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Air defense systems can counter Russia's Oreshnik missile, Zelensky says

There are already air defense systems that can successfully take down missiles like the "Oreshnik," Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address on Nov. 24. Russia first launched the weapon in an attack against Dnipro on Nov. 21. Shortly thereafter, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that "there are […]

Ukraine

November 24, 2024

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Controversial chief of staff for Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces dismissed months after appointment, Ukrainska Pravda reports

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Roman Hladkyi, the controversial Chief of Staff of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), was dismissed from his position just months after being appointed to the post in August 2024, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Oct. 23, citing Ukraine's Defense Ministry. Hladyki was appointed Chief of […]

Ukraine

October 23, 2024

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Germany to deliver 2 IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine by year's end, ministry says

Germany will supply Ukraine with two additional IRIS-T air defense systems, including the medium-range SLM and short-range SLS models, by the end of the year, Major General Christian Freuding, head of the Bundeswehr's Situation Center Ukraine, told journalists in Kyiv on Nov. 25. "The next IRIS-T SLM (medium-range) and SLS (short-range) systems should arrive in […]

Ukraine

November 25, 2024

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Germany, Netherlands detail new military equipment being sent to Ukraine, including Leopard tanks, air defense systems

Germany and the Netherlands detailed new packages of military assistance on Oct. 17 that have either already been delivered to Ukraine or are on their way soon. The Netherlands said it had ordered six self-propelled DITA howitzers from the Czech Republic to be sent to Ukraine, as well as an undisclosed number of 152mm artillery […]

Ukraine

October 18, 2024

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North Korea delivers 70 missile launchers, artillery systems to Russia's Kursk Oblast, FT reports

North Korea has provided Russia with 50 domestically produced self-propelled howitzers and 20 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), the Financial Times (FT) reported on Nov. 16, citing a Ukrainian intelligence assessment. The additional support by Pyongyang come as 11,000 North Korean troops are amassing in Russia's Kursk Oblast, training alongside Russian troops in its fight […]

Ukraine

November 16, 2024

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Ukraine destroys 3 more Russian radar systems in Crimea, military intelligence claims

Ukraine destroyed three Russian high-value radar stations in Russian-occupied Crimea on Nov. 29, Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) reported on Nov. 30. The radars include two 48Y6-K1 Podlet systems worth $5 million each and one Kasta-2E2 radar, estimated to cost around $30 million. Both Kasta and Podlet are modern mobile radar systems designed to detect […]

Ukraine

November 30, 2024

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US military identifies American weapons systems to support Ukraine in war with Russia, CNN reports

The U.S. military’s top commander in Europe, Gen. Chris Cavoli, has drawn up a list of American weapons systems that could strengthen Ukraine's fight against Russia but which the Biden administration has yet to supply. According to sources familiar with the classified report submitted to Congress last month, Cavoli’s recommendations include the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff […]

Ukraine

October 8, 2024

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US to deliver over 500 interceptors for Patriot, NASAMS systems to Ukraine, WSJ reports

The Biden administration will rush the delivery of over 500 interceptor missiles for the Patriot and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile (NASAMS) systems to Kyiv, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Nov. 9, citing a senior administration official. The deliveries come as the Biden administration is planning to rush the delivery of the remaining approximately […]

Ukraine

November 9, 2024

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