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The Netherlands intends to purchase the Mk.41 VPU in the USA to equip ships of a new class – DSCA
The US State Department has approved the potential supply to the Netherlands under the "Foreign Military Sales" program of vertical Mk.41 Baseline VII launchers in the version with extended-length modules (Strike Length Launch Modules), as well as related equipment.
Putin announced the delivery of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus after July 7-8
The transfer of Russian tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus will begin after July 7-8, when the construction of special facilities will be completed, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Iran has scared the West with a hypersonic missile
Tehran presented hypersonic missiles of its own production, which, according to the military, are capable of hitting American bases and aircraft carriers, writes Haqqin. These weapons will give Iran additional foreign policy trump cards.
The composition of the offensive: The VFU has put into operation its strategic reserves
They will be enough for five to six days of attacks, after which the enemy will have to go on a blind defense, experts suggest
The Ukrainian offensive has begun, as evidenced by the use of strategic reserves by the enemy, Vladimir Putin said on June 9. The Ukrainian attacks did not achieve their objectives at any of the sites, the head of state noted.
The US Congress has prepared a draft resolution on the transfer of ATACMS missiles to Kiev
Congress has prepared a draft resolution calling for the transfer of ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
A group of US congressmen announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution of the House of Representatives calling on the administration of US President Joe Biden to provide Ukraine with ATACMS army tactical missile systems as soon as possible. This is stated in a statement issued on Friday, June 9, by the press service of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the US Congress.
A new large package of American military aid for Ukraine
On June 9, 2023, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of a new large package of US military assistance to Ukraine totaling up to $ 2.1 billion. Thus, the total amount of US military assistance officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, 2022 now amounts to more than $ 39.7 billion, and the total amount of US military assistance to Ukraine since 2014 has reached $42.6 billion.
The United States sees no signs of a threat of nuclear war due to the deployment of Russian TNW in Belarus - Kirby
Washington does not see any signs that there is a threat of nuclear war due to the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on CNN.
Russia does not start a nuclear war, because it does not need extreme measures yet
19FortyFive: an expert from the USA answered why Russia does not start a nuclear war
Russia has made its goals clear. And since she does not start a nuclear war, it means that everything is going according to her plan, according to the columnist 19FortyFive. According to the expert, the Russians will "let out of the bottle of nuclear genie" only if they really begin to suffer defeat.
A promising Japanese long-range cruise missile
The Japanese Ministry of Defense announced that on June 2, 2023, it awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) a contract worth 33.9 billion yen ($243 million) for the full-scale development of the so-called "new anti-ship guided missile for the defense of islands" for the Japanese Self-Defense Forces by the end of fiscal year 2027.
Canada will take part in the training of Ukrainian pilots to control the F-16
Ottawa will also supply Kiev with 288 AIM-7 air-to-air missiles and 10 thousand 105-millimeter shells for Western-made guns
The Canadian authorities have decided to support the efforts of Western countries in organizing training of Ukrainian pilots to control F-16 fighters. This was stated on Saturday in a statement by the press service of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following his unannounced visit to Kiev.
Striking goal: what weapons reflect the Ukrainian counteroffensive
The resumption of active hostilities in the zone of a special military operation and, first of all, in the Zaporozhye region has again increased interest in the technical side of the conflict. Attempts to break through the Russian defense in the Ozerov area led to heavy losses in the Air Force, for example, the loss of at least two Leopard 2A6 tanks and about 13 M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.
Integrated approach: what air defense means does Ukraine have
And what air defense capabilities do they give Kiev
Since the beginning of the Ukrainian counteroffensive, Russian aviation has been working more and more actively in the air. This means that the confrontation between our Aerospace Forces and the Ukrainian air defense has unfolded again. As part of the enemy's air defense today, there is a whole zoo of different complexes and systems.
The sapper said that the APU began to use the German Mars MLRS
Sapper of the southern grouping: the APU began to use the German Mars MLRS along the entire front line
The sapper of the southern group told RIA Novosti that the AFU began to remotely mine territories along the entire line of contact with the help of the German Mars MLRS.
The Italian company presented the concept of replacing the FIM-92C Stinger missiles
At the SeaFuture 2023 arms exhibition, a new generation NG V-SHORAD anti-aircraft missile developed by the Italian company MBDA was presented to the general public for the first time.
Disembodied attacks: VFU offensive attempts lose intensity
The peak of the enemy's activity is already behind us and we should expect a retaliatory strike by our army, experts say
The armed formations of Ukraine, having failed to achieve their goals in the South Donets direction, became more active on the Vremevsky ledge and in the area of Artemovsk. On June 7, our troops repulsed 11 attacks on these sections of the line of contact, preventing a breakthrough of the defense.
The Netherlands will purchase Caracal helicopters and NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems
On June 5, 2023, the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands announced its decision to purchase 14 multi-purpose Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal helicopters and NASAMS short- and medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems manufactured by a consortium of the Norwegian Kongsberg Group and the American Raytheon Corporation.
The Russian military publishes footage of the destruction of the radar of the IRIS-T anti-aircraft complex of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the special operation zone
Russian troops are increasingly using barrage ammunition to defeat various enemy equipment in the special operation zone. This time, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with the help of the Lancet drone destroyed the radar of the IRIS-T anti-aircraft missile system supplied by the German government sponsoring the war in Ukraine.
"Capable of piercing the armor of any Western tank": the foreign press appreciated the use of the Whirlwind missile against the AFU
The army aviation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation takes an active part in deterring the offensive operations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, destroying the enemy's attacking battle formations, stopping enemy breakthroughs and finishing off the retreating forces. Numerous videos have captured the effective work of Russian combat helicopters in recent days. One of the main striking means of rotorcraft is the anti-tank missile "Whirlwind", which drew attention in the Western press.
Politico: Congressmen urge Biden to deliver long-range missiles to Kiev
According to the newspaper, a group of 10 members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to the administration of the American president calling for the delivery of ATACMS tactical missile systems to Kiev as soon as possible.
Ukraine will not receive a Patriot from Spain. Erdogan is against
Ukraine and the Netherlands are putting pressure on Madrid to supply Kiev with Patriot air defense systems, writes El País. However, Spain has only two such batteries. One of them is necessary to ensure the country's own defense, and the second is now in Turkey. And Erdogan does not want to give it away.