The West thought an artillery and tank war in Europe would never happen again and shrank weapons stockpiles. It was wrong.
Tag: Arms Trade
A US-Made Missile Went Astray in Ukraine, Injuring Civilians
An air-launched AGM-88B missile, built to destroy enemy radars, apparently missed its target and hit an apartment building in Kramatorsk in September.
US Bolsters Ukrainian Military With $400 Million in Aid
A new shipment of $400 million in matériel underscores Ukraine’s battlefield priorities: shooting down waves of Russian missiles while continuing to push back Moscow’s ground forces.
Missiles for Poland May Disrupt NATO’s Stance on Ukraine War
NATO is determined to help Ukraine battle Russia, but wants no direct part of the war. A new promise of air defense weapons for Poland may make that more complicated.
How Was Russia Able to Launch Its Biggest Aerial Attack on Ukraine?
Western and Ukrainian officials have said Moscow’s stockpile of missiles was dwindling. But the assaults this week raise questions about that.
For Western Weapons, the Ukraine War Is a Beta Test
Though the battle for Ukraine remains largely a grinding artillery war, new advances in technology and training there are being closely monitored for the ways they are starting to shape combat.
In Wake of U.S. Election, Ukrainian Lawmakers Will Reach Out to Washington
Officials are optimistic that Washington will continue to support the war effort. But a delegation is planning a trip to meet lawmakers of both parties.
Ukraine’s New Air Defense System Comes With a Deep Supply of Ammunition
The two NASAMS launchers delivered to Kyiv fire common air-to-air missiles used by its allies.
The War in Ukraine Could Dent Russia’s Clout as an Arms Dealer
Analysts say Russia’s performance in Ukraine, coupled with Western sanctions, is likely to hurt its ability to sell weapons abroad. Southeast Asia is a case in point.
U.S. Program Aims to Keep Sensitive Weapons in Ukraine
Portable, lethal and high-tech munitions like Stinger and Javelin missiles are a focus of a monitoring program operating from the embassy in Kyiv.