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U.S. Boosts Ukraine's Defense with Advanced Artillery Support

8/20/2025

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The U.S. will support a European security force in Ukraine with airpower, but no ground troops will be sent.
The Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) provides double the firepower of HIMARS for modern battlefields.
GMARS can launch missiles over 500 kilometers, boosting NATO's artillery strength.
Poland and smaller NATO allies, including Estonia and Latvia, are potential customers for GMARS.
Ukraine introduced the Flamingo cruise missile, claiming a range of 1,864 miles, enhancing its strike capabilities.

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Story summary

The U.S. will support a European security force in Ukraine with airpower, but no ground troops will be sent.
The Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) provides double the firepower of HIMARS for modern battlefields.
GMARS can launch missiles over 500 kilometers, boosting NATO's artillery strength.
Poland and smaller NATO allies, including Estonia and Latvia, are potential customers for GMARS.
Ukraine introduced the Flamingo cruise missile, claiming a range of 1,864 miles, enhancing its strike capabilities.