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Apr- 2024 -26 AprilAmericas
US Nudges Germany on Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine
The US hopes decisions by it and allied countries to send long-range missiles to Ukraine may encourage similar action by Germany, which has so far refused to provide its Taurus missiles.
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25 AprilEurope
US OKs $2B AARGM Extended Range Missile Sales to Poland, Netherlands
The US has cleared both Poland and the Netherlands to purchase extended-range Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles from Northrop Grumman.
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25 AprilLand
Raytheon Expands Missile Factory in Alabama
Raytheon has inaugurated a $115-million infrastructure project to expand its Redstone Missile Integration Facility in Huntsville, Alabama.
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22 AprilLand
US Navy Inaugurates Strategic Missions Facility Construction in Indiana
The US Navy has begun the construction of a new strategic missions facility at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division in Indiana. The Strategic Systems Engineering Facility (SSEF) is a research and development site providing engineering and test capabilities to support the agency’s integrated systems. Solutions produced with the site’s assistance will be utilized under the US Department of Defense’s deterrence triad, which comprises intercontinental, submarine-launched, and aerial ballistic missiles. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), and the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) led the groundbreaking ceremony. “NAVSEA’s investment at NSWC Crane with the SSEF will provide crucial capabilities to help maximize the effectiveness of the sea-based leg of the strategic deterrence triad, the most survivable leg of the triad,” STRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton stated. “The deterrence and combat capability USSTRATCOM provides is the bedrock of all operations and foundational to national and international security.” The US Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville District in Kentucky will oversee construction works at the SSEF. The facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. Maintaining Strategic Systems Capabilities According to the US Navy, the SSEF is among the critical infrastructure projects being managed …
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15 AprilMiddle East
How the US Helped Counter Iran’s Attack on Israel
Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles marked the culmination of a tense two weeks in which Washington engaged in whirlwind efforts to prepare for the expected violence.
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11 AprilWar
Russia Fires 40 Missiles, 40 Drones at Ukraine Overnight: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 40 missiles and 40 drones at Ukraine overnight, again hitting the city of Kharkiv.
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11 AprilSea
HII to Upgrade Vertical Launch System Capabilities of US Navy Ships
HII has received a contract to explore and produce enhanced capabilities for vertical launching systems used by US Navy ships.
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11 AprilTechnology
Ursa to 3D Print New Missile Motor for US Navy
Ursa Major has entered into an agreement with the US Navy to produce a new, 3D-printed solid rocket motor for the Standard Missile program.
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5 AprilAir
In ‘Historic’ First, US Navy Test-Launches Four LRASMs Simultaneously
The US Navy test-launched four Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles simultaneously for the first time, marking a historic feat in the next-generation missile weapon development.
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2 AprilArms
Japanese Soldiers Complete US-Led Tomahawk Land Attack Missile Training
The Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces have completed a Tomahawk land attack missile training under the US Navy in Yokosuka.
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