Putin wants rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk as part of ceasefire: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls because it would only serve as a springboard for a future Russian invasion.
Europe
Poland awards $3.8 billion F-16 modernization deal to US
Polish officials say current capabilities of the country's F-16 fleet are “insufficient to address the threats” Poland is facing from Russian aggression.
US Navy updating tactics for sensors, weapons based on Houthi attacks
Navy warfighting development commands are already churning out new tactics for training and operations in the Middle East based on ongoing Houthi attacks.
India takes next step toward new 155mm towed howitzers
The towed gun systems are to be no heavier than 15 tons, and they must be able to fire existing 155mm rounds to a distance of 40-plus kilometers.
Russia forced to ‘sacrifice quality for quantity’ in war with Ukraine
Last year, Russia reactivated from storage thousands of combat vehicles, according to a new report from the IISS think tank.
Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid amid Trump-fueled opposition
The Senate passed Biden's aid request for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. But it faces strong headwinds in the House amid opposition from Trump.
Army activates first overseas watercraft unit in decades
The company will include 13 ships and 285 Army mariners.
Azerbaijan opens facilities for new Akinci drone
Azerbaijan has opened a training facility and hanger for a new Akinci drone, confirming the country bought the Turkish-made combat system.
The new B-52: How the Air Force is prepping to fly century-old bombers
A $48.6 billion overhaul of the B-52 is intended to keep it flying until about 2060, and part of a two-bomber fleet with the B-21.
‘More with less’: Lacking parts, airmen scramble to keep B-52s flying
As the B-52H Stratofortress tops more than six decades in service, it’s grown increasingly temperamental.
Kongsberg unit wins Italy order for shallow-water unmanned submersible
The order has an estimated value of $11 million (€10.2 million).
