Weapons

China may pull back on lethal aid to Russia after US warning, says retired American general

Retired four-star Army General Jack Keane said on Sunday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken's warning that China could give Russia lethal assistance may actually prompt Beijing to abandon those plans

US says China may provide weapons to Russia: How this could change the Ukraine war

US' Antony Blinken has said that China may provide ‘lethal aid’ to Moscow amid the Russia-Ukraine war, warning that this would be a clear crossing of a ‘red line’. If this claim comes true, it could spark a new Cold War, pitting the world’s three largest superpowers against one another

Explained: How modern technology is giving spy balloons a new life

The balloon that started the current controversy in the United States was first discovered visually and reported, rather than detected by air defence systems

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

North Korea could get a vital lifeline from arms sales to Russia: Report

Russia's search for weapons to use against Ukraine could provide North Korea with a lifeline as even a small arms transaction would boost the nation's cash-starved and stagnant economy, according to a report

Is Russia eyeing weapons from the Taliban for Ukraine war?

As per The Sun report, a Telegram channel, citing a ‘Kremlin insider’, said that Russia is seeking weapons from Afghanistan, including those left behind by the US in 2021. While Ukrainian and Western officials say Russia is facing a shortage of arms, Moscow has denied the claims

Ditherer or deal-maker? How analysts view Olaf Scholz's tank brinksmanship

Some have praised Chancellor Olaf Scholz's brinksmanship, claiming that by holding out, the German leader was able to persuade the US to reverse its position and send Abrams tanks. However, some analysts believe Scholz's international reputation has suffered as a result of the delay

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

From Patriot missile to satellite systems: How $1.8 billion US military aid will help Ukraine in war with Russia

The massive $1.85 billion package announced by the Joe Biden administration during Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington will improve Ukrainian troops' ability to counter-attack incoming Russian airstrikes and continue offensives against invading troops

The rise of the Reichsbürger movement in Germany: Who are the far-right extremists planning an armed coup?

The German police targeted several individuals from the far-right Reichsbürger, who were suspected of planning a coup. Long been considered as ‘crackpots’, the members of this grouping do not recognise modern-day Germany as a legitimate state and want to restore power to the monarchy