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War in Ukraine
N. Korean Troops Massed in Russia to Enter Ukraine War ’Soon’: Pentagon Chief
Austin said he had "not seen significant reporting" of North Korean troops being "actively engaged in combat" to date.
Nov. 23, 2024
Zelensky
Has US Really Only Sent Ukraine 10 Percent of Arms Promised This Year?
Ukraine’s President Zelensky said fighting Russia is tough when nine out of every ten bucks’ worth of US arms promised this year haven’t shown up – the Pentagon numbers seem to support the claim.
Oct. 31, 2024
US
Pentagon Chief in Kyiv on Solidarity Visit
Austin's visit came at a time when Volodymyr Zelensky is urging Western allies to lift restrictions on the the use of long-range weapons and calling for an immediate invitation to join NATO.
Oct. 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Trump Is a Fascist to the Core’ – Ukraine at War Update for Oct. 17
Harris takes on pro-Trump interviewer on Fox; Canada probes “foreign interference” in upcoming elections; Pentagon unveils new $425M aid package for Kyiv, including missiles and ammo.
Oct. 17, 2024
NATO
Is ‘Secret’ US Order of Decades Old Machine Guns Destined for Ukraine?
The US Army’s Contracting Command awarded a $14.96 million contract for an unspecified number of M60 machine guns but would not declare for whom they were intended.
Oct. 3, 2024
US
White House Rejects Pentagon’s Push for Phosphorus Munitions for Ukraine
Sources indicate that if the proposal were to be approved in the future, the ammunition could be sent to Ukraine without the need for public disclosure.
Sept. 26, 2024
Kharkiv
Ukrainian Scientist Works on Revolutionary Motor Design for US Torpedo
A US-based Ukrainian academic and inventor is hoping to see his innovative
state-of-the-art design for electric motors being adopted by the US Department of Defense (DoD).
Sept. 21, 2024
White House
US Congress Has Two Weeks to Safeguard $6 Billion Ukraine Aid Package
Almost $6 billion in US military aid for Ukraine is at risk as there is a Sept. 30 deadline on the current Pentagon authorization to send stockpiled weapons to Kyiv.
Sept. 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Pentagon Doubts That Ukrainian F-16 Was Downed by Friendly Fire
American and Ukrainian investigators are exploring other potential causes, including technical malfunction and pilot error.
Sept. 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘De-Nazifying an Underground Enemy’ – Ukraine at War Update for Aug. 21
Pentagon confirms Russian redeployments, announces next Ramstein meeting; Hungary snubs EU on Russian visa issue; HAMMER bomb hits Kursk target; Moscow summons US diplomat amid mercenary charges.
Aug. 21, 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
US
US Air Force Issues First RFP for Weapon Specifically Intended for Ukraine
The Request for Proposal, issued on Wednesday, is for new aircraft-launched long-range weapon which the USAF has explicitly said is intended for use by Ukraine.
July 13, 2024
Umerov
US Announces a New $2.3 Billion Worth of Security Aid for Ukraine
The US Defense Secretary says the package will provide more air defense interceptors, anti-tank weapons, and other critical munitions taken from US stocks.
July 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘We’ve Worked Hard to Reach This Point’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 27
Zelensky in Brussels on Thursday to sign security pacts as EU accession looms large; Russians continue civilian attacks in Kherson, Lviv; Biden reportedly will green-light US contractors in Ukraine.
June 27, 2024
US
Pentagon Says Russia Launched Space Weapon in Path of US Satellite
The Russian "counter-space weapon" launched on May 16 was deployed "into the same orbit as a US government satellite," Pentagon spokesman Air Force Major General Pat Ryder told a press briefing.
May 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Ramstein’ Ukraine Defense Contact Group to Meet on May 20: Pentagon
The 22nd Meeting of the Ramstein Group will be on May 20 with options to watch US Secretary of Defense Austin’s opening remarks by livestream.
May 19, 2024