Russia' s General Staff has initiated preparations for drills involving the Southern Military District’s missile troops, along with aircraft and naval forces, to practice deploying non-strategic nuclear weapons. These drills, initiated by the supreme commander-in-chief of the Russian Armed Forces, aim to enhance the readiness of non-strategic nuclear forces and maintain troop combat posture. Additionally, they serve as a response to perceived inflammatory statements and threats by certain Western officials against ..read more

Denmark will boost defense spending by $5. 1 billion over four years to enhance military capabilities, citing concerns over Russia' s preparedness for prolonged conflict. This increase builds upon last year' s commitment of $21 billion over a decade. The funds will strengthen the Army' s 1st heavy brigade, upgrade land-based air defense, and bolster the Navy' s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The goal is to ensure quick deployment of Danish military units in line with NATO standards, with upgrades including new tanks and infantry fighting ..read more

The US Marine Corps (USMC) recently deployed its amphibious combat vehicles (ACVs) for the first time in an overseas military exercise. During Exercise ' Balikatan' in the Philippines on May 4, ACVs from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) were launched from the USS Harpers Ferry and conducted amphibious maneuvers in Oyster Bay on Palawan Island. The ACVs were organized into assault sections and engaged shore-based targets using their remote weapons systems and Mk 19 40 mm grenade machine guns. This deployment showcased the ACV' s unique capabilities, including increased command-and-contr ..read more

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received a request for proposal from the Indian Ministry of Defense for 97 light fighters, marking the largest-ever order for these aircraft. The Tejas fighters, also known as Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), are crucial for the Indian air force, which currently falls short of its mandated squadron levels. HAL confirmed receiving the solicitation but couldn' t specify when a pricing proposal would be provided. The expected cost of the contract is estimated to exceed INR650 billion or roughly US$7. 8 billion. This order represents HAL' s second contract for t ..read more

The House passed a US$95 billion foreign aid package. The package includes four bills: US$60. 8 billion in aid for Ukraine, US$26. 4 billion in support for Israel, US$8. 1 billion to counter China in the Indo-Pacific, and the fourth bill would allow the sale of frozen assets of Russian oligarchs to help fund future aid to Ukraine. The House passed the aid bill for Indo-Pacific allies and Israel with strong support, garnering 385 to 34 and 366 to 58 votes respectively. However, the vote on Ukraine aid faced more contention due to internal disagreements among House Republicans. Despite pushback ..read more

AeroVironment (AV) has secured a contract with the U. S. Marine Corps for its Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munition system (LMS) as part of the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program. The contract includes an initial order of US$8. 9 million with a potential value of up to US$249 million. The Switchblade 300 Block 20 meets the OPF-L program' s requirement for an individually operated, man-portable loitering munition with lightweight, precision-guided capabilities against beyond-line-of-sight ..read more

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Russian military advisors and equipment, including an air defense system, have arrived in Niger’s capital city of Niamey on Friday, April 12, according to state-owned media. The deployment reflects deepening ties between Moscow and the Nigerien junta, which in March revoked its existing military agreement with the U. S. Once installed, the Russian air defense system may complicate ongoing U. S. and French drone operations above the country’s ..read more

On Saturday, April 13, Iran launched an attack of approximately 300 drones and missiles at Israel, in the first-ever direct attack on the country from Iranian soil. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles and 120 ballistic missiles were fired at the country. Israeli air defenses supported by U. S. and other allied forces intercepted the majority of the projectiles. The attack came as Tehran vowed retaliation for an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria earlier this month which killed seven, including two generals. The Israeli war cabin ..read more