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Belarus is likely to build a military base where Russia will store its nuclear weapons. This was reported by The New York Times, which analysed satellite images.
The information was shared by the publication Zona Militar. We are talking about 20 supported UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S. Army depots. They will replace four old UH-60L helicopters and eight Airbus AS532 UE Cougar (HM-3). There is no information yet on when deliveries will begin.
The information appeared on the website of the US Department of Defence. We are talking about a contract worth $861 million. Unfortunately, the number of installations is not disclosed. It is only known that the contract is planned to be fulfilled by 31 May 2026.
The manufacturer announced this on its official Twitter page. The contract is worth $451 million. For this amount, the US will be able to receive an increased number of upgraded MLRS to the M270A2 version. The upgraded version of the systems received an updated cockpit, a new fire control system, as well as the ability to launch PrSM missiles with a range of up to 500 kilometres. Thanks to the modernisation, the US Army will be able to extend the service life of the MLRS until 2050.
Recently, German Eurofighter jets and Swedish Gripen fighter jets conducted their first joint exercise since Sweden joined NATO.
The United Kingdom has announced the largest ever military aid package for Ukraine, amounting to £500 million.
The Ministry of Defence of Germany has prepared proposals to restore conscription for citizens of the country.
The US Naval Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is testing rifle-equipped "robot dogs".
Some of the military equipment received from the US as part of the latest aid is already at the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the White House said.
During SOF Week in Tampa, Florida, Quantum-Systems impressed the audience with its new Reliant unmanned aerial vehicle system.
Finland has announced the acquisition of avionics for its F-35 fighter jet fleet from Insta, along with maintenance services. The agreement, which covers the period from 2024 to 2026, is part of a strategic partnership between the Finnish Defence Forces and Insta.
On Friday, 10 May, a drone attack on the Pervy Zavod petrochemical plant in Russia's Kaluga region resulted in a fire on the plant's premises. Regional Governor Vladislav Shapsha confirmed the incident and said that the fire had already been extinguished.
Ukraine will receive substantial defence support from Australia, which is providing RBS 70 NG air defence systems. The $100 million aid includes the transfer of these systems, developed by Swedish company Saab.
During a meeting with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in Ottawa, Canada's Minister of National Defence Bill Blair announced the allocation of USD 55 million to support Ukraine as part of Germany's air defence initiative.
The information was shared by Teledyne FLIR Defence at the SOF Week forum. This is a $12 million contract for the U.S. Marine Corps to receive 127 UAVs. The first drone deliveries will begin this summer.
