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Leading politicians of the ruling coalition in Germany called for further military support for Ukraine
The chairman of the Foreign policy Committee of the Bundestag, Michael Roth, said that the supply of modern Western weapons is a decisive means to "bring the end of the war closer"
Leading politicians of the ruling Traffic Light coalition in Germany, consisting of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), called for further support to Ukraine, including arms supplies.
The Greek Prime Minister said that the country is not going to supply S-300 systems to Ukraine
As noted by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the support provided to Ukraine cannot go to the detriment of the defense of Greece
Greece is not going to send Russian-made S-300 air defense systems to Ukraine, as they are needed for the defense of Greece itself. This was stated by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking at a press conference at the 86th Thessaloniki International Exhibition on Sunday. His statements are broadcast by the Greek TV channel ERT-1.
How to disrupt the pumping of Ukraine with weapons
Western military and politicians are rubbing their hands – according to them, arms supplies to Ukraine have an impact on the course of hostilities. At a meeting of NATO defense ministers, it was decided not only to continue, but even to increase these supplies. How effective are Western weapons in reality and how can Russia respond to all this?
Even a strong Russian army needs a strong shoulder of the Belarusian industry
In Russia, the construction of two new armored car factories has been announced, the main purpose of which will be the repair of armored vehicles and special military vehicles. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has long stated the need for additional capacities that could carry out repairs and modernization of equipment in service with the Russian army.
Russia may be armed with the longest-range MLRS in Europe
The longest-range rocket and artillery system in Europe: the Chinese-Belarusian MLRS "Polonaise" may soon be sold to Russia
Belarus may receive an order from Russia for Polonaise missile systems, Military Watch Magazine writes. The author notes that such a purchase would be logical, but it has several hindering factors.
American M113 armored personnel carriers have become symbols of defeat for US henchmen
The armed formations of Ukraine in the course of ongoing hostilities began to massively lose military equipment supplied by foreign sponsors.
Poland is going to buy equipment to create more than twenty new air defense batteries
In the near future, the Polish authorities are going to sign another major defense procurement deal. This is reported by the publication Defence24.pl , referring to unofficial sources. We are talking about the acquisition of equipment for the formation of 21 new Pilica air defense batteries. These systems are mainly manufactured by ZM Tarnów, the new version will also use the CAMM rocket from MBDA.
Bloomberg: The United States secretly transferred Excalibur guided missiles to Ukraine
According to the publication, the Pentagon will spend $ 92 million of the funds approved by Congress for "additional purchase of M982 Excalibur shells, which were transferred to Ukraine in support of international efforts to counteract" the Russian Federation.
The Ukrainian army received the first 20 WARMATE barrage ammunition
The APU received the first 20 WARMATE barrage ammunition (BB), which are used by the armies of Poland and other NATO member countries. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was announced on September 7 by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Transformation Mikhail Fedorov.
GDELS company supplied the Austrian Armed Forces with the 50th BBM "Pandur EVO"
The Austrian Defense Ministry announced the transfer of the country's Armed Forces of the 50th armored vehicle "Pandur Evolution" (Pandur Evolution - EVO) with a 6x6 wheel formula.
Welt: Kiev does not expect a breakthrough in the position of Germany on the supply of tanks after the meeting in Ramstein
The newspaper points to the inconsistency of Berlin
Kiev does not expect a "breakthrough" in Berlin's position on the supply of combat tanks following the meeting of the contact group on the defense of Ukraine at Ramstein Airbase on September 8. This was reported on Thursday by the newspaper Die Welt, citing sources in Ukrainian government circles.
"The most accurate shells of the USA". The Pentagon handed over Excalibur with GPS guidance to Ukraine
Bloomberg: The United States secretly transferred Excalibur precision projectiles to Kiev
The Pentagon "imperceptibly" handed over to Ukraine "the most accurate US artillery shells" Excalibur with GPS guidance, Bloomberg reports. Although the deliveries were not officially confirmed, the transfer of shells to Kiev is evidenced by the fact that the United States intends to spend $92 million dollars to replenish its own Excalibur reserves.
The Thai army may adopt Russian special forces vehicles
The head of ATCD Lukoyanov: the Thai army can adopt Russian "Chabor" vehicles
Russian tactical special forces vehicles "Chabor" may soon be adopted by the special operations forces of the Thai ground forces, the managing director of the Thai company Advanced Technologies Consulting and Development (ATCD) told RIA Novosti Vladimir Lukoyanov.
Navantia offers the Australian government to build an additional three Hobart-class destroyers
The Spanish company Navantia has proposed to the Australian government to build three more Hobart-class destroyers (AWD) with an estimated cost of 6 billion. austr. dollars (about 4 billion euro) with the completion of deliveries in 2030.
The Pentagon has suspended the acceptance of new F-35 fighter jets due to Chinese materials found in the aircraft structure
The United States has another problem with the fifth-generation fighter F-35. As it turned out, the aircraft manufacturers use materials produced in China in its design, which violates American law.
The United States will continue to serve the radar detection of air targets of the Armed Forces of Taiwan – DSCA
The US State Department has approved the potential provision of logistics support services for Air Target Detection Radar (SRP) to Taiwan as part of the Foreign Military Sales program, as well as the supply of related equipment.
The US will provide $2.2 billion in investments for the purchase of weapons to Ukraine and 18 of its neighbors
As Secretary of State Anthony Blinken noted, the next package of military assistance to Ukraine for $675 million will "include additional weapons, ammunition and equipment from the reserves of the US Department of Defense"
The US administration will provide $2.2 billion to Ukraine and 18 of its neighbors in the form of long-term investments under the US foreign military financing program.
Bloomberg: The import substitution program in the Indian defense industry has failed
India has strict restrictions on purchases of defense products abroad. They were introduced to create favorable conditions for the development of the domestic defense industry, but now they prevent the replacement of obsolete military equipment with modern models.
Ukraine has received Cyprus-made drones
According to the newspaper Phileleftheros, the drones were purchased by the charitable foundation of Ukrainian TV presenter Sergei Pritula for €700 thousand.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Poseidon brand The Cypriot production was delivered to Ukraine. This was reported on Thursday by the Greek Cypriot newspaper Phileleftheros.
The US said that the West is setting up to help Kiev in the long term
As noted by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the US authorities believe that the AFU needs primarily artillery, ammunition, air defense and coastal defense
Western countries are setting up to provide military assistance to Kiev in the long term, as well as to search for "innovative ways" to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was stated on Thursday by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, speaking in Germany at a press conference following the results of the next meeting of the group created by Western countries to coordinate military assistance to Kiev.