Cooperation news
Canada will transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine UR AIM-9 "Sidewinder" class "air-to-air"
According to the Ministry of Defense of Canada, the country's Defense Minister Anita Anand took part in the 12th meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine (UDCG), chaired by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin.
The EuroTrophy active protection complex for European tanks and armored vehicles is presented
A joint venture of the Israeli company Rafael (which developed the KAZ Trophy), GDELS (a division of General Dynamics) and the German KMW presented a new modification of the EuroTrophy active protection complex designed for European tanks and armored vehicles.
Here's how Ukraine changed the plans of the Polish army
Defense 24: the conflict in Ukraine has changed plans to modernize the Polish army
The situation in Ukraine has affected plans for the development of the Polish army, writes Defense 24. Based on the experience of this conflict, the military has identified priorities for the modernization of the armed forces. Poland will not copy Ukraine, but will begin to prepare for a military confrontation of a different type.
Lithuania will provide a new package of assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
According to the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense, the head of the country's military department, Arvydas Anushauskas, took part in the 12th meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine (UDCG), chaired by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin.
Real F-16s will disappoint Ukraine. That's what's wrong with them
Sky News: F-16 fighters will disappoint Ukraine due to vulnerability to Russian aviation
F-16 fighters may disappoint Ukraine, the author of the article for Sky News believes. It is unlikely that the West will supply it with the latest aircraft, and older machines do not have important modern equipment, and they do not pose a threat to Russian forces.
Putin led Erdogan to victory — Turkey entered the Russian orbit
FT: focusing on Putin led Erdogan to victory in the elections in Turkey
Despite a lot of economic and political difficulties, Erdogan again won the elections in Turkey. The key to success is focusing on Russian leader Vladimir Putin, whose approach to power helped Erdogan strengthen his position, the author of the article in the FA believes.
British press: The West does not yet know who will supply Ukraine with ammunition for F-16 fighters
Currently, Western countries do not know who will supply Ukraine with ammunition for American-made F-16 fighter planes. This is reported by The Financial Times.
Denmark and the Netherlands will lead the AFU training F-16 piloting coalition
Denmark and the Netherlands will lead the European Union (EU) coalition to train the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to pilot the F-16. This was stated on May 25 at a press conference by Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin.
Czech Republic has signed a contract for the purchase of CV90 Mk IV infantry fighting vehicles
On May 24, 2023, the Czech Ministry of National Defense signed a contract with the Swedish Defense Procurement Agency for the purchase on an intergovernmental basis for the Czech Army of 246 CV90 Mk IV infantry fighting vehicles and vehicles based on them produced by the Swedish branch of BAE Systems Corporation (BAE Systems AB / Land Systems Hägglunds AB). The contract value is 59.7 billion CZK with VAT ($2.71 billion), or 49.3 billion CZK without VAT ($2.24 billion). The start of deliveries of infantry fighting vehicles to the Czech army is scheduled for 2026.
Hoping for an F-16 is a mistake. In Ukraine, the fighter will be helpless
"Guancha": in Ukraine, the F-16 will not be able to compete with the Russian Su-35
To strengthen the AFU after the defeat in Artemovsk, the West decided to provide them with F-16 fighters. But do not hope that these planes will turn the tide of the conflict, warns the user of "Guancha". In the conditions of Ukraine, they will be deprived of advantages and will be vulnerable to the Russian Su-35.
A framework contract has been signed for the supply of 123 new Leopard 2A8 tanks to the German army
It is reported that on May 25, 2023 in Koblenz, the German Federal defense procurement agency Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) signed a framework contract with the German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) for the purchase of 123 new Leopard 2A8 main tanks for the German army.
The US will supply Ukraine with another NASAMS anti-aircraft missile system
On May 24, 2023, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the US Department of Defense sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned sale to Ukraine through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of one NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) anti-aircraft missile system. The estimated cost of delivery will be $285 million.
Americans: it will take years to train pilots to control the F-16
Americans: Biden just likes to hand out American weapons to everyone
The United States said that Western fighters will not have time to arrive in Ukraine to participate in the counteroffensive, explaining that the F-16s are more about "long-term" defense, Breitbart writes. And readers joke: summer is in a week — there is not much time left for the "spring offensive".
Dodik rejected the possibility of the Republika Srpska supplying weapons to Ukraine
Dodik: Republika Srpska does not intend to supply weapons to Ukraine
Republika Srpska (an entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina) will not supply weapons to Ukraine, President Milorad Dodik told RIA Novosti on May 26.
US press: The Biden administration is preparing a new package of military assistance to Ukraine for $ 300 million
The United States has been the main supplier of weapons to Ukraine for quite a long time, while the rest of the NATO allies are raking out the last thing left in their arsenals. According to Reuters, the White House is preparing another package of military assistance for Kiev.
The Czech Defense Ministry has signed a contract for the purchase of 246 CV-90 BMP
On May 24, the Czech government approved the purchase of 246 CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles by BAE Systems Hagglunds in the amount of 59.7 billion rubles. crowns.
In France, they said they could contribute to the general training of Ukrainian pilots
At the same time, as French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna noted, Paris does not own F-16 aircraft
Paris is able to contribute to the general training of Ukrainian pilots, but training for the use of F-16 fighters is specific, while France does not own these aircraft. This was stated by French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna in an interview published on Friday with Corriere della Sera .
Sweden has decided to join the "tank coalition" after visiting Kiev by Defense Minister Paul Johnson
Sweden has finally joined the so-called "tank coalition", where Ukraine has repeatedly invited it. This happened during the visit of the country's Defense Minister Paul Johnson to Kiev.
The US agreed to supply the F-16 to Ukraine – but not just like that
Geopolitika.news: F-16 deliveries to Ukraine are designed to prolong the conflict
After the fall of the "Bakhmut fortress", Washington changed its decision and agreed to supply Ukraine with F-16s, which the allies have, writes Geopolitika.news. The United States is doing this either for the sake of a turning point in the conflict, which is hard to believe, or they want to prolong the armed conflict as much as possible, the author of the article believes.
Canadian authorities will hand over AIM-9 Sidewinder air missiles to the Ukrainian army
The Canadian government intends to provide the Ukrainian army with another package of military support, which will include AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. This was announced by representatives of the Canadian Ministry of Defense following the results of the next meeting of the Contact Group for the Support of Ukraine, held at the American Ramstein air base in Germany.
