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Pentagon to buy Gepard systems for Ukraine worth almost $120M.
U.S. company Global Military Products Inc. received from the U.S. Department of Defense a contract worth $118.3 million for the purchase and delivery of Gepard air defense systems for Ukraine.
“Global Military Products Inc, Tampa, Florida, was awarded an $118,375,740 firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase and delivery of Gepard 35 mm air defense systems,” reads the press release published on the website of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Work will be performed in Amman, Jordan, with an estimated completion date of May 30, 2024. The relevant funds were allocated under the Foreign Military Sales (Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative).
As reported, German Rheinmetall concern will produce ammunition for Gepard systems which are actively used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine receives over 1,500 sets of mine clearing equipment from United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom has provided over 1,500 sets of both vehicle-mounted and ‘on-the person’ mine clearing and explosive ordnance disposal equipment to Ukraine.
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Zelensky discusses Ukraine's defense needs with Trudeau.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed Ukraine's defense needs, the continuation of financial and humanitarian support with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
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Pentagon announces new security assistance package worth $325M for Ukraine.
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine, valued at up to $325 million.
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Memoranda of cooperation in defense industry signed between Ukraine, United States.
In the presence of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, memoranda of cooperation and development of joint projects were signed between the Ukrainian Strategic Industries Ministry, the Global Defense & Industry Alliance, the Arizona Defense & I...
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Ukraine, United States preparing to create new defense ecosystem – Zelensky.
Co-production in the defense industry with the United States is a historic thing, and Ukraine will be working to produce the necessary weapons together with the United States.
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Germany sends new military assistance package to Ukraine.
Germany has handed over another package of military support to Ukraine.
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Retired general responds to Republican's call for Gen.
Ret. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling reacts to attacks on Gen. Mark Milley by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and former President Donald Trump. #CNN #News
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Hillary Clinton just hit rock bottom's basement: Concha.
FOX News contributor Joe Concha joins 'FOX & Friends First' to discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's claim she's looking to trade in her Tesla, Hillary Clinton's interview on Russian election interference, and Biden's poor polling. #FoxNews Sub...
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WGA, studios reach tentative deal to end writers' strike.
Nearly five months after the start of the WGA strike, Hollywood writers and studios have reached a tentative deal on a new labor contract. Terms of the deal, which were not immediately made public, must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately...
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Turkey: Asbestos contamination could lead to many more deaths after the earthquake - DW News.
More than 45,000 people were killed in Turkey's devastating earthquake this year. But an exclusive investigation by DW's Turkish and Environment services indicates that a looming health crisis in the region could lead to many more deaths. The quak...
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Matteo Messina Denaro dead – Mafia boss dubbed ‘The Devil’ who inspired The Godfather dies aged 61.
Sicilian mafia don Matteo Messina Denaro, who spent 30 years on the run before his arrest in January, has died. The 61-year-old "boss of bosses"- responsible for heinous crimes that shocked Italy and the world - had been suffering from cancer. As ...
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Hear Buttigieg's response to Trump's reported comments toward injured veteran.
CNN's Dana Bash asks transportation secretary and US veteran Pete Buttigieg about a profile in The Atlantic, where Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley says former President Donald Trump instructed him not to bring wounded veterans to...
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