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Turkey’s Baykar unveils cruise missile for drones

Turkey’s Baykar unveils cruise missile for drones

ANKARA, Turkey —Baykar has revealed a new cruise missile for use on the Turkish company’s TB2, TB3 and Akinci combat drones.

Any perception that China doesn’t affect NATO is invalid

Any perception that China doesn’t affect NATO is invalid

The United States’ most significant challenge in the 21st century is the strategic rivalry with the Peoples’ Republic of China in the Indo-Pacific region. With the PRC’s “One China” policy stating that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory, a clash over the island could become the culminating issue leading to world conflict, if not addressed in an appropriate manner.

Watch Ukraine use Soviet-era helicopters in fight against Russia

Watch Ukraine use Soviet-era helicopters in fight against Russia

DONETSK REGION, Ukraine — Skimming the treetops, three Soviet-era attack helicopters bank and swoop down on a field after an early-morning mission to the front lines in the fight against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

NATO preps tech competition to solve real-world security issues

NATO preps tech competition to solve real-world security issues

STUTTGART, Germany — NATO’s nascent defense technology accelerator is preparing to launch the first several competition-style programs, meant to help the alliance find solutions to emerging technology problems.

House Republicans tout Ukraine oversight, brace for funding fight

House Republicans tout Ukraine oversight, brace for funding fight

WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders spotlighted Ukraine aid oversight in hearings Tuesday while pushing the Biden administration to deliver better equipment faster, even as they prepare for an intraparty clash with the right-flank of their caucus later this year over additional assistance for Kyiv.

A graphical comparison of Russian, Ukrainian forces a year into war

A graphical comparison of Russian, Ukrainian forces a year into war

WASHINGTON — One year after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has left at least 8,006 civilians dead, the United Nations’ leading human rights organization reported on Feb. 21.

Poland continues talk of a Leopard 2 ‘alliance,’ even without Germany

Poland continues talk of a Leopard 2 ‘alliance,’ even without Germany

WARSAW, Poland — Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has announced his country will request Germany’s approval for the planned transfer of some of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Poland is also in talks with a group of Western European nations, including the U.K., to jointly supply a large number of Leopard 2s and other tanks to its neighbor amid its combat against Russia’s invasion, he said.

Austin meets new German defense minister over Ukraine tank support

Austin meets new German defense minister over Ukraine tank support

WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Germany’s newly appointed defense minister, Boris Pistorius, on Thursday to push Berlin to approve the transfer of German-made tanks for Ukraine to fight Russia’s invasion.

Turkey F-16 sale in congressional limbo amid Lockheed backlog

Turkey F-16 sale in congressional limbo amid Lockheed backlog

WASHINGTON — Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu met with his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken in Washington on Wednesday to secure a $20 billion arms sale that includes 40 Lockheed Martin Block 70 F-16 fighter jets as well as upgrades to Turkey’s current F-16 fleet.

The West doubles down on aiding Ukraine with heavy weapons

The West doubles down on aiding Ukraine with heavy weapons

WASHINGTON ― Weeks before the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western officials agreed to send a flurry of offensive armored vehicles to Ukraine’s battlefields that they previously refused to deliver for fear of provoking Russia — heralding a new phase of international support for Kyiv.

US State Dept. clears sale of Abrams tanks to Poland

US State Dept. clears sale of Abrams tanks to Poland

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Dept. cleared a possible sale of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland, according to a Dec. 6 announcement by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

Sweden getting into the NATO groove by aiding Ukraine, boosting budget

Sweden getting into the NATO groove by aiding Ukraine, boosting budget

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Days after Sweden announced its largest military aid package yet for Ukraine, its lead defense officials are positioning the Nordic country’s contributions as an example of what to expect from Stockholm as a NATO member.

Nordic nations may pool their growing military support to Ukraine

Nordic nations may pool their growing military support to Ukraine

HELSINKI — Nordic governments are exploring a number of joint initiatives to support Ukraine’s defense against Russia, including proposals for shared weapons buys, coordinating arms donations and expanding logistics cooperation to safely transport military equipment to the war-torn country.

Weapons shortages spark tough choices for Ukraine’s allies

Weapons shortages spark tough choices for Ukraine’s allies

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia ― Top defense officials in Europe say arms shortages among Ukraine’s Western allies are forcing difficult conversations about how to balance support for Ukraine with concerns Russia may target them next.

Poland accepts Germany’s Patriot offer after fatal missile strike

Poland accepts Germany’s Patriot offer after fatal missile strike

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak has announced that, in the aftermath of last week’s fatal missile strike on Polish soil, he has “received with satisfaction” the offer of his German counterpart, Christine Lambrecht, who said Germany could deploy some of its Patriot launchers to protect its neighbor’s skies.