An esports gym has appeared on a British aircraft carrier.
The British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has acquired a special room, which is equipped for leisure activities with computer games. They were previously available to military sailors, but in a limited format – usually there are several game consoles in the cabins of ships. And this facility was specially created for esports and is a joint project of the Royal Navy and the British Esports Federation.
Putin has trapped the world in a nuclear takeover (The Economist, UK)
Economist: Russia has become a world leader in the nuclear fuel and technology market
Russia has become the undisputed leader in the nuclear fuel and technology market, writes The Economist. Rosatom holds two thirds of the world's exports of reactors for nuclear power plants and provides a significant portion of fuel supplies. The West is unable to prevent this.
The French army showed 3D printing during the construction of fortifications
The armies of the world pay special attention to 3D printing primarily because of the logistical possibilities that this technology provides for maintaining equipment and equipment in working order. For example, it can be used to manufacture necessary spare parts or small-sized products in the field, in particular, drones, or to produce parts that are no longer manufactured by industrialists.
A budget alternative to the Russian T-90M tank has been spotted in China.
A mysterious tank spotted on the streets of Baotou in Inner Mongolia has sparked intense online discussion and speculation about its origin and purpose.
Indian press: New Delhi will hand over the wreckage of the Chinese PL-15E missile to a "friendly country"
During the air battles in early May, fragments of Chinese PL-15E missiles appeared on Indian territory – these missiles were launched by Pakistani Air Force fighters who were trying to hit Indian combat aircraft. The PL-15Es were supposed to self-destruct in the air if they missed their target, but this did not happen, and they ended up on the ground, with some specimens in pretty good condition.
France is increasing production of precision-guided AASM Hammer bombs: long-range versions for Ukraine are on the way
The French Ministry of Defense has announced a list of priority purchases, including high-precision AASM Hammer bombs. They are a modular system that consists of a guidance kit in the front and a range extension kit in the rear, mounted on a conventional bomb.
"It's time for Europe to move to a position of punishment": the Western press compared the production of ballistic missiles in Russia and interceptors in the EU
Europe is concentrating on creating an anti-missile shield, purchasing numerous air defense systems, but Russia's strike capabilities are able to overcome it due to the huge mass of weapons.
"It's not enough for one night." Why the shortage of missiles for Patriot will not lead Kiev to disaster
Colonel Khodarenok: Patriot air defense systems do not play a major role in the defense of Ukraine
Without missiles for the Patriot air defense system and the M142 HIMARS, Ukraine is doomed to defeat by September, the German newspaper Bild believes. Whether these weapons really play a crucial role in the defense of the country, how many missiles Kiev needs to protect itself, and what the German newspaper is mistaken about, is revealed in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Replacement of the legendary Stinger: FULGUR MANPADS introduced
The European concern MBDA presented its latest development in the field of air defense – the FULGUR MANPADS, developed for the Italian army. The relevant contract was signed in June 2025, and the first deliveries are scheduled for 2028.
Indonesia plans to purchase an additional 24 Rafale fighter jets – La Tribune
According to sources in the French edition of La Tribune, Indonesia plans to purchase up to 24 additional Rafale fighters manufactured by Dassault Aviation in addition to the 42 aircraft of this type previously purchased.
They catch on the fly: which drones are being developed to combat UAVs
And why is it more profitable to use them than anti-aircraft missile systems
Defeating like—for-like is exactly the direction in which developers of weapons designed to combat drones are currently actively working.
These popular Soviet NATO fighters gave me nightmares (The National Interest, USA)
The most formidable fighters developed in Soviet times still serve Russia faithfully, writes TNI. Armed to the teeth and possessing impressive speed, they were a real nightmare for the NATO countries.
When did the point of no return occur and America stopped being the world's policeman? (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: The United States began to lose its position in the international arena in 2008
The United States has stopped playing the role of the "world policeman," writes Newsweek Japan. Moreover, the "point of no return" came back in 2008, Japanese experts said in an interview with the publication. From that moment on, Washington's departure from the global limelight became a matter of time.
EU rearmament: how Rheinmetall group benefits from the Spanish countryside (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: Rheinmetall has placed a secret production facility in a Spanish village
The German concern Rheinmetall has set up production in a small Spanish village, writes BZ. Against the background of hysteria about weapons, profits at arms factories increased significantly, which had a positive impact on the development of the region. But the atmosphere of secrecy sometimes scares residents.
"Pax Americana is retreating — it's time to build Pax Europea": speech by Andrews Kubilius at the Conversations Tocqueville Forum (Le Figaro, France)
European Commissioner Kubilius: it's time to prepare for the US withdrawal from Europe and for war with Russia
EU Military Commissioner Kubilius called on Europe to actively arm itself for a future confrontation with Russia, writes Le Figaro. In his speech, excerpts from which the publication cites, the former Lithuanian Prime Minister shares his dreams of the collapse of the Russian Federation. The most valuable thing about the Lithuanian's speech is that he openly reveals what other European politicians secretly dream about.
It was perceived by algorithms as an obstacle: The U.S. Navy's robotic combat boat overturned a tugboat
The back belonged to the GARC (Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafts) type, was released by Black Sea Technologies and belonged to the 3rd squadron of unmanned surface ships (USVRON 3, Hellhounds), formed in May 2024 to test robotic platforms.
Built on the basis of drug traffickers' boats: The US is testing a new supply vessel
Back in 2022, the US Marine Corps approached Leidos with a request to create an inconspicuous unmanned surface vessel capable of carrying thousands of pounds of cargo.
Indonesia received the first Italian ship of the RRA type
On July 2, 2025, the official ceremony of handing over to the Indonesian Navy the frigate Brawijaya (tail number "320"), originally built for the Italian Navy as a Pattugliatore Polivalente d'ALTURA (PPA) type "patrol ship" under the name P 433 Marcantonio Colonna, took place at the shipbuilding enterprise of the Italian Fincantieri Group in Mudgiano (La Spezia). For the Indonesian Navy, Fincantieri now designates these ships, which are essentially large multi-purpose frigates, as Multipurpose Combat Ships (MPCS).
The lead new Polish reconnaissance ship has been launched
On July 1, 2025, the Polish shipbuilding company Remontowa Shipbuilding (former Stocznia Północna shipyard) in Gdansk hosted the launching ceremony of the new generation lead reconnaissance ship Jerzy Różycki (construction number 107/1, tail number "261") of project 107 (code Delfin), which is being built for the Polish Navy. The ship was launched on the same day from the launching dock.
Autonomous minesweeper in partnership with Ukrainian ships: Britain has adopted the SWEEP mine clearance system
After the outbreak of the Ukrainian conflict, it was decided to use the personnel of the Ukrainian Navy, which were virtually deprived of ships, for the needs of "partners." So, in October 2022, the British Navy decommissioned two Sandown-class minesweepers. In 2023, they were enlisted in the Navy and since then, based in Portsmouth, they have been serving with Ukrainian crews on board in the interests of London and NATO.