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European states will jointly develop a new long-range surface-to-surface missile to catch up with Russia in weapons systems.
The information was shared by Infodefensa. GDELS Santa Bárbara Sistemas, a Spanish subsidiary of GDELS, has informed the government of its country that it is ready to launch production of combat vehicles at a plant in the city of Trubia. The company is capable of producing up to 50 vehicles per year. Unfortunately, there is no final decision from the Spanish Ministry of Defence yet.
The Romanian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with the Korean company Hanwha Defense for the supply of K9 Thunder self-propelled artillery systems.
In the event of a full-scale war with Hezbollah, they could hit at least some of Israel's Iron Dome batteries, and the air defence systems could be overwhelmed.
Nigeria announces plans to buy 50 new military aircraft to strengthen its anti-terrorism forces
The American company AM General has unannouncedly delivered to Ukraine its newest development, the 2-CT Hawkeye light self-propelled artillery system, which is currently being tested by the US Army.
European manufacturers Nammo and KNDS are asking politicians to urgently provide more funding to increase the production of fuel and explosives needed to produce 155mm artillery shells.
South Korea will change its position on military support for Ukraine, namely, it will cancel its policy of banning the transfer of lethal weapons to a country at war.
The US has said that Ukraine could use US weapons to hit any Russian forces attacking from abroad - not just those in the region around Kharkiv.
According to the manufacturer, the LCM is based on the NCM (Naval Cruise Missile), which is launched from ships. The novelty received a high-precision guidance system. Unfortunately, the manufacturer has not yet disclosed the range of the LCM, but says that the new missile will be able to hit targets deep behind enemy lines.
German concern Rheinmetall has been awarded a major contract by the Bundeswehr to supply 155 mm artillery ammunition worth up to €8.5 billion.
The information was shared by the Estonian Ministry of Defence. We are talking about 12 systems. The first batch of 6 systems will arrive in Estonia in 2024, and the second batch in 2025. By the way, the contract also provides for the possibility of ordering additional systems.
The information was shared by Voice of America journalist Ostap Yarysh, citing a statement by White House communications adviser John Kirby.
The information appeared on the website of the Romanian President. We are talking about one battery of SAMs. There is no information yet on when deliveries of the system will start.
The French arms company Thales recently signed several agreements with the Ukrainian defence industry at the Eurosatory exhibition.
