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Hamilton Spectator
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Watch, hear and feel' iconic military vehicles at Canadian Tank Museum's 80th anniversary celebration of VE-Day
What may be one of the loudest museums in the country is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' victory in Europe this weekend. The Canadian Tank Museum in Oshawa's May 10 Tank Saturdays event will celebrate VE-Day with live vehicle demonstrations and rides. 'Watch, hear and feel the live vehicle demonstration as we parade the most iconic military vehicles from the Canadian Campaign in Europe in our Tank Arena,' a description of the event said. Vehicle rides will be available in Leopard 1A5 main battle tank, M113 APC armoured personnel carrier, and the M548, which is described as a 'Battle Bus.' The live vehicle demonstration, including a tank-on-tank battle presentation, happens at 1 p.m. Museum hours on Saturday are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 1000 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa . Admission on Tank Saturdays costs $25 for adults, $15 for students, seniors and children under 12, and free for military personnel and veterans. More information is available at .
See - Sada Elbalad
11-04-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Germany Unveils Military Aid Package for Ukraine
Israa Farhan Germany has announced a significant new military aid package for Ukraine, confirmed by Acting Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during a meeting of the Ukraine Contact Group in Brussels. The new support will include the delivery of advanced guided missiles, ground surveillance radars, and a substantial increase in artillery and drone equipment. This package will also provide 100,000 rounds of artillery ammunition, 300 reconnaissance drones, 25 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, 15 Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks, 120 Manpads ground-based air defense systems, and 14 artillery systems. Additionally, Germany has recently sent 30 additional Patriot guided missiles to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities. Pistorius condemned the ongoing Russian aggression, highlighting the relentless nature of the attacks from President Vladimir Putin, which continue to cause civilian casualties. He stressed that the fighting shows no sign of abating, with Putin accepting the deaths of innocent civilians, including children. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukrainian troops reportedly face issues with some German weapons
Ukrainian front-line units are struggling with several German-supplied weapons systems due to technical vulnerabilities, limited spare parts availability, and complicated maintenance, the newspaper Spiegel reported on April 10, citing internal German military documents. The analysis references a January lecture in Delitzsch by the deputy military attache at the German Embassy in Kyiv, attended by around 200 junior Bundeswehr officers. According to the transcript, while some German systems have earned praise in Ukraine, others have proven ill-suited for the rigors of high-intensity war. The Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer, described as "outstanding" in performance, was said to be so technically sensitive that its "suitability for combat is seriously questionable." The Leopard 1A5, though labeled "reliable," is reportedly deployed more as improvised artillery due to its inadequate armor. Meanwhile, the more advanced Leopard 2A6 often cannot be repaired on the front due to its costly maintenance and logistical demands. Ukrainian forces have also faced constraints with air defense systems. The IRIS-T, while effective, suffers from limited availability and high ammunition costs. The U.S.-made Patriot missile system, another critical component of Ukraine's layered air defense supplied mainly by Germany, has reportedly struggled in the field due to aging MAN carrier vehicles, with spare parts increasingly hard to procure. Read also: 'Putin is pure evil' — Trump's spiritual advisor on Russia's war against Ukraine The Gepard anti-aircraft systems, however, stood out as the most successful German weapon deployed in Ukraine. Decommissioned before the war and reactivated or sourced from abroad, the system was described in the lecture as "the most popular, effective, and reliable" among Ukrainian troops. Sources within the Bundeswehr acknowledged that the attache's remarks reflect battlefield realities. German weapons, though often technically advanced, were deployed in Ukraine under extreme conditions that have accelerated wear and tear. Rapid training provided to Ukrainian troops in Germany often left little time for in-depth technical instruction, compounding logistical challenges. With repair centers far from the front and Ukraine's infrastructure strained, field maintenance has become a serious obstacle. Despite these challenges, Germany remains Ukraine's top military donor in Europe. As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to advocate for reduced U.S. involvement in European security and explores restoring relations with Russia, Germany's role is expected to expand further. Germany's incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has already pledged to rearm the country and boost defense spending, including through a 500 billion euros ($544 billion) infrastructure fund to modernize the Bundeswehr. Read also: Germany's military rebirth is Europe's best bet against Putin We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
