Tag: Missile Defence
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Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, the Fincantieri-Leonardo joint venture, has signed a contract worth approximately €3.7 billion, including options, for the development, construction and initial support of two DDX destroyers for the Italian Navy. The programme is intended to provide a major increase in fleet-level air and missile defence capability and represents one of the most significant…
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The United States is moving to commit the remaining funds from a $400 million Ukraine assistance package, but the equipment covered does not include Patriot air-defence interceptors. Initial deliveries include offensive weapons and equipment as well as spare parts for armoured vehicles. The absence of additional Patriot interceptors is operationally significant as Ukraine continues to…