Russia to upgrade the Su-34 bomber’s EW system
TASS news agency stated that the Su-34 bomber’s Electronic Warfare (EW) system would be upgraded due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
ukraine News
E/W
Bilateral Relations
Swedish and Finnish Officials visit Ankara for NATO
Sweden and Finland’s applications for NATO membership will be held between two Baltic states and Turkiye at the Presidential Complex.
Defence Politics
Finland and Sweden submit NATO membership applications
Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO at allied headquarters, motivated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and kicking off a process.
Defence Politics
Sweden and Finland Announce their Wish to Join NATO
Following the Finnish government’s decision to apply for NATO Membership, the Swedish government has followed the same route.
Defence Politics
UK signs security pact with Sweden and Finland
The UK has agreed to mutual security pacts with Sweden and Finland, agreeing to come to their aid should either nation be attacked.
Unmanned Systems
AeroVironment secures USD 18 million contract
The US Army has contracted California-based drone manufacturer AeroVironment to supply additional roaming munitions to Ukraine.
Country
Does Russia transfer its forces to Ukraine?
According to Israel based Debka File, Russia abandons its bases in Syria and transfers its forces to Ukraine.
Bilateral Relations
Israel allows Estonia for donating Spike ATGMs to Ukraine
Israel denies restrictions on Estonia's access to Israeli weaponry, refuting prior claims. Collaboration continues on Spike ATGM.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Finland gets Parliament Support for NATO Membership
The first parliamentary debate on the candidacy revealed a majority in favour and a minority against.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Russia Triggered the NATO membership Process in Scandinavia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to prevent the country’s NATO membership may have triggered a new political process.
Unmanned Systems
Slovakia Wants to Acquire TB2 Drones
Slovak Defence Minister Jaro Nad announced from his personal Twitter account that they want to acquire Baykar’s TB2 Armed UAVs for the Slovak Armed Forces.
Weapon / Missile
Russia claims to have destroyed S-300PMUs
The Russian Ministry of Defence claims to have launched hypersonic Kalibr cruise missiles and destroyed four S-300PMU launchers in Dnipro.
Country
Peskov admits Russian losses are 'significant'
Russia has admitted suffering "significant losses of troops" in Ukraine. Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov told British television channel Sky News.
Bilateral Relations
Greece Refuses US Requests to Supply Ukraine
On Wednesday, media reports said Greece formally rejected a US proposal to supply Ukraine with additional Russian-made weapon systems.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Germany to Acquire Missile Defence Shield from the US
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated that Germany is considering purchasing anti-missile defence systems in reaction to Russia.
Weapon / Missile
Russia’s Khinzal hypersonic missile becomes “combat proven”
Russian Defence Ministry declared that it used Kinzhal hypersonic missiles for the first time in Ukraine theather. This makes the missile “combat proven”.
