Scholz said that Germany supplies Ukraine with the latest weapons
The German Chancellor noted that it is not in service with the Bundeswehr
Ukraine continues to receive the latest weapons from Germany, some of which are so modern that they have not yet been put into service by the Bundeswehr. This was announced by Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an interview published on Monday with The Globe and Mail newspaper .
In the USA, they wanted to spend less effort on Europe
Why I will not vote for the admission of Sweden and Finland to NATO
The United States should not put its soldiers in Europe at risk, while allowing the uncontrolled growth of China's power, said US Senator Josh Hawley. He opposed the admission of Finland and Sweden to NATO.
Nancy Pelosi finally turned China to face Russia
The Third World War did not happen – the plane with the speaker of the American Parliament Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei. Beijing threatened to prevent this visit, but did not take any measures to prevent it. However, China has already promised a "powerful and strong" US response to Pelosi's visit. The deterioration of relations will also lead to the fact that from now on Beijing will not listen to America's opinion regarding Russia.
China has transferred a record number of military equipment to the coast of the Taiwan Strait in recent years
The announced visit of the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the US Congress Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan caused a very sharp reaction in China. Beijing is ready to take decisive and tough measures in order to protect its interests in the region. This was stated by the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Hua Chunying.
The Chinese command announced the beginning of "military operations" with rocket firing off the coast of Taiwan
The Chinese Eastern Military Command announced the beginning of "military operations" off the coast of Taiwan. They associate the conduct of these "military operations", namely, such a term is used in the PLA, with the visit of the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the US Congress Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.
Airbus has transferred two A-330 MRTT tanker vehicles to NATO
The NATO Support and Acquisition Agency (NSPA) announced the delivery of the sixth and seventh A-330 MRTT multi-purpose tanker transports to the Alliance by Airbus Defense and Space.
Saab has started negotiations on the supply of the second batch of F-39 Gripen E/F fighters to the Brazilian Air Force
The Swedish company Saab and the Brazilian Air Force have begun negotiations on the acquisition of a second batch of 26 multi-purpose F-39 Gripen E/F fighters.
US Special Operations Forces purchase AT-802U Sky Warden aircraft
On August 1, 2022, the American corporation L3Harris announced that the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), as part of its Armed Overwatch program, selected the AT-802U Sky Warden turboprop reconnaissance and strike aircraft presented jointly by L3Harris and Air Tractor for procurement.
Turkish UAV "Anka-S" leads in the tender of the Ministry of Defense of Malaysia
Most likely, the Malaysian Defense Ministry will choose a medium-altitude UAV of long flight duration (MALE class) "Anka-S" (Anka-S) of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) as part of the tender announced in 2020.
Shoigu told how many MLRS HIMARS destroyed the Russian military
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu announced the destruction of six HIMARS installations in Ukraine
During a special operation in Ukraine, the Russian military destroyed six launchers of the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system and more than 200 missiles to them, as well as five installations of the Harpoon anti-ship complex, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
"If they are not satisfied with the goal": in Ukraine, they said that the United States can cancel the strikes of the HIMARS MLRS
The Ukrainian intelligence service told about consultations with the United States before the HIMARS MLRS strikes
Vadim Skibitsky, a representative of the main intelligence directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, said in an interview with the Telegraph that the country's Armed Forces consult with the United States before launching a strike from HIMARS multiple rocket launchers. He also said that Kiev conducts joint operations together with Poland.
"Haymarsization" was called a threat to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Receiving multiple launch rocket systems "Himars" (HIMARS) forced the armed forces of Ukraine to almost completely change the concept of warfare, which threatens to increase losses among personnel. This opinion was expressed by the author of the weekly "Zvezda" Vladimir Yeranosyan.
BMD-4M amphibious assault vehicles and 2S9 "Nona-S" self-propelled guns: what kind of equipment is used by airborne units during a special military operation
In a special military operation, airborne units are active and highly competent. Paratroopers, of course, fly and jump with parachutes. But the main theater of their military operations is the earth. And on land they are in no way inferior to the classic motorized infantry.
US Special Operations Forces to purchase Austrian Pandur EVO armored personnel carriers
According to American resources, it became known that at the end of June 2022, the US Army issued General Dynamics Land Systems (a division of General Dynamics Corporation) a contract worth $ 55.85 million for the supply of an undisclosed number of Pandur EVO (6x6) wheeled armored personnel carriers as a new generation of armored vehicles AGMS (Armored Ground Mobility System) for Special Operations Command USA. Deliveries under the contract should be made by mid-2025.
Polish experts commented on the new naval doctrine of Russia, urging it not to be afraid
On July 31, 2022, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed a new naval doctrine of the country. The key points of the doctrine are increasing investments in the development of the Navy, the infrastructure of the Far North, as well as strengthening the Russian naval presence in the Arctic.
The impact of two Hellfire missiles on the balcony: Biden revealed details of the destruction of the head of Al-Qaeda*
The US reported on the success of the operation to eliminate the head of al-Qaeda al-Zawahiri in Kabul
A senior White House spokeswoman said at a special briefing that the United States conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Afghanistan on July 30, during which it was possible to eliminate the leader of the Al-Qaeda terrorist group Ayman al-Zawahiri, who headed the organization after the death of Osama bin Laden.
The US President announced the elimination of Al-Qaeda leader al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan
US President Joe Biden, during his address to his compatriots, reported on the counter-terrorism operation in Afghanistan, as a result of which the leader of Al-Qaeda (a terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation), Ayman al-Zawahiri, was killed.
The West sent a signal to Serbia. What does Russia have to do with it
It's gone, there will be no war
After the partition of Yugoslavia in 1999, the West left a lot of "bookmarks" on its territory in the form of unresolved conflicts, writes Haqqin. The escalation on the border of Kosovo and Serbia is a signal to Vucic about the need to abandon "special relations" with Russia, the author of the article claims.
Serbia and Kosovo were on the verge of a large-scale conflict, according to Belgrade
On the administrative border of Serbia and the autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija, serious problems were miraculously avoided last night, says Petar Petkovic, Director of the Office of Kosovo and Metohija under the Government of Serbia.
The US will not "merge" Taiwan. This is not Ukraine
Pacific wick. Will the US and China start a war over Taiwan and what consequences will there be for Ukraine
The situation around Taiwan has escalated due to Nancy Pelosi's plans to visit the island, writes Strana. The author of the article explains whether this can lead to war.
