Saab has started negotiations on the supply of the second batch of F-39 Gripen E/F fighters to the Brazilian Air Force
The Swedish company Saab and the Brazilian Air Force have begun negotiations on the acquisition of a second batch of 26 multi-purpose F-39 Gripen E/F fighters.
Airbus has transferred two A-330 MRTT tanker vehicles to NATO
The NATO Support and Acquisition Agency (NSPA) announced the delivery of the sixth and seventh A-330 MRTT multi-purpose tanker transports to the Alliance by Airbus Defense and Space.
The Chinese command announced the beginning of "military operations" with rocket firing off the coast of Taiwan
The Chinese Eastern Military Command announced the beginning of "military operations" off the coast of Taiwan. They associate the conduct of these "military operations", namely, such a term is used in the PLA, with the visit of the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the US Congress Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.
China has transferred a record number of military equipment to the coast of the Taiwan Strait in recent years
The announced visit of the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the US Congress Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan caused a very sharp reaction in China. Beijing is ready to take decisive and tough measures in order to protect its interests in the region. This was stated by the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Hua Chunying.
Nancy Pelosi finally turned China to face Russia
The Third World War did not happen – the plane with the speaker of the American Parliament Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei. Beijing threatened to prevent this visit, but did not take any measures to prevent it. However, China has already promised a "powerful and strong" US response to Pelosi's visit. The deterioration of relations will also lead to the fact that from now on Beijing will not listen to America's opinion regarding Russia.
In the USA, they wanted to spend less effort on Europe
Why I will not vote for the admission of Sweden and Finland to NATO
The United States should not put its soldiers in Europe at risk, while allowing the uncontrolled growth of China's power, said US Senator Josh Hawley. He opposed the admission of Finland and Sweden to NATO.
Scholz said that Germany supplies Ukraine with the latest weapons
The German Chancellor noted that it is not in service with the Bundeswehr
Ukraine continues to receive the latest weapons from Germany, some of which are so modern that they have not yet been put into service by the Bundeswehr. This was announced by Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an interview published on Monday with The Globe and Mail newspaper .
The United States announced the transfer of another $ 550 million package of military aid to Ukraine
It will include ammunition for multiple launch rocket systems HIMARS and howitzers
The US authorities intend to provide Ukraine with a new package of military assistance worth $ 550 million, it will include ammunition for multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) HIMARS and howitzers. This was stated on Monday at a briefing for journalists by the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council (NSC) of the White House, John Kirby.
A new package of American military assistance to Ukraine
On August 1, 2022, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of another new package of military assistance to Ukraine totaling $ 550 million. Thus, the total amount of US military aid officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24 now reaches $8.1 billion. The total amount of US military assistance to Ukraine since 2014 has exceeded $ 10 billion.
The West has failed to bring Russia to its knees. And lost
Losing bet
Erroneous estimates and expectations returned to the West like a boomerang, writes "Pechat". The economic blitzkrieg did not bring Russia to its knees. Popular unrest did not begin there, and Putin only became more popular. In the West, inflation is growing rapidly with unpredictable consequences.
The trial is classified as "secret": The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation banned the Ukrainian regiment "Azov"*
The Supreme Court of Russia recognized the Ukrainian regiment "Azov" as a terrorist organization
The Supreme Court of Russia recognized the Ukrainian regiment "Azov" as a terrorist organization and banned its activities in the country. Criminal cases have already been initiated against members of the group, including under articles on extremism and mercenary activities.
Half-hearted deprivation: six HIMARS jet systems have already been destroyed
How Russian intelligence finds areas of deployment of American MLRS
The Russian armed forces have already destroyed half — six out of twelve — of the American HIMARS MLRS delivered to Ukraine, it follows from the reports of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. On August 1, two installations of this system were hit in Kharkiv, along with 53 Ukrainian nationalists and foreign mercenaries, the department reported.
Zaporozhye is ready to provide the IAEA with confirmation of the facts of the shelling of the NPP by the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Vladimir Rogov, a member of the Main Council of the civil-military administration, noted that the region expects an announcement from the IAEA about the upcoming date of the visit and is ready to ensure the arrival of the mission.
The Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the UN rejects Blinken's accusations about the military use of the NPP
There are no military formations at the Zaporozhye NPP, the Russian representative office noted
Russia completely rejects the accusations of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken that the Zaporozhye NPP (ZAES) is allegedly used as a military base. This was stated on Monday by the Russian delegation at the conference of the countries participating in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Kommersant: The Ministry of Justice explained to the judges the difference between the opinion and the statement about the special operation
According to the publication, the manuals explain that the "statement of fact" regarding the actions of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation refers to an article about "spreading deliberately false information", and the "negative opinion" about the actions of the army refers to an article about discrediting the army.
Nuclear weapons can restore understanding between Russia and the United States
"My administration is ready to promptly negotiate a new arms control system that will replace the new START," US President Joe Biden says. There is reason to believe that the words of the host of the White House may mean something more than just a desire to preserve the key treaty on nuclear weapons.
Airborne troops of Russia: a view from the outside
The airborne troops of Russia cause pride among our citizens and envy among our "partners". The proposed article was published in early February 2022, before the start of a special military operation in Ukraine. At the same time, it was written under the impression of the actions of the CSTO peacekeeping forces in Kazakhstan and accurately conveys the state and capabilities of the Russian Airborne Forces.
"The paratroopers don't need a parachute anymore. This is now an extra item"
The ex-commander of the Airborne Forces, Colonel-General Georgy Shpak, spoke about the reform of the Airborne Troops
In Russia today marks the Day of Airborne Troops (airborne). Now they are in the stage of reform. "Newspaper.Ru" together with experts, I figured out what the airborne forces would look like in the future.
One of the competitions of the Army International Games will be held in Venezuela for the first time
The Games will be held from August 13 to 27 on the territory of 12 states
For the first time, one of the competitions of the Army International Games, which will be held from August 13 to 27 on the territory of 12 states, will be held on the American continent - in Venezuela, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday at a conference call.
Russian Defense Minister on a special military operation on the territory of Ukraine
According to the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on August 2, 2022, a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu.
