France to Supply Ukraine with 600 Hammer Bombs by Year’s End
France is set to deliver 600 AASM-250 Hammer bombs to Ukraine by the end of the year, replenishing existing stocks and accelerating production to reach 1,200 by 2025. The Hammer bombs, already in use by Ukraine, have proven effective in striking targets behind enemy lines. Meanwhile, Germany’s upcoming snap election could significantly impact the war, as a potential new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has pledged to provide Ukraine with Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles under specific conditions. On the battlefield, the Russians are making incremental gains in Kursk, while Ukrainian forces continue to defend against Russian advances in other areas. The conflict continues to be marked by heavy fighting, drone warfare, and the use of increasingly sophisticated technology by both sides.
John Q. Hosedrinker