The US Defense Minister said Ukraine will receive the "Abrams" tank; Russian technology company is increasing production of weapons such as daggers
US Defense Minister: Ukraine will soon receive
On the 19th, US Defense Secretary Austin stated at a meeting of the Ukrainian Defense Liaison Organization in Germany that Ukraine will soon receive the Abrams main battle tank from the United States.
Austin stated at the meeting that the Ukrainian military is steadily making progress in its counterattack, and the previously promised Abrams tank by the United States will soon enter Ukraine. Agence France Presse said that these tanks will be used together with the 120mm caliber depleted uranium bomb that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced earlier to aid Ukraine. Austin also urged members of the Ukrainian Defense Liaison Organization to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems during the meeting. Austin emphasized that Western countries should strive to provide Ukraine with the necessary air defense systems and interceptors, while continuing to provide Ukraine with the ammunition needed for combat.
Germany claims to train 10000 Ukrainian soldiers by the end of this year
On the same day, the State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Defense, Moeller, announced at a meeting that Germany will train 10000 Ukrainian soldiers by the end of this year. Moeller also stated that Germany's additional 400 million euros in military aid to Ukraine will be used to purchase equipment such as ammunition, landmines, and generators.
Since the escalation of the crisis in Ukraine in February last year, the United States and its allies have provided significant military assistance to Ukraine, including heavy equipment such as main battle tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov recently stated that the US government, under the guise of aid, has asked European allies to provide Ukraine with a large number of weapons in order for US arms dealers to fill the weapons gap in European countries.
Russian Technology Company: Increase Production of Weapons such as Daggers
According to the Russian satellite news agency, the 19th is Russia's "Ordnance Day". On that day, Ozdoyev, a representative of the Russian State Technology Corporation, stated that the company is increasing production and working to increase the production of weapon systems such as the "Dagger" hypersonic missile.
Ozdoyev stated that the Russian State Technology Corporation is welcoming "Ordnance Division Day" in a "good state" and delivering various types of equipment to the military according to the schedule agreed upon with the Russian Ministry of Defense. The military industry enterprise affiliated with the Russian technology company is working day and night, striving to supply equipment in advance. According to Ozdoyev, the completion rate of defense orders for Russian technology companies in 2023 is expected to reach 100%. The production of various types of weapons has generally increased by 1 to 9 times, and some types of weapons have even increased by dozens of times. Especially the "Dagger" hypersonic missile, the "Iskander" campaign tactical missile system, and the "armor" air defense system, various military industry enterprises are increasing production.
Russian technology company: The new generation of guided shells will ensure advantages over NATO countries
Ozdoyev also stated that the Russian technology company is developing a new generation of shells, including guided shells for the "Kui" wheeled self-propelled howitzer, which will help ensure Russia's advantage over NATO member countries in this field. According to reports, "Kui Kui" is equipped with a 152mm caliber artillery, which is a new generation of equipment developed for the Russian army. It has good maneuverability and high strike accuracy, and can be used to strike enemy command posts, defense works, artillery and missile launchers, air defense systems, armored convoys, and active forces.
