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Launch of Tomahawk cruise missile from a naval ship against a backdrop of smoke and clouds

Washington launches unprecedented Tomahawk production: $23 billion contract and air defense shortage

Politics 08/18/2026, 03:50
🇺🇸 The Pentagon and RTX have signed a $23 billion contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production. Acting Navy Secretary Hun Cao called the pace "unprecedented." 📉 CSIS: Patriot and THAAD stockpiles have halved due to the conflict with Iran. ⚖️ President Trump requested explanations regarding ammunition shortages, although officials deny stockpile depletion. 🚀 Tomahawk range is over 1,600 km. The contract aims to strengthen the Navy and allies.
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Launch of SM-3 missile from Aegis launcher in field conditions, illustrating increased weapons production by Boeing and RTX for the Pentagon

Pentagon shifts to 'war footing': Boeing and RTX ramp up SM-3 missile production for Aegis amid stockpile depletion

Politics 08/15/2026, 00:05
🇺🇸 The Pentagon has signed urgent contracts with Boeing and RTX to ramp up production of SM-3 missiles for the Aegis system. 🚀 Reason: During the conflict with Iran, the U.S. lost nearly 80% of its interceptor stockpiles. ⚡️ Michael Duffy announced shifting the industry to a 'war footing'. 📉 Domestic political crisis: Trump clashed with Hegseth over the concealment of real data on ammunition shortages. #USA #Pentagon #Boeing #RTX #Aegis #Military #Defense
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Military personnel launching a missile from a portable air defense system against a cloudy sky, illustrating reliance on Western weaponry

The Record Illusion: Europe Invested €7.2 Billion in the War, but Dependence on the US Persists

Politics 08/13/2026, 19:35
🇪🇺 **Europe Breaks Records, but the US Remains the Main Weapons Supplier** According to a report by the Kiel Institute (Aug 13, 2026), military aid to Ukraine reached €7.2 billion in June. This is the highest level since 2024. 📉 **Context:** • Direct US aid ceased in February 2025. • The average monthly aid volume dropped from €3.46 billion to €2.94 billion. • The June surge is a one-off transaction from a new EU fund (€90 billion). 🇺🇸 **Paradox:** Europe pays with its own money but buys American weapons (especially Patriots), as there are no domestic analogues. 🚁 **Trends:** Sharp growth in drone financing: €1.6 billion in the first 4 months of 2026 (4 times more than in all of 2022). #Ukraine #MilitaryAid #EU #USA #Analytics
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Air defense missile systems S-300 and Patriot amid discussions of supply shortages to Ukraine

Patriot Shortage: US Cuts Supplies to Ukraine Due to Iran Conflict and Launches S-300 Modernization

Politics 08/07/2026, 14:20
🇺🇸 The US is reducing Patriot supplies to Ukraine due to the conflict with Iran. Missile stocks have dropped by almost 2/3. 🚀 The solution will be the modernization of Soviet S-300s; the project will start by the end of 2026. 🇫🇷 France and Italy plan SAMP/T supplies, but this will not solve the problem instantly. 📉 Production of new Patriots will only increase by 2029.
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