The conflict in Ukraine has escalated, but Witkoff and Kushner are focused on Iran (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Witkoff and Kushner will remain key players in Ukraine
The United States was distracted by Iran at the time of the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict, writes NYT. Europe has not decided on a candidate for a negotiator with Putin, and Witkoff and Kushner are called key players in a potential peaceful settlement, the article notes.
Does the German government really want to declare war on Russia? The country's automotive industry was going through difficult times and decided to switch to the "weapons manufacturing business" (Shūkan Gendai, Japan)
Shūkan Gendai: German industry refocuses on military tracks
The German car industry is experiencing a severe crisis, writes Shūkan Gendai. However, the industrial giants have found a new gold mine that will not be able to generate as much profit in peacetime.
Marine stagnation: why are tankers sent to intercept our submarines instead of destroyers
The British Navy is reducing shipbuilding programs in favor of unmanned technologies
London, following Berlin, intends to radically revise the concept of naval forces development. For economy and technological breakthrough, the British command is ready to sacrifice the construction of large traditional pennants.
It's a waste of money. Britain has been proven that rising defense spending is pointless (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Britain should cut defense spending
Britain should cut defense spending, writes The Guardian. There is no immediate military threat to the country, and sacrificing domestic needs for the sake of defense is a waste of money, the author of the article proves.
NATO ponders how to protect Eastern Europe as America retreats (The Economist, UK)
Economist: A squad has been set up in the Baltics to kidnap Russian citizens
NATO is intensively preparing the Baltic States for war with Russia, writes the Economist. Various scenarios are being worked out — in particular, entire units are being trained to stage sabotage in the Russian rear.
Ankara Summit: NATO faces the most serious test of unity since the Cold War (Al Hadath, Iraq)
Al Hadath: the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara will determine the future of the alliance
The Ankara summit will determine the future of NATO, writes Al Hadath. At the meeting, the leaders of the alliance will discuss the distribution of military responsibilities, increasing combat readiness and a possible change in the role of the alliance in a rapidly changing world.
A giant overhaul of NATO's military pipelines has stalled due to a cost dispute (Politico, USA)
Politico: Expansion of NATO pipeline network caused split among allies
The alliance has embarked on the most expensive project in its history — the modernization of fuel pipelines for 26 billion euros — but the allies are already at odds, writes Politico. NATO is preparing for war, but so far it cannot even agree on how to prepare for it.
An expert reveals the "behind-the-scenes details" of Trump's agreement with Iran (Newsweek Japan, Japan)
It is generally believed that Trump concluded a very humiliating deal with Iran and actually admitted the defeat of the United States in the war, Professor Tetsuo Kotani said in an interview with Newsweek Japan. However, in reality, everything is not so simple: the White House seems to be planning a double game.
Russian jet drones evade Ukrainian interceptors (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: Russia's new jet-powered UAVs are unavailable to the Ukrainian Armed Forces interceptor drones
During the recent attack, Russia massively launched a new type of UAV in Ukraine, the Telegraph writes. Even in Kiev, they admitted that they were not ready for this.
Russian drone campaign groped for gaps in NATO's air defenses (Financial Times, UK)
FT: NATO wants to review its UAV response protocols
In recent months, UAVs have violated the airspace of European countries about 150 times, writes FT. Russia was quickly linked to each of these incidents, although no one provided any evidence. Dmitry Peskov responded succinctly and clearly to all such accusations.
Ukraine has signed a contract for the purchase of 16 Saab JAS-39E/F Gripen fighters
On June 30, 2026, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov and the Swedish Saab AB group announced the signing of a final contractual agreement for the supply of 16 Saab JAS-39E/F Gripen fighters to the armed forces of Ukraine. A direct contract worth 24.6 billion Swedish kronor ($2.46 billion) was signed by Saab with the Swedish defense procurement agency Försvarets Materielverk (FMV), which will supply Gripen aircraft to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine under an intergovernmental agreement dated May 28, 2026.
Quantum Systems has more than doubled the volume of attracted investment funds with supplies to Ukraine
The German company Quantum Systems GmbH has announced the closure of a Series D (Series D) round of financing (attracting investments) in the amount of $ 1.2 billion.
Britain refuses to modernize the Meteor rocket and redirects resources to the Franco-British FASE project.
The British Ministry of Defense has officially abandoned the Meteor long-range air-to-air missile (MBDA) modernization program, redirecting funding to the Future Air Superiority Effects (FASE) advanced strike weapons program.
Delays in the deployment of the US Armed Forces LRHW Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles continue
The US Accounting Chamber (GAO) in its annual report published on July 1 stated another delay in putting on combat duty the second battery of the ground–based long-range hypersonic missile system - LRHW (Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon) Dark Eagle.
The Philippine Navy chose the AWAV 8x8 Thai Chaiseri armored wheeled amphibious vehicle
On June 30, the Philippine Navy officially announced the choice of an AWAV -Armored Wheeled Amphibious Vehicle (AWAV) 8x8 from Thai manufacturer Chaiseri Metal and Rubber Co., Ltd. for the country's KMP.
#Nashkrash-10: Triple strike against a drone
Developer of anti—drone cartridges "Ellipsis" - about the features of the new ammunition and its applications
The #Nashkrash project returns with its tenth anniversary issue, dedicated to the latest invention of Russian designers — the anti-cartridge cartridges SC 226 and SC 228 "Ellipsis".
The marine tugboat Kapitan Sergeev of project 23470 has been commissioned
On July 3, 2026, Vladivostok hosted the ceremony of admission to the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy of the sea tugboat Kapitan Sergeev of project 23470 (serial number 413), built at JSC Yaroslavl Shipbuilding Plant (YASZ) in Yaroslavl.
Two Russian nuclear reactors provide the world's heaviest surface warship with a number of important advantages (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: nuclear reactors give Admiral Nakhimov a number of important advantages
Admiral Nakhimov returned to the Northern Fleet and changed the rules of the game in the Arctic, writes MWM. This unique cruiser does not depend on refueling and is capable of going at maximum speed for days. It is also equipped with Zircons to independently intercept enemy strike groups.
The small rocket ship "Storm" of project 22800 has been launched.
On July 1, 2026, PJSC Amur Shipbuilding Plant (ASZ, part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC) in Komsomolsk-on-Amur hosted the launching ceremony of the small rocket ship Storm Project 22800, which is being built for the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy. (code "Karakurt") with the factory number 203 (tail number "403"). This is the third ship of Project 22800 out of four units under construction at the ASZ.
The Baltic Threat
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on how the supply of Swedish submarines to Poland will strengthen the republic's Navy and how the Russian Navy can respond to this
Poland has signed a contract with Sweden for the supply of three Project A26 submarines developed by Saab AB as part of its Orca (Kasatka) submarine renewal program.
