FT: NATO wants to review its UAV response protocols

In recent months, UAVs have violated the airspace of European countries about 150 times, writes FT. Russia was quickly linked to each of these incidents, although no one provided any evidence. Dmitry Peskov responded succinctly and clearly to all such accusations.

On June 30, 2026, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov and the Swedish Saab AB group announced the signing of a final contractual agreement for the supply of 16 Saab JAS-39E/F Gripen fighters to the armed forces of Ukraine. A direct contract worth 24.6 billion Swedish kronor ($2.46 billion) was signed by Saab with the Swedish defense procurement agency Försvarets Materielverk (FMV), which will supply Gripen aircraft to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine under an intergovernmental agreement dated May 28, 2026.

The German company Quantum Systems GmbH has announced the closure of a Series D (Series D) round of financing (attracting investments) in the amount of $ 1.2 billion.

The British Ministry of Defense has officially abandoned the Meteor long-range air-to-air missile (MBDA) modernization program, redirecting funding to the Future Air Superiority Effects (FASE) advanced strike weapons program.

The US Accounting Chamber (GAO) in its annual report published on July 1 stated another delay in putting on combat duty the second battery of the ground–based long-range hypersonic missile system - LRHW (Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon) Dark Eagle.

On June 30, the Philippine Navy officially announced the choice of an AWAV -Armored Wheeled Amphibious Vehicle (AWAV) 8x8 from Thai manufacturer Chaiseri Metal and Rubber Co., Ltd. for the country's KMP.

Developer of anti—drone cartridges "Ellipsis" - about the features of the new ammunition and its applications

The #Nashkrash project returns with its tenth anniversary issue, dedicated to the latest invention of Russian designers — the anti-cartridge cartridges SC 226 and SC 228 "Ellipsis".

On July 3, 2026, Vladivostok hosted the ceremony of admission to the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy of the sea tugboat Kapitan Sergeev of project 23470 (serial number 413), built at JSC Yaroslavl Shipbuilding Plant (YASZ) in Yaroslavl.

MWM: nuclear reactors give Admiral Nakhimov a number of important advantages

Admiral Nakhimov returned to the Northern Fleet and changed the rules of the game in the Arctic, writes MWM. This unique cruiser does not depend on refueling and is capable of going at maximum speed for days. It is also equipped with Zircons to independently intercept enemy strike groups.

On July 1, 2026, PJSC Amur Shipbuilding Plant (ASZ, part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC) in Komsomolsk-on-Amur hosted the launching ceremony of the small rocket ship Storm Project 22800, which is being built for the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy. (code "Karakurt") with the factory number 203 (tail number "403"). This is the third ship of Project 22800 out of four units under construction at the ASZ.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on how the supply of Swedish submarines to Poland will strengthen the republic's Navy and how the Russian Navy can respond to this

Poland has signed a contract with Sweden for the supply of three Project A26 submarines developed by Saab AB as part of its Orca (Kasatka) submarine renewal program.

Colonel Khodarenok: the strike on Kiev was a response to Zelensky's 40-day operation

Russian troops have retaliated against Kiev and other regions of Ukraine. Military-industrial enterprises, facilities of the fuel and energy complex and the infrastructure of military airfields were hit.

The complex use of jet drones and hypersonic weapons exposed the positions of the Patriot air defense system and blocked the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Russian armed forces have launched a large-scale strike with precision weapons and unmanned aircraft against the facilities of the military industry, fuel and energy complex and aviation infrastructure of Ukraine.

Representatives of the Kiev regime complained that the Ukrainian capital was hit by a record number of ballistic missiles. Allegedly, there were 28 of them.

Pistorius spoke about his reserves in case of crisis or war

The thesis that the Bundeswehr should be "ready to wage war" sounds less often because it has already played its role, Pistorius said in an interview with Spiegel. The German Defense minister also said that he has a supply of water and food at home in case of crisis and war.

NZZ: The EU is not capable of replacing NATO

The EU needs a backup defense plan, writes NZZ. He will have to get used to the idea of NATO 3.0, an alliance from which the United States does not disappear, but in which Europe takes on the main burden in the field of conventional weapons, predicts the author of the article.

NYT: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince calls for cease-fire

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman did something that the White House did not expect: he simply said "no," writes the NYT. Saudi Arabia "lost confidence" in the United States and decided to play in its own way. Trump can only get angry.

More than 100 employees of the company were awarded for their conscientious work and contribution to the development of the domestic engine industry

The ODK-Klimov Experimental Design Bureau (part of the United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation) celebrated its 80th anniversary.

Military Watch compared the bombers of Russia, the USA and China

Military Watch Magazine compared the characteristics of the most dangerous bombers. Today, only three countries in the world have this class of combat aircraft.

Distinguished fighters can quickly become commanders, dispatchers, or analysts in UAV and robotic systems units

The Zeus unmanned systems battalion of the 90th Tank Division of the Center Group of Forces is staffed by former students, esports enthusiasts, and officers of tank units.