Monthly Archives: June 2023

Is the U.S.-Israeli David’s Sling System Set to Dominate European Air Defences Markets to Face Down Russia

Is the U.S.-Israeli David’s Sling System Set to Dominate European Air Defences Markets to Face Down Russia

Following initial steps towards finalising a sale of the David’s Sling air defence system to NATO’s newest member Finland in early April, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Israeli defence manufacturer Rafael’s Air and Missile Defence Systems Division Pini Yungman expressed optimism that the system could

Prized Russian Airliner Delivering COVID Supplies Seized By Canada to be Handed to Ukraine: Why An-124s Matter to Moscow

Prized Russian Airliner Delivering COVID Supplies Seized By Canada to be Handed to Ukraine: Why An-124s Matter to Moscow

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on June 10 that his government would seize a Russian-owned An-124 heavyweight cargo aircraft, and that Ottawa would move towards forfeiting the aircraft to Ukraine. The statement was made as Trudeau, whose government has been a leading supporter of

As Iran Unveils its First Hypersonic Glide Vehicle – Were North Korean Tech Transfers Behind It?

As Iran Unveils its First Hypersonic Glide Vehicle – Were North Korean Tech Transfers Behind It?

On June 7 Iran unveiled its first ever missile class integrating a hyepronsic glide vehicle, which represents a potentially revolutionary development for the country’s strike capabilities against targets across the Middle East and possibly far beyond. The Fattah missile was unveiled at a ceremony attended by President

Germany’s Top Tank Destroyed on Ukrainian Frontlines: Leopard 2A6 and Dozens of American Bradleys Taken Out

Germany’s Top Tank Destroyed on Ukrainian Frontlines: Leopard 2A6 and Dozens of American Bradleys Taken Out

Since the initiation of Ukraine’s mass offensive against Russian positions the country has begun to actively deploy new batches of armour received from Western countries, including not only very large numbers of Leopard 1 and Leopard 2A4 tanks, but also the much more capable Leopard 2A6 which,

Ukraine is Finally Using its French and German Tanks in Battle: New Video Shows Their Destruction in Donetsk

Ukraine is Finally Using its French and German Tanks in Battle: New Video Shows Their Destruction in Donetsk

Ukraine began to receive Western produced tanks in late February, after Britain made the first pledge of such vehicles as aid to the country in December, which was closely followed by pledges from Poland, Germany, the United States, France and other countries from across NATO. Ukraine previously fielded by far the