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The Ukrainian Armed Forces may receive a new batch of MIM-23 Hawk surface-to-air missile systems. But to do so, the USA must buy them from Taiwan.
The US Air Force said the B-52H Stratofortress strategic aviation aircraft have returned to the Indo-Pacific. The bombers arrived on the island of Guam a week ago.
North Korea continues to develop its missile programme. The other day, North Korea successfully launched a Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile.
The large number of fighter jets that are not ready for combat is not the only problem for the US military. The difficult situation with attack submarines is also a headache for the Ministry of Defence.
B-52H Stratofortress bombers are rare visitors to Japan. However, one strategic aircraft made an unscheduled visit to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Ukraine has not yet received a single Western-style fighter jet. The first aircraft are expected to be handed over in early 2024, but this is not certain. The main contender is the F-16 Fighting Falcon. However, there is also hope for the F/A-18 Hornet.
The command of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published on Facebook a video of the combat operation of the French CAESAR SAU.
The German government has updated its list of committed military aid to Ukraine.
In May, it was reported that Italy wanted to buy modern German Leopard 2A7+ tanks. This has now been officially confirmed.
Despite pressure from the UK, Germany has no plans to unblock deliveries of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Saddam Arabia. This was announced on Wednesday by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (Olaf Scholz).
At the NATO summit on 12 July, Norway announced that it would transfer Black Hornet microdrones to Ukraine. As it turned out, the Ukrainian armed forces will receive additional weapons.
The Indian Navy is gearing up to buy new deck fighters. The contract for the purchase of French Rafale M aircraft may be signed in 1-2 days.
The Chinese military conducted a simulation of an air battle involving American F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters with French Mirage 2000 fighters. The European aircraft won a confident victory.
In early July, the US Air Force deployed a group of fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighters to Japan. Following them, B-1B Lancer strategic bombers arrived in the Land of the Rising Sun.
The United States intends to hold an exercise involving THAAD and MIM-104 Patriot systems. The event will take place in the Pacific Ocean near the island of Guam, which is less than 2,800 kilometres from Taiwan.
