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Canada authorises M72 shipment to Ukraine
4th March 2022
‘Up to 4,500’ M72 single-shot rocket launchers will be sent to Ukraine, the Canadian DND announced on 3 March.
In a new-look Shephard Defence Podcast, the news team discusses the rapidly-evolving situation in Ukraine and latest developments following Russia's unprovoked invasion.
Ukraine could obtain more 155mm howitzers — this time from Italy — as Kyiv seeks to tip the artillery balance against Russia.
4th March 2022
‘Up to 4,500’ M72 single-shot rocket launchers will be sent to Ukraine, the Canadian DND announced on 3 March.
3rd March 2022
More ATGMs and MANPADS are being shipped to Ukraine as it resists the Russian invasion.
3rd March 2022
A new batch of combat-ready Bayraktar TB2s has arrived in Ukraine for use against invading Russian forces, the Ukrainian MoD announced on 2 March.
3rd March 2022
Almost 60% of the Romanian fixed-wing combat aircraft fleet is grounded pending an investigation into the fatal crash of a MiG-21 Lancer on 2 March.
3rd March 2022
The US decision to delay a test launch of the Minuteman III land-based strategic nuclear missile was taken to de-escalate tensions with Russia, after Vladimir Putin ordered a special alert of nuclear forces last week.
3rd March 2022
Although Russia should win the war in Ukraine with firepower alone, the latter still has a number of factors in its favour.
3rd March 2022
There is potential for future Asian imports of Russian equipment to be hammered hard, and for increasing difficulties in maintaining current equipment, after Putin's ill-advised invasion of Ukraine.
2nd March 2022
Croatia is supplying Ukraine with infantry weapons such as rifles and machine guns, associated ammunition and protective equipment.
2nd March 2022
The Ukrainian Parliament ratified an agreement for naval projects in late January.
2nd March 2022
President Joe Biden has allocated an emergency $350 million in military aid for Ukraine against the ongoing Russian invasion, as a supplement to the more than $650 million in defensive assistance that the US provided to Ukraine in 2021.
2nd March 2022
Contrary to earlier reports, Ukraine will not be receiving additional fighter jets as it looks to stop a Russian invasion that shows no signs of relenting.
1st March 2022
The four major Nordic countries have all announced the provision of military aid to Ukraine.
1st March 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a sea-change in Germany’s approach to defence spending.
1st March 2022
Have Russian EW capabilities been overestimated at this early stage of the war in Ukraine?
1st March 2022
What should NATO planners take as initial lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war?
1st March 2022
In a policy U-turn, the Norwegian government is to send weapons to Ukraine.
28th February 2022
Ukrainian troops will receive anti-tank weapons, Stinger MANPADS and other materiel from European allies.
28th February 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is directly responsible for moves in Poland to fast-track the acquisition of MQ-9A Reaper MALE UASs, with more possible under the separate Zefir programme.
28th February 2022
Turkey appears to favour implementing a clause in the Montreux Convention that could limit Russian Navy movements in the Black Sea against Ukraine – the practical advantages for Kyiv would be marginal but it would score a diplomatic and pol...
28th February 2022
It may take time, but US-imposed sanctions will prevent Russia from accessing certain essential components such as microelectronics and chips. They will also affect the capacity of Russian industry to produce cutting-edge defence systems an...