Dylan Malyasov

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France buys 530 additional Serval armored vehicles

The French Ministry of Armed Forces has placed an order for 530 additional Serval Appui Scorpion vehicles as part of its ongoing modernization efforts under the SCORPION program. The announcement was made by French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu,...

Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian Su-25 attack jet

Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-25 close air support aircraft over the Toretsk sector in the Donetsk region on February 8, according to a statement by the press service of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade. The downing...

Russia unveils modified Grad MLRS with drone defenses

Russian media have released images of a modified BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), showcasing an upgraded design aimed at countering modern battlefield threats. The system, reportedly in service with the "Sever" military grouping, features a reinforced...

New Japanese missile launcher seen at test site

Japan has been observed testing what appears to be a new missile launcher, with recent footage surfacing online showing an advanced system likely linked to the country’s evolving defense strategy. The footage, shared on social media platform X,...

Trump administration approves $660M Hellfire sale to Israel

The Trump administration has approved a potential $660 million sale of AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles to Israel, reinforcing U.S. commitment to its key Middle Eastern ally. The State Department confirmed the approval, and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency...

North Korean soldiers back on battlefield in Kursk offensive

North Korean military personnel have resumed participation in assaults on Ukrainian defensive positions in Russia’s Kursk region, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The revelation marks a renewed escalation in Pyongyang’s involvement in Moscow’s war effort, reinforcing the...

MBDA successfully tests AKERON LP missile

European missile manufacturer MBDA has confirmed the first successful test firing of the AKERON LP long-range missile under the MAST-F program, a joint European initiative managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR). The test, conducted on...

Ukraine reports increased precision in North Korean missiles

North Korean ballistic missiles launched at Ukraine since late December have demonstrated a significant improvement in accuracy, according to Ukrainian sources cited by Reuters. The report notes that recent missile strikes—more than 20 in total—have landed within 50...