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Shipment of 'heavy' US bombs arrives in Israel: defence ministry
Jerusalem (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 Israel's defence ministry said Sunday that a shipment of "heavy" US-made bombs arrived overnight in Israel, as Marco Rubio began his first visit to the country as Washington's top diplomat. "A shipment of heavy aerial bombs recently released by the US government was received and unloaded overnight in Israel," the ministry said in a statement, referring to MK-84 munitions recently authorised by President Donald Trump's administration. "The munitions shipment that arrived in Israel, released by th ... read more |
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Britain unveils 'firepower' package for Ukraine amid uncertainty over future of warWashington DC (UPI) Feb 12, 2025 Britain unveiled a new "firepower" package of drones, tanks and air defense systems for Kyiv on Wednesday at the start of a Ukraine summit, which is under a cloud of uncertainty over the future of the besieged ally's fight against Russia with President Donald Trump now leading its largest backer. ... more 
Moving troops, armaments across Europe 'problematic': EU auditorsParis (AFP) Feb 5, 2025 Moving troops and armaments across Europe remains "problematic" and it is unclear "who does what" when it comes to mobility, EU auditors said Wednesday, as the continent races to build defences in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine. ... more 
US pledges $117 mn in aid to Lebanon militaryWashington (AFP) Jan 18, 2025 The United States announced Saturday it would donate more than $117 million in security assistance for Lebanon's armed forces, as the crisis-hit country seeks to implement a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. ... more
Spain pledges 10 million euros for Lebanon armyBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Spain's top diplomat announced Wednesday a EUR10 million aid package for Lebanon's army, in a boost for the armed forces who have a crucial role in implementing a fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. ... more |
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US announces nearly $1 bn in new military aid for UkraineWashington (AFP) Dec 7, 2024 The United States on Saturday announced a new $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine as Washington races to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. ... more 
Biden aide says US would run out of munition in China warWashington (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 President Joe Biden's national security advisor warned Wednesday that the United States could quickly run out of munitions in a war with China as he called for more sustained defense production. ... more 
VA wants to expand healthcare coverage for more vets, particularly those exposed to blastsWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2024 The Department of Veteran Affairs has launched a new campaign to help register more than a million veterans who are not enrolled in its healthcare system, including those who fought in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan, and particularly those who suffered from blast exposure. ... more 
Finland mulls reintroduction of banned anti-personnel minesHelsinki (AFP) Nov 28, 2024 Finland is contemplating if anti-personnel landmines - currently prohibited by international law - should be brought back into its defence arsenal, authorities told AFP Thursday. ... more 
Netherlands eyes joining European weapons programmesParis (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 The Dutch government is considering joining a European long-range missile project and the French-German MGCS tank development scheme, its defence minister said on Wednesday. ... more |
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Biden grants permission for anti-personnel mines to be sent to Ukraine
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 20, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden has given authorization for Ukrainian forces to be supplied with anti-personnel mines, according to officials in Washington, in the second watershed shift in U.S. policy in three days. The mines are for use on the eastern battlefront where Ukrainian Armed Forces, hamstrung by a lack of troops and munitions, are coming under relentless pressure from Russian forces which have been gaining ground in recent months, two unnamed U.S. officials told the Washington Post, CNN an ... read more 
UK and Moldova sign defence pact to counter 'Russian aggression'London (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 Britain and Moldova launched a new defence and security partnership on Wednesday in the face of threats from Russia, the UK government announced. ... more |
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Cash-strapped UK to decommission aging assault ships, helicoptersLondon (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 Britain's military will decommission two former Royal Navy flagships and more than a dozen ageing helicopters in cost-saving measures, Defence Secretary John Healey said Wednesday. ... more 
Ukraine approves budget giving 60% to defence, securityKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 Ukrainian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to approve the government's 2025 budget, in which more than $50 billion - or 60 percent of all expenditure - is allocated to defence and security. ... more
NATO's largest artillery exercise underway in FinlandRovaniemi, Finland (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 Finland is hosting its first large-scale NATO artillery exercise since the Nordic nation joined the military alliance last year, with live fire drills starting on Sunday. ... more 
Greece outlines defence shakeup, drone plansAthens (AFP) Nov 14, 2024 Greece said Thursday it would shake up its defence forces to save money and sideline older weapons in favour of drones after lessons drawn from Ukraine. ... more 
Kentucky to get nation's first TNT plant since 1980sWashington DC (UPI) Nov 12, 2024 The U.S. Army has awarded a $435 million contract for Repkon USA to build the nation's only TNT production facility in a rural community in Graham, Ky. ... more |
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