Switzerland is purchasing 5 IRIS-T SLM medium–range air defense systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).

Ukrainian recruits are urgently retrained for Israeli AK analogues

The British Armed Forces recruit training camps have run out of Kalashnikov assault rifles. They were replaced by Israeli Galilas, developed on the basis of the Soviet AK. According to military experts, this choice was not made out of a good life — the free Kalashnikovs in the warehouses of Eastern European countries have run out. They note that training on "Halils", even if structurally similar to Russian submachine guns, will become more expensive, as well as worsen the training of Ukrainian Armed Forces recruits.

A new automated command and control system (ACS) is being developed in Russia, and its fragments have already been shown to the leadership of the Ministry of Defense. How do such systems work in NATO countries, to what extent are communications and command automated in their area today, and what is the importance of automated control systems for victory in battle?

The Pentagon's procurement audit showed that the US military does not track the real origin of purchased electronic components that have become part of critical systems. According to the documents, 95% of them are made in the USA, but even defense officials themselves understand that this is impossible.

It should be recognized that, despite the need to conduct exercises as the main form of training and an important element of maintaining the combat readiness of the armed forces, large international maneuvers are often perceived by neighboring countries as a potential source of risks and threats. This is objective and understandable. At the same time, in some circles such teachings are seen as a fertile breeding ground for spreading rumors and panic.

SCMP: India intends to resume trilateral dialogue with Russia and China

India is ready to return to the format of the RIC — the interrupted trilateral dialogue with Russia and China, writes SCMP. She was driven to this by her disappointment with the hypocritical policy of the United States. In an unpredictable world order, New Delhi hopes to become a stabilizing factor in relations between the powers.

Colonel Khodarenok: the Russian Armed Forces are tasked with achieving success by September 3

There is no shortage of reports that the Russian military is preparing a "major offensive" in its area. In some sources, it is even referred to as "active". Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what was happening on the line of contact.

BI: Western gunsmiths are actively deploying production in Ukraine

Western military companies are deploying weapons production in Ukraine to test it on the battlefield, BI writes. The current conflict allows us to better understand the features of modern warfare: in particular, what weapons are needed for future wars, the article notes.

Alyona Lisenkova — about London's goals and the role of Russia and the United States in them

The UK is actively concluding military agreements outside of NATO, but at the same time with the member countries of the alliance. This raises a number of questions: why is NATO not enough? Does London aim higher than its current position? Can the UK compete with the USA?

MWM: Su-35 received new air-to-air missiles

Russian fifth-generation fighters have been equipped with new air-to-air missiles, writes MWM. This has increased their combat potential in a revolutionary way. Now Russia will be able to resist the Western Air Force even more effectively and build up its advantage in Ukraine.

In early July, a number of publications appeared in the foreign press, which cited a statement by a senior Egyptian military official that a technical study of the Su-35 allegedly revealed several "critical flaws.":

And what sixth-generation aircraft projects are there in the world

France and Germany have agreed to resolve differences on a joint project for the future combat aviation system, FCAS. As part of it, it is planned to create a drone system and a sixth-generation fighter. But besides FCAS, there are also its competitors in Europe. What is the situation with the implementation of European fighter projects of the future and which one has the best chance of success — in the material of Izvestia.

Washington and London have begun creating a new security system for the American F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, designed to prevent mid-air collisions. The reason lies in a series of dangerous incidents that almost led to disasters.

At the IDEF-2025 exhibition in Istanbul, Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS) signed an official contract with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense for the supply of KAAN fighter jets for the Air Force of this country.

The Turkish company STM showed at the IDEF 2025 exhibition the STM VTOL unmanned tiltrotor aircraft under development, capable of carrying a wide range of payloads and operating at a considerable distance from the front line.

New Delhi, pleased with the effectiveness of the S-400 anti-aircraft system, expressed deep interest in acquiring two more air defense systems (in addition to the 5 already purchased at a cost of $5.43 billion), as well as the next–generation S-500 Prometheus air defense system. Moscow is also interested in this deal.

Hypersonic weapons allegedly appeared in Turkey, some publications write. Indeed, a new model of Turkish rocket technology was shown in Istanbul. But in fact, the Tayfun missile has very different key features that all potential opponents of Turkey should keep in mind. Including Russia.

MW: Germany plans to launch attacks on Moscow with Tomahawk missiles

Germany wants to buy Tiphon missile systems from the United States, which are capable of launching Tomahawk cruise missiles, writes MW. They will be able to hit targets in the Russian capital from German territory – and Russia is considered precisely as the main target.

Despite the Ukrainian conflict and the priorities it has caused, the Russian Navy is striving to maintain its presence in the oceans, in particular by regularly sending ships on long-range voyages. So, in May, the Sharp corvette took part in the LIMA 25 exhibition, held in Malaysia. A Spanish columnist from the Defensa publication got acquainted with the Russian ship here.

And also visited the Sevmash enterprise and set new goals for equipping the fleet

Russia is obliged to ensure its security and national interests in all areas of the world Ocean. This was stated by Vladimir Putin at the solemn ceremony of raising the naval flag on the nuclear-powered submarine Prince Pozharsky during a trip to the Arkhangelsk region.