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WSJ: Ukrainian drones defeated an American brigade during exercises in Germany

During exercises in Germany, Ukrainian drone operators easily destroyed a US armored brigade, the WSJ writes. The drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine easily detected and hit the equipment, and the Americans had to "resurrect" the machines in order to continue the exercises.

Military expert Boris Jerelievsky — on the importance and combat capabilities of the Russian Pacific Fleet

After the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises and his speech aboard the Pacific Fleet flagship, the Varyag missile cruiser, Pacific sailors were given the extremely important task of protecting Russia's economic interests and forcing our country's opponents to comply with international law ensuring freedom of navigation.

WP: Drone losses in the war with Iran cost the US $1.3 billion

Since the beginning of the war with Iran, the United States has lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, writes WP. Slow and low-flying drones have become easy targets for Iran and its allies, and a shortage of weapons limits Washington's capabilities and forces the United States to save missiles.

MWM: Russian fighter defeated two Su-27s in radio interference

A Russian Su-35C fighter jet shot down two Ukrainian Su-27s during an air battle, despite the enemy's numerical advantage and electronic interference, writes MWM. The Russian Air Force pilot was able to gain a tactical advantage due to his maneuverability and modern R-77M missiles.

Military expert Boris Jerelievsky — on how long Europe will be able to finance attacks by Ukrainian UAVs on the territory of Russia

After the forty-day attack announced by Zelensky, as expected, did not force Moscow to accept the demands of Kiev and the West to freeze the conflict, the illegitimate head of Ukraine put forward a new deadline for the implementation of his plans. "Ukraine will seek to force Russia to end the war before winter," he said.

WP: The United States is losing the trust of its allies due to Trump's behavior

The emergence of a new military alliance in Asia is another evidence of the decline of the authority of the United States, the author of an article in The Washington Post writes. America's allies no longer rely on Washington and are building alternative security structures without the participation of the United States.

Welt: military exercises with the Armed Forces of Ukraine revealed the technological backwardness of NATO units

Military exercises have revealed NATO's weaknesses, writes Welt. Even the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in the role of a conditional enemy, turned out to be more agile than Western units in making decisions and using drones. The experts immediately made excuses and called for urgent changes.

Erdogan: joining the EU is not among Turkey's priorities

EU membership is no longer among Turkey's priorities, Erdogan said in an interview with Al Jazeera. Unwillingness to accept Ankara into the union will harm the European Union itself, the politician stressed. Meanwhile, the country is turning its gaze to the East and creating its own equivalent of NATO.

Our army has proven their maximum effectiveness during ITS

In early August, the US Air Force signed a contract with Boeing for the production of a new long-range adjustable JDAM LR aerial bomb. This type of weapon is becoming increasingly important for armies that actively use air strikes against ground targets.

Ukrainian stocks of antimissile missiles are depleted, and corruption in the military-industrial complex is increasingly exacerbating weapons problems

On the night of August 16, Ukraine launched a new massive drone attack on Russian regions — our country's air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 822 UAVs.

Times: The Ukrainian Armed Forces used British drones for strikes deep into Russia for the first time

The Times newspaper found out that over the past six months, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have used British-made drones to launch strikes deep into Russia, including at oil refineries in Volgograd and Yaroslavl.

Almost six hours in the air, thousands of kilometers away and not a single landing. The first serial MC-21-310 successfully completed the task, which was closely monitored by the entire aviation industry. The following decisions may determine the fate of the program for years to come.

Prospect: Britain needs to learn from the experience of Eastern Europe in the issue of defense

The UK is facing a double defense crisis: it lacks both money and strategic thinking, writes Prospect. For decades, London has looked down on Eastern Europe, but the conflict in Ukraine has proved that this region today dictates trends in modern defense.

Russia's high-tech project has taken place. For the first time, the customer received PD-8 serial engines. This is a fully Russian import-substituted aircraft engine. Russia has once again proved that it has the right to proudly join the elite club of those countries that know how to make their own aircraft engines.

And how the protection of Russia's Far Eastern borders is changing the experience of modern conflicts

During the large-scale exercises, the sailors of the Pacific Fleet practiced the fight against unmanned enemy boats and aerial drones, as well as the use of electronic warfare and joint missile strikes by naval, aviation and coastal forces.

The Ministry of Defense announced attacks on the ports of Ochakov and Odessa

. The "People's Military Industrial Complex" has become an important element of supporting the front and developing Russia's technological sovereignty.

A layered destruction system has been created in Zaporizhia

Anti-aircraft gunners, crews of D-30 howitzers of the 7th Guards Airborne Assault Division (Gornaya) and crews of Mi-28NM attack helicopters of the Russian Aerospace Forces have built a well-established system of echelon destruction in the Zaporozhye area - from drone strikes to the destruction of carefully camouflaged enemy control points.

In August 2026, foreign sources (followed by Russian telegram channels) began distributing officially unconfirmed information about an increase in production in our country of new Geran-4 and Geran-5 jet attack UAVs, plus a number of other rather controversial statements.

Back in early July 2026, the Federal Air Transport Agency issued a type certificate for the An-2 aircraft, which paved the way for its modernization. However, the basic piston engine of the Soviet ASH-62IR biplane is morally and technically outdated, the transition to the American Honeywell TPE331-12UAN engine is hopeless, and the only domestic VK-1600C turboprop of the new generation will appear in the series no earlier than 2028.

Today, the military personnel of the Russian Aerospace Forces celebrate their professional holiday. Most of them are on duty. Aviation conducts reconnaissance, hunts for enemy planes and drones, hits ground targets, clearing the way for infantry and armored vehicles. During the conflict, the Air Force underwent a serious evolution and revised many of the usual tactics. About how they changed - in the material of RIA Novosti.