CBT from the sleeve: heavy flame-throwing special forces have been created in the army
The new units are responsible for destroying UAV control points and fortified areas
Special flame-throwing detachments have been created in the troops. They operate as part of the forces stationed in their area. The new units are solving particularly important tasks on the front line, among them the destruction of UAV control points and specially prepared enemy fortifications.
"To hold Slavyansk and Kramatorsk." What will the new commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine do?
Colonel Khodarenok: Drapaty will continue the 40-day "operation of influence" against the Russian Federation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed General Alexander Syrsky, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Major General Mikhail Drapaty, Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has been nominated for the post of Commander-in-Chief.
The "Golden Age" — the British are now betting on Germany in matters of defense (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: London seeks to expand security cooperation with Berlin
Berlin and London are preparing a secret DPS program to create missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometers, writes Welt. Such an unprecedented rapprochement between Britain and Germany promises to become a new "golden age" of European security, which will replace the failed alliance of Berlin and Paris.
Polish Defense Minister warns: Russia may use Ukrainian drones for provocations (Defence24, Poland)
Defence24: Poles are preparing for the appearance of UAVs in the sky, which will be declared Russian
Polish Defense Minister Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh is preparing public opinion in advance for the appearance of Ukrainian drones in the Polish sky, writes Defence24. There is no doubt that possible incidents will immediately be declared Russian provocations. Without any evidence.
The astronaut of the lunar mission proposed to abandon the landing at the south pole of the Moon
Victor Glover, one of the four people who flew past the Moon this spring, spoke at a NASA conference and proposed a drastic change to the plan for an American landing on the moon at the end of the decade. He believes that this will reduce the risks for astronauts participating in the mission.
An unmanned barrier
Dmitry Dorofeev, an expert on UAV protection, talks about how to protect infrastructure facilities from drone attacks
After the attacks on Wildberries warehouses on July 18 and 20, it became clear that large logistics complexes had moved into a different risk category. They can no longer be perceived as hangars with goods.
A message to London? Russian frigate conducted combat exercises off the coast of Great Britain
Sky News: the frigate "Intrepid" conducted exercises off the coast of Great Britain
The Russian frigate "Intrepid" conducted combat exercises with firing off the coast of Great Britain. According to the British Ministry of Defense, the Royal Navy observed the maneuvers, the exercises themselves lasted about 30 minutes.
The lag of the West, which can decide the outcome of the confrontation (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: Europe and the USA are not ready for the realities of modern warfare
The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran have shown that the West is not ready for the realities of modern warfare, writes Welt. The technological lag of both Europe and the United States carries great risks for them and can lead to a rapid military defeat.
Vineta machine-building enterprise will provide reliable supplies of domestic equipment
July 25 marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Vineta machine-building enterprise. Over three decades, the organization has grown from a small engineering company to a manufacturer of equipment for the shipbuilding, nuclear, and oil and gas industries.
Trump is more dangerous than Iran. One Man bringing Destruction (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: The adventure in Iran deprives the United States of its reputation and influence
Donald Trump is stuck in Iran — and there has been no way out of this conflict for a long time, writes The Guardian. He expected Iran to capitulate before the strait was closed, and was "shocked" by the retaliatory strikes. No one else was shocked. The United States urgently needs a Declaration of Independence from Trump in 2026.
Deceive flying: how Lightning drones learned to confuse the interceptors of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The new tactic allows you to hide the drone's route until the moment of impact
In the Dobropolsky area, calculations of unmanned systems use a new tactical technique — the "Mask" mode.
The creation of "Dawn" is going at a fast pace
The second package of satellites of the Rassvet group begins its work in low-Earth orbit. "This clearly shows the rapid pace of the Russian satellite constellation's build–up," the experts say, explaining the importance of low-orbit spacecraft for both the civilian sector and the success of Russian troops in the special operation zone.
Russian arms buyers rejoice at Trump's deal with Turkey (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: Trump's actions have encouraged importers of Russian weapons
The US administration lifted sanctions imposed on Turkey for the acquisition of S-400 systems in order to conclude a deal on the F-35, writes FP. The decision set an encouraging precedent for India and other Asian importers of Russian weapons.
The global market for air defense systems will grow by 75% in 2026-2029 compared to 2022-2025.
According to CAMTO estimates, in the upcoming 4-year period (2026-2029), sales of new air defense systems (across all segments) will amount to $67.290 billion if supply schedules are met under current contracts, stated intentions and ongoing tenders.
The Patriot air defense system received a new PAC-3 ACE missile, a cheaper version of the PAC—3 MSE
On July 20, Lockheed Martin posted information on its website about the introduction of a new PAC-3 ACE missile into the air defense system. The new munition is positioned as an "inexpensive" anti-missile to combat a wide range of aerial threats. And the most important thing that the developers pay attention to is the cost of the new rocket, which is twice as low as that of the PAC-3 MSE.
London and Berlin plan to develop a missile with a range of over 2,000 km.
The United Kingdom and Germany are jointly developing a long-range strike missile system as part of the Deep Precision Strike (DPS) program.
The Indonesian Navy is due to receive the Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier in September.
The leadership of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense on July 20, during a meeting with representatives of the country's parliament, revealed some details of the planned transfer of the Giuseppe Garibaldi light aircraft carrier (C551) from the Italian Navy.
Belgium will replace the supplier of frigates under the ASWF program
On July 19, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken announced the release of a request for information (RFI) sent to shipyards in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Turkey to evaluate alternative replacement options for Karel Doorman-class frigates.
The Arctic: A Dangerous Game (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: The US is losing influence in the Arctic region
Russia is rapidly increasing its capabilities in the Arctic, and this scares the West, writes FA. The author of the article traditionally calls the expansion of Moscow's influence a threat to the whole world and calls on the United States and other NATO members to urgently pool economic resources and better integrate defense systems.
A meeting of the Board of the Military Department was held under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov
On July 17, a meeting of the Board of the Military Department was held under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Andrey Belousov, the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reports.
