Etiqueta: United States
The U.S. authorizes the sale of additional RIM-116E missiles for the AEGIS destroyers of Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force
The United States government has authorized the potential sale of an additional batch of RIM-116E Block 2B missiles for Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) AEGIS destroyer fleet. This information comes from the notification submitted by the U.S. Department of State to Congress for review...
Raytheon will continue manufacturing new TOW 2B anti-tank missiles for the U.S. Army
This week, the U.S. company Raytheon announced it has received a new contract from the U.S. Army to continue manufacturing TOW anti-tank missiles. This significant contract totals $676 million, split between a $430 million annual award in 2023 and an additional $246 million extension...
A U.S. Navy destroyer conducted the first over-the-horizon firing of one of the new NSM anti-ship missiles
Yesterday, the U.S. Navy reported that one of its Arleigh Burke destroyers conducted the first over-the-horizon firing of one of the new NSM anti-ship missiles as part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises. Specifically, this was carried out by the USS Fitzgerald...
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 U.S. Navy prepares to commission the 29th Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) of the troubled Freedom-class into service
Advancing the formation of its Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) fleet, the U.S. Navy is preparing to commission the USS Beloit (LCS 29), the second-to-last ship in the series built by Fincantieri Marinette Marine. The commissioning ceremony is scheduled for November 23 in the...
Due to the war in Ukraine, the South Korean Army is reconsidering the purchase of 36 new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States
Based on the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, the South Korean Army is reportedly reconsidering its purchase of 36 new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters ordered from the United States, as this type of platform has proven to be particularly vulnerable in today’s...
U.S. F-35B fighter jets operate for the first time from the Japan Self-Defense Force’s helicopter carrier JS Kaga
In recent hours, with the confirmation that the U.S. Armed Forces' F-35B stealth fighters have begun operating from the helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH-184), the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has taken an important step towards modernizing and expanding maritime projection capabilities. This event,...
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...
