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#Missiles

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#Germany sending #Ukraine IRIS-T #AirDefense: here’s what they can do

Short-range system hits target at 12 km at altitude 8 km. Medium-range reach targets at 40 km at altitude of 20 km

#IRIS-T can carry 8 missiles, are portable transported on tracked platforms or trucks

One of the IRIS-T’s advantages is its mobility, which improves survivability

#Missiles reach a speed of about Mach 3

kyivindependent.com/germany-se

The Kyiv Independent · Germany sending Ukraine 8th IRIS-T air defense system — here's what they can doBy Chris York

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Zelensky sets 1,000-daily interceptor drones goal amid surging Russian attacks — [vlog/video] Russia sanctions work: How to Bankrupt Russia –Ukrainian drones attack Russian chemical plant in Stavropol Krai — Germany sending Ukraine 8th IRIS-T air defense system; here’s what they can do … and more

activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025

Germany wants to be able to bomb Moscow if necessary.

Why is Germany eyeing the US-made Typhon missile system?

With a range of over 1,700 kilometres, it could reshape Berlin’s defence posture, and extend its deterrence deep into Russian territory.

mediafaro.org/article/20250723

A Typhon missile launches from a launch pad tested in Australia on 16 July. | US Army / Perla Alfaro
Neue Zürcher Zeitung · Germany wants to be able to bomb Moscow if necessary.By Andreas Rüesch, Cian Jochem

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is expanding its search for partners to build the Golden Dome missile defense system as tensions with billionaire Elon Musk threaten SpaceX's dominance in the program. japantimes.co.jp/business/2025 #business #tech #spacex #us #donaldtrump #republicans #elonmusk #amazon #defense #missiles

The Japan Times · Trump's Golden Dome looks for alternatives to Musk's SpaceXBy Mike Stone

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The Russians have no conscience: Ukraine hit by yet another mass drone, missile attack, 1 killed, 9 injured in Kyiv — Russia’s ‘largest and most secret’ drone factory showcased in Kremlin-media propaganda video — US, Germany agree to deliver 5 Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine — UK to pay for EU defense fund access amidst growing Russia threat … and more

activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025

US, Germany to deliver 5 #Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine

Announcement comes as #Russia escalates its long-range strike campaign on #Ukraine, including with #BallisticMissiles that only the advanced Patriot can shoot down.

#RussianForces launched new mass attack against Ukraine including 426 #drones & various #missiles, including #Kinzhal air-launched #ballistic missiles & Kalibrs and Kh-101 #CruiseMissiles.

kyivindependent.com/us-germany

The Kyiv Independent · US, Germany agree to deliver 5 Patriot air defense systems to UkraineBy Tim Zadorozhnyy

Europeans pledge more air defence for Ukraine.

The United Kingdom and Germany are leading a renewed push to provide air defence systems and ammunition to Ukraine, on the heels of a 50-day ultimatum given by US President Donald Trump to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

mediafaro.org/article/20250721

A Ukrainian serviceman of the mobile air defence unit of the 641st Separate anti-aircraft machine gun battalion. | Roman Pilipey/AFP via Getty Images
Politico.eu · Europeans pledge more air defence for Ukraine.By Laura Kayali

#Pavlohrad in #Dnipropetrovsk Oblast that became key #humanitarian #aid #hub for those evacuating the front lines, suffered one of its most severe attacks of the war

A hellish night and morning for Pavlograd. The most massive attack on the city. #Explosion after explosion. #Russian #terrorists struck with #missiles, #drones

Fires following strikes & to:

- 9 high-rise buildings
- Houses
- Educational institution

kyivindependent.com/humanitari

The Kyiv Independent · Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad suffers 'hellish night and morning' of Russian strikesBy Andrea Januta