These American multiple rocket launchers have repeatedly fired at the DPR and LPR

In Ukraine, Russian forces destroyed the American HIMARS multiple launch rocket launcher for the first time, the Russian Defense Ministry said on July 17. The military department also reported heavy losses of the 115th mechanized brigade of the VFU, operating in the key Seversky direction now.

American experts are skeptical about attempts by Ukrainian officials to refute the reports of the Russian Defense Ministry about the destruction of the HIMARS MLRS and a warehouse with Harpoon anti-ship missiles. Recall that one of the Ukrainian officials claimed that instead of a warehouse with "Harpoons", Russia was hitting a woodworking enterprise.

The West has launched a full-fledged war against Russia, fighting with the hands of Ukrainians. Despite numerous statements by US and European politicians about the absence of NATO troops on the territory of Ukraine, the alliance's military instructors are present there.

Defense Minister of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov in an interview with the British newspaper Financial Times expressed confidence that his country will receive more HIMARS MLRS from the United States, including missiles with a range of 300 km, RIA Novosti reports.

The US State Department has approved the potential supply of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) M142 HIMARS to Estonia as part of the Foreign Military Sales program, as well as related equipment.

The accuracy of cruise missiles of the Russian Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system allows them to "fly right out the window," said the head of the combat crew of the complex in a video published by the Russian Defense Ministry.

The first combat use of the robotic mine clearance complex "Passage-1" was recorded in the zone of a special military operation of the Russian army in Ukraine. It is not specified in which area of Donbass is being cleared.

]High-speed tropospheric communication can become an alternative to satellite communication. In our country, this technology is being actively developed by Roselectronics. The holding has developed and is preparing for serial production of digital tropospheric communication stations "Groza".

Belgorod: a giant submarine for nuclear war

The giant Belgorod submarine is designed to launch the Poseidon underwater drone with a nuclear charge and can serve as a base for spy platforms operating underwater, Asia Times writes. In addition, it can become the location of the Losharik submarine.

The world's most powerful attack submarine has been commissioned; the combat power of Russian Navy submarines is being restored

Despite the fact that the Russian navy is experiencing serious problems with surface combat potential, the situation in the field of submarines is completely different. New Russian submarines again threaten the submarine fleet of the US Navy, writes JB Press.

The South China Morning Post published an interesting article about China's growing need for a large number of its own aircraft carriers. According to analysts interviewed by the publication, China needs at least six aircraft carriers – two ships for each of the three existing fleets. It would also be nice to get a seventh aircraft carrier for operations in the Indian Ocean.

The second Govind-2500-class corvette of local construction and the third of four ordered as a whole for the Egyptian Navy has completed initial sea trials.

In the United States, the story continues with the clarification of the circumstances of the fire on the large landing ship USS Bonhomme Richard, which occurred in 2020, the search and punishment of those responsible (or designated as such) in the incident. So, the US Navy recently announced the punishment of more than 20 navy personnel for involvement in the fire or its severe consequences.

As a result of a serious personnel reshuffle, the curator of the "defense industry" in the rank of Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov moved to the post of head of Roscosmos, and his place was taken by the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov. The new deputy head of government made a policy statement – it was decided to move from an absolutely market-based industrial policy to a policy of protecting technological sovereignty. How will this happen?

Russia deftly turned the narrative of the West over Ukraine in order to enlist the support of developing countries

The Hong Kong edition writes that because of the conflict with Russia in Ukraine, the United States and NATO undermine the interests of developing countries and the third world, bringing new economic and social troubles on them. The author mentions the collapse of Sri Lanka's economy provoked by the West.

National units are a long tradition of the Russian Army

With regard to the special military operation in Ukraine, the President of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov demonstrates a clear patriotic position. And personally oversees the activities of the national Chechen units of the Rosgvardiya operating in Ukraine.

A full-scale hybrid war has been unleashed against Belarus, which is offensive in nature. This was stated by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on July 12 at the Palace of Independence at a ceremony honoring graduates of military universities and senior officers. The Belarusian leader also regretfully pointed out that the policy of the West is bringing the world closer to the abyss of a big war in which there will be no winner.

On June 20, Belarus resumed verification activities within the framework of existing international treaties in the field of arms control.

On the thirtieth anniversary of the settlement of the South Ossetian conflict

Russia's first peacekeeping operation began on July 14, 1992 in South Ossetia, was done in one breath and became an important work for the country, Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu said at an event on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the peacekeeping operation to resolve the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.

A new strategic alliance in the Middle East worries Iran and Russia

Iran seriously risks losing strategic support in Syria and beyond, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz writes. In addition, as the author notes, Turkey's possible invasion of northern Syria will automatically put Ankara on the path of confrontation with Moscow.