The American Navy began to transfer the repair of warships to foreign shipyards
The reduction in the size of the American fleet while maintaining the doctrine of dominance in the oceans has led to a faster deterioration of warships. In this regard, the load on the shipbuilding capacities of the country has increased. However, in general, local shipyards were unable to repair pennants in the allotted time and for the agreed amounts, which eventually led to the need to place orders abroad.
The Chinese fleet is replenished with new amphibious hovercraft of the Soviet Zubr project
Images of at least two new hulls of the small amphibious hovercraft Zubr, which are in service with the PLA Navy, have appeared on social networks.
Source: The Project 23900 UDC under construction will receive promising Ka-65 Lamprey deck helicopters before going to testing
The new UDC, being built at the Zaliv shipyard in Kerch, will receive promising Ka-65 Minogue helicopters in an anti-submarine version. This was reported by a source familiar with the situation.
How will the new Russian fleet be created
Russia has launched a grandiose program to upgrade the key mode of transport in the current conditions – the merchant marine fleet. What vessels are required by our country first of all, why is it so important today and what routes will the new ships serve?
Got it out of the ground: China has taught a tough lesson to the US and Europe
Beijing has launched a "counteroffensive" in the "chip war" that has flared up, tightening exports of rare earth metals — key for microchips. This is the response of the US and the EU, which have restricted the transfer of technology and the sale of semiconductors. How far the confrontation can go — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Former CIA analyst: Ukraine cannot continue the conflict in any way, it has suffered huge losses
The situation in Ukraine may change after December 2023, which is due to the many problems experienced by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was stated by former analyst of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States Larry Johnson.
The possible location of the future Rheinmetall plant in Ukraine has been determined
The head of the German arms concern Rheinmetall announced the conclusion of an agreement, according to which it is planned to create an enterprise for the production of military equipment on the territory of Ukraine within three months.
Kurganmashzavod prematurely shipped a batch of BMP-3 to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
The company also delivered the first batch of BMP-2 with modernization for the Berezhok module
Kurganmashzavod (KMZ, part of the Rostec State Corporation's High-Precision Complexes holding) has prematurely shipped new BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles to the Russian Defense Ministry, as well as those that have undergone major repairs. This was reported to journalists in the holding on Tuesday.
Mikhail Mishustin launched a new production of modern diesel engines in Russia
Russia is launching the production of modern diesel engines with a volume of 2-2.7 liters, a new plant has opened in the Republic of Tatarstan on the territory of the special economic zone "Alabuga". The Prime Minister of the Russian government Mikhail Mishustin gave the command to launch the production via video link.
The United States has become the last country in the world to destroy its chemical weapons
As the New York Times reported, on July 7, the last ammunition filled with a toxic substance was destroyed in the United States. Thus, the United States became the last State in the world to eliminate its chemical weapons.
Military historian assessed the risk of escalation after the transfer of long-range missiles to Kiev
Knutov on the transfer of long-range missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine: this proves the failures in the counteroffensive
France's decision to transfer long-range missiles to Ukraine will lead to an escalation of hostilities. On July 11, military historian, director of the Museum of Air Defense Forces Yuri Knutov told Izvestia.
The Russian Embassy called Paris to account for the supply of SCALP missiles to Kiev
France should be aware of the responsibility for the decision to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles of the SCALP. This was announced on July 11 at the Russian Embassy in Paris.
France to hand over long-range missiles to Ukraine
Macron: France will hand over long-range missiles to Kiev to support the APU offensive
France has decided to transfer long-range missiles to Kiev to support the offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was stated on Tuesday, July 11, by French leader Emmanuel Macron.
Bulgarian PM puts Kiev's successes on the battlefield above the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Nikolay Denkov noted that the US decision is military, not political
Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov claims that Ukraine's successes on the battlefield in the context of the ongoing conflict are more important than the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, to which more than 100 countries have joined. He made the corresponding statement on Tuesday in an interview with the British TV channel Sky News, stressing that his country is a party to the convention.
KR "Storm Sheds" captured and transported to Russia
Western media are actively discussing the seizure of the Anglo-French cruise missile "Storm Sheds" (Storm Shadow, or "Storm Shadow") by the Russian Armed Forces. The fact of hitting the European product is confirmed by video recordings published since July 5, 2023. It is emphasized that the missile fell into the hands of the Russian military "mostly intact."
The DPRK Foreign Ministry demanded that the United States abandon the supply of cluster munitions to Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic Choi Song Hee expressed confidence that "Russia will achieve the final victory"
North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee demanded that the United States abandon the "criminal decision" to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine. This was reported on Tuesday by the Yonhap news agency with reference to the Korean Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA).
"Much more effective than the American ones": Shoigu did not rule out the use of cluster munitions against the AFU
Russia refrains from using cluster munitions during a special operation in Ukraine, although it has not joined the convention on the prohibition of such weapons. However, if the United States supplies the Ukrainian army with cluster-type artillery shells, the Russian Armed Forces will be forced to use similar ammunition in response. This was stated by Sergei Shoigu.
"The S-400 has become a symbol of Turkish disobedience": the American press writes about the "uselessness" of the Russian air defense system for Ankara
Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense systems led to Ankara's exclusion from the F-35 program and to US sanctions. Despite this, the country's authorities do not intend to part with this anti-aircraft system.
Australia will transfer an E-7 Wedgetail AWACS aircraft to Europe to support Ukraine
Australia will send an E-7 Wedgetail long-range radar detection and control aircraft to Europe to support Ukraine. This was announced by the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese.
Iraq intends to purchase JF-17 Thunder fighters
According to Pakistani media, the Iraqi Armed Forces command intends to purchase JF-17 Thunder light combat aircraft in Pakistan. Thus, Iraq became the fifth country to initiate the purchase of fighter jets from Pakistan.