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Chinese soldiers are taking part in maneuvers in Belarus, adding another new dynamic to the security situation in Eastern Europe, dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the fallout surrounding it. While Belarus has been a staunch ally of Russia it has, more recently, made overtures toward China, with the aim of building closer relations with it, including in the military sphere.

Chinese Troops Begin Drills Along Poland’s Border In Belarus Chinese Troops Begin Drills Along Poland’s Border In Belarus

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 9 7:27 PM EDT

Screencap from a Russian MOD video showing a Belarusian Su-25 Frogfoot

Belarus Touts Su-25 Loaded With Simulated Nuclear Bombs But Won’t Show Them Belarus Touts Su-25 Loaded With Simulated Nuclear Bombs But Won’t Show Them

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 13 10:16 PM EDT

F-35 has gotten its name from Poland.

Poland’s Future F-35s Have Been Officially Named “Husarz” Poland’s Future F-35s Have Been Officially Named “Husarz”

By Oliver Parken

Apr 29 10:40 PM EDT

The CTM-290 missile, which is launched from the Homar-K multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), based on a Polish-built truck chassis, is indicative of a widening military relationship between Poland and South Korea. In recent years, this has also seen the East European country buy light combat aircraft, tanks, and self-propelled artillery from Seoul.

Poland’s New South Korean-Built ATACMS-Like Ballistic Missile Seen Firing For The First Time Poland’s New South Korean-Built ATACMS-Like Ballistic Missile Seen Firing For The First Time

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 25 1:13 PM EDT

Poland F-16 nuclear weapons

Ukraine Situation Report: Poland “Ready” To Host Nuclear Weapons Ukraine Situation Report: Poland “Ready” To Host Nuclear Weapons

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 22 6:31 PM EDT

Serbia is poised to sign a deal to buy Dassault Rafale multirole fighters, the country’s president confirmed today, saying that “concrete agreements” had been made to purchase of 12 of the jets. The move, should it happen, would mark a major break for Serbia, which has long had a close military relationship with Russia and traditionally has operated significant quantities of Russian-supplied equipment.

France’s Rafale Is Set To Be Serbia’s Next Fighter France’s Rafale Is Set To Be Serbia’s Next Fighter

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 9 7:46 PM EDT

Satellite image of the air base at Mihail Kogălniceanu, pictured on December 18, 2023

Romanian Airfield’s Transformation Into A Giant NATO Base Is Underway Romanian Airfield’s Transformation Into A Giant NATO Base Is Underway

By Oliver Parken

Mar 20 1:42 PM EDT

The US government has approved the potential sale of aerostat-based surveillance systems to Poland.

Poland’s Plan To Deploy Early Warning Radar Aerostats Moves Forward Poland’s Plan To Deploy Early Warning Radar Aerostats Moves Forward

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 8 3:12 PM EST

ZAPORIZHZHIA DIRECTION, UKRAINE - JANUARY 14, 2024 - A serviceman of the 66th separate cannon artillery battalion of the 406th separate artillery brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is pictured by the howitzer shells, Zaporizhzhia direction, south-eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine Situation Report: Czechs Call For Sourcing Shells For Ukraine From Outside Europe Ukraine Situation Report: Czechs Call For Sourcing Shells For Ukraine From Outside Europe

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 2 8:33 PM EST

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have agreed to create joint defensive fortifications along the borders with Russia and Belarus.

Baltics To Build Joint Fortifications Along Russian, Belarus Borders Baltics To Build Joint Fortifications Along Russian, Belarus Borders

By Howard Altman

Jan 19 4:47 PM EST

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Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Recruiting Serbian Fighters Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Recruiting Serbian Fighters

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 18 5:28 PM EDT

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Serbian Troops On Kosovo Border Stoke Fears Of New Balkan War Serbian Troops On Kosovo Border Stoke Fears Of New Balkan War

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 2 6:38 PM EDT

LEOPARD 2 UKRAINE

First Ukrainian Leopard 2s Overhauled In Poland Back In The Fight First Ukrainian Leopard 2s Overhauled In Poland Back In The Fight

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 2 3:39 PM EDT

Boeing says Poland has expressed an interest in buying F-15EX Eagle II fighters.

Poland Eyeing F-15EX Buy Amid Weapons Buying Spree Poland Eyeing F-15EX Buy Amid Weapons Buying Spree

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 7 3:56 PM EDT

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Polish Su-22 Drops Photo Flash Flares In Rare Nighttime Display Polish Su-22 Drops Photo Flash Flares In Rare Nighttime Display

By Thomas Newdick

Aug 30 3:27 PM EDT

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U.S. Combat Rescue Helicopters Train With Old Foe Serbia For First Time U.S. Combat Rescue Helicopters Train With Old Foe Serbia For First Time

By Thomas Newdick

Aug 18 6:26 PM EDT