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Weapons

Germany to double 2024 military aid to Ukraine

Germany would increase its military aid for Ukraine in 2024, doubling the assistance to €8 billion ($8.5 billion), defense minister, Boris Pistorius announced on November 12.

Poland to stop supplying Ukraine weapons as grain row escalates

Poland has announced that it will stop supplying weapons to Ukraine amid a growing rift between the two countries over grain.

US warns North Korea would ‘pay a price’ if it supplies weapons to Russia

The US issued a stern warning to North Korea, saying it would "pay a price" if it proceeded with an arms deal with Russia, following reports of ongoing negotiations between the two countries.

Poland showcases military might with massive parade as war rages in neighboring Ukraine

NATO member Poland held its largest military parade since the Cold War, commemorating the victory over Soviet forces in 1920, and showcased the country's state-of-the-art weaponry, underlining the significance of defense amidst the ongoing conflict in neighboring Ukraine.

Allies pledge more military aid as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits UK, France and Germany

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited key allies, including the UK, France, Germany and Italy, during his European tour, where he secured commitments to increased military aid.

Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine one year after Russia’s invasion

In a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital on February 20, United States President Joe Biden traveled to the war zone to demonstrate America’s “unwavering support” for Ukraine

India approves defense systems worth over $522 million

India’s defense ministry has approved a budget of 42.76 billion rupees ($522.2 million) to acquire missiles, air defense systems, and naval weapons solely produced by domestic companies.

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan in longest-ever test

North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan for the first time since 2017.

US approves sale of $8.4 billion F-35 fighter jets to Germany

The deal worth over $8 million includes weapons and training equipment as well.

Keel Laying Ceremony of MILGEM Class Corvette

The Keel Laying Ceremony of MILGEM Class Corvette for Pakistan Navy was held at Karachi.

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Rescuers continue search efforts as floods and cold lava claim 52 lives in Indonesia’s West Sumatra

At least 52 people have been reported dead in Indonesia after torrential rain wreaked havoc in West Sumatra province triggering various catastrophic events, including flash floods, landslides, and cold lava flow