Yearly Archive: 2022

Use of Dirty Bomb Would Bring Consequences: Pentagon

Use of Dirty Bomb Would Bring Consequences: Pentagon

If Russia were to deploy a dirty bomb or other type of nuclear weapon in Ukraine, there would be consequences, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

Those consequences have been communicated to Russia at a variety of levels, he said during a briefing at the Pentagon.

R…

Raytheon Has Delivered Two NASAMS for Ukraine to US Government

Raytheon Has Delivered Two NASAMS for Ukraine to US Government

Raytheon Technologies handed over two NASAMS SAMs, which are intended for Ukraine, to the US government, CEO Greg Hayes announced this in his interview with CNBC, writes DefenseNews.

“We did just deliver two NASAMS systems. … We delivered two of them to the government a couple of weeks ago. They’…

Democrat Group Retracts Ukraine Letter to Biden After Uproar

Democrat Group Retracts Ukraine Letter to Biden After Uproar

WASHINGTON — A group of progressive Democrats in Congress said Tuesday it had retracted a letter to the White House urging President Joe Biden to engage in direct diplomatic talks with Russia after it triggered an uproar among Democrats and raised questions about the strength of the party’s suppor…
Lambrecht Meets Ukraine Premier, Promises More Equipment

Lambrecht Meets Ukraine Premier, Promises More Equipment

BERLIN — During the visit of the Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Schmyhal, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht emphasized the strengthening of the Ukrainian air defense against Russian attacks as particularly important.

Lambrecht emphasized that Germany was already able to help with 30 Gepard-t…

Boeing Delivers First Upgraded AH-64E Apache to Dutch Air Force

Boeing Delivers First Upgraded AH-64E Apache to Dutch Air Force

The first fully renovated Apache combat helicopter of the Ministry of Defense was handed over to the Netherlands yesterday. That happened at manufacturer Boeing in Mesa in the US.

The other 27 Apaches Echo (AH-64E) will follow in phases in the coming period. The last ones will be completed by mid…

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