Latest "stinger missiles" stories

Pentagon says Poland blast likely caused by Ukrainian missile

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin became the latest U.S. official to back Poland’s preliminary conclusion.

13 months ago

Kathleen Hicks warns of ‘substantial decline’ in defense-industrial base competition

The deputy defense secretary is concerned about competition in the defense-industrial base, particularly around small businesses.

20 months ago

Will Slovakia send Ukraine S-300 air defenses? The Pentagon is working on it.

A top Pentagon official told lawmakers on Wednesday the Biden administration is working to accommodate NATO ally Slovakia’s offer to send more S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine, in the wake of Russia’s invasion.

21 months ago

Frustrated lawmakers blast stalled transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle grilled Biden administration officials Thursday over the Pentagon’s rejection of Poland’s surprise plan give the U.S. its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine to repel Russia’s mightier forces.

21 months ago

White House seeks new $10B Ukraine fund with half for Pentagon

The White House has formally asked Congress for $32.5 billion pandemic relief and “critical assistance” to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, with $4.8 billion for the Pentagon, as part of an updated supplemental spending request.

22 months ago

Biden to send $350M in military aid to Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden authorized the State Department to send another $350 million in weapons, including Javelin anti-tank missiles, to help Ukrainian forces fight back the ongoing Russian invasion.

22 months ago