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Air Defenses
Belatedly Russia Moves to Protect Kursk Nuclear Power Plant
As Ukrainian forces move closer to the Kursk NPP Moscow is finally taking steps to protect it and its all-women guard force, but will it be too little, too late.
Aug. 7, 2024
G7
Quid Pro Quo – Now Iran Asks Russia for Air Defense Systems
As Iran prepares for possible war with Israel, it uses the visit of Sergei Shoigu as an opportunity to ask for more military aid, including air defenses.
Aug. 6, 2024
F-16
Loaded for Bear: Ukraine’s F-16 Warplanes Have New Self-Protection and Latest Air Combat Ordnance
These F-16AM/BM models, previously part of the Danish fleet, come with modern upgrades and additional equipment that could significantly boost the Ukrainian Air Force’s fighter capabilities.
Aug. 5, 2024
Kyiv
Russian Opposition Leader Wounded by Drone Attack in the Kyiv Region
After Kyiv's air defenses shot down a Kremlin Shahed UAV, the debris hit the suburban home of the only Duma member who voted against Moscow’s annexation of Crimea a decade ago.
Aug. 1, 2024
US
US Forces to Investigate Application of Project FrankenSAM Concept
Born out of necessity, Ukraine’s shortage of ground-based air defense, the integration of Soviet-era launchers and radars with Western missiles proved even more successful than originally anticipated.
Aug. 1, 2024
Drones
Russia Releases Video of Shahed Drones’ ‘Little Sister’
A newly released Russian video shows a new type of multifunctional drone – the “Gerbera” – which matches a previously unknown UAV shot down last week in the Kyiv region.
July 30, 2024
Bakhmut
Ukraine Makes Best Operational Use of Vintage Machine Guns
The saying “Many a good tune played on an old violin” equally applies to weapons of war on the battlefield – as Ukraine shows that new isn’t necessarily better.
July 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
Have Drones Killed Off Combat Helicopters?
The success of attack drones and the failure of combat helicopters on Ukraine’s battlefield may not have sounded the death knell for rotary aircraft but will call for a rethink at least.
July 21, 2024
ANALYSIS: Russia’s Air Defense Problems Are Growing
Many Russians have gone into panic mode as they watch Ukrainian drones hit targets in Russia almost at will.
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