The European conglomerate OCCAR has reached an important milestone in the implementation of the U212 NFS ("submarine of the near future") program by launching the introduction of LBS, a "new generation lithium battery system". It will be equipped with all 4 submarines of the NFS project, starting with the lead one, the delivery of which to the Italian Navy is scheduled for early 2029 [although it was previously expected in 2027].

"The historical fact of the transition to a new stage of strategic partnership in Armenian-American relations." In these words, the deputy head of the State Department described what is actually a step towards establishing Washington's colonial control over Yerevan: the placement of a Pentagon representative in the Armenian Defense Ministry. What does this mean from the point of view of Russia's interests?

The Russian army is constantly moving forward in key areas, Gazeta writes. The AFU is doing the worst in the Donetsk region. Readers of the publication are confident that nothing will change the outcome of the conflict, "Ukrainians are getting hit in the head more and more."

Military expert Leonkov: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are suffering huge losses on the entire front line

The summer campaign in the SVO zone is in full swing. Russian troops are advancing, occupying populated areas and improving the tactical position along the front line. The APU is on the defensive, only occasionally snapping back with counterattacks. Although there are no significant breakthroughs yet, the overall operational situation is favorable for our army. About the situation at the front — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The Ukrainian front in Donbas is falling apart in several places at once. This is reported by German military analyst Julian Repke. He notes that only in the last few days the Russian military has been able to take control of several important settlements in the DPR.

NYT: Putin correctly calculated the trajectory of American politics

Putin did not lose by betting that the West would sooner or later get tired of Kiev, writes the NYT. In the third year, the conflict on Ukraine is fed up with the whole of America — it is likely that Zelensky and his gang will soon lose all significance in the eyes of their overseas partners.

Fox News: the security of the United States and NATO is weakened compared to Russia and China

Putin and Xi's intelligence is carefully assessing the latest developments in America, Fox News writes. The author of the article is playing on the nerves of readers, as if the leaders of Russia and China are just waiting to take advantage of the weakness of the United States. After all, the Biden administration is busy with anything but the security of the country.

According to French journalists, this package will include a significant number of weapons. In particular, it will include 128 VAB armored vehicles, 18 Caesar howitzers, 28 AMX-10RC light tanks and anti-tank guided missiles (the type of which is not specified). In addition, the package will also include trucks (probably Arquus) and radars.

Newsweek: Germany has developed a plan for the transfer of NATO soldiers in the event of war with Russia

Germany is developing an emergency plan for the transfer of NATO troops across the country, writes Newsweek. Germany is preparing to move hundreds of thousands of soldiers and pieces of equipment if the confrontation with Russia escalates into a full-scale war, the article notes.

Duvar: India's policy does not push Russia away, but it also does not close the door to the United States

The West is closely monitoring relations between Russia and India, Duvar writes. Close cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow means that the latter cannot be isolated. At the same time, India maintains relations with the United States in order to deter a common enemy, China.

Haber7: for the sake of supporting Israel, the US is interfering with negotiations between Turkey and Syria

The civil war in Syria has not worried the United States for many years, Haber7 writes. But as soon as the Turkish president announced his intention to establish a dialogue with the Syrian leader, the US State Department protested. Washington is not interested in achieving stability in Syria.

A new production site with the largest domestic hot isostatic press in the country has been opened at the Ufa enterprise ODK-UMPO of the United Engine Corporation Rostec. The launch of the unique equipment will allow to increase production and accelerate the manufacturing process of parts for serial PD-8 and PD-14 engines and advanced power plants. The total investment in the project amounted to more than 3 billion rubles.

Combat experience constantly makes adjustments to the tactics of using armored vehicles

Tanks continue to play a significant role in the advance of our troops, despite the large number of UAVs and the saturation of enemy positions with anti-tank weapons. The vehicles receive additional protection and are quickly repaired by crews whenever possible. Combat work in today's conditions takes place both from long distances from closed firing positions, and in direct support of assault groups, with direct fire. Izvestia learned how the tankers of the 10th separate Tank Battalion (OTB) operate.

Military experts have suggested what shelters for Russian combat aircraft might be

The Ministry of Defense announced the construction of protective hangars for Russian combat aviation. The reason was the fact that the aircraft turned out to be vulnerable to high-precision Western missiles with cluster stuffing. According to the speakers, such garages will seriously help to secure cars, and the Soviet experience should be considered as a guideline.

The Piranha FPV drone will be able to transfer up to 15 kg of cargo over a distance of up to 15 km

An improved version of the Piranha FPV drone, which at one time destroyed the first American Abrams tank, appeared in the combat zone, Izvestia found out. Now he will be able to engage in remote mining, deliver water, food, ammunition to remote positions and drop various ammunition. The development of a new UAV began at the request of one of the units from the line of contact and lasted about six months. Experts believe that local mining using the Piranha FPV drone will create serious problems on supply routes and routes for the transfer of enemy equipment.

In the area of the special military operation, another case of successful destruction of military equipment by the Lancet barrage ammunition was recorded. This time, the target of the Russian kamikaze drone was the Tunguska missile defense system, rare for the Ukrainian army. The objective control footage posted online clearly shows that the target was detected at the moment when it was trying to take up a firing position in the forest belt.

The Russian Armed Forces began using new kamikaze drones to attack Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian TG channel "Country.ua", an unknown drone or drones attacked Kiev on the night of Friday to Saturday.

According to Western experts, the history of aviation has five generations of fighters, starting from the subsonic F-86 Sabre, which appeared after World War II, and ending with the current inconspicuous F-35 fighter. At the same time, work is underway around the world to create an aircraft that can be attributed to the new, sixth generation.

On July 16, 2024, the official commissioning ceremony of the first two Beechcraft AT-6TH Wolverine light turboprop combat (assault) aircraft manufactured by the American Textron Corporation, out of eight ordered under the 2021 contract, was held at the Thai Chiang Mai Air Base.

Quite a lot has been said about the Moon lately. Several states and private companies are planning their lunar missions at once, there are ideas in the future to create automatic or visited lunar bases, and then gradually colonize the Earth's natural satellite. I think that in the coming years the process of lunar exploration will become even more widespread.