Russia Deploys New UPAB-1500B Smart Bomb on Ukraine
It is suspected that the Russian Air Force, for the first time, has used the newest guided bomb known as UPAB-1500B (K029B), weighing 1,500 kg.
Ukraine News
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Land
Bilateral Relations
Norway Donates Eight Leopard 2A4NO MBTs to Ukraine
The Norwegian government announced on 14 February 2023 that it will donate eight main battle tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Ukraine Receives all CAESAR Howitzers
The Ukrainian Defence Ministry received all the CAESAR self-propelled howitzers from Denmark.
Sensors
Ukraine Signs Contract with Thales for Air Defence System
Ukrainian defence ministry signed a contract with the French defence ministry and Thales to cover short-range air defence systems.
Land
Bilateral Relations
The First Ukrainian Challenger 2 Crews Arrive in the UK
The British Ministry of Defence announced that the first Ukrainian Challenger 2 crews arrived in the country for training.
Air
Ukraine Cannot Get F-16 fighters Without US Approval
It is not possible to transfer F-16 fighter jets by user countries to Ukraine without permission from the United States.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Israel Rejects Hawk Donation to Ukraine
Many Western countries donated weapons to Ukraine. Israel rejected the Hawk missile transfer to the Ukrainian defenders.
Land
The US to send 31 M1 Abrams to Ukraine with Armour Package
The US Department of Defence announced that it would deliver 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Sensors
Italy to Deliver SAMP/Ts to Ukraine
Corriere Della Sera reported that the SAMP/T, under Eurosam, delivery preparations were underway.
Land
Bilateral Relations
Poland to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine anyhow
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said he would deliver a Leopard 2 main battle tank to Ukraine, even without the approval of Germany.
Air
Country
Defence Politics
Retired USAF Officer Advises Ukraine to Hire Jets and Pilots
A retired US Air Force (USAF) officer suggested that Ukraine hire fighter jets and pilots from the United States.
Weapon / Missile
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bilateral Relations
Spain Trains Ukraine on the Hawk Air Defence Systems
The Spanish MoD stated that 225 Ukrainian soldiers are now in Spain. They will be trained to use the Hawk air defence missile system donated by Spain.
Country
Bilateral Relations
Spain Exports €200 Million Worth Material to Ukraine
Spain published the report on "Spanish exports of defence material, other material and dual-use products and technologies in the first half of 2022".
Land
AMX-10RC Promise for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the AMX-10RC aid to Ukraine would be delivered soon in response to Russian agression.
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