Soldiers from the NATO countries will take part in the parade of troops on Ukraine’s Independence Day in Kyiv, Defence Minister Stepan Poltorak said on Friday. Representatives of about 10 NATO countries and friendly countries will participate in festivities on occasion of the 26th Anniversary of the Day of Independence of Ukraine. “We invited our […]

Self-propelled artillery batteries from 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, have become proficient in eluding enemy forces following two consecutive multinational exercises in Germany and Romania, where the unit exploited its mobility and survivability skills. “We’ve adopted new fighting tactics, techniques and procedures to counter the tactics of a near-peer enemy that really makes it […]

Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2, featuring the DUNCAN (the United Kingdom) and YILDIRІM (Turkey) arrived in Odesa port. Vice Admiral Ihor Voronchenko, the Ukrainian Navy Commander, welcomed Commodore James Morley and vessels commanders. The parties held discussions and stressed the importance of the development of cooperation to strengthen maritime security in the region. The vessels crews will undergo joint […]

The Sea Breeze 2017 international naval exercise, involving the United States and Ukraine, kicked off on Monday in the northwestern part of the Black Sea and in the regions of Odessa and Mykolaiv. US CV-22B Osprey and P-8 Poseidon aircraft join the Sea Breeze 2017 exercise in Ukraine Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine […]

On July 10 the United States of America is for the first deploying MIM-104 Patriot long-range missile system in Lithuania. The deployment demonstrates the steadfast U.S. commitment to the security of Lithuania and its high readiness to send strategic capabilities to the region. That was reported by Ministry of National Defence Republic of Lithuania. According to the […]

Under a contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), the Austrian manufacturer Schiebel will deliver 700 units of the AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set, one of the world’s most widely used mine detectors for both humanitarian and military purposes. The AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set, suitable for fast, accurate demining in all climates and terrains, […]

The State Concern “UkrOboronProm” demonstrates achievements of the domestic defense-industrial complex on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the NATO-Ukraine Charter. 25 weapons units are placed directly in the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine. According to the UkrOboronProm (UOP), the concern represents its modern and innovative samples of military equipment. Armored vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, anti-tank missile […]

Six NATO warships belonging to two of the alliance’s standing maritime Immediate Reaction Forces arrived in Tallinn on a planned port visit on Friday. That was reported by news.err.ee The ship will take part in various exercises and events, stock up on supplies and allow crew members an opportunity to rest. Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures […]

Does Russia really feel threatened by NATO? Probably not, said the deputy chief of staff for NATO’s Multi-National Corps Northeast. Instead, said Brig. Gen. Frank W. Tate, he believes Russian leadership is more likely concerned about the loss of regime if something happened there similar to an “Arab Spring” or another Colour Revolution in former […]

Russia is deploying hundreds more troops to the region bordering Finland and Estonia. The Already Happened website of investigative journalist released a new video showing Russian military convoy on road in Leningrad region. Also the new Russian Pantsyr-S1 (NATO designation SA-22 Greyhound) short-range air defense systems were spotted near Vyborg, city is located near the Russia’s border with Finland. Early Deputy Secretary of […]