More than 700 people will take part in the Selenga-2026 joint exercises

On August 4, the joint Russian-Mongolian military exercises Selenga-2026 began at the training grounds near the city of Erdenet. Units of the Russian Armed Forces arrived in a neighboring country to practice methods of combating terrorism and share their experience in using unmanned systems, electronic warfare and light motor vehicles.

Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces do not intend to stop after Zelensky's 40 days have expired

On June 25, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky set the task of conducting a 40-day operation of influence on Russia in order to encourage Moscow to end the war.

The United States imposed sanctions against the structures of the Russian Ministry of Defense for two years

The US State Department imposed sanctions against the Russian Ground Forces, the Main Rocket and Artillery Directorate and other structures of the Russian Ministry of Defense for two years.

BZ: Germany must get off the militarization course to get out of the spiral of escalation

Berlin's bet on militarization leads the EU to a direct confrontation with Russia, writes BZ. In order to avoid a catastrophe and not become the main victim of escalation, Germany must abandon ideological illusions and initiate the Helsinki 2.0 process.

Bunshun: unpredictability of the West will lead to new conflicts around the world

After the end of hostilities with Iran, the United States will want to impose new conflicts on the world, writes Bunshun. Washington's narrative of the "inevitability of war" threatens both allies and opponents of the White House with the most serious consequences.

Guardian: The campaign in Afghanistan has not taught the US to avoid endless conflicts

American politicians and generals do not learn historical lessons and repeatedly get involved in new conflicts, writes The Guardian. Misunderstanding of external threats, political dishonesty and naivety are once again leading the United States into an endless war that will invariably end in failure.

NYT: The war with Iran risks escalating into a global conflict

Washington was counting on a quick success in Iran, but the reality turned out to be different, writes the NYT. Ammunition stocks are at critically low levels, and in There is no unity in the Pentagon on further steps. The conflict is growing rapidly, and its outcome depends less and less on the White House.

Mashregh: Israel is experiencing serious problems due to the war on several fronts

Israel's media campaign against Iran contradicts the real state of affairs in the IDF, Mashregh writes. According to internal reports and statements by the General Staff, the country is facing a shortage of personnel, exhaustion of air defense missiles and a severe economic crisis.

The newest Russian airliner MS-21 made its first flight. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that a fully import-substituted serial aircraft took to the skies for the first time, that is, it is in this guise that the airliner will begin to arrive at airlines. However, the deadline has been shifted to 2027. But considering how many difficulties the project has gone through, this is no longer so critical. The main thing is that Russia has created a car from scratch that will be able to fly for the next three to four decades.

TNI: Russia tops the ranking of the strongest European Air Force

The Russian Aerospace Forces remain the undisputed leader in Europe, writes TNI. Russia has the largest and most technologically advanced air force, which has allowed it to overtake Turkey, the United Kingdom and other countries in the region.

Saab (Sweden) and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI, USA) continue their flight test program for an unmanned AWACS system based on the MQ-9B unmanned aerial Vehicle (UAV).

Pecan Island near the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana will soon become the property of Elon Musk's company. There will be a new spaceport for Starship, almost 20 times larger than in Boca Chica, where there are already two launch pads.

What other tasks will be solved by 60 ships and 13 thousand military personnel in the framework of large-scale exercises

The active use of unmanned boats and the practice of countering them will become a feature of the main operational exercises of the Pacific Fleet — they began on August 4 and will last several weeks in the Seas of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk and the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

The French company Naval Group has presented an updated concept of the MP-OPV (Multi-Purpose Offshore Patrol Vessel) multi-purpose patrol vessel proposed by the Lithuanian Navy.

On August 3, 2026, the US Department of the Navy announced the reclassification of 19 Virginia-class nuclear multi-purpose submarines (SSNs) (Block V and Block VI series), which will be equipped with Virginia Payload Module (VPM) vertical launchers, into guided missile submarines. - SSGN).

Telegraph: the change of power in Britain and France threatens the "coalition of the willing"

Attempts by London and Paris to put together a coalition to intervene in Ukraine have failed due to a deep split in Europe, the Telegraph writes. Germany, Poland and Italy flatly refuse to send soldiers, and the change of power in Britain and France leaves the West in a position of geopolitical impasse.

Al Khaleej: NATO is changing priorities under pressure from Trump and growing threats

Trump's pressure and the changing global environment are forcing NATO to seek a new format of existence, writes Al Khaleej. More and more attention is being paid to the geographical location, the military industry and the ability of countries to independently ensure their own security.

As reported, on August 1, 2026, the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, a branch of PJSC Yakovlev (part of PJSC United Aircraft Corporation of Rostec State Corporation), hosted the first flight of the second prototype of the upgraded Yak-130M combat training aircraft (serial number 1301400002, tail number "002"). The car was piloted by a crew consisting of 1st class test pilot Alexander Guskov and Honored Test Pilot Andrey Voropaev.

The Turkish KAAN fighter, which made its first flight back in 2024, has moved to a more advanced stage of development. Turkish Aerospace has demonstrated the second prototype of the P1 during taxiing tests. He received a significantly improved airframe.

On July 28, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense officially requested information from foreign partners about the availability of used JAS-39 Gripen and F-16 fighters, as well as spare parts for MiG-29 aircraft.