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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 31, 2023 Click here to read the full report. Nicole Wolkov, Christina Harward, Karolina Hird, Riley Bailey, and Frederick W. Kagan December 31, 2023, 5:10pm ET  Note: ISW and CTP will not publish a campaign

The Romanian MoD has approved more than a billion dollars in spending for M1A2 tanks in May 2023 to help the Romanian Army replace its small fleet of Russian-built T-series MBTs.

Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations in western Zaporizhia Oblast and near Bakhmut on September 30.

The Czech government approved the deal for the acquisition of 24 F-35s that will replace Gripens from 2035. In the meanwhile, the Romanian MoD submitted the plan for the purchase of 32 F-35s to the Parliament for approval.

Sold to well over 20 countries and combat-proven in Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukraine and elsewhere, the Bayraktar TB2 has been an export success for its Turkish manufacturer. Shephard Defence Insight analyses the aircraft's design and capabilities and reviews in depth who is buying it and why.

France's Naval Group's Gowind 2500 corvette, designed for multiple naval missions, has gained popularity worldwide. Shephard Defence Insight provides detailed analysis of its export contracts, armament and technical specifications.

The letter of intent comes after the Biden administration approved the re-export of the fourth generation jets to Ukraine.

Romania has awarded Elbit Systems a $180 million purchase order for three Watchkeeper X Tactical UAS, the Israeli firm announced at the Paris Air Show.

Romania has joined the effort to develop a future surface ship under the PESCO European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project.

The announcement follows Bucharest's stated intention last year to buy 18 drones to be operated by the country's land forces.