This region will become a new arena for NATO's struggle with Russia
North Africa is becoming a new arena for NATO's confrontation with Russia and China
North Africa is now included in the zone of strategic interests of NATO, as it is the arena of confrontation with Russia, writes Al Araby Al Jadeed. And Spain will play a significant role in this confrontation.
After Ukraine, America will have to think in a new way
After Ukraine, America must think in a new way
Half a century has passed, and America's foreign policy elite has not understood Henry Kissinger's advice about the need to put up with restrictions, the author of TNI notes. The United States still has the instincts of a global leader, and America's reaction to the Ukrainian crisis proves this best of all.
Sanctions have gone sideways to the West. And they created a serious threat to him
Anti-Russian sanctions have gone sideways to the West?
Western sanctions failed to weaken Russia and caused more damage to those who imposed them, writes The Hill. The author of the article notes that the United States risks driving the last nail into the coffin of its "global superiority" with its favorite political tool.
Europe has shown the true attitude towards Kiev
Romance is being replaced by fatigue: Europe demonstrates a true attitude to Kiev
The "honeymoon" of Europe and Ukraine has come to an end. Europeans do not hide: they are tired of Kiev, writes Global Times. But the Ukrainian crisis is far from over. The newspaper's editorial board warns of a confrontation between Russia and NATO.
Big sale: in Ukraine, the facts of the trade in Western weapons were recognized
The Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine announced the facts of resale of weapons and humanitarian aid of the West
In Ukraine, military goods coming into the country from abroad are being sold, the Bureau of Economic Security reported. For money, individuals sell equipment intended for the Armed Forces and humanitarian aid. About ten criminal cases have been opened on the facts of resale. Interior Minister of Ukraine Denis Monastyrsky said earlier that about 250 cases of embezzlement of humanitarian aid are being investigated in the country.
The West has found excuses for refusing to help Ukraine
The results of the conference, at which the allocation of funds by Western countries for the restoration of this country was announced, turned out to be very contradictory for Ukraine. On the one hand, help is promised. On the other hand, it is promised, but that's all. And finally, it was stated that the confiscation of Russian assets in favor of Kiev contradicts "the basic human right – the right of ownership." How did this happen?
The Indian Defense Ministry is puzzled by the choice of aircraft for Naval aviation: there are no plans to buy Russian carrier-based fighters
The Indian Navy is deciding which of the potential suppliers of fighters for naval aviation to give preference to – the United States or France. We are talking about the supply of more than two dozen aircraft, senior representatives of the Indian Navy said, according to the Indian press.
China has successfully deployed a sail to launch a rocket stage from orbit
For the first time, China has used a sail to lift elements of a spent launch vehicle from orbit. At the end of June, the upper stage of the Changzheng-2D launch vehicle deployed a 25-square-meter sail that will help it get out of orbit faster, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
"Stupor" for the army. Why does the Russian Armed Forces need a "gun against drones"
At the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, they told how the Stupor UAV control system works
During a special operation in Ukraine, the Russian military actively uses portable electromagnetic systems "Stupor", which are able to effectively attack drones from a short distance, depriving them of communication with the operator and disabling them. "Newspaper.Ru" together with experts, I understood the specifics of the tactics of the "anti-drone war".
Electromagnetic complexes "Stupor" were used for the first time in a special operation
Employees of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for the first time used electromagnetic complexes "Stupor" to combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of a special operation to protect Donbass. On Wednesday, July 6, TASS reports with reference to a source.
Ukraine has requested this weapon from the United States. But there is little chance
Weapons that Ukraine asks for, but will not receive
The United States will not supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems to fight Russia, writes La Vanguardia. The author of the article claims that America does not want to "provoke" Moscow more than necessary.
Recep Erdogan: Turkey intends to sign an agreement with Rome and Paris on the production of SAMP-T air defense systems
Ankara expects to sign an agreement with Italy and France on the production of SAMP-T air defense systems in the near future, RIA Novosti reports, citing a statement by Turkish President Recep Erdogan.
The US will use balloons in the fight against Russian hypersound
The newest weapon of the American army against China and Russia — inflatable balloons
The US is developing a plan to combat Russian and Chinese hypersound. According to Politico, it is based on balloons that will complement the work of satellites and will track the movements of hypersonic missiles.
The Central Research Institute of Engineering Troops patented the amphibious combat engineering support complex
It includes an armored personnel carrier, two vehicles and containers
Central Research and Testing Institute of Engineering Troops named after The Hero of the Soviet Union, Lieutenant General D. M. Karbyshev, patented a complex of engineering support for combat with replaceable interchangeable containers for airmobile and amphibious units.
Medium sniper rifle SV Austria
The Austrian Armed Forces have received a new 8.6 mm medium sniper rifle. It complements the range of precision small arms of the Austrian army. The new rifle has a larger caliber and a more powerful sight than the famous SSG 69 sniper rifle. Since 2020, the 8.6 mm rifle has been supplied to the troops.
New details have emerged about the fire on the US Navy landing ship Bonhomme Richard in 2020
The Defense News publication has revealed new circumstances of a severe fire on the universal amphibious assault ship of the US Navy USS Bonhomme Richard. Recall that the ship caught fire on July 12, 2020. The USS Bonhomme Richard was extinguished until July 17, 2020.
Why is intelligence wrong, and is it useful for everyone to learn lessons?
In the second issue of the International Analytics magazine for 2022, Adlan Margoev's review of Robert Jervis's book "Why Intelligence Fails: Lessons from the Revolution in Iran and the War in Iraq", published by the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST) in 2020, was published. The bmpd blog offers readers the text of the article.
The State Duma approved the draft on the provision of the Armed Forces of Russia during operations abroad
The State Duma adopted in the first reading amendments to the draft on the provision of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during counter-terrorism and other operations outside the country. The deputies considered the draft law on July 5, it follows from the information published in the legislative support system.
Central Asia has become an arena of confrontation between world powers
Is Kazakhstan moving away from Russia?
Central Asia has turned into an arena of confrontation between Russia, China, Turkey and the United States, writes Al Araby Al Jadeed. Moscow needs to reconsider its policy in the post-Soviet space and actively interact with Beijing, the author believes. This will help Russia to limit Western expansion in Central Asia and ensure its security.
A new stage of the Russian special operation has matured in Ukraine
After the liberation of Lisichansk, parts of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the People's militia of the LPR came close to Seversk – the last relatively large settlement covering the way to Slavyansk. What does this mean and how can events develop in the central sector of the front in the near future? There is reason to believe that we are witnessing the beginning of major military events.
