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China considered boosting Iran's air defenses via third countries

Beijing explored transferring advanced radar systems to Tehran that could significantly expand Iran's air defense capabilities, CBS News reported on April 16, citing informed sources.

17 April, 12:10 PM

Over $6.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine agreed at Ramstein meeting, minister says

At the latest Ukraine Defense Contact Group (also known as the Ramstein format) meeting, partners announced new aid packages focused on air defense and UAVs, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on April 15.

16 April, 01:10 AM

Rutte: Ukraine to receive $60 billion in military aid through 2026

Kyiv’s international partners must increase their security assistance contributions so that Ukraine receives $60 billion in military aid this year, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on April 15.

15 April, 07:56 PM

Belgium, Spain to provide $1.18 billion each in military aid to Ukraine

Belgium and Spain will each provide EUR1 billion ($1.18 billion) in military aid to Ukraine in 2026, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on April 13, saying the funds will go toward air-defense systems, drones, F‑16 jets, and artillery shells.

14 April, 12:41 AM

Ukraine, Germany coordinate ahead of Ramstein meeting

Ukraine and Germany have agreed on mutual priorities ahead of the next the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting set for April 15, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on April 10.

11 April, 02:38 AM

Norway yet to deliver six promised F-16s to Ukraine

Six F-16 fighter jets Norway pledged to Ukraine have not yet been delivered, a Western military official working with Ukraine’s Air Force told Norwegian public broadcaster NRK on April 8.

9 April, 01:19 AM

Russia prepares to supply Iran with combat drones amid Middle East escalation

Russia plans to supply drones, food, and medicine to Iran to bolster its military capabilities and support the country during the U.S. and Israeli special operation, The Financial Times reported on March 26, citing Western intelligence.

26 March, 11:10 AM

Germany eases arms exports to Ukraine and Persian Gulf countries

Germany’s federal government has temporarily eased export procedures for air and naval defense military equipment, the Economy Ministry announced on March 20.

20 March, 10:35 PM

Spain commits €1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, boosts EU-backed support

Spain will allocate €1 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2026, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on March 18 at a joint briefing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Madrid.

18 March, 07:37 PM

Ukraine seeks Middle East backing after sharing Shahed drone defense expertise

Ukraine is seeking reciprocal support from Middle Eastern countries to which it is providing assistance in countering Shahed drones, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said at a briefing on March 18, NV reported.

18 March, 05:18 PM

UK to spend $4 billion on Ukraine aid annually through 2031

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a joint declaration in which the United Kingdom pledged to provide Ukraine at least GBP3 billion ($4 billion) a year through 2030-31.

18 March, 12:18 AM

Ukraine becomes world's largest arms importer

Ukraine was the world's largest recipient of major arms in 2021-2025, receiving 9.7% of total global arms imports, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) wrote.

9 March, 03:37 PM

Three Ukrainian pilots in French Mirage 2000 training program

France is currently training just three Ukrainian pilots to fly Mirage 2000 aircraft, French Aid to Ukraine reported on Feb. 26, citing a press conference by France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces.

28 February, 01:15 AM

Canada announces $1.46 billion in military aid to Ukraine, additional sanctions on Russia

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Canada announced CAD$2 billion ($1.46 billion) in military assistance and new sanctions against Russia, the government said in a statement.

24 February, 10:50 PM

Von der Leyen: EU will deliver priority arms package to Ukraine by Easter

The European Union plans to deliver a package of key military equipment to Ukraine by Easter, April 12, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Feb. 24.

24 February, 08:42 PM

Germany, partners prepare to send Ukraine additional PAC-3 interceptors

Berlin and several partners are preparing to send additional PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Feb. 20.

20 February, 09:06 PM

U.S. Senator: Putin isn’t looking for peace; U.S. should arm Ukraine with Tomahawks

As Russian dictator Vladimir Putin “is not interested in peace,” the United States should provide Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles and other military aid to increase pressure on Moscow, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) on Feb. 16.

17 February, 03:19 AM

NATO should have armed Ukraine in 2014—Stoltenberg

The West’s “big mistake” was not providing sufficient weapons and training to Ukraine from 2014 to 2022, former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with German broadcaster DW on Feb. 15.

16 February, 08:44 PM

Allies pledge $38 billion in further military aid to Ukraine, minister says

Ukraine will receive new military aid packages totaling nearly $38 billion from partners, with much of it earmarked for air defense and drone capabilities, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on Feb. 12.

13 February, 03:09 AM

UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway pledge $510 million for U.S. arms for Ukraine

The Netherlands, UK, Norway, and Sweden have allocated EUR420 million ($510 million) to buy U.S. weapons and ammunition under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program, the Dutch Defense Ministry announced Feb. 12.

12 February, 10:35 PM

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