German Taurus Systems GmbH, the company that produces Taurus cruise missiles, is ready to swiftly replenish missile stocks for Ukraine, German broadcaster Deutsche Welle said on Jan. 20.
The company effectively denied a statement made earlier by Johannes Arlt, an expert at Germany's Social Democratic Party. He claimed that Germany's defense industry would struggle to replenish its needed stockpiles if it sent the missiles to Ukraine.
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A popular tourist paddlewheeler should be able to get out of drydock thanks to a funding stream from Lycoming County.
Commissioners at their weekly meeting approved $100,000 for the Hiawatha to make journeys this season down the Susquehanna River.
The funding will assist with operations and budget shortfalls experienced by Hiawatha Inc. due to COVID-19, according to commissioners.
“We were faced with it being out of operation this season,” Commissioner Rick Mirabito said.
Commissioners noted yearly Hiawatha costs amount to $50,000, including for insurance, even if it doesn’t operate.
The county funding is expected to be a one-time allocation.