Ukrainian Forces Destroy Three Rare North Korean Koksan Self-Propelled Artillery Systems (Video)
Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance operators from the 14th Separate UAV Regiment, in coordination with a rocket artillery unit, successfully struck three rare North Korean Koksan self-propelled artillery systems in russia’s Kursk region.
Sweden Confirms the F-16 Fighter Modifications Dictate the ASC 890 AEW&C Delivery Timeline to Ukraine
Sweden is on track with the delivery of its ASC 890 airborne early warning and control aircraft to Ukraine, a process that remains linked to the preparation of key modifications for the F-16 fighters. According to the Ministry of Defense of Sweden, as reported by Delfi, the timeline for the aircraft transfer is intertwined with the readiness of these modifications.
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Beyond the F-35 aircraft: Canada’s $77 Billion River-Class Destroyers Also Depend on the U.S.
The River-class missile destroyers, equipped with the Aegis system, are set to become Canada’s primary warships, but they remain heavily dependent on American-made components.
NATO Standards Go Out the Window in the New Loke AA Gun: 84 Days of Development and Lego-Like Assembly
Swedish defense company Saab has unveiled the Loke, new mobile anti-drone air defense system designed as a test of rapid weapon development. Completed in just 84 days, the project is praised by Saab as a testament to seamless collaboration between the Swedish Air Force, the Defense Materiel Administration, and the company itself.
Rather than building a system from the ground up, the approach focused on assembling effective solution using existing components, much like putting together a Lego set.
France Offers the Rafale Aircraft and SAMP/T Systems as Alternatives to the F-35 Fighters and Patriot Units – But Can It Match Production Speed?
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for offering European alternatives to American military equipment for countries reconsidering deals with the United States amid controversial statements from Donald Trump and his administration.
“Those who buy the Patriot systems should be offered the new-generation Franco-Italian SAMP/T units. Those who buy the F-35 fighters should be offered the Rafale aircraft,” Emmanuel Macron told French media, emphasizing that European NATO members have become overly reliant on the U.S. weaponry.
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