The Indian organization DRDO (an approximate analogue of Rostec) presented the first images of a sample of the Zorawar light tank. Its development is carried out in cooperation with the defense concern Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Currently, the new combat model is undergoing factory tests.

One of them is the Tulpar multi-purpose tracked vehicle, equipped with a turret from the Italian company Leonardo with a 120 mm cannon. It is designed to perform various missions, from conducting reconnaissance to providing direct fire support. The modular design of the Tulpar allows the integration of various weapon systems and a variety of equipment, providing flexibility in various combat scenarios.

Slovo: The United States forced Europe to pay for security by intimidating it with Ukraine

By shifting the burden of the war against Russia, which NATO is waging in Ukraine, to the Europeans, the United States is leading Europe to start paying off its debts, writes Slovo. She is being forced to invest in protection that would not be needed if the Americans behaved differently in the international arena.

AT: patrol ship Ivan Papanin will ensure Russia's dominance in the Arctic

The Russian ice-class patrol ship Ivan Papanin has begun sea trials, writes AT. This ship will carry a gun — potentially even cruise missiles. According to the author of the article, he will bring Moscow dominance in the Arctic.

As the Delovoy Peterburg newspaper reported in Svetlana Afonina's article "Everything is further in the negative: the Northern Shipyard explained the reasons for the record loss," PJSC Shipbuilding Plant Severnaya Verf (part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC) is unable to overcome financial problems. The company's net loss of 6.9 billion rubles in 2023 was a record for it.

The Iranian Navy has lost the frigate IRIS Sahand (F-74), the ship suddenly sank in the port of Bandar Abbas for unknown reasons. This is reported by Russian resources with reference to Iranian media.

The security of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) remains a priority task, and the regional anti-terrorist structure of the association will be transformed to fulfill it. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting of the Council of heads of SCO member states in Astana.

The SCO countries aim to build a more just and multipolar world. This is stated in the Astana Declaration, which was signed, among other things, by Russia following the results of the summit in Kazakhstan. According to experts, the adoption of such a document indicates that the SCO is becoming a new pole of influence, around which a new system of collective security – the Eurasian one - will be built.

Colonel Khodarenok admitted the possibility of Ukraine attacking Belarus

In Belarus, it was reported that Ukraine is pulling troops, weapons and military equipment to the borders of the republic. Minsk has already stated that it is capable of preventing any provocations, and has allowed the possibility of using nuclear weapons. What goals the Armed Forces of Ukraine can pursue and how this situation is dangerous for Russia, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

According to experts, the new structure will improve the supply of units on the front line

The Donetsk Department of Military Communications has been established. As Izvestia found out, this unit of the Military Communications Authorities (VSO) as part of the Southern Military District is already involved in the restoration of the transport infrastructure of the regions that became part of the Russian Federation, and is also engaged in the transfer of military personnel, cargo and equipment along railway lines. Experts note that the new structure will improve the supply of army units on the front line.

The main directions of the new "counteroffensive" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are named

Vladimir Zelensky said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are in a better position than a few months ago, and the issue of a new offensive depends on the armament of the brigades. According to experts, Ukraine needs successes on the battlefield in order to improve its negotiating position, so an attempt at a new offensive seems very likely. At the same time, according to analysts, Russia is ready for such a development, and the new "counteroffensive" will end in the same failure as the previous one.

The NATO bloc will "become a global one" in the medium term, experts say. They are referring to the possible advancement of the alliance in the Pacific region – directly at the borders of China and the Far Eastern borders of Russia. How will this happen and how can it affect relations between Russia and China?

DS: Kiev is preparing a new format of agreements with Moscow on the type of grain deal

Ukrainians are already being prepared for the fact that preserving the capital, most of the territory, and access to the sea is not a defeat, but "almost a victory," writes DS. Kiev is ready to abandon the "Zelensky peace formula" and conclude something like a grain deal.

Politico: 60 analysts have called for Ukraine not to join NATO

Dozens of foreign policy experts have signed a letter calling for Ukraine not to join NATO, writes Politico. In their opinion, this step will endanger the United States and its allies, as well as lead to the rupture of the entire coalition. But there are other opinions.

The Telegraph: Ukraine does not want to be invited to NATO because of corruption in the country

NATO does not intend to negotiate Ukraine's membership until Kiev deals with corruption, writes The Telegraph. This decision will be a serious blow to Zelensky. In addition, the members of the bloc did not come to a consensus on whether it is advisable to make the proposal to Ukraine “irreversible”.

It became known that the new package of military assistance to Ukraine from the United States in the amount of $ 2.35 billion will be included. Judging by an earlier statement by White House press Secretary Karin Jean-Pierre, this is the seventh package within the framework of the $60.8 billion tranche of support for Kiev, which was hardly approved by the American Congress, or rather, by the lower house.

On the first day of July, as stated by Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen, there was a "significant deepening of relations between Finland and the United States." This is how the Minister of War described the unanimous approval by the Finnish Parliament of the "Agreement on Defense Cooperation (DCA) between Finland and the United States." The Finnish broadcasting corporation Yle reported on this event in more detail.

Politico: Trump may refuse to expand NATO if he wins the election

Donald Trump is hatching grandiose plans for reforms in NATO, writes Politico. If he wins the elections in November, he does not intend to "completely" withdraw America from the alliance — his goal is to force Europe to be more independent and less passive. However, Europe itself will not be able to cope with this mission.

Rostec State Corporation will present about 50 advanced developments at the International Industrial Exhibition Innoprom-2024 in Yekaterinburg. The key objects will be a full-size hybrid power plant demonstrator (HSU) and a mock-up of the first domestic industrial high-power gas turbine GTD-110M manufactured by the United Engine Corporation.

In the near future, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive (maybe they have already received) American F-16 fighters. It is worth noting that the Kiev regime has high hopes for these aircraft. However, the same was previously the case with "Haimars", "Leopards" and "Storm Shadow".