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Spanish officials have confirmed that Norwegian company Kongsberg will begin supplying fifth-generation Naval Strike Missile (NSM) anti-ship missiles with a launch range of up to 185km in four years. Spain wants to do away with Harpoon missiles in 2030.
Since 1 June, the US has restricted the transfer of nuclear weapons data to Russia as part of the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, also known as New START.
Another European country wants to buy Leopard 1 tanks for Ukraine. But this time it is the Netherlands.
Ukraine's air defence system successfully repelled another Russian air attack on the night of 1-2 June.
The United States of America has announced that it plans to buy German Gepard anti-aircraft tanks for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Republic of Korea tested a Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) interceptor this week. The test took place on 30 May at the Anheung firing range, 109 km from Seoul.
US Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has finally received its first F-35B Lightning II short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The fifth-generation fighters arrived on deployment this week.
Last week, Ukraine officially requested TAURUS cruise missiles from Germany. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius spoke about the prospects for supplying the long-range weapon.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces need more MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile systems. This was stated by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
The European KMW+Nexter Defense Systems (KNDS) holding company wants to expand the range of munitions compatible with the Euro-PULS multiple-launch rocket system. If a solution is agreed upon, the "German HIMARS" will be able to launch missiles with a launch range of up to 500 km and even kamikaze drones.
Concern Ruag has asked the Swiss government for permission to sell Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine. The German company Rheinmetall will take part in the deal.
The US Department of Defense has signed a contract with SpaceX to supply Starlink satellite internet terminals. This was reported by Reuters news agency, citing the Pentagon.
The MARS II multiple rocket launcher systems are in service with the German army. They are the European equivalent of the M270 MLRS. But Germany wants the next generation of mobile rocket systems on a wheeled chassis. The development is called the Euro-PULS.
The Republic of Korea plans to upgrade its K9A1 Thunder self-propelled howitzers. The Republic of Korea plans to modernise its K9A1 Thunder self-propelled howitzers, Janes reported, citing the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration.
Four US Air Force B-1B Lancer supersonic bombers have been in Europe since last week. They arrived at the UK Royal Air Force base and along the way took part in a small exercise in Latvia. The aircraft recently flew over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
