Yearly Archive: 2022

Despite Western Arms, Ukraine is Outgunned in the East

Despite Western Arms, Ukraine is Outgunned in the East

BAKHMUT, Ukraine — Holed up in a bombed-out house in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian troops keep a careful accounting of their ammunition, using a door as a sort of ledger. Scrawled in chalk on the door are figures for mortar shells, smoke shells, shrapnel shells, flares.

Despite the heavy influx of…

Denmark Extends F-16 Operating Capability

Denmark Extends F-16 Operating Capability

The government and the conciliation parties have decided to maintain a higher operational level on the Danish F-16 fighter jets than was initially planned in the Fighter Plane Agreement from 2016.

The current security policy situation in Europe means that following the planned phasing out of the …

Ukrainian AF Reveals How Pilots Shoot Down Russian Missiles

Ukrainian AF Reveals How Pilots Shoot Down Russian Missiles

The official publication of the Ministry of Defence [of Ukraine] gives an example of Russian cruise missiles launched from the Caspian Sea. Their launch (usually from strategic bombers of the Russian Federation) is recorded and the direction of flight is determined, which results in the activation o…
US Navy Needs More Small Warships to Counter Russia

US Navy Needs More Small Warships to Counter Russia

As the U.S. pursues a maritime strategy that prioritizes a blue-water navy, Russia appears to be betting on smaller, missile-laden vessels to help it slowly gain territory and influence, according to military analysts.

Smaller Russian warships like corvettes and frigates aren’t built for fights w…

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