Military Aid

Can Ukraine win the war? How the leaked US documents paint a grim picture of the ongoing conflict

The contents of the leaked documents on Ukraine mostly confirm existing battlefield assessments that cast doubt, in the eyes of US intelligence officials, on any major breakthroughs in a widely expected Ukrainian spring offensive

'Ammunition for HIMARS': US reveals details of new $2.6 bn military aid package for Ukraine

The package includes at least two new weapons systems that are designed to counter drones — specifically the Iranian-made Shahed, which Tehran has provided to Russia and has been heavily used in attacks on Ukrainian cities

Explained: How sending military aid to Russia can benefit China

Russian success in Ukraine would be consistent with China's goals of reshaping global politics and power. It could also pave the way for Beijing's rise as an economic and military leader

US increases military support for Somalia against al-Shabab

Sixty-one tons of weapons and ammunition arrived Tuesday in Mogadishu, the US said in a statement of support for a historic Somalia-led military offensive against al-Shabab extremists that has recaptured dozens of communities since August

Explained: Why the West has given Ukraine billions in military aid, but ignored Myanmar

While the two conflicts are not identical, it is striking how much Ukraine has galvanised the international community while Myanmar has been almost completely ignored

Explained: Why is it so difficult for the West to reach an agreement on military aid for Ukraine?

In Germany’s case, the country’s pacifist tradition — shaped by the experience of the World War II — is often cited as to what’s behind its reluctance to supply Kyiv with 'offensive' weapons

Stryker combat vehicles, Patriot missiles, Challenger 2 tanks and more: A breakdown of military aid promised to Ukraine

It’s almost a year since the Russia-Ukraine war began and Kyiv has been provided with military equipment by more than 30 countries. The US has announced a new package that includes armoured vehicles such as the Stryker and Bradley, and others too have also made valuable contributions

Why Poland is urging NATO allies to send more military aid to Ukraine

Poland is a NATO state in an exposed position within the Ukraine war. This may partly explain why it is so proactive in providing military support for Kyiv and also pushing other allies to do more

US Senate takes first step to provide direct military aid to Taiwan

The United States for decades has sold weapons to Taiwan but the new legislation will go further by providing US security assistance of $4.5 billion over four years, a step sure to infuriate Beijing. It also lays out sanctions on China if it uses force to try to seize the island

North Korea fired series of suspected artillery, says Seoul military aid

The South Korean military detected 'several flight trajectories' that are understood to be shots from North Korean artillery, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said