A White House spokesman said Ukraine had a critical need for the air defense systems. But the United States has only a limited supply.
Tag: Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
Putin Once Tried to Curb North Korea’s Nuclear Program. That’s Now Over.
Vladimir Putin promised unspecified technological help to North Korea, which could allow it to advance its nuclear weapons program.
Ukraine Stalled Russia Near the Border. Vovchansk Has Paid the Price.
Faced with an assault from the northeast, Ukrainian forces made their stand in Vovchansk. The front line is still there, but little else is.
Russian Warships Arrive in Cuban Waters as Part of Planned Military Exercises
Experts called the naval exercises routine but also a show of strength as Washington maintains military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Hezbollah Launches Rocket Barrage After Commander Is Killed in Israeli Strike
Around 215 rockets were launched from Lebanon into northern Israel in an apparent response to the strike, Israeli army radio said. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Ukraine Says It Shot Down Most of a Russian Missile and Drone Barrage
Drawing on replenished supplies, Ukraine used mostly Western-provided air defense systems to deter the overnight assault.
U.S. to Send Another Patriot Missile Battery to Ukraine
The system is one of the best air-defense weapons, but the United States and its allies have a limited supply.
A Small American Bomb Killing Palestinians by the Dozen in Gaza
The GBU-39 is increasingly the weapon of choice for the Israeli military and was used in two recent mass-casualty events.
Putin Says Russia Could Target Countries Supplying Weapons to Ukraine
President Vladimir V. Putin said that since Western governments were allowing long-range missiles to be used on Russia, it could do the same.
Russian Missiles Hit Ukraine’s Energy System, Again
The large-scale air assault struck several sites in western Ukraine, including places near the borders with NATO member countries.