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The West has decided to provide the Ukrainian army with artillery
The Ukrainian army will receive NATO-standard artillery, the United States, Great Britain and Canada will provide supplies of guns. As reported, the decision on this has already been made.
The Pentagon told about the supply of combat aircraft to Ukraine
A representative of the US Defense Ministry announced the strengthening of Ukrainian military aviation
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said that Ukraine has strengthened its military potential in the sky thanks to foreign deliveries of aircraft. He added that the United States will do everything possible to satisfy Kiev's military requests.
The USA confessed: they don't know how their weapons are used in Ukraine
What happens to the weapons sent to Ukraine? The US doesn't really know
America does not skimp on helping Ukraine and generously supplies it with weapons. According to CNN, the Biden administration takes into account the risk that weapons may sooner or later end up in "unexpected places." Experts do not exclude that it may get into the black market.
The State Duma warned European countries about compensating the Russian Federation for damage from sanctions
European countries that have imposed sanctions against Russia will have to compensate for the damage caused by them. This was announced on Wednesday, April 20, by the speaker of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin.
The UK intends to supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the Starstrik air defense system
According to the British media, the UK will transfer armored self-propelled launchers of the Starstrik short-range air defense system to Ukraine.
India simultaneously tested two versions of the BrahMos missile
A video has appeared on the web where you can watch the simultaneous testing of two versions of BrahMos missiles. The tests took place in the Bay of Bengal, Dambiev reports.
The Pentagon and the American defense industry seek to increase the production of weapons
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense for Procurement and MTO Andrew Hunter held a secret meeting with the leadership of eight major American defense companies at the Pentagon on April 13.
Russia assessed NATO reserves to help Ukraine
Russian military expert Andrei Frolov, in a column for Izvestia, assessed the reserves of the military-industrial complex (MIC) of NATO countries to help Ukraine.
Sweden and Finland wanted to join NATO. The alliance was advised not to do anything stupid
The emasculation of NATO
Sweden and Finland have declared their desire to join NATO. The author of the article calls it an emotional reaction to the Ukrainian conflict. The next expansion of the alliance will not bring any real benefit.
"British anti-aircraft guns will not help Ukraine. This is PR, not support"
Experts explained why the British authorities announced the supply of Stormer HVM armored cars to Kiev
The British government plans to transfer Stormer armored cars equipped with a portable anti-aircraft missile system (MANPADS) Starstreak to Ukraine. This was reported by several British media with reference to government sources. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how this complex works and why the APU needs it.
Germany will provide tanks. But not Ukraine
Germany offers Ukraine ammunition and training in handling artillery guns
Germany will train Ukrainians to handle heavy artillery weapons, as well as provide ammunition for it, Bloomberg reports. But with tanks, the situation is different.
Norway has transferred Mistral portable anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine
On April 20, 2022, the Norwegian Ministry of Defense announced that it had sent portable French-made MBDA Mistral anti-aircraft missile systems to the Government of Ukraine as military assistance from the storage of the Norwegian armed forces. It is stated that about 100 missiles and a "small number" of Mistral launchers have been sent, which "have already been taken out of Norway."
Czech companies will face problems when repairing Ukrainian T-64
It is planned to restore the out-of-order T-64s of the Ukrainian armed formations at the CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP, a private Czech arms trade and production company.
As reported, this organization is already engaged in the supply of various military equipment and special equipment to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian military framed Elon Musk
"Accessible Internet anywhere in the world for everyone" – under such slogans, American billionaire Elon Musk is promoting one of his key projects – the Starlink satellite constellation. And until recently, it seemed that everything was exactly like that. However, now it turns out that Starlink has actually become part of the military infrastructure of the Ukrainian armed forces – and that's not all.
The Pentagon confirmed the training of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces in the use of American howitzers
The Ukrainian army will soon begin to receive Western-style weapons, the supply of which was taken care of by the Americans. In addition, the Pentagon assumes the responsibility to train the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces in the use of NATO systems.
AeroVironment will supply the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the RQ-20 "Puma AE" UAV
On April 14, the US Department of Defense announced the signing by the Command for the conclusion of contracts of the US Army with AeroVironment Inc. of an agreement for the supply of RQ-20 "Puma AE" UAV kits for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Japan intends to supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with drones and chemical protection equipment
The Japanese government intends to provide additional assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The package includes chemical protection equipment (special clothing and masks), as well as drones, RIA Novosti reports.
Pentagon spokesman: The United States will train the Ukrainian military to handle American howitzers
The United States will train the Ukrainian military to handle the American howitzers transferred to them and plan training for other types of weapons.
The Czech Republic supplied the Armed Forces of Ukraine with MLRS and self-propelled howitzers
The Czech authorities continue to supply weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Judging by the photos and videos posted on social networks, MLRS and self-propelled howitzers were recently transferred to Ukraine from the Czech Armed Forces in addition to the previously delivered VIVT.
The UK delivered a batch of ATGM to the Kosovo Security Forces
According to Serbian media, on April 15, a BTA A-400M Atlas aircraft of the British Air Force landed at Pristina airport.