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The United States tested its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to test its nuclear deterrent capabilities.
Western military aid is reaching Ukrainian soldiers on the front line, but not on a scale that would allow Ukraine to challenge Russia's artillery superiority.
South Korean arms manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace, which has traditionally specialised in less advanced weapons, has increased production of 155mm howitzers, producing them faster than the West.
The German Ministry of Defence plans to start preparing the country's armed forces for a potential war in the 2030s.
The information was shared by the company's CEO Helmut Rauch. We are talking about 10 complexes per year. Diehl Defence also plans to increase production of missiles for the systems from 2025.
The information was shared by the Japanese embassy in Ukraine. The vehicles arrived in Poland on 5 June and then went to the territory of Ukraine. Judging by the photos, the new aid package included Toyota HMV SUVs, Mitsubishi Type 73 Kogata, as well as PC-065B tracked engineering vehicles.
The information was shared by the company's press service. The manufacturer does not disclose the number of systems, delivery terms and the contract amount. It is only known that we are talking about a two-digit million number. By the way, the Hensoldt company confirmed that it had previously delivered 16 AMPS sets to the AFU.
The information was shared by the Associated Press. The package will be worth $225,000,000. It should include shells for artillery, mortars and HIMARS multiple rocket launchers. A more detailed list of weapons should be announced in the near future.
The new Pentagon budget bill for 2025 provides for the cancellation of military aid to Ukraine and Israel.
The information was shared by a Shephard Media source. The howitzer manufacturer has been awarded a new contract for 22 systems with an option to increase the number to 28 units. Production of howitzers has started in the city of Kassel. The German Army is the customer for the systems. The first deliveries of the new Panzerhaubitze 2000 are scheduled for 2025. By the way, this is the fourth time the Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzer has returned to production.
The information appeared on the ministry's website. The contract will last for 25 years. It will include more than 70 aircraft worth $8.22bn. The aircraft will be divided into five specific types:
The information was shared by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. We are talking about 20 additional Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. Unfortunately, the cost of the fighters and delivery dates are not yet available.
The information was shared by the Israeli Defence Ministry. The contract for the purchase of additional aircraft was signed with the US on 4 June. The deal is valued at $3,000,000,000,000. It includes the purchase of 25 F-35I aircraft. Thus Israel will increase its fleet of fifth-generation fighters to 70 units. The first deliveries of the new aircraft will begin in 2028.
The information was shared by our colleagues from Militarnyi. The photo of the Jordanian installation was published by the Air Force. The Gepard self-propelled air defence systems, which were purchased by the USA from Jordan, have a modernised fire control system and a modern radar system. It is not yet known how many Jordanian Gepards Ukraine has received, but earlier we wrote that the USA bought 60 of them.
The information was shared by the country's Ministry of Defence. We are talking about two Leopard tanks in the 2A7HU modification. Earlier, Hungary received 11 such combat vehicles.
