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Washington, May 08, 2022.- The intensity of conflict in the 21st Century and the need for weapons and munitions has been a learning experience for American defense officials working to supply Ukraine for its fight against Russia. William A. LaPlante, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, said theContinuar Leyendo

Washington, May 05, 2022.- The North Koreans yesterday launched another ballistic missile over the waters to its east, alarming South Korea, Japan and the United States. The launch is the 14th this year and is part of an effort by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to speed up developmentContinuar Leyendo

Washington, May 03, 2022.- Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the need for a competent, ready military to deter any would-be foe. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, described to the Senate Appropriations Committee today, DOD’sContinuar Leyendo

Washington, 02 May, 2022.- Russian forces in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine — where the bulk of the fighting is taking place — are suffering from poor command and control, low morale, and less than ideal logistics, a senior Defense Department official, said today. «We continue to see minimal,Continuar Leyendo

Washington, April 29, 2022.- U.S. service members in Germany have begun training Ukrainian soldiers on key systems being used to defend Ukraine against the Russian invasion, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said today. «These efforts build on the initial artillery training that Ukraine’s forces already have received elsewhere andContinuar Leyendo

Washigton, April 28, 2022.- Canada and the United States are in lockstep in their support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, defense leaders said following Pentagon meetings today. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Canadian Minister of National Defense Anita Anand for the meeting that also coveredContinuar Leyendo