All articles tagged with #long range weapons
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Euronews.com
Germany and the UK have signed a $72 million deal to develop advanced artillery systems capable of firing on the move and hitting targets over 70 km away, as part of broader military cooperation including long-range precision strikes and submarine hunting, aimed at enhancing their strategic defense capabilities.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Denmark plans to acquire long-range, high-precision weapons to deter Russia, marking a significant shift in its defense policy amid increased tensions and recent large arms purchases, while also addressing geopolitical issues involving Greenland and Ukraine.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Denmark is set to purchase long-range precision weapons for the first time, citing Russia as a threat and framing the move as a significant shift in its defense policy in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Euromaidan Press
Secret discussions about deploying Western troops and private military companies to Ukraine have resumed amid increased long-range weapon deliveries to Kyiv, according to Le Monde. These talks are partly driven by concerns over potential changes in US support following Donald Trump's possible re-election. The UK and France are negotiating defense cooperation to strengthen European security, with no official troop deployment yet authorized. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has stated that all options remain open, and French President Emmanuel Macron has previously considered troop deployment if Russian forces advance significantly.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
Ukraine has launched British-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russian military targets for the first time, following its recent use of US Atacms missiles. This move comes amid ongoing discussions among Western allies about supporting Ukraine with long-range weapons, as Kyiv faces challenges in holding territory. The deployment of these missiles, alongside other arms, is seen as critical but not a standalone game-changer. The situation has raised concerns about potential escalation, with Russia adjusting its military doctrine and the US providing additional military support to Ukraine.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia might supply long-range weapons to other nations to target Western countries in response to NATO allies allowing Ukraine to use their arms against Russian territory. He also reiterated Russia's readiness to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened. Putin's comments came during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where he criticized Western involvement in the Ukraine conflict and discussed various geopolitical issues, including U.S.-Russia relations and the imprisonment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia could supply long-range weapons to other nations to strike Western targets if Western countries continue to provide Ukraine with weapons to attack Russian territory. He emphasized that such actions would severely damage international security and Russian-German relations. Putin also commented on U.S.-Russia relations, stating they would remain unchanged regardless of the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the West's supply of long-range weapons to Ukraine, warning that Moscow could provide similar arms to other countries to target the West. This follows reports that Ukraine has used US-supplied weapons to strike inside Russia under new guidelines from President Joe Biden. Putin also commented on ongoing negotiations for the release of a detained Wall Street Journal reporter, emphasizing the need for reciprocal actions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Germany has joined the U.S. in allowing Ukraine to use Western-supplied long-range weapons against Russian targets, particularly to defend the Kharkiv region. This policy shift comes as Ukrainian forces face significant pressure from Russian attacks. The decision has provoked strong reactions from Moscow, with warnings of potential escalation involving NATO. The move aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing Russian advances.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Dexerto
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Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
The US and Chinese air forces are reevaluating their strategies for achieving air superiority in a war, as advanced sensors and long-range weapons make it increasingly difficult to maintain control of the skies. Both sides recognize that achieving permanent dominance over the air is becoming unlikely, and instead, they are considering a more temporal approach, focusing on achieving air superiority for key tasks at key times and over key areas. The concept of control of the air, as originally conceived by airpower theorist Giulio Douhet, is being challenged by new technologies such as drones and cyberwarfare. The Chinese military, in particular, is questioning the feasibility and necessity of absolute control of the air in future campaigns.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Ukraine has requested Germany to supply it with Taurus cruise missiles, a long-range air-launched weapon with a range of 500 km. Germany received the request several days ago, but it is unclear whether it will supply the missiles to Ukraine. The United States has so far declined to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles amid concerns that Ukraine could use them to strike inside Russia's internationally recognized borders.