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Over 50 Nations Pledge to Provide Weapons to Ukraine

Over 50 Nations Pledge to Provide Weapons to Ukraine

Representatives from more than 50 nations pledged to get more military capabilities into the hands of Ukrainian forces battling Russian invaders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today in Brussels.

Austin chaired the third meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. The group is l…

Airbus A321XLR Makes Maiden Flight

Airbus A321XLR Makes Maiden Flight

HAMBURG — Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a a test flight which lasted approximately four hours and 35 minutes.

The aircraft’s crew consisted of exp…

Poland Plans to Buy 32 Leonardo AW149 Helicopters

Poland Plans to Buy 32 Leonardo AW149 Helicopters

Poland intends to buy the Leonardo AW149 multimission helicopter in the near future according to a statement from Minister of National Defense Mariusz Balszczak on June 13. The purchase will form part of the larger “Perkoz” multirole support helicopter program – part of the Defense Ministry’s modern…
Canada to Give Ukraine Replacement Barrels for M777 Howitzers

Canada to Give Ukraine Replacement Barrels for M777 Howitzers

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Today, the Hon. Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada will provide to Ukraine 10 replacement barrels to enable the sustainment of M777 howitzer artillery guns.

This military aid is valued at approximately $9 million, and it complements Canada’s pr…


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