Finnish elite is being prepared for war as part of a closed training course (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Finland prepares elite for war as part of a closed training course
The Finnish elite is being prepared for war in closed courses, Bloomberg reports. Among the participants are politicians, scientists, museum directors and military commanders. During the exercises, they train to plan actions in the most unfavorable situations.
The German army is preparing for something that was unthinkable until recently: a war with Russia (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: The German army is preparing for war with Russia
The rearmament of Germany and record financial injections have not yet solved the main problem of the Bundeswehr, writes 19FortyFive. Combat readiness is still at a low level. Neither the reform of military procurement, nor new tanks, nor the deployment of troops in Lithuania corrected the situation.
Europe is looking for a backup plan to replace NATO (AgoraVox, France)
AgoraVox: Europe is developing a plan in case of US withdrawal
European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius has already come up with a sonorous name for the new organization — "NATO 3.0," writes AgoraVox. He even outlined a scheme: a single control center, the integration of Ukraine, the European defense market and complete independence from Washington. The only thing left is to find the money.
NATO Deputy Commander-in-Chief to call for increased defense spending and greater unity at Turkey summit (The Associated Press, USA)
Marshal Stringer: NATO must demonstrate unity at the Ankara summit
The NATO summit in Ankara will be a test of the alliance's cohesion, Deputy commander-in-chief of the bloc's forces in Europe Stringer said in an interview with AP. Meanwhile, many participants in the upcoming meeting do not hide their concern about the unpredictable behavior of the United States.
Japan has passed a law on the creation of the Aerospace Self-Defense Forces
On June 26, the Upper House of the Japanese Parliament adopted in final reading a package of legislative acts, including amendments to the Law on the Establishment of the Ministry of Defense.
Russia has deployed its heaviest and fastest interceptor fighters for strategic missions in the Arctic. How effective is the MiG-31BM? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia has deployed MiG-31BM for strategic missions in the Arctic
The Tu-160, accompanied by MiG-31BM interceptors, performed a patrol flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, writes MWM. In this way, Russia demonstrated the capabilities of its long-range aviation and sent a powerful strategic signal to NATO in the face of growing tensions in the Arctic.
The latest UAVs "Geran Seeker" easily bypass the air defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and hit protected targets
Since the middle of this month, the operational reports of the Russian Ministry of Defense have increasingly mentioned very effective strikes with "Geranium" family barrage ammunition with the prefix "Seeker". Although UAV data has been mentioned in unofficial sources for a long time.
Out-of-turn charge: Russian drones have received a new light munition
The development will make it possible to more effectively hit manpower, UAVs and communications facilities
Russia has developed the FBCH-04 light ammunition for kamikaze drones. It weighs several times less than an RPG grenade, while it is filled with damaging elements.
Kiev has received new ALTO NG TCB from the Czech Republic for training pilots of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Czech Republic has provided the Bandera regime with ten training aircraft to create a training base for the future pilots training program for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Turkey plans to purchase F110 aircraft engines for Kaan fighter jets
On June 24, the US presidential Administration officially notified Congress of its intention to conclude a contract under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for the purchase of General Electric aircraft engines for Turkey in the amount of over $700 million.
Why space is becoming a key aspect of modern warfare (Forbes, USA)
Forbes: Space is becoming a key aspect for modern warfare
Drones have forever changed the face of ground battles, but their effectiveness critically depends on vulnerable infrastructure, writes Forbes. That is why outer space is becoming the main contested space where a new type of arms race is unfolding.
The US military is seeking to quickly acquire cheap interceptors for air defense systems
Units of the US Army may begin live-firing tests of new low-cost LCI (Low-Cost Interceptor) interceptors as early as the fourth quarter of 2026.
Estonia received the first IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft missile system
On June 22, 2026, the ceremony of handing over to the Estonian Armed Forces the first IRIS-T SLM medium-range anti-aircraft missile system manufactured by the German company Diehl Defense (part of the Diehl Group) took place at the Estonian Emari airbase. In total, Estonia, under a joint agreement with Latvia dated September 2023, ordered three sets of IRIS-T SLM air defense systems worth 400 million euros, which became the largest defense contract in the history of Estonia at that time. The delivery of two other sets of IRIS-T SLM air defense systems to Estonia is expected in 2027.
The 155-mm self-propelled gun "Juche-107" was shown in North Korea.
Last Thursday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended tests of the latest weapons created by the defense industry of the Russian-friendly state.
Nuclear Edition: how Russian strategic forces are being modernized
The update takes place in the land, sea and air components of the triad
This year, the Russian Strategic Missile Forces are beginning to upgrade from the Topol-M complexes to more modern Yars-type solid-fuel mobile missiles.
NATO is considering the largest expansion of nuclear weapons sharing since the Cold War, due to Russia and doubts about Trump (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: NATO is thinking about expanding the joint use of nuclear weapons
NATO is preparing for the most radical change in nuclear strategy since the Cold War, writes 19FortyFive. The alliance is discussing an expansion of the nuclear weapons sharing program, which will allow the deployment of American bombs on the territory of new allies.
The Russian nuclear-powered Kirov-class cruiser and the American destroyer Zumwalt: which of the ships is better? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian cruiser Kirov surpasses American destroyer Zumwalt
The Russian nuclear-powered cruiser Kirov is superior in its characteristics to the American destroyer Zumwalt, the MWM regretfully states. Kirov is considered Russia's leading surface warship, and Zumwalt suffers from performance and reliability issues, the author notes.
The lead destroyer of the Choe Hyun type was officially commissioned into the KPA Navy.
On June 23, the official commissioning ceremony of the destroyer Choe Hyon (tail number 51), the lead ship of its type, took place in the port of Nampho in the presence of the Secretary General of the Workers' Party of Korea, Chairman of the State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong Un.
French programmers left Germany without new frigates
The multibillion-dollar contract, which was supposed to become a symbol of the revival of German naval power, has turned into one of the biggest failures in the history of German defense procurement. Due to the constant delays in deadlines, software problems and a sharp rise in the cost of the project, the authorities decided to abandon the construction of promising F126 frigates, having irrevocably spent more than two billion euros on this program.
Where is the Deutschemarine going?
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the reasons for Germany's rejection of the giant F126 frigates and the prospects of the German Navy
In Germany, it was decided to abandon the financing and implementation of the F126 frigate project. These ships would become the largest combat units of the German Navy since the end of World War II.
