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US pledges longer-range ‘small-diameter bomb’ for Ukraine
The U.S. announced Friday it will send Ukraine the Boeing-made ground-launched small-diameter bomb, a weapon that can double its strike range.
By Joe Gould
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Austin meets new German defense minister over Ukraine tank support
All eyes are on a Jan. 20 meeting of Ukraine donor countries in Germany, where the question of Kyiv's support with main battle tanks tops agenda.
By Joe Gould
US still holds back long-range ATACMS missiles from Ukraine
The long-range weapons are seen by the Pentagon as needless for the conflict, and possibly escalatory – at least for now.
By Joe Gould
The US has spent billions on equipment and training in Europe to deter Russia. Is it enough?
Amid the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine, top experts say the unfolding crisis will test the U.S. military’s ability to seamlessly and rapidly move American troops and heavy armor across the borders of multiple countries and could also magnify potential gaps in both strategy and capability.
We need a Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft as soon as possible
Future conflicts will require flying deep into enemy territory, making the need to mass combat power in tight and confined areas, like urban environments, even more important.
By Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ben Hodges