Weapons

Kyiv says US precision artillery systems arrive in Ukraine
Ukraine defence minister says US long-range rocket systems arrive, as Russian forces advance in eastern Donbas region.
Published On 23 Jun 2022
Biden restricts landmine use in reversal of Trump-era policy
Trump lifted US restrictions on anti-personnel landmine use, which had been banned in almost all of the world.
Published On 21 Jun 2022
Leviathan: China’s new navy
With its new aircraft carrier, China is leapfrogging military technologies to challenge the might of the US navy.
Published On 19 Jun 2022
Australia agrees payout to end France submarine spat
Canberra to pay $584m to French submarine maker ending dispute that soured relation between the two countries.
Published On 11 Jun 2022

Arnulfo Reyes, who lost 11 of his students as law enforcement stood by outside his classroom, calls for new gun laws.

Warning comes amid growing concern that Pyongyang is preparing for its first nuclear weapons test since 2017.

Senators report progress in bipartisan talks on potential reforms, but Republican opposition may prove insurmountable.

The bill rolls back the state’s previous requirement of 700 hours of training, over objections from teachers’ groups.

US official says weapons being sent are HIMARS, which have a longer range than those currently deployed by Ukraine.

As Russian forces threaten to encircle troops in Donbas, Ukraine has asked the US for multiple-launch rockets.

The missiles are in high demand in Ukraine, where they have been used to shoot down Russian helicopters and bombers.

Moves come after China and Russia vetoed a US-led push to tighten UN sanctions on North Korea over missile launches.

Moscow says supplying arms capable of hitting Russian territory would be a step towards ‘unacceptable escalation’.

Vote was called by the US after Pyongyang launched three missiles in the space of an hour on Wednesday morning.

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