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The Defence Ministry of Ukraine has authorised the use of the Zmiy Logistic unmanned ground system manufactured by Ukrainian producers in the Armed Forces.
Latvia has signed a contract for the purchase of 42 ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles to strengthen its armed forces. The agreement was signed on 30 January by Latvia's National Director of Armaments, Major General Andis Dilans, and Vice President of General Dynamics European Land Systems Alejandro Page Hernandez.
The Bundestag Budget Committee has called on Finance Minister Jörg Kukis to allocate an additional €3 billion to support Ukraine.
Ukrainian attack drones have begun using full-fledged 250kg bombs, and another piece of evidence of this has been released by Ukrainian sources.
The Swedish government has announced the largest military aid package for Ukraine to date, worth USD 1.22 billion (SEK 13.5 billion).
The Spanish army has announced plans for technical modernisation, including the possible replacement of Leopard 2A4 tanks. The Leopard 2A8 tank is being considered.
The US President signed a decree making national missile defence a priority. The document, dated 27 January 2025, provides for the creation of the Iron Dome of America system, which should ensure effective protection of the country from missile threats.
The Finnish company Insta Group, together with Ukrainian specialists, has developed a new Steel Eagle ER attack drone for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the manufacturer's website reported on 29 January.
The first batch of French 155 mm Caesar wheeled self-propelled artillery systems has been delivered to Estonia, ERR reports.
US Air Force F-16 fighters will now use laser-guided APKWS II missiles to destroy Houthi drones.
The Iranian military presented a new Shahed-149 ("Gaza") attack drone with a wingspan of 22 metres and a range of up to 4000 km.
The French Ministry of Defence will allocate EUR 600 million for the development of the country's air defence in the period from 2024 to 2030.
The Italian Ministry of Defence has expanded its plans to purchase armoured vehicles: the country plans to buy more than 1,400 armoured vehicles from the German company Rheinmetall.
An F-35A fighter jet of the US Air Force crashed while landing at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
General Electric and Pratt & Whitney Engines have received modifications to their Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) contracts, raising the maximum amount for the prototype phase to $3.5 billion per unit. This is three times the original limit of $975 million set for 2022.
