabilities.
Land
Russia Starts T-14 Armata MBT Serial Production
Russia has started the serial production of the T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank (MBT), which might be deployed in the war in Ukraine in the future.
