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Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software
A secretive American electronic warfare unit just upgraded software aboard Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. It probably won’t be a game changer but it’s still bad news for the Kremlin.
Battle Lines Mostly Static 1-Month After Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia’s Kursk
Ukraine has grabbed about as much as it can and Russia isn’t likely to be able to kick Kyiv’s troops out any time soon.
Putin Seems Intent on Dealing with Anything Other Than Kursk
Nero “fiddled” while Rome burned – a review of the Russian president’s official website shows his week was focused on mundane routine rather than the fighting on Russian soil.
The Battle of Kursk 2024
A quick assessment of what we know about the surprise Ukrainian assault into Russia, and what might be Ukraine’s strategic and operational objectives.
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Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software
A secretive American electronic warfare unit just upgraded software aboard Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. It probably won’t be a game changer but it’s still bad news for the Kremlin.
Battle Lines Mostly Static 1-Month After Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia’s Kursk
Ukraine has grabbed about as much as it can and Russia isn’t likely to be able to kick Kyiv’s troops out any time soon.
Putin Seems Intent on Dealing with Anything Other Than Kursk
Nero “fiddled” while Rome burned – a review of the Russian president’s official website shows his week was focused on mundane routine rather than the fighting on Russian soil.
The Battle of Kursk 2024
A quick assessment of what we know about the surprise Ukrainian assault into Russia, and what might be Ukraine’s strategic and operational objectives.
Ukraine Risks Losing US Support
Until very recently, Ukraine once was the center of Washington’s attention. Today, in the lead-up to a contentious US election, it is fighting to get the aid it needs.
Ever More Bizarre Russian ‘Frankenstein Tanks’ Appear
The numbers and types of Frankenstein tanks – so called because they are made by stitching together diverse spare parts – are indicative of how badly Russian weapon stocks have now been degraded.
Desperate Russian Countermeasures Spotted in Response to Ukrainian FPV Drones
The success of First-Person Video drones on the battlefield in Ukraine’s war led to a scramble by both sides to acquire them and to develop countermeasures, some more desperate than others.
Abrams Tanks Have Arrived in Ukraine – Here’s What They Can Do
The decision to provide Abrams tanks to Ukraine represented a U-turn as American defence officials had repeatedly said they were ill-suited for Kyiv's forces due to their complexity.
In Ukraine, Does Putin’s Will to Win Beat Biden’s?
Putin is now facing an even greater military challenge on the ground in Ukraine; Biden and his administration must find the willingness to go for the win and put Putin down for the count.
Russia’s S-400 Air Defense System – a Guide to the Weapon Ukraine Keeps Destroying
As two successful Ukrainian attacks paralyze Russia’s prized air defense systems in occupied Crimea, we examine how the systems work and whether expert opinion matches Russian propaganda.
Ukraine’s Defective Weapons Should Be No Surprise Given West’s Rush to Arm Kyiv
Suggestions that the provision of defective Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine by Germany was a symptom of something more sinister was wide of the mark, but there have been problems along the way.
Russian Cruise Missile Attack Is Possible Shift in Kremlin Strike Strategy
Moscow hurled nearly four dozen cruise missiles at Ukraine on Thursday. The Kremlin may be shifting its bombardment tactics away from propeller-driven drones and hitting grain-handling ports.
Destruction of Russia’s Kilo Class Submarine Unique in More Ways Than One
The destruction of the Rostov-on-Don submarine by Ukraine using a Storm Shadow cruise missile once again highlighted the weapon’s capabilities and the Black Sea Fleet’s vulnerability.
21st Century Tech Will Give Ukraine a Military-Industrial Edge Against Russia’s Soviet-Era Arms
New 3D printers arrive from the US as Kyiv prepares to host its first international Defense Industry Forum highlighting Ukraine's innovative use of the latest 21st-century tech to defend itself.
How ATACMS Will Help Ukraine
A guide to the powerful Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) which, recent news reports in the US suggest, might be soon on its way to Ukraine.
Record Day of Russian Gun Losses Points to Trend, But Highlights Limits of Official Ukrainian Kill Counts
The Ukrainian army almost set a new record for Russian guns destroyed. On paper, the Kremlin should be tapped out of howitzers and cannon. In reality, the artillery is still there, but less.
The Americans want a quick end to the war. The Ukrainians want to be sure Russian missiles, bombs and drones won’t be able to hit Ukrainian homes ever again. That’s a problem.
Nov. 18