The government is researching potential industry sources for weapon systems that can fire low-cost munitions against air and missile threats.
The deal gives Ukraine access to interceptors, which may include Patriot missiles. The deal comes as more strikes hit Ukraine.
Ukraine’s American-made F-16 fighter jets are defending the skies against Russian drones and cruise missiles — but a critical shortage of U.S.-made missiles is putting that mission at risk. In an exclusive NEWSMAX interview from Kyiv, Ukrainian F-16 wing commander “Phantom” tells foreign correspondent Shelby Wilder that Ukraine needs additional Patriot and AIM-120 missiles, warning that an aircraft without weapons is a “useless tool.” The shortage has reportedly become so severe that Ukrainian pilots are rationing missiles and, on some missions, relying on their F-16s’ onboard cannons to take down Russian aerial threats. Phantom also calls for increased missile production, the ability for Ukraine and its European allies to…
The Michigan National Guard debuted its newly acquired Mark VI patrol boat in Lake Huron during Exercise Northern Strike 26-2 to simulate fast-attack threats and train visiting aviation units in complex maritime targeting.
The U.S. military faces a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe largely driven by Trump's war with Iran.
The Army is adding Patriot missiles and counter-drone defenses to Guam to prepare for potential missile attacks in a Pacific conflict.
Most Americans oppose military integration between the United States and Israel, according to a new poll.
A new poll shows widespread opposition among American voters to a congressional proposal that would increase U.S.-Israel military cooperation and integrate Israeli defense companies into the Pentagon. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Most Americans oppose military integration between the United States and Israel, according to a new poll . DETAIL: According to a poll conducted by Data for Progress, a left-leaning think-tank, 61 percent of likely U.S. voters oppose Section 219, the provision in the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would deepen U.S.-Israel military cooperation and integrate Israeli weapons companies into the Pentagon. This includes 78 percent of Democrats and 73 percent of Independents. When not provided…Open
‘exoatmospheric missile defense interceptors’
It is the most sought-after weapon in the world, but sits idle, in a cornfield, its cannisters empty, last fired 10 weeks ago. The US-made Patriot interceptor is the focus of a global supply crunch as dozens of countries scramble to reinforce their defense systems. It is one of the few weapons that can take down ballistic missiles, in a Gulf torn up by the war with Iran, and especially here, in Ukraine, savaged by Moscow’s near-nightly surge in attacks that made July the deadliest month for civilians since May 2022. CNN was the first media outlet to be given access to a Patriot on Ukrainian territory so Ukrainian officials could reveal one fact: the country has pretty much run out of interceptors. CNN agreed not to reveal details of the…
Russian ballistic attacks on Ukraine have surged as its stock of Patriot interceptor missiles almost runs dry. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh explains why the US-made system is so critical as he gets the first media access to Patriot launchers sitting in a quiet field with empty canisters.