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USA- In A 1st, Navy Repairs Super Hornet At Sea
Source: Stars and Stripes
For the first time, the U.S. Navy has completed repairs on a fighter jet at sea, reports the Stars and Stripes.
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USA- F-22 Cut From Prototype Comms Project
Source: DefenseNews
The U.S. Air Force has decided not to integrate a prototype communications system linked to its Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) with the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter, reports Defense News.
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USA- Strykers Featured In Latest Ukraine Aid Package
Source: CNN
The U.S. is preparing to send Stryker wheeled armored vehicles to Ukraine as part of its latest aid package, reports CNN.
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USA- U.S. F-16s Set To Replace Aging F-15s At Kadena
Source: Air and Space Forces Magazine
The U.S. Air Force is shifting aircraft to Japan as it prepares to retire aging jets based there, reports Air and Space Forces Magazine.
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Australia- Black Hawks To Replace Problematic Taipan Helos
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian government has announced that it will buy a new fleet of utility helicopters for the army, reports the Australian Broadcasting Corp.
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Gambia- VP Dies After Brief Illness
Source: Premium Times
Gambian President Adama Barrow has announced the death of his deputy, Vice President Badara Joof in India, reports the Premium Times (Abuja, Nigeria).
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Israel- Elbit Electro-Optical Systems Ordered For Infantry
Source: Elbit Systems
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has awarded Elbit Systems a contract to supply advanced sensor systems for infantry, reports the Israeli defense firm.
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Netherlands- PM Pledges Patriot System For Ukraine
Source: Bloomberg News
The Netherlands government has decided to send an air defense system to Ukraine, reports Bloomberg News.
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South Korea- Trade Union Raided Over Alleged Links To The North
Source: Korea Herald
South Korean authorities have raided several unions suspected of violating national security laws, reports the Korea Herald.
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Somalia- Senior Commander Killed In Al-Shabaab Assault
Source: Garowe Online
At least six Somali soldiers, including a senior commander, have been killed in a militant attack north of Mogadishu, reports the Garowe Online (Somalia).
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Brazil- President Fires Another 13 Officers Citing Coup Conspiracy
Source: Anadolu Agency
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has fired 13 more military officers in response to the Jan. 8 riots, reports the Anadolu Agency (Ankara).
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Armenia- Base Fire Kills 15 Soldiers
Source: Massis Post
The Armenian Ministry of Defense has confirmed the deaths of 15 soldiers after a fire broke out on a base in eastern Armenia, reports the Massis Post (Pasadena, Calif.).
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Ukraine- Allies Hear Ukrainian Pleas For Western Tanks
Source: Voice of America News
Ukraine has urged its Western allies to send modern armored vehicles to help combat Russian invaders, reports the Voice of America News.
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Canada- Defense Minister Pledges 200 Armored Vehicles For Ukraine
Source: National Post
Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand has announced plans to donate 200 protected vehicles to Ukraine, reports the National Post (Toronto).
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New Zealand- PM Announces Resignation
Source: BBC News
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation ahead of elections in October, reports the BBC News.
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Sweden- New Military Package Includes Archer Howitzers, CV 90 IFVs
Source: Reuters
The Swedish government has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, reports Reuters.
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