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22 January

Man cries next to the body of his wife killed as a result of a missile strike in Donetsk on January 21, 2024

Over 200 Civilians Still in Ukraine’s Frontline Chasiv Yar: Army

More than 200 Ukrainian civilians, many of them vulnerable, are still in the frontline stronghold of Chasiv Yar under heavy Russian assault, a military spokesman told AFP Tuesday.

22 January

Christine Casimiro

Israel Offers to Transfer Russian-Made Weapons to Ukraine

An Israeli government official proposed handing over seized Russian-made weapons to Ukraine during an official meeting.

22 January

Instructor relays armored vehicle lessons to troops

Giulia Bernacchi

Babcock Secures First Contract for NATO Training Support

Babcock has secured its first contract to deliver training support for NATO at the Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger, Norway.

22 January

Joe Saballa

US Military Deploys Upgraded B61-12 Nuclear Bombs in Europe

The US military has begun deploying upgraded B61-12 nuclear bombs at its bases in Europe, further enhancing its strategic deterrence capabilities.

22 January

In this picture taken on December 16, 2024, Army chief Joseph Aoun, 60, walks toward the Grand Serail in Beirut. Aoun, 60, is widely seen as the frontrunner in the upcoming presidential election, with backers of his candidacy saying he might be the man to oversee the rapid deployment of the military in south Lebanon. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Pledges $62 Million in Aid for Lebanon Military

The European Union on Tuesday announced a $62 million support package for Lebanon's armed forces, as the crisis-hit country seeks to implement a fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah.

21 January

Workers laying the keel for the Belgian Navy's Liege mine countermeasures vessel

Christine Casimiro

Belgian Navy Lays Keel of Fourth Mine Countermeasures Vessel

The Belgian Navy has held a keel-laying ceremony to start the construction of its fourth mine countermeasures vessel, M943 Liège, at Romania’s Giurgiu shipyard.

21 January

Giulia Bernacchi

France Receives Two New H225M Caracal Helicopters

France's defense procurement agency has delivered two H225M Caracal helicopters to the air and space force.

21 January

Christine Casimiro

German Armed Forces Orders Logistics Vehicles, Infrared Binoculars

The Bundeswehr has ordered 568 logistics vehicles from Rheinmetall worth 330 million euros ($342 million) and an undisclosed quantity of infrared multifunction binoculars from Safran.

21 January