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The writer of the film House of Dynamite, Noah Oppenheim, defends the movie's depiction of missile defense systems against Pentagon complaints, asserting the film's portrayal is accurate despite official claims of higher real-world effectiveness. The Pentagon and experts highlight discrepancies between the film's fictional portrayal and actual missile defense capabilities.
Denmark has decided to prioritize European air defense systems over the US-made Patriot missile systems, reflecting a shift in military strategy and regional security considerations.
Over 3,200 unionized Boeing workers in Missouri and Illinois are set to strike after rejecting a contract offer that included significant wage growth, due to unresolved issues related to work schedules. The strike follows the rejection of the company's revised contract by the union representing workers who build fighter jets and defense systems, with Boeing preparing contingency plans to support ongoing operations.
MBDA's British arm has signed a $4.92 billion deal to supply Poland with ground-based air defense systems, boosting Poland's Narew air defense program and enhancing European security amid the conflict in Ukraine. The system will be capable of launching missiles at air threats, including cruise missiles and fighter jets, at ranges of over 40 kilometers. The agreement, the largest commercial deal between Britain and Poland, includes extensive technology transfer for the production of rockets and launchers in Poland.
Poland showcased its state-of-the-art weapons and defense systems in a massive military parade, emphasizing the protection of its eastern border as a key element of state policy. With war raging in neighboring Ukraine and parliamentary elections approaching, the display aimed to demonstrate Poland's commitment to supporting Ukraine and strengthening its armed forces. The parade featured U.S.-made tanks, artillery systems, missile interceptors, fighter planes, and Polish-made equipment. Poland has significantly increased its defense budget and troop numbers, investing in modernization to create a robust defense system. The military upgrades also serve as a political strategy to attract voter support ahead of the upcoming elections.
Boeing and Aurora Flight Sciences are developing new and advanced defensive capabilities for the KC-46 Pegasus and other future aerial refueling and mobility aircraft, as the Air Force considers whether to skip a competition for its next wave of tankers and buy more KC-46s. The Air Force is preparing for the possibility of a war against an advanced adversary such as China, which would involve fighting in heavily contested airspace. Boeing said having new defensive measures would make the Pegasus better able to survive in a high-end conflict, and the Air Force could choose to use these capabilities on multiple platforms.
The US State Department has announced an additional $1.2 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems, munitions, artillery rounds, satellite imagery services, and support for training and maintenance activities. The aid is designed to bolster Ukraine's air defenses and sustain its artillery ammunition needs, as well as to build the capacity of Ukraine's Armed Forces to defend its territory and deter Russian aggression over the long term. The package will also include equipment to integrate Western air defense launchers, missiles, and radars with Ukraine's air defense systems.
Ukraine claims to have intercepted a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, marking the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow's most modern missiles. The Kinzhal-type ballistic missile was launched by a MiG-31K aircraft from Russian territory and was shot down with a Patriot missile. The Ukrainian military has previously admitted lacking assets to intercept the Kinzhals. Ukraine took its first delivery of the Patriot missiles in late April.
Ukraine claims to have intercepted a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, marking the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow's most modern missiles. The Kinzhal is one of the latest and most advanced Russian weapons, with a range of up to 2,000 kilometers and flying at 10 times the speed of sound, making it hard to intercept. The Ukrainian military has previously admitted lacking assets to intercept the Kinzhals.
The chairman of the House Select Committee on China, Rep. Mike Gallagher, has urged the US to take seriously the threat posed to Taiwan by China, which has launched military drills around the island following the Taiwanese president's meetings with American lawmakers. Gallagher plans to lead his committee in working to shore up the island government's defenses, encouraging Congress to expedite military aid to Taiwan. China conducted drills with warships and dozens of fighter jets around Taiwan on Saturday, viewed as retaliation for the meeting between the US lawmakers and the president of the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory.