UK Will Send $1.2 Billion more in Weapons to Ukraine

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced during a NATO conference in Madrid that the United Kingdom will send an additional one billion pounds (or 1.2 billion USD or 1.16 billion EUR) in military assistance to Ukraine.

US Intel: Iran Set to Supply Hundreds of Drones to Russia

Iran is expected to supply Russia with “hundreds” of drones, some of which will be able to carry weapons for use in the conflict in Ukraine. Iran is also preparing to train Russian forces on operating these drones as early as July.

Russian T-62 Tanks: Blessing or a Curse?

The T-62 features a nuclear radiation protection system that automatically locks the tank whenever it detects a level of radiation that exceeds the threshold that was initially identified. Radiation-contaminated dust and other particles are eliminated using a blower and filtration system. Due to the lack of a physical or chemical protection system, the crew should wear contamination suits at all times to avoid chemical risks.

South Korea Procures 20 More F-35A Fighter Jets

Given North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile technology gains, the lawmaker regarded the acquisition as “acceptable.” He remarked, “It is imperative that the ROKAF [South Korean Air Force] increase its counter-North Korea deterrence capabilities with F-X, as the lack of air power of the ROKAF is expected in the mid-2020s.”

Breaking the Black Sea Blockade: How Far Will the West Go?

The Biden administration is aware of these concerns, but neither Washington nor its NATO allies are willing to break the Russian blockade of the Black Sea, which would liberate Ukrainian exports, avert catastrophe in emerging economies, and protect Europe from potentially enormous ramifications.