Contents tagged with Pentagon
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Pentagon announces $9.3 billion remaining for Ukraine aid
The United States Department of Defense has confirmed that $9.3 billion remains available to assist Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Of this, $7.1 billion has been allocated under the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) program, said Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Patrick Ryder, as cited by Voice of America's journalist Ostap Yarysh.
General Ryder underscored that the U.S. would rush aid to Ukraine and use all available funds.
From the allocated funds, $4.3 billion …
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US develops cost-effective long-range missile for Ukraine's defense needs
The United States is developing a new air-launched munition specifically designed for Ukraine, according to a report from the industry publication Aviation Week Network.
The first details about this new munition emerged in January this year, initially garnering interest from 16 defense companies. The US military invited these firms to consider developing a cost-effective, air-launched weapon with a range of 250 nautical miles (463 km) that wouldn't take long to develop.
On June 10, the US Air …
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US announces expedited $2.2 billion air defense boost for Ukraine
On Wednesday, 3 July, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced during a press briefing that Washington has approved another aid package for Ukraine, which includes missiles for air defence systems, ammunition for HIMARS missile systems, artillery shells, and other supplies.
The US administration clarified that these weapons are taken from US military stockpiles, ensuring their speedy delivery to Ukraine. The total value of the new military aid package is $150 million. …
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US Department of Defense refutes claims of reduced ammo supplies to Ukraine, affirms ongoing support during Israel conflict
US Department of Defense spokesperson Sabrina Singh has stated that the information that appeared in the media about a 30% reduction in ammunition supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces following the start of the war in Israel is far from reality. ”I would push back on that assertion (about reduction in ammunition supplies). We have been able to supply Ukraine with what it needs during its counter-offensive, and we will continue to supply Ukraine with what it needs as it heads -- as we head …
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The U.S. to invest $28 billion in hypersonic missiles production
The U.S. military industry is rubbing its hands, anticipating a missile arms race that the world has not seen since the collapse of the USSR.
According to Stars and Stripes, the United States plans to invest at least $28.5 billion in the production of hypersonic systems, which are already in service with China and the presence of which has been repeatedly announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin and other Pentagon contractors are competing …
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U.S. allocates $150 million in military assistance to Ukraine
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with the second package of military assistance in the amount of $150 million dollars, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Twitter.
"Important news from our American partners. The Pentagon approved the second part of security assistance to Ukraine in 2021 for $150 million,” Zelensky wrote.
According to the Pentagon website, the USAI (Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative) package includes capabilities to enhance the lethality, command and control, and …
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Ukraine and the US sign Protocol on Defense Cooperation
Ukrainian-US bilateral defense consultations took place at the Central House of Officers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kyiv. After the meeting, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry and US Defense Department signed a Protocol that defines further areas of cooperation between the two defense agencies, reports the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
"The Ukrainian delegation, headed by Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Alina Frolova, discussed with American colleagues the main aspects …
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Pentagon promises to defend Syrian oil fields by force if necessary
The US will defend Syria’s oil fields and use force if someone tries to capture them, said US Defense Secretary Mark Esper at a press conference broadcast by C-Span TV network.
“The US will maintain control over the oil fields in north-eastern Syria. When [Islamic State ringleader] al-Baghdadi was alive, these fields were a source of financing for IS which supported its operation,” Esper observed. He said that the US will “respond seriously to any forces that threaten them”.
The defense …
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Putin: Russia is ready to help Africa in fight against terrorism
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Armed Forces of African countries are not able to fight the terrorists alone and need substantial assistance, reports TASS.
According to Putin, Russia's cooperation with the African countries in the field of security is an essential component of bilateral relations. "Without solving these problems, they won't be able to move forward," said Russian President.
Putin noted that Russia will continue to expand contacts between intelligence agencies …
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Pentagon tells Turkey to choose between Russian S-400 and American F-35
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that Turkey cannot have any US-produced F-35 fighters unless it calls off the contract to purchase S-400 aerial defense systems from Russia, Cumhurriyet reports. Esper said that Ankara cannot expect to be supplied by the US and Russia at the same time.
This was Esper’s response to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu’s statement that the US is obligated to supply Turkey with the fighters for which it paid $1.4 billion.
Çavuşoğlu said previously that …