Articles for Weapons Equipment

Army, Air Force hold Exercise Devil Strike near Chicken's Neck
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Army, Air Force hold Exercise Devil Strike near Chicken's Neck

Deccan Chronicle  

The Indian Army conducted a large-scale airborne training drill, “Exercise Devil Strike”, with the Indian Air Force near strategic Chicken’s Neck in North Bengal from January 22 to 27.The exercise was aimed at practicing the entire spectrum of operations carried out by an airborne force including aerial induction of troops, heavy weapons, equipment and logistics re-supply, destruction of high-value targets, …

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Is Russia eyeing weapons from the Taliban for Ukraine war?
1 year, 10 months ago

Is Russia eyeing weapons from the Taliban for Ukraine war?

Firstpost  

Amid an expected spring offensive, Russia has reportedly turned to the Taliban government in Afghanistan for weapons. Russia and Taliban Citing the Telegram channel General SVR, The Sun reported that Putin has asked the Taliban for equipment left by the US. General SVR channel claimed, citing a Kremlin insider, that in exchange for arms, Putin will “recognise” the Taliban government. …

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US sending $1 billion more military aid to outgunned Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

US sending $1 billion more military aid to outgunned Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. announced it will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, as America and its allies provide longer-range weapons they say can make a difference in a fight where Ukrainian forces are outnumbered and outgunned by their Russian invaders. The U.S. remains committed, Biden said in a statement, “to supporting the Ukrainian people whose …

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US military aid arrives in Ukraine amid Russia border tensions
2 years, 11 months ago

US military aid arrives in Ukraine amid Russia border tensions

Al Jazeera  

The delivery follows US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kyiv this week amid concerns over tens of thousands of Russian troops amassed at the border. The delivery followed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kyiv this week amid concerns from Ukraine and its Western allies over tens of thousands of Russian troops amassed at the border …

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Taliban celebrate their new US arsenal: Rifles, Humvees, ammo
3 years, 4 months ago

Taliban celebrate their new US arsenal: Rifles, Humvees, ammo

CNN  

CNN — US national security officials are working to account for more than 20 years worth of weapons provided to the Afghan military as images of Taliban fighters brandishing American-made rifles and riding in abandoned Humvees are raising concerns about what else was left behind. Javed Tanveer/AFP/Getty Images It’s unclear exactly how much equipment fell into Taliban hands during the …

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