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Philippine Navy tests Israeli Spike multifunctional missile system
The video was shared by military analyst @Osinttechnical. The video shows several Ukrainian aircraft dropping French AASM-250 Hammer bombs and also launching US AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles at the enemy.
The information was shared by the speaker of the special service, Artem Dekhtyarenko. The new drone is capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 1000 km. That is, almost anywhere in the Black Sea. In addition, the version Sea Baby 2024 received an increased warhead (up to 1 tonne). Now the updated version of the drone is undergoing testing. The first batch of drones will consist of 35 units. By the way, their production was paid for by volunteers. The money was raised through the UNITED 24 platform.
This was announced by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. Deliveries of weapons should begin in the near future. The complex will be transferred from the Bundeswehr's stockpile. In addition to the surface-to-air missile system, Germany will also send Ukraine missiles for air defence systems. By the way, earlier Germany transferred two Patriot systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The information was shared by The Telegraph, citing the words of British Defence Minister Grant Shapps. This is a prototype of the DragonFire laser system. The UK plans to receive the first production versions of the weapon in 2027, but before that, engineers want to test the laser on the battlefield in Ukraine, even if it is not 100 per cent ready.
The information was shared by Nettavisen. We are talking about 22 aircraft. Of these, 12 will be in working condition, while the rest can be used as donors. In addition to fighters, Norway also plans to send Ukraine engines and simulators for pilots. There is no information yet on when the delivery of the aircrafts will start. Most likely, the weapons should not be expected before the NATO summit in July.
According to the government website, the Ukrainian Armed Forces received various UAVs, armoured vehicles, assault rifles, and ammunition for artillery.
The MIM-23 Hawk is an American medium-range surface-to-air missile system. It was developed in 1954-1960 by the Raytheon Company. It was adopted for service in 1960 and has since received many modifications and improvements.
The information was shared by the company Rheinmetall. We are talking about 20 additional infantry fighting vehicles in the 1A3 modification with an integrated laser rangefinder. Deliveries of weapons are scheduled for 2024. By the way, Germany has already transferred a three-digit number of Marder combat vehicles to Ukraine.
The German company Rheinmetall has begun construction of a new "hybrid" plant in Szeged, Hungary, which will serve both civilian and defence needs
Greek government approves purchase of 35 US UH-60M Black Hawk multi-role helicopters
UK Ministry of Defence signs contract with Pearson Engineering to supply demining equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Brazil has officially commissioned Tonelero (S42), the third Riachuelo-class submarine built in cooperation with France.
The Sultanate of Oman has expressed interest in the Rafale multi-role fighter aircraft manufactured by the French aerospace company Dassault.
The US Navy plans to test a prototype microwave air defence system on one of its vessels in 2026.
