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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Czech company completes construction of projectile production line in Ukraine
Czech defence giant Czechoslovak Group has almost completed the construction of an artillery projectile production line in Ukraine. Source: Ukrainian military news outlet Militarnyi Details: The Czechoslovak Group will soon complete the construction of a production line to manufacture 155 mm artillery projectiles as part of a joint project with the Ukrainian government. "The production site is at the final stage of preparation for launch, but we cannot announce a specific date at this time," the company's representatives said at a briefing at the Czechoslovak Group headquarters. Militarnyi reports that the company will produce the main range of ammunition included in the Czechoslovak Group's production offer. The Czech company is solely responsible for preparing the production line, while the Ukrainian side is responsible for all other organisational processes. In addition, the briefing stressed that the company will be located in an area with a low risk of missile attacks, which will ensure stable and uninterrupted production in the future. The briefing also revealed the types of ammunition that will be produced in Ukraine under the license. These are 155-mm artillery rounds M107, 155-mm artillery rounds L15 of increased power and 155-mm long-range artillery round HE ER-BT/BB MKM/VMK. Additionally, 105-mm high explosive incendiary artillery rounds M1 NE and 120-mm tank rounds of an unspecified type will be produced as well. Background: Ukrainian Armour signed a package of documents on cooperation with the Czech holding Czechoslovak Group (CSG) in October 2024. One agreement concerns the supply of components, and the other concerns the licensing of ammunition production (transfer of technology and documentation for the production of artillery rounds). "We plan to produce and supply about 100,000 rounds of ammunition next year and more than 300,000 in 2026. The equipment preparation process has already started," said Vladyslav Belbas, CEO of Ukrainian Armour. Czechoslovak Group AS reported record sales and profitability for last year as the war in Ukraine boosted demand for heavy ammunition and combat vehicles manufactured by the Prague-based company. Revenue jumped 71% to €1.73 billion (about US$1.9 billion), said the defence conglomerate known as CSG, owned by Czech billionaire Michal Strnad. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation rose 130% to €439 million. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Vance celebrates 'no more quotas' in the military as he fires guns and visits with Marines
Vice President JD Vance boasted of "no more quotas" in the military as he visited young Marines at Quantico Wednesday, emphasizing that the previous administration's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies are no longer in effect. "No more quotas, no more ridiculous mumbo jumbo, no more diversity trainings," he said. "We believe the real strength and the real diversity in the United States Marine Corps is that you all come from every walk of life, every corner of America, and you have got the strength and the purpose to win the nation's wars." The vice president claimed he saw a "renewed sense of patriotism" and a "renewed commitment to excellence in the nation's military youth." After addressing a crowd of Marines, Vance briefly served lunch in the chow hall and fired three different guns — an M27, M107 and an M240B — and an inert Howitzer and a drone at a gun range. Vance Office Touts Us Defense Of Greenland From Nazis, Soviets, Ahead Of Vp And Wife's Visit To Space Base Arriving three hours late, Vance blamed the delay on an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump. Read On The Fox News App "I was in the Oval Office talking to the president. I said, 'Sir, I know we're in the middle of something, but the Marines at Quantico are waiting for me." He said Trump sent his "love" and appreciation. Lieutenants at Quantico told Fox News Digital they were excited to see a former Marine in the White House. Amid rapid-fire changes in Washington, they said their day-to-day lives hadn't changed much in the military, other than new restrictions about what they were allowed to post on social media. Wednesday's address included Vance's first public remarks since a bombshell report emerged of the vice president airing his concerns about Houthi strikes in a group chat on Signal with other top U.S. officials. He did not answer questions from reporters about the leaked discussion. Jd Vance Recalls His Wife Texting Him Under Table At Silicon Valley Dinner: 'These People Are F---ing Crazy' Vance pointed out in messages revealed after The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly added to a high-level Signal chat that Europe's shipping was far more affected than shipping in the U.S. by Houthi strikes in the Red Sea. "I think we are making a mistake," Vance said in one message. "3 percent of US trade runs through the [Suez Canal]. 40 percent of European trade does. There is a real risk that the public doesn't understand this or why it's necessary. The strongest reason to do this is, as POTUS said, to send a message." Hegseth addressed Vance's hesitance: "VP: I understand your concerns – and fully support you raising w/ POTUS. Important considerations, most of which are tough to know how they play out (economy, Ukraine peace, Gaza, etc). I think messaging is going to be tough no matter what – nobody knows who the Houthis are – which is why we would need to stay focused on: 1) Biden failed & 2) Iran funded." Hegseth added, "Waiting a few weeks or a month does not fundamentally change the calculus. 2 immediate risks on waiting: 1) this leaks, and we look indecisive; 2) Israel takes an action first – or Gaza cease fire falls apart – and we don't get to start this on our own terms." Vance replied, "If you think we should do it let's go. I just hate bailing Europe out again." Hegseth added, "VP: I fully share your loathing of European free-loading. It's PATHETIC. But Mike is correct, we are the only ones on the planet (on our side of the ledger) who can do this. Nobody else even close. Question is timing. I feel like now is as good a time as any, given POTUS directive to reopen shipping lanes. I think we should go; but POTUS still retains 24 hours of decision space."Original article source: Vance celebrates 'no more quotas' in the military as he fires guns and visits with Marines
Fox News
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Vance celebrates 'no more quotas' in the military as he fires guns and visits with Marines
Vice President JD Vance boasted of "no more quotas" in the military as he visited young Marines at Quantico Wednesday, emphasizing that the previous administration's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies are no longer in effect. "No more quotas, no more ridiculous mumbo jumbo, no more diversity trainings," he said. "We believe the real strength and the real diversity in the United States Marine Corps is that you all come from every walk of life, every corner of America, and you have got the strength and the purpose to win the nation's wars." The vice president claimed he saw a "renewed sense of patriotism" and a "renewed commitment to excellence in the nation's military youth." After addressing a crowd of Marines, Vance briefly served lunch in the chow hall and fired three different guns — an M27, M107 and an M240B — and an inert Howitzer and a drone at a gun range. Arriving three hours late, Vance blamed the delay on an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump. "I was in the Oval Office talking to the president. I said, 'Sir, I know we're in the middle of something, but the Marines at Quantico are waiting for me." He said Trump sent his "love" and appreciation. Lieutenants at Quantico told Fox News Digital they were excited to see a former Marine in the White House. Amid rapid-fire changes in Washington, they said their day-to-day lives hadn't changed much in the military, other than new restrictions about what they were allowed to post on social media. Wednesday's address included Vance's first public remarks since a bombshell report emerged of the vice president airing his concerns about Houthi strikes in a group chat on Signal with other top U.S. officials. He did not answer questions from reporters about the leaked discussion. Vance pointed out in messages revealed after The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly added to a high-level Signal chat that Europe's shipping was far more affected than shipping in the U.S. by Houthi strikes in the Red Sea. "I think we are making a mistake," Vance said in one message. "3 percent of US trade runs through the [Suez Canal]. 40 percent of European trade does. There is a real risk that the public doesn't understand this or why it's necessary. The strongest reason to do this is, as POTUS said, to send a message." Hegseth addressed Vance's hesitance: "VP: I understand your concerns – and fully support you raising w/ POTUS. Important considerations, most of which are tough to know how they play out (economy, Ukraine peace, Gaza, etc). I think messaging is going to be tough no matter what – nobody knows who the Houthis are – which is why we would need to stay focused on: 1) Biden failed & 2) Iran funded." Hegseth added, "Waiting a few weeks or a month does not fundamentally change the calculus. 2 immediate risks on waiting: 1) this leaks, and we look indecisive; 2) Israel takes an action first – or Gaza cease fire falls apart – and we don't get to start this on our own terms." Vance replied, "If you think we should do it let's go. I just hate bailing Europe out again." Hegseth added, "VP: I fully share your loathing of European free-loading. It's PATHETIC. But Mike is correct, we are the only ones on the planet (on our side of the ledger) who can do this. Nobody else even close. Question is timing. I feel like now is as good a time as any, given POTUS directive to reopen shipping lanes. I think we should go; but POTUS still retains 24 hours of decision space."
