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Putin spurns Kyiv’s bid to cap long-range strikes as war persists
world1 month ago

Putin spurns Kyiv’s bid to cap long-range strikes as war persists

Putin rejected Kyiv’s proposal for a mutual limit on long-range strikes, saying Moscow will continue its war and that Kyiv’s offer comes from pressure and would not be part of Russia’s plans. Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian energy facilities, prompting Russia to bolster air defenses, while peace talks remain stalled. Zelenskyy has urged direct engagement, and analysts view Putin’s stance as an effort to preserve Moscow’s edge in long-range capabilities and deter concessions, with mediation efforts (including Belarus) discussed but unresolved.

via Al Jazeera|
#drone-attacks#long-range-missiles#peace-talks
Ukraine fuels Europe’s long‑range strike push with Flamingo and Neptune partnerships
world2 months ago

Ukraine fuels Europe’s long‑range strike push with Flamingo and Neptune partnerships

Ukraine is becoming a pivotal partner in Europe’s drive to field long-range conventional missiles, with Diehl Defense planning to start Flamingo (FP-5) production in Germany and MBDA partnering with Ukraine’s Luch on Neptune variants, signaling a shift from Kyiv as a customer to NATO co‑development and manufacturing. The Flamingo aims at ~3,000 km range with a large 1,000 kg warhead, while the Neptune family evolves from anti-ship roots to land-attack versions (and longer-range “Long Neptune”) with various guidance systems. European defense efforts, including EL­SA and joint deep-precision strike plans, are exploring production scales and industrial frameworks to address NATO’s capability gaps, though U.S. Tomahawk options remain unavailable.

via The War Zone|
#flamingo-fp-5#long-range-missiles#mbda
Night of Drone-Missile Onslaught Tests Ukraine as Mid-Range Campaign Escalates
world5 months ago

Night of Drone-Missile Onslaught Tests Ukraine as Mid-Range Campaign Escalates

ISW’s March 14 assessment describes a large nighttime Russian campaign against Ukraine on March 13–14, featuring Zirkon hypersonic missiles, Iskander-M/S-400 and Kalibr missiles, Kh-101 and Kh-59/69 missiles, and roughly 430 attack drones, with Kyiv and other regions suffering civilian casualties and power outages. Ukrainian forces answered with long-range strikes on Russian oil facilities and ports and intensified mid-range drone and missile operations against Russian logistics and air defenses ahead of a potential spring-summer offensive, while fighting remains concentrated in eastern and southern Ukraine and near Slovyansk.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#drone-strikes#energy-infrastructure#long-range-missiles
First-Ever PrSM Strike in Iran Highlights Expanded U.S. Long-Range Capabilities
world5 months ago

First-Ever PrSM Strike in Iran Highlights Expanded U.S. Long-Range Capabilities

CENTCOM says the US used Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) for the first time in its Iran conflict, praising them as enabling deep, precise strikes though launch location and targets remain undisclosed. PrSMs are Lockheed Martin’s long-range GPS-guided missiles (60 km to over 499 km) compatible with HIMARS and M270 launchers, designed to replace ATACMs and able to carry two per pod, with open architecture and an insensitive payload. Their use under Operation Epic Fury expands US long-range strike options near Iran amid broader regional dynamics and debates over range limits from the INF-era framework.

via Al Jazeera|
#centcom#himars#iran-conflict
UK launches Nightfall program to field 500-km missiles for Ukraine
war7 months ago

UK launches Nightfall program to field 500-km missiles for Ukraine

The United Kingdom announced Project Nightfall to rapidly develop ground-launched long-range ballistic missiles for Ukraine, capable of traveling over 500 kilometers with a 200‑kilogram warhead. Production plans call for up to 10 missiles per month at a maximum cost of about $1.07 million each, with three industry teams awarded a total of $12 million in development contracts to deliver the first test missiles within a year, as Kyiv seeks to increase pressure on Russian targets behind the front lines.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#ballistic-missile#defense-technology#long-range-missiles
U.S. Weighs Long-Range Missile Support for Ukraine Amid Escalation Concerns
world11 months ago

U.S. Weighs Long-Range Missile Support for Ukraine Amid Escalation Concerns

The US is considering supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, with President Trump potentially making the final decision, as Ukraine seeks advanced weapons to weaken Russia and bring the war to an end. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to bolster its defense industry and seek international support for air defense systems amid ongoing Russian attacks.

via BBC|
#air-defense#long-range-missiles#tomahawk
US General Urges NATO to Increase Long-Range Missile Stockpiles for Russia Deterrence
world1 year ago

US General Urges NATO to Increase Long-Range Missile Stockpiles for Russia Deterrence

A U.S. general emphasizes the need for NATO to acquire more long-range missiles to effectively deter Russia, which is expected to increase its missile production. The war in Ukraine has highlighted Europe's dependence on U.S. missile capabilities, prompting NATO members to boost defense spending and develop new missile systems, including joint European projects.

via Ynetnews|
#european-defense#long-range-missiles#nato
US General Urges NATO to Increase Long-Range Missile Stockpiles for Russia Deterrence
world1 year ago

US General Urges NATO to Increase Long-Range Missile Stockpiles for Russia Deterrence

NATO is seeking more long-range missiles to counter Russia's increasing production and use of such weapons, especially in the context of the Ukraine conflict. The US plans to deploy these missiles in Europe, with discussions ongoing about the deployment's future, amid concerns from Russia and efforts by European nations to enhance their missile capabilities.

via Reuters|
#european-defense#long-range-missiles#nato
Germany Pledges Increased Military Support and Long-Range Weapon Assistance to Ukraine
world1 year ago

Germany Pledges Increased Military Support and Long-Range Weapon Assistance to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Germany to secure a €5 billion arms package, including joint production of long-range missiles, but Germany does not agree to transfer Taurus missiles, citing strategic ambiguity and coalition disagreements. The aid aims to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Russia, with both countries expressing frustration over stalled peace negotiations.

via CNN|
#germany#long-range-missiles#military-aid
Germany pledges support for Ukraine's long-range missile production
world1 year ago

Germany pledges support for Ukraine's long-range missile production

Germany announced plans to assist Ukraine in producing long-range missiles and weapons, including joint projects and funding of about €5bn, as part of its increased involvement in Ukraine's defense amidst ongoing tensions with Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited Berlin to discuss military support and domestic production, including drones, amid escalating Russian attacks and international efforts to support Ukraine.

via Financial Times|
#germany#long-range-missiles#military-aid