1/8 Finally! The U.S. is nearing the approval to send JASSM...
Artur Rehi@ArturRehi
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Sep 03, 2024
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1/8 Finally! The U.S. is nearing the approval to send JASSM missiles to Ukraine, but the integration process will take several months. Update from @joni_askola.
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2/8 The U.S. is nearing an agreement to provide Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles capable of striking deep into russia. However, U.S. officials have indicated that Kyiv will need to wait several months as technical issues are resolved before any shipments can occur.
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3/8 Three sources indicated that an announcement about including JASSM missiles in a weapons package is expected this autumn, though no final decision has been made. They requested anonymity as they are not authorized to discuss the topic.
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4/8 Military analysts have indicated that the introduction of JASSMs, which are stealthy air-launched cruise missiles, could push russian staging areas and supply depots back by hundreds of miles.
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5/8 Supplying Ukraine with JASSMs would heighten pressure on Washington to lift restrictions on U.S. weapon usage, as their effectiveness would be limited if not authorized for targets inside russia, said a congressional staff member involved in the issue.
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6/8 This is encouraging news, as Ukraine currently relies solely on Storm Shadow cruise missiles for air-launched options, and there are limited supplies since production is not ongoing. Additionally, Germany has not provided Taurus missiles.
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7/8 Germany must finally provide Taurus missiles if the U.S. sends JASSM missiles, as there would be no justifiable reasons for delay. Additionally, France and the UK should immediately resume production of Storm Shadow missiles.
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