Monthly Archive: Maggio 2022

Australia Awards $2 Bn Contract for ESSM Block II Missiles

Australia Awards $2 Bn Contract for ESSM Block II Missiles

Because of the upcoming general election, the Australian Department of Defense is in purdah, and does not publish any press releases regarding defense procurement. They are instead released by Defense Minister Peter Dutton on his own website—Ed.)

The [Australian] Government is investing …

Ukraine War Creates Unprecedented Need for Weapons, Munitions

Ukraine War Creates Unprecedented Need for Weapons, Munitions

The intensity of conflict in the 21st Century and the need for weapons and munitions has been a learning experience for American defense officials working to supply Ukraine for its fight against Russia.

William A. LaPlante, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, said the n…

Russian Arms Sales to Southeast Asia Have Tanked: Report

Russian Arms Sales to Southeast Asia Have Tanked: Report

Russia’s arms sales to Southeast Asia have plummeted due to international sanctions imposed since the start of the Ukraine crisis in 2014 and the ongoing war will likely lead to a further decline, creating market opportunities for countries like China, a new report says.

An article in the bulleti…

US Air Force Deploys A-10s to Norway, Touts Anti-Tank Capability

US Air Force Deploys A-10s to Norway, Touts Anti-Tank Capability

RAMSTEIN, Germany — Ten Maryland Air National Guard A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron arrived in Iceland, May 5, 2022, to conduct Agile Combat Employment training and support the U.S. Army’s Swift Response exercise.

Swift Response, an annual U.S. Army E…

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