Arms
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Jun- 2024 -24 June
Ukraine Pledged Two More Patriot Systems From Netherlands, Romania
The Netherlands and Romania announced a Patriot air defense system each for Ukraine last week.
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24 June
US Army Precision Strike Missile Engages Moving Maritime Target
The US Army used the Precision Strike Missile against a moving maritime missile in a live-fire exercise earlier this month.
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24 June
France Greenlights High Precision KNDS Artillery Shell Development
The French defense procurement agency has contracted KNDS France for its support in developing the Katana high precision guided ammunition.
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24 June
Ukraine Asks Allies to Allow Deeper Strikes to Destroy Russian Air Bases
Ukraine is asking its Western allies to permit the use of their donated weapons for deeper strikes into Russia.
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24 June
KNDS, Leonardo Cancel Battle Tank, IFV Partnership
KNDS and Leonardo have called off a potential partnership to develop Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks and a new infantry fighting vehicle.
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21 June
Kongsberg Unveils Maneuverable Short-Range Air Defense System
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace unveiled a highly mobile, ground-based air defense system designed for maneuvering army units.
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21 June
Rheinmetall Gets Record $9.1B Ammo Order
German weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall said Thursday it received a record 8.5 billion euro ($9.1 billion) order for artillery ammunition from the country’s armed forces, with some destined for allies including Ukraine. The order from the military, which is in the midst of an overhaul triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine, is for 155 mm rounds. The commonly used rounds are crucial for Ukraine’s outgunned forces, which have suffered battlefield setbacks against Moscow in recent times amid manpower and ammunition shortages. “The main purpose of the order is to replenish the stocks held by the Bundeswehr and its allies, as well as to provide support to Ukraine in its defence campaign,” said Rheinmetall in a statement. Rheinmetall chief executive Armin Papperger hailed “the largest order in our company’s recent history.” Deliveries will begin at the start of 2025. As well as Ukraine, the Netherlands, Estonia, and Denmark are participating in the order, the company said. The contract will ensure enough work for a new factory that Rheinmetall is building in Lower Saxony state, northwestern Germany, the Düsseldorf-based company said. Kyiv’s European allies have struggled to produce enough ammunition to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Rheinmetall has been racing to …
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21 June
Netanyahu Says Israel Needs US Ammunition in ‘War for Its Existence’
Israeli PM Netanyahu said the country needs ammunition from the US in "the war for its existence," addressing the White House after it criticized him for complaining about arms deliveries related to the Gaza war.
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21 June
US to Fast-Track Ukraine Anti-Air Missile Deliveries
The US will prioritize deliveries of anti-air missiles to Kyiv, sending the desperately needed munitions to Ukraine.
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20 June
MBDA Unveils Ground-Based Cruise Missile Capable of ‘Deep Strikes’
MBDA unveiled a ground-launched cruise missile capable of long-range precision strikes this week.
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