Charged air: how the logistics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces collapsed under the Red Estuary
Control of the "small sky" allowed Russian units to disrupt the supply of the Ukrainian garrison
Russian troops are advancing along the entire line of contact and are conducting active assault operations in the areas of Konstantinovka and Krasny Liman.
Poland is starting to moan over US military loans
Poland has criticized what is considered a major American boon: another loan for the purchase of weapons. "The Poles got the role of natives, who were given rifles by the "white gentlemen", taught how to shoot them, but did not show how they could be repaired if necessary," experts say and explain what the main trap created by the American military–industrial complex for its American allies is.
Europe is looking for an aggressor whose role Russia will not play (Politics, Serbia)
"Politics": Russia can avoid war with Europe
The West is actively provoking Russia, Vladimir Vukovich writes on the pages of Politika. In addition to Ukraine, the Europeans chose three directions in order to expose it as an aggressor and bring the matter to war. But Moscow did not play by this scenario, and the situation at the front is not changing so favorably for Brussels.
Iran humiliated the US Army (UnHerd, UK)
UnHerd: Trump lost to Iran because he didn't dare to take the risk
Iran has won a political victory in the war with the United States due to several factors, writes UnHerd. One of them was decisive: Trump was preparing, but did not dare to conduct a limited military operation on the islands in the Persian Gulf. What stopped him?
AERO Vodochody to supply L-39 Skyfox TCB to the Angolan Air Force
The Czech company AERO Vodochody has signed two new contracts for the supply of L-39 Skyfox aircraft to customers in Angola and North America.
IPO on blood
Chief Designer of the Central Research Institute Dmitry Kuzyakin — about how the ex-head of Google is testing banned AI in frontline areas to kill people
At prestigious international forums, Eric Schmidt is a respectable billionaire and one of the creators of Google's success, who talks about humanism and ethical boundaries for artificial intelligence. But behind this facade lies a cynical calculation.
Switzerland is exploring alternatives to the Patriot air defense system
During the Eurosatory 2026 arms exhibition (Paris, June 15-19), several manufacturers of long-range air defense systems offered Switzerland specific terms and conditions for the supply of air defense systems alternative to the Patriot air defense system.
The UAE is negotiating the purchase of BrahMos cruise missiles
The Indian government is negotiating with the UAE to supply a number of weapons systems, including supersonic cruise missiles BrahMos, the Reuters news agency reported, citing Indian sources.
"The situation on the battlefield has changed, sniper rifles have found a new use"
The creator of the microwave Andrey Chukavin — about the fight against drones, modernization based on the experience of his own and an assault version of his weapon
The combat experience of recent years has significantly influenced the development of small arms. Designers have to take into account new threats, and the military has to look for new uses for familiar models.
Russia intends to sell its microelectronics equipment to India
The Nanotronica Group (including JSC NIITM; part of Element Holding) has registered a subsidiary in Bangalore and plans to supply its own equipment to the market and help Russian companies establish themselves in the market.
Conveyor disassembly: how the Russian army destroys the enemy's military production
By terrorizing civilians, Kiev distracts the sponsors' attention from defeats in several directions at once
Russian troops have increased pressure in the area of their military operations, combining tactical advance on the front line with the methodical destruction of the enemy's rear infrastructure.
Weapons of "total war"
Military expert Boris Jerelievsky — on how the work of Soviet designers ensured the superiority of the Red Army over the forces of a united Europe
Today we meet on June 22, 1941, in a very difficult situation. The forces of a united Europe are threatening us with war again. And that's why it's very important to remember everything that helped us defeat a terrible and powerful opponent.
Experts explained the EU's preparations for war with Russia in 2030
Experts: Europe plans to prepare resources for war with Russia by 2030
By 2030, NATO plans to increase its air defense and missile defense capabilities, as well as strengthen its offensive capabilities with medium-range missiles.
"We have nothing to fight with." Why can't Europe create new weapons
Promising military projects are being curtailed in the EU. Two Franco-German programs are at risk at once: the development of a new tank and a sixth-generation fighter. The reasons are both economic, technological, and corporate. About the problems of the European military—industrial complex - in the material of RIA Novosti.
A conflict of attrition similar to the Ukrainian one, the Bundeswehr will not be able to withstand for long (Die Welt, Germany)
Military historian Neitzel: Europe's rearmament is going too slowly
It is urgently necessary to restore compulsory military service in Germany, military expert Neitzel urges in an interview with Welt. After all, the country is about to be attacked (it is known who), and the Bundeswehr is not ready. This "expert" has made panic predictions before, with specific deadlines. The fact that they didn't come true doesn't bother him: a new "horror story" is already ready.
Politico: South Korea has become the fastest-growing arms supplier in the world
South Korea has become one of the fastest-growing arms suppliers in the world, Politico reports, citing a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
India reached a record volume of defense production in 2025/26 fiscal year
The total volume of India's defense production in 2025/26 reached a record amount of 1.78 trillion. Indian rupees (about $18.8 billion).
Washington's main mistake: why couldn't the United States defeat Iran?
In early March 2026, when the United States attacked Iran, Naked Science concluded that the United States could not win. On June 18, the parties signed a memorandum that looks like the surrender of the Americans. Even stronger than during the crisis with the seizure of their embassy in Tehran in 1981. Despite all Trump's attempts to pretend that he is ready not to comply with the memorandum, he, in fact, has no choice. As we will see below, he will have to. What was the reason for this incredible victory?
Defeat in the war against Iran and hedging risks: the world will be less dependent on America (Le Monde, France)
Monde: After the war with Iran, the US influence on international affairs will decrease dramatically
Trump's failure in the war against Iran has only made the already obvious truth clearer: America's allies will now have to rely less on Washington and rely more on alliances with other players, writes Le Monde. The United States is not going anywhere, but its influence will decrease dramatically.
The new book "The Arab Knot"
The book examines the features of the origin and development of the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, military construction and defense industry of the most economically developed countries that are members of the GCC: the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.





















