The Biden administration had resisted sending tanks, which Ukraine says it needs, but the move is seen as likely to push Germany to approve the transfer of its own tanks.
Tag: Defense Department
Pentagon Will Increase Artillery Production Sixfold for Ukraine
The Army’s top acquisition official says production of the 155-millimeter shells badly needed by Kyiv will rise to 90,000 a month in two years.
The NATO Alliance Is Holding Strong on Ukraine. But Fractures Are Emerging.
The allies differ on strategy for the coming year and the more immediate question of what Ukraine needs ahead of a major offensive in the spring.
U.S. and Japan Say They Will Strengthen Military Cooperation
Top officials from the two nations are meeting in Washington this week to discuss tensions with China, Russia and North Korea and to plan for deterrence with U.S. troops and missiles.
Congress Proposes More Than $44 Billion for Ukraine
The spending bill unveiled Tuesday includes billions more for the country than President Biden had requested.
U.S. Commandos Capture Six ISIS Officials in Raids in Syria
The operations were the second time in recent weeks that U.S. forces had killed or captured ISIS terrorists.
Military Spending Surges, Creating New Boom for Arms Makers
The combination of the war in Ukraine and concern about longer-term threats from Russia and China is driving a bipartisan push to increase U.S. capacity to produce weapons.
Despite Sanctions, Russian Cruise Missiles Were Made Recently
Weapons investigators in Kyiv found that at least one Russian Kh-101 cruise missile used in widespread attacks there on Nov. 23 had been made no earlier than October.
Top U.S. General Urges Diplomacy in Ukraine While Biden Advisers Resist
Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has made the case that the Ukrainians should try to cement their gains at the bargaining table.
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.