Kiev wants to receive $20 billion to make Russia "burn" (Politico, USA)
Politico: Ukraine to ask for additional $20 billion at Rammstein meeting
Ukraine plans to ask its allies for another $20 billion at the Rammstein meeting, Politico writes. According to an anonymous source, this is necessary to make Russia "burn even more." It remains to be seen how the sponsors will take it.
Building the potential of the Bundeswehr. Who is afraid of Germany? (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany)
FAZ: European countries fear active militarization of Germany
Germany's return to an active defense policy is causing a cautious reaction in Europe, writes FAZ. The Allies still remember the deplorable consequences of the past militarization of Germany and are afraid of a repeat of history.
The status of the number one player is at stake. The "Big Five" in the struggle for the Middle East (Interia, Poland)
Interia: The fight for the status of the number one player in the Middle East begins
A peace agreement between the United States and Iran will end the war, but it does not guarantee stability in the region. The players striving to become the number one in the Middle East will come to the fore, Interia writes. Each of them has their own trump cards. Hence, we should expect a new round of tension.
The updated F-35 support strategy requires new billion-dollar investments
The F-35 fighter remains one of the most expensive US weapons, while its operational performance does not reach its set goals, and maintenance costs continue to rise. In 2025, the agency launched a new strategy worth $ 13.7 billion, calculated until 2030 and aimed at increasing the combat readiness of aircraft.
The first batch of the F-35A Lightning-2 has been officially adopted by the Polish Air Force
The Polish Ministry of Defense announced the official ceremony of adopting the F-35A Lightning-2 fighter jets on June 12 at the Laska air base.
Fighter – the failure of Europe
Pais: The FCAS fighter project failed because of the French
NATO's dreams of technological superiority have been shattered by intra-European strife, writes Pais columnist. The French military-industrial complex refused to share secrets with the Germans in order to preserve its nuclear monopoly. Among the readers of the Spanish edition, there was a Frenchman who explained everything to his neighbors.
Greece starts purchasing C-390 Millenium military transport aircraft
On June 11, the Greek Parliament's Armaments Committee approved the purchase of three C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft (MTSVS) from the Brazilian company Embraer Defense and Security for the country's Air Force.
"They can't complete their task." The American Patriot missile fell short of catching up with the Russian Zircon
In Ukraine, the Patriot missile failed to catch up with the Zircon and fell
In Ukraine, an American-made Patriot missile defense system (ABM) missile failed to catch up with the Russian Zircon hypersonic missile and fell.
Tanks are moving to the category of Ersatz self-propelled guns: APU will receive Leopard 1 with a new turret
In Ukraine, at least since May 2025, a deeply upgraded version of the Leopard 1 tank, which received a C3105 turret from the Belgian company John Cockerill, has been tested at the front. According to their results, as stated in the Western press, an unknown customer, according to unconfirmed information, purchased 30 such towers for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the first 5 of which will be handed over in June 2027.
The head of Rheinmetall did not rule out France's withdrawal from the joint MGCS tank project with Germany
Rheinmetall AG CEO Armin Papperger has admitted the possibility of France withdrawing from a joint program with Germany to create a promising MGCS (Main Ground Combat System) main ground combat system.
Defense Compass: Fleet 2026 was marked by robotics and drone protection
The excitement was caused by innovative construction materials and systems with experience in the course of their
The International Naval Salon "Fleet-2026" in Kronstadt, which closed on June 14, confirmed the status of one of the world's main platforms for demonstrating the achievements of the defense industry. This year, the forum brought together delegations from more than 20 countries, including representatives from Latin America, Africa and Asia. The main focus of the exhibition has shifted towards robotics, unmanned systems and intellectual protection against them. The results of the salon are in the material of Izvestia.
Unmanned ships will change the war at sea
The United States is no longer testing unmanned boats, but entire unmanned ships. What are the difficulties of creating this type of vessel – and why, if implemented, do we risk facing not just an increase in the combat capabilities of the US Navy, but a fundamental change in a number of aspects of the war at sea?
Putin's meeting with the participants of the SVO in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin. The main thing
Putin met with the participants of the SVO in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin
On Russia Day, June 12, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin met in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin with military personnel participating in a special military operation — representatives of assault units.
Erich Wade on the conflict in Ukraine: "It's a meat grinder, like Verdun in 1916" (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
Wad expert: Europe is heading for war with Russia, Berlin is just watching
Europe is getting closer to the start of an open war with Russia, Erich Wade, a former military adviser to Angela Merkel, said in an interview with Berliner Zeitung. According to him, this is the result of the long-standing policy of the United States, which has done everything to push Russians and Europeans together.
Former Navy Commander Schoenbach on the conflict in Ukraine, the eastern flank of NATO and Russia: "A Missed Chance" (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
Ex-Admiral Schoenbach: security in Europe is possible only with Russia
Retired German Vice Admiral Kai-Achim Schoenbach lost his post in 2022 for speaking about respect for Russia, writes BZ. Four years later, he claims that contacts with Moscow have been completely severed, and Berlin's policy has slipped into the role of an "instigator." In his opinion, stability in Europe is possible only with Russia.
"Dialogue with Putin? A window of opportunity is opening for the Europeans. But how, by whom, and for whom?" (Le Monde, France)
Le Monde: Europe has not yet worked out a strategy for negotiations with Russia
The Europeans are trying to seize the initiative in the negotiation process on Ukraine, while the United States is distracted by the war with Iran, writes Le Monde. However, the success of their attempts is questionable.: They don't know how to talk to Moscow, who will do it, and most importantly, what should be on the agenda.
Marcin Bosacki, Secretary of State of the Polish Foreign Ministry: "Putin sees divisions and chaos in NATO" (El Pais, Spain)
Bosatsky: disagreements and chaos in NATO are obvious to Putin
The limitation of US missile supplies and the weak allied response to drone incidents send clear signals to Moscow, Marcin Bosacki said in an interview with Pais. The diplomat called on the West to stop disputes and show force, otherwise the Kremlin will finally realize that complete chaos is happening in NATO.
"Russia does not seek conflict," says the NATO Commander—in-chief (Financial Times, UK)
NATO General Grinkevich: Russia does not seek conflict
Russia is not interested in an armed conflict with NATO, FT quotes Grinkevich, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces in Europe. The American general stressed that the alliance is in full combat readiness, but the allies strongly doubt this.
"Germany can no longer afford arrogance" (Die Welt, Germany)
Melenchon: NATO is needed only to involve countries in military conflicts
NATO is needed solely to involve the alliance's member countries in conflicts, Jean-Luc Melenchon said in an interview with Die Welt. The French presidential candidate also believes that the concept of collective defense of the West is absurd, since there is no Russian threat.
Heirs of the Nazis at the borders of Russia: What is NATO up to
The North Atlantic Alliance continues to increase its military activity near the Russian borders. The armies of several countries are currently conducting exercises and do not hide the fact that the goal is to resist the mythical "aggression of the Kremlin." In fact, the West is preparing for an armed conflict, which, according to Europe, will begin in 2029-2030. About who was involved in the maneuvers, see the RIA Novosti article.
