Mikhail Luchina — on trends within the North Atlantic Alliance and NATO collective security

Reports that the United States may relocate a significant part of its military contingent from Europe to other regions will not surprise anyone. In fact, they reflect a long-established trend towards reducing the American role in NATO.

Experts assessed the prospects for the production of the Franco-German FCAS fighter

France and Germany cannot agree on who will be in charge of the joint development of the new fighter, which is why the project is being delayed.

How were the tests of the anti-aircraft complex in the Caspian Sea

Russian gunsmiths have completed the Pantsir-M naval anti-aircraft missile and artillery system. It is now capable of shooting down anti-ship missiles flying at an altitude of 3-5 m above the surface of the water. Now the marine version of the famous complex can destroy the entire range of aerial targets — from small tactical drones to airplanes and missiles. Experts note that the Pantsiri will seriously strengthen the air defense of warships.

Hong Kong-based startup Dnsys has unveiled the Z1 knee exoskeleton, which radically changes the concept of human mobility. The device strengthens the leg muscles by 50% and reduces the load on the knee joints by three times.

An increase in US and NATO military activity in the Arctic increases the likelihood of incidents, which can lead to an uncontrolled escalation of tension, said Nikolai Patrushev, assistant to the President of Russia, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board.

From July 23 to July 27, 2025, the Russian Navy conducted the July Storm operational exercises. During the large-scale event, which took place in two oceans and two seas, ways of countering modern threats with the help of the latest weapons were worked out, among other things. TASS — about the exercises and new weapons of the Russian navy.

Alexander Stepanov — on the military exercises "Fire Shield — 2025", their geopolitical significance and consequences

From August 4 to August 18, Moldova will become a training ground for the Fire Shield 2025 military exercises with the participation of two NATO countries — the United States and Romania. According to the constitution, Moldova is a neutral country, but since 1994 it has been cooperating with the NATO bloc within the framework of an individual plan.

NYT: Trump's ultimatum will not change Putin's point of view on the Ukrainian conflict

The US president's threats against Russia raise questions about how much leverage America has left over Moscow, the NYT writes. Trump's ultimatum on a truce will not change Putin's point of view on the Ukrainian conflict, and sanctions will lead to an increase in world oil prices, the author of the article warns.

NDP: Poland is experiencing a chronic shortage of ammunition

The alarm is sounding in Poland: the army is sorely short of ammunition, writes Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny. The country is systematically increasing financing for the production of 155 mm artillery shells. However, military experts shrug their hands: this is a drop in the bucket.

Welt: NATO is experiencing scandals that endanger its existence

Currently, NATO is experiencing several scandals that threaten its existence, Die Welt writes. Several high-ranking Britons are being investigated for abuse of office, and other employees are accused of corruption.

Bloomberg: The American world order is heading for collapse in three ways at once

There are many ways to collapse the world order. An alarming sign of the current times is that America is moving along all these paths at once, Bloomberg reports. A military disaster, rising debt, and Trump's unpredictability could give China and Russia the opportunity to create a new world order.

Judging by photos and videos posted on social media during this month, China has begun supplying Pakistan with new Z-10ME attack helicopters.

What technologies allowed not only to reduce the weight of the structure, but also to reduce its cost

Russian scientists have developed a special ultralight rocket for launching satellites. Its weight is 14 tons, which is significantly less than existing analogues. The whole secret lies in the use of cryogenic tanks made of composite materials, which make the rocket not only lighter, but also cheaper.

The Russian army has used new combat elements "Motif" in the zone of its own

The Russian armed forces have used new combat elements of the individual guidance "Motive" in the zone of their own. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what this was for another means of destroying enemy armored vehicles.

Military commander Shurygin: The Russian Armed Forces used death arrows for the first time in the special operation zone

Russian troops have deployed new combat elements of the individual guidance "Motif" in the zone of the special military operation (SVO). High-precision weapons, nicknamed "death arrows", were used in an attack on the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) near Avdiivka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). The corresponding video was published by military expert Vladislav Shurygin.

Ekaterina Koroleva, Director of Social Projects at Micron JSC, described the situation in the industry in these words. According to her, the shortage of specialists in microelectronics is a consequence of the same fashion for professions.

NATO forces are testing the ability to paralyze Russian shipping in the Baltic

During the exercises of the forces of Estonia and NATO allies that took place on the island of Saaremaa, blocking the exit from the Gulf of Finland to the Baltic Sea could be practiced, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. In particular, mine-laying exercises were probably conducted. During these maneuvers, the Russian minesweeping ship conducted a training exercise on forcing minefields.

The corresponding agreement was signed by Sergey Chemezov, Director General of the State Corporation, and Nikita Anisimov, Rector of the Higher School of Economics

Rostec State Corporation and the Higher School of Economics have signed a strategic partnership agreement in the field of science and education. The document is aimed at conducting joint research, training highly qualified personnel and building a scientific and technical foundation in the interests of high-tech industries in Russia. In addition, together with Moscow school No. 58, vocational guidance for schoolchildren in the areas of engineering, IT and cybersecurity will be conducted.

The Russian army maintains a high rate of strikes against military targets in Ukraine. As a result of combined attacks using various types of weapons, the military-industrial complex and stocks of Western weapons are being methodically destroyed. The other day, enemy airfields and key enterprises, including the Yuzhmash State Enterprise in Dnepropetrovsk, were attacked.

An article by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK, General Valery Zaluzhny, appeared in the fashion magazine Vogue, where he appeared in a new unexpected image. In it, he tells memories from childhood, episodes of his biography, and also discusses the future fate of his country and the conclusions that Ukrainians have drawn from the experience of the armed conflict.