DefenceTalkThe Kremlin on Thursday accused the West of preventing a “quick” end to Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine by supplying weapons to the pro-Western country. Asked about a New York Times report that US intelligence helped Ukraine kill a number of Russian generals, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “The United States, Britain, NATO as a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/western-arms-to-ukraine-preventing-quick-end-to-conflict-kremlin-78766/

DefenceTalkStanding in front of stacks of Javelin missiles at an Alabama factory, President Joe Biden told workers assembling the weapon, which has been wreaking havoc on Russian tanks in Ukraine, that they are part of a historic battle for democracy. “These weapons touched by the hands, your hands, are in the hands of Ukrainian heroes, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/biden-tours-anti-tank-missile-factory-urges-billions-for-ukraine-78757/

DefenceTalkImages of Ukrainian troops carrying Javelin missile launchers on their shoulders have flashed around the world, making the anti-tank weapon — capable of piercing the most sophisticated armor, and particularly useful in guerrilla warfare — a symbol of Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s invasion. Western states, which want to support Ukraine militarily without entering into direct […]https://www.defencetalk.com/javelin-anti-tank-missile-symbol-of-ukraines-resistance-78430/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkMBDA is joining with 13 partners and subcontractors from 5 countries to develop a new capability based on the MMP missile system that will be unique for mounted and dismounted forces. LynkEUs, an MBDA coordinated project, has been selected by the European Commission as part of the new European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP), following […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mbdas-mmp-missile-selected-to-fulfill-the-european-blos-capability-75810/

DefenceTalkThe Javelin™ Joint Venture team, a partnership of Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a business of Raytheon Technologies, and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) completed the first production Javelin F-Model (FGM-148F) missile. Javelin is a versatile, man-portable, fire-and-forget weapon system. The F-Model has an advanced, multipurpose warhead that can defeat current and future armor, including explosive reactive […]https://www.defencetalk.com/javelin-joint-venture-completes-the-1st-f-model-missile-75448/

DefenceTalkThe US government on Wednesday approved the sale to Poland of Javelin anti-tank missiles, the weapon system at the center of the Ukraine scandal that led to President Donald Trump’s impeachment. The Pentagon said the order, authorized by the State Department, was for 79 Javelin missile launchers and 189 missiles worth $100 million. Poland’s conservative […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-anti-tank-missile-sale-to-poland-74648/

DefenceTalkThe United States formally approved defense contracts totaling more than $1 billion with Saudi Arabia on Thursday, as the kingdom’s crown prince continued his American tour. The State Department confirmed it had green-lighted a $670 million deal for anti-tank missiles, a $106 million contract for helicopter maintenance and $300 million for ground vehicle parts. An […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-1-billion-in-saudi-defense-contracts-71581/

DefenceTalkThe United States has formally approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, the State Department said on Thursday (Mar 1), confirming a move expected to anger Kiev’s foe Russia. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency said Ukraine has asked President Donald Trump’s US administration for permission to buy 210 missiles and 37 launchers at […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-sale-of-anti-tank-missiles-to-ukraine-71527/

DefenceTalkIndia is to restart talks with Israel over a cancelled deal to buy anti-tank missiles, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday. New Delhi had suspended the $500 million (417 million euro) deal to buy the Spike anti-tank missiles from Israel’s state-owned defence contractor Rafael after apparently deciding to manufacture the equipment at […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-says-india-to-restart-talks-on-missile-sales-71089/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Oman of TOW 2B missiles, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $51 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on January 6, 2016. The Government of Oman has requested a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/oman-to-buy-tow-2b-anti-tank-guided-missiles-66320/