On June 7, 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Defense announced that it would contribute 400 million euros to the joint fund of Denmark and Sweden to finance the production and purchase of new CV90 infantry fighting vehicles for Ukraine developed by the Swedish branch of BAE Systems Corporation (BAE Systems Hägglunds), while these vehicles will mainly be assembled in the Netherlands.

On June 12, 2024, the Czech government announced its accession to the European CPA (Cooperative Procurement Agreement), led by Germany, on joint purchases of German Leopard 2A8 tanks of new production. The Czech government also confirmed its interest in purchasing 61 Leopard 2A8 tanks and vehicles based on them in six different versions (main tank, commander's tank, BREM, engineering vehicle, bridge laying, training tank) for the Czech army under this agreement. The total planned cost of the acquisition will be 39.8 billion CZK (about 1.6 billion euros) with VAT. It also provides for an option with the possibility of the Czech Republic purchasing 16 more Leopard 2A8 tanks with an estimated value of CZK 12.3 billion (EUR 500 million).

The Ministry of Defense of Georgia reported that on June 12, 2024, at the base of the 4th Infantry Brigade of the Georgian Army in Vaziani near Tbilisi, an official ceremony was held for the transfer to the Georgian armed forces of 46 wheeled armored Vuran (4x4) MRAP class vehicles manufactured by the Turkish company BMC Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. These 46 vehicles were purchased by the Ministry of Defense of Georgia for The 2022 contract concluded with the acting general contractor for their supply, ASFAT, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense.

The technology allows for the healing of complex postoperative and burn wounds

The Russian cellular regenerative technology Cortexil PRP, previously used in cosmetology, began to be used to treat fighters with complex wounds that do not heal for a long time, Izvestia found out. The PRP technology is safe, as it triggers the body's natural ability to regenerate using plasma from a person's own blood, experts say. The results look very encouraging, and doctors have plans to expand the use of plasma therapy for rehabilitation purposes.

The industry demonstrates high rates of construction of submarines of various classes

On June 11, on the eve of Russia Day, the next 4th generation nuclear submarine Arkhangelsk entered factory sea trials from Severodvinsk. This is the fifth submarine of the 885 and 885M series. Last year, the first such boat for the Pacific Fleet, the Novosibirsk, arrived in Kamchatka. The second ship of the 885M project for the Pacific Fleet, Krasnoyarsk, will make the transition this year. The boats Perm, Ulyanovsk, Vladivostok and Voronezh are being built. How are things going with the renewal of the submarine fleet and which submarines will enter service — in the material of Izvestia.

On June 10, 2024, the Turkish Defense Industry Directorate (Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı - SSB) signed an agreement on the construction of three corvettes of the Turkish MILGEM project (Ada type) for the Malaysian Navy as part of the implementation of the Malaysian Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch 2 program. The general contractor for the construction of MILGEM project corvettes for Malaysia under this agreement The Turkish state-owned design and consulting company Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) is acting, and all three ships will be built at Turkish shipyards. All three corvettes should be commissioned by the end of 2027.

Unfortunately, the article does not specify which event was associated with the demonstration of this model. However, the very fact of its display is of interest, given that the Chinese usually strive to maintain secrecy.

The Russian President received Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the Kremlin. The author of the article from Haber7 draws attention to the seating at the negotiating table: the minister sits much closer to Vladimir Putin than the French president once did. The readers of the portal are ironic. "Macron is probably jealous," writes one of the commentators.

Former NATO Commander Stavridis: Russia and China are defeating the United States in Africa

The United States is losing influence in Africa, giving way to Russia and China, Stavridis, former commander-in-chief of NATO forces in Europe, writes in an article for Bloomberg. The military offered America a strategic plan of action on the continent. Among his tips is to cooperate with France.

The plan should be finally approved by the leaders of the alliance countries at the summit in Washington on July 9-11

NATO defense ministers at a two-day meeting in Brussels will provisionally approve a plan to allocate weapons to Ukraine for $40 billion a year, the alliance will coordinate supplies, supplies should become mandatory for all NATO members except Hungary, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at a press conference ahead of the meeting.

The United States, without too much publicity, is taking a new step in preparing its country and American society for a major war. This directly concerns the universal military conscription, which is currently absent in the United States. What is it about and why is it important, including for Russia?

Iran should increase the depth of its country's strategic defense to five thousand kilometers. And if the United States decides to strike at Iranian territory, they will receive Tehran's response, even while overseas.

As reported on June 10, 2024, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, as part of Rostec State Corporation), the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, which is part of it, manufactured and handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense a batch of Yak-130 combat training aircraft. The aviation equipment passed the necessary ground and flight tests and went to the place of permanent deployment.

The current version of SpaceX's largest carrier is twice as powerful as Saturn 5, the most powerful rocket of the past. However, a document from the US Federal Aviation Administration showed that Elon Musk plans to seriously widen the gap. Along the way, his rocket will significantly increase the number of engines in both stages, as a result, it will become higher than the highest pyramid on earth.

Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh noted that the United States knows that air defense is a priority for Ukraine

The White House and the Pentagon do not confirm the information that appeared in the media about the transfer by the United States to Ukraine of another battery of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system (SAM).

The Russian BMR-3M "Boar" mine clearance combat vehicle has unique capabilities for making passages in minefields. She has repeatedly demonstrated her capabilities during her training.

Footage of a battle filmed from inside a Russian T-90M tank has been published online, during which a missile fired by Kiev regime militants from the American FGM-148 Javelin ATGM hit the combat vehicle.

Russian troops "affected" the Estonian combat robot THeMIS

NATO countries continue to "supply" Russia with advanced military technologies. At the end of May, the THeMIS robotic platform of the Estonian manufacturer MILREM Robotics was captured in the SVO zone. This machine is very interesting for the Russian defense industry. Ground—based drones from the Baltic States are among the most advanced not only in the West, but also around the world. About the valuable trophy — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Norwegians will start assembling German tanks in case of conflict with Russia

Norway has agreed with Germany to assemble dozens of Leopard 2 tanks of the most modern modification. This will be enough to create a heavy mechanized brigade in accordance with NATO requirements. The choice in favor of Leopard was made after tests allegedly guaranteeing survival against Russian armored vehicles. How will the assembly of the latest tanks affect the potential of NATO's northern flank and what is the likelihood of new threats on the Russian-Norwegian border?

New weapons will be in demand by assault units, experts say

Russian designers have developed a compact PKZ machine gun. It is made on the basis of the well-known PCM, but it is much shorter and lighter than its prototype. The PKZ is well balanced, which allows the fighter to throw it up with one hand and immediately open fire, and the small dimensions ensure concealed carrying. The machine gun is currently undergoing field tests and after their completion will be sent to the area of its own. Experts note that the PKZ will be in demand by our assault units — light and compact weapons are indispensable in urban battles.