US Army unit in Germany the first to field new rocket system
The brigade is the first in the Army fully equipped with the upgraded rocket system.
By Todd South
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US Army ammo plant boosts artillery shell production for Ukraine
A Pennsylvania ammo plant that makes a key artillery shell in Ukraine’s fight against Russia has managed to boost production by 50% to meet surging demand.
US weapons package for Ukraine stresses long-haul commitment
The Pentagon is expected to contract for the defense materiel, apart from billions in equipment it has sent Ukraine from its stockpiles.
By Joe Gould
‘Seek and destroy’: New US aid to Ukraine targets Russian artillery
A new $775 million military aid package for Ukraine marks the first time the U.S. is sending ScanEagle drones for targeting artillery to the country.
By Joe Gould
US to send Ukraine rocket systems, other aid in new package
The aid is part of the $40 billion in security and economic assistance passed last month by Congress.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US sending Ukraine new $1 billion arms package amid grinding Donbas fight
The U.S. will send Ukraine another $1 billion in weapons to fight Russia, including Harpoon anti-ship launchers for the first time from the U.S., and more ammunition for high-tech, medium-range rocket launchers, the Biden administration announced Wednesday.
By Joe Gould
Seoul: North Korea fires suspected artillery pieces into sea
The suspected artillery launches were the latest in a spate of weapons tests by North Korea this year.
Russia warns West of weapons repercussions, pounds Ukraine
Western arms have been critical to Ukraine’s success in stymieing Russia’s much larger and better-equipped military during a war now in its 99th day.
US will send HIMARS precision rockets to Ukraine
The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will send Ukraine a $700 million in new military aid that includes high-tech, medium-range rocket systems, a critical weapon that Ukrainian leaders have been pleading for as they struggle to stall Russian progress in the Donbas region.
By Joe Gould
Ukraine getting battalion’s worth of artillery in new $100 million aid package
The U.S. is sending Ukraine another $100 million in military assistance, including heavy artillery and counter-artillery radars, the Biden administration announced Thursday.
By Joe Gould