Etiqueta: Armed forces
The Chinese Armed Forces are focusing on new hypersonic missile developments to counter U.S. aircraft carriers
In a context of rising strategic tensions, the Chinese Armed Forces have intensified efforts in the development of hypersonic missiles specifically designed to counter U.S. aircraft carriers, which serve as the primary tools of deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. These missiles, notable for their high...
Germany and the United Kingdom will equip the Sea King helicopters donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces with new missiles
In the middle of last week, in an event highlighted as historic by both sides, the Ministries of Defense of Germany and the United Kingdom signed a series of cooperation agreements. According to the announcement on October 23, the scope of the Trinity House...
The Russian Armed Forces conducted ballistic missile launches simulating a response to a massive nuclear attack
Announced by President Vladimir Putin, the Russian Armed Forces carried out ballistic missile launches in the last few hours, simulating what would be a response to a massive nuclear attack. “Given the increasing geopolitical tensions and the emergence of new external threats, it is...
The U.S. announced a new military aid package for the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Following the recent announcement of a $425 million aid package, the U.S. Department of Defense reported this Monday that an additional $400 million package has been released to strengthen the capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, focusing specifically on the shipment of various types...
The Netherlands will purchase six more DITA self-propelled howitzers to be transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has announced the acquisition of six new DITA self-propelled howitzers, along with artillery ammunition, which will be transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This purchase, made in cooperation with Denmark, is part of an agreement with the Czech Republic,...
The U.S. announces a new military aid package for the Ukrainian Armed Forces valued at $425 million
This week, the United States government announced a new military aid package for the Ukrainian Armed Forces valued at $425 million, shortly after a conversation took place between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky. Notably, this package focuses on strengthening...
The U.S. Armed Forces have ordered the purchase of hundreds of new VTOL Roadrunner-M drones manufactured by Anduril
The U.S. Armed Forces have awarded Anduril a new contract for the acquisition of hundreds of VTOL Roadrunner-M drones, along with other systems, in order to strengthen air defense capabilities against other unmanned threats.
The contract, valued at USD 249,978,466, includes the delivery of more...
The U.S. might allow Taiwan to locally produce FIM-92 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles for its armed forces
Shortly after delivering the first batch of RGM-84L-4 Harpoon missiles to Taiwan's armed forces, the U.S. government announced that it is considering authorizing the country to advance in the local production of FIM-92 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, aiming to further strengthen the island's defense capabilities...
