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By the early 2020s, Latvia operated over 200 CVR(T) vehicles, including modernised and training units, before it started transferring part of its CVR(T) fleet to Ukraine as military aid. in 2024 (Picture source: X/Andris Sprūds) By the early 2020s, Latvia operated over 200 CVR(T) vehicles, including modernised and training units, before it started transferring part of its CVR(T) fleet to Ukraine as military aid. in 2024 (Picture source: X/Andris Sprūds)

Latvia transfers more CVR(T) armored vehicles to Ukraine for rapid combat operations

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
Latvia has approved the transfer of additional CVR(T) armored vehicles to Ukraine, reinforcing frontline mobility and reconnaissance capacity as Ky...
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When compared to the M113, the Skif has a stronger armor protection, a higher firepower with a remote weapon station, and an improved resistance to mines and modern battlefield threats, while maintaining similar mobility performances to the M113. (Picture source: UkrArmoTech) When compared to the M113, the Skif has a stronger armor protection, a higher firepower with a remote weapon station, and an improved resistance to mines and modern battlefield threats, while maintaining similar mobility performances to the M113. (Picture source: UkrArmoTech)

Ukraine tests new Skif tracked APC to move troops faster and safer than US-made M113s

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
Ukraine has begun testing a new tracked armored personnel carrier designed to move infantry faster and survive threats that have heavily damaged le...
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The Gepard integrates a fully automated fire control system, which automatically determines the correct lead angle and gun alignment, allowing crews to engage targets quickly and accurately without manual calculations. (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD) The Gepard integrates a fully automated fire control system, which automatically determines the correct lead angle and gun alignment, allowing crews to engage targets quickly and accurately without manual calculations. (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD)

Belgium transfers 15 Gepard anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine in new €1 Billion aid plan

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
Belgium will deliver 15 Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine, strengthening its ability to counter drones and low-altitude threats i...
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This specific F-16 entered the Mid-Life Update (MLU) program in June 1997 and returned to service in January 1998 as an F-16AM Block 20, incorporating the Modular Mission Computer, upgraded AN/APG-66(V)2 radar processor, and expanded weapon interfaces.(Picture source: Instagram/_belgian_spotter_ via X/ capt. Wild Bill Kelso) This specific F-16 entered the Mid-Life Update (MLU) program in June 1997 and returned to service in January 1998 as an F-16AM Block 20, incorporating the Modular Mission Computer, upgraded AN/APG-66(V)2 radar processor, and expanded weapon interfaces.(Picture source: Instagram/_belgian_spotter_ via X/ capt. Wild Bill Kelso)

Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet transferred by Netherlands spotted departing Belgian airport

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
A Ukrainian-operated F-16 has been spotted departing a Belgian airport on April 16, 2026, nearly a year after delivery, underscoring that Western-s...
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The Henichesk, hull number M314, is the former HNLMS Makkum (M857), a Royal Netherlands Navy Alkmaar-class minehunter that has undergone decommissioning, refit, and crew training prior to its delivery. (Picture source: Dutch MoD) The Henichesk, hull number M314, is the former HNLMS Makkum (M857), a Royal Netherlands Navy Alkmaar-class minehunter that has undergone decommissioning, refit, and crew training prior to its delivery. (Picture source: Dutch MoD)

Netherlands transfers second Alkmaar-class minehunter Henichesk to Ukraine for Black Sea mine clearance

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
The Netherlands is strengthening Ukraine’s ability to secure its coastline and critical sea lanes by transferring an Alkmaar-class mine countermeas...
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In a saturation scenario, slower Shahed drones can be assigned to X-Wing drones (in the foreground), while faster or maneuvering targets are engaged by Black Bird units, optimizing cost per interception across the engagement spectrum. (Picture source: Alta Ares) In a saturation scenario, slower Shahed drones can be assigned to X-Wing drones (in the foreground), while faster or maneuvering targets are engaged by Black Bird units, optimizing cost per interception across the engagement spectrum. (Picture source: Alta Ares)

France's Alta Ares deploys X Wing and Black Bird interceptors to counter Shahed drone attacks in Ukraine

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
French company Alta Ares has deployed its X-Wing and Black Bird interceptor drones in Ukraine to counter Russian Shahed loitering munitions, demons...
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Unmanned systems involved likely included Ratel, TerMIT, Ardal, Rys, Zmiy, Protector, or Volia, as Ukraine had conducted more than 22,000 robotic missions in the preceding three months. (Picture source: X/Volodymyr Zelenskyy) Unmanned systems involved likely included Ratel, TerMIT, Ardal, Rys, Zmiy, Protector, or Volia, as Ukraine had conducted more than 22,000 robotic missions in the preceding three months. (Picture source: X/Volodymyr Zelenskyy)

Ukraine captures Russian position using only drones in first-ever combat operation without soldiers

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
Ukrainian forces executed a first-of-its-kind unmanned assault operation, employing a suite of aerial drones and unmanned ground vehicles to seize ...
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Russia has deployed an improvised R-77-1 FrankenSAM air defense system to counter Ukrainian drone and cruise missile attacks inside its territory, but with a limited range due to the absence of onboard radar. (Picture source: Telegram/ Voenny Osvedomitel) Russia has deployed an improvised R-77-1 FrankenSAM air defense system to counter Ukrainian drone and cruise missile attacks inside its territory, but with a limited range due to the absence of onboard radar. (Picture source: Telegram/ Voenny Osvedomitel)

Russia deploys first R-77 FrankenSAM air defense system following repeated Ukrainian drone strikes

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
Russia has deployed its first improvised ground-based R-77-1 FrankenSAM air defense system in Oryol, adapting the R-77-1 air-to-air missile into a ...
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Russia's loss of the first 96K6 Pantsir-S1 short-range air defense system mounted on a Belarusian MZKT-7930 chassis in combat operations in Ukraine can be confirmed, following these new informations. (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD and BelPol) Russia's loss of the first 96K6 Pantsir-S1 short-range air defense system mounted on a Belarusian MZKT-7930 chassis in combat operations in Ukraine can be confirmed, following these new informations. (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD and BelPol)

Russia's use of Belarusian-made Pantsir-S1 on MZKT chassis in Ukraine confirmed after new analysis

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
Russian forces have lost the first 96K6 Pantsir-S1 short-range air defense system mounted on a Belarusian MZKT-7930 chassis in combat operations in...
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The launcher observed in the footage corresponds to known RBS 15 mobile launchers, particularly in the design of the transport-launch containers, which are rectangular and mounted in pairs on a truck chassis. (Picture source: Ukrainian Navy and Saab) The launcher observed in the footage corresponds to known RBS 15 mobile launchers, particularly in the design of the transport-launch containers, which are rectangular and mounted in pairs on a truck chassis. (Picture source: Ukrainian Navy and Saab)

Ukraine uses Swedish RBS 15 missile for first time to strike Russian Sivash offshore platform in the Black Sea

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
The Ukrainian Navy may have conducted its first confirmed combat use of the RBS 15 anti-ship missile during a strike against the Russian-controlle...
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The limited number of available Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates, only three, increases the operational importance of each unit, as each unit's damage directly reduces Russia's missile strike capacity against Ukrainian cities. (Picture source: Russian and Ukrainian MoD) The limited number of available Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates, only three, increases the operational importance of each unit, as each unit's damage directly reduces Russia's missile strike capacity against Ukrainian cities. (Picture source: Russian and Ukrainian MoD)

Ukraine conducts second strike on Russian frigate Admiral Makarov within five weeks to disrupt missile attacks

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
Ukraine conducted a second precision drone strike against the Russian Navy’s Admiral Grigorovich-class frigate Admiral Makarov at the Novorossiysk ...
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Each RapidRanger launcher carries four ready-to-fire missiles, either Starstreak 2 and Lightweight Multirole Missiles, providing an immediate engagement capability without additional preparation time. (Picture source: Telegram/Mykhailo Fedorov) Each RapidRanger launcher carries four ready-to-fire missiles, either Starstreak 2 and Lightweight Multirole Missiles, providing an immediate engagement capability without additional preparation time. (Picture source: Telegram/Mykhailo Fedorov)

UK's RapidRanger air defense systems now protect Ukraine from Russian drone attacks

| Russia Ukraine War 2022
British RapidRanger short-range air defense systems, developed by Thales UK, are now operationally deployed by Ukraine to counter Russian drone and...
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