Security

Russia’s air force is hollowing itself out. More air defense can help.

The Russian Aerospace Forces, or VKS, continues to burn through the life span of its fighter aircraft in the war against Ukraine. After two years of air war, its total force is slightly less than 75% of its prewar strength. The VKS has directly lost approximately 16...
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Putin threatens striking Western air bases hosting Ukrainian F-16s

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin scoffed at the possibility of his country launching an attack on a NATO member, calling it “sheer nonsense,” but warned that any Western air base hosting U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets that are slated for deployment...
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Pakistan unveils aircraft and rocket programs, parades military tech

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s military showed off its wares and unveiled several defense program during the March 23 Pakistan Day Parade in the capital. The country displayed new equipment including the Haider platform, the first locally produced, Chinese-designed VT-4 main...
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UK lawmakers, defense chief clash over looming defense spending cuts

LONDON — U.K. lawmakers clashed with Defense Secretary Grant Shapps this week over cuts to next year’s core defense spending, dismissing his counter-argument that the budget would actually rise as political gamesmanship. The parliamentary Defence Committee convened...
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