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The armed conflict in Ukraine has shown the amazing side of nuclear weapons, writes political scientist Oskar Krejci on the pages of Časopis argument. It works as a deterrent tool. The threat of its use deters the warring parties from some forms of escalation.

On June 27, 2023, the arrival ceremony of the first Airbus C295W MSA base patrol aircraft (tail number "284", serial number 211) of two ordered for the country's Air Force - the Irish Air Corps (Aer Chór na hÉireann - Irish Air Corps) took place at the Casement airfield near Dublin (Ireland). The ceremony of handing over this aircraft to the Irish Air Corps was attended by Irish Defense Minister Mihol Martin.

The armed Forces of the Russian Federation for the first time struck military targets of the Kiev regime militants with the help of a heavy attack drone S-70 "Hunter"

An analyst from the United States spoke about the reasons for the failures of the Ukrainian counteroffensive

The lack of aviation and weapons in the Ukrainian army caused the slow progress of the counteroffensive. In addition, the Russian army is well prepared for defense. An American expert advises the APU to exhaust the Russian ground forces properly, writes The Atlantic. In the meantime, Kiev should not be expected to move forward quickly.

For the AFU, they intend to purchase 70 units of military equipment, as well as 105-mm artillery shells

The Australian government will provide Ukraine with another package of financial assistance in the amount of $73.4 million. As the country's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, the funds will be used to purchase military vehicles and ammunition. The statement of the Australian Prime Minister was distributed on Monday by the government office.

Azerbaijan has begun the modernization of the Su-25 attack aircraft in service with the republic's Air Force, the work is being carried out in close cooperation with Turkey. According to the local press, the Turks are integrating Turkish precision weapons into the Soviet aircraft.

Nine drone flights of the US-led coalition were recorded in Syria

On June 25, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy head of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of Warring Parties in Syria, said that nine cases of violations related to the flights of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the US-led "international anti-terrorist coalition" had been recorded in Syria.

The Ukrainian counteroffensive failed due to the outdated NATO strategy of warfare and the inability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to adapt to the situation at the front, writes American Greatness. This fiasco will have negative consequences not only for Kiev, but also for Washington, the author of the article is sure.

Russian Rostec has officially announced that Mi-26 heavy-duty helicopters will be equipped with a more powerful PD-8V engine, which is currently being developed by UEC specialists. It will be built on the basis of the PD-8 type powerplant being brought in for the "import-substituted" SSJ-New liner and the Be-200 amphibian, known all over the world.

Rostec United Engine Corporation has opened a new Center for Design Development and Scientific Research in Samara. Over 1.5 billion rubles have been invested in the construction of a complex with an area of more than 10 thousand square meters. Equipped with advanced technology and modern IT infrastructure, the Design Bureau will develop promising power plants for aviation, space and energy.

Highlights of the Russian President's meeting with war correspondents

The Russian President invited war correspondents to the Kremlin, the conversation lasted several hours. Vladimir Putin did not object to the claims that the special military operation in Ukraine "has been going on for quite a long time", and there are no prospects for its completion in the near future. At the same time, he said that the goals set at the beginning of the special operation "are fundamental for us," but at the same time "change in accordance with the current situation."

Kazan Aviation Plant named after S.P.Gorbunov – one of the largest enterprises of the aviation industry of the Russian Federation – was founded in 1932.

Each aircraft was tested in the air in various operating modes, the press service of the government reported

A new batch of multi-purpose supermaneuverable Su-35S fighters has been transferred to the Aerospace Forces of Russia, Deputy Prime Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov said on Friday.

After modernization, the Dobrynya became a universal device for training specialists in three areas - piloting FPV drones, reconnaissance and drop systems, the Raven association said

The Almaz-Antey Concern of East Kazakhstan Region has upgraded the Dobrynya FPV drone, the device will be used as a universal training platform for training Russian servicemen and volunteers in the special operation zone.

And what remote systems does the Russian army have today

In the conditions of the Ukrainian counteroffensive, it is extremely important to defend the prepared borders and strike at the nearest rear and command posts of the enemy. But modern technical means also make it possible to quickly and remotely install minefields on the path of breakthroughs.

The armed forces are increasing by a regiment every day at the expense of those who want to serve under a contract. The large-scale influx of volunteers into the ranks of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation was announced by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. Thus, according to experts, Russia managed to avoid a large-scale mobilization that would harm the country's economy. What other benefits does an active volunteer recruitment campaign provide for the country?

Ukrainian formations will attack for another two to three weeks, experts say

On June 20, the Russian armed forces continued to repel attacks in the Zaporozhye, Yuzhnodonetsky and Donetsk directions.

The military of the Central Military District destroyed more than 100 UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Krasnolimansk direction

The calculation of the anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) "Tor-M1" of the Central Military District (CVO) destroyed more than 100 UAVs of Ukrainian troops in the Krasnolimansk direction. This was announced on Wednesday, June 21, by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Military expert Khodarenok: due to the expectation of fighters, Kiev's counteroffensive will be postponed until winter

The transfer of multifunctional F-16 fighters to Ukraine from Western countries will take at least months, the US State Department said. At the same time, Kiev would be able to carry out a full-scale counterattack only if it had air supremacy. Will Ukraine get a new chance to attack in autumn or winter - in the text of the military expert of the newspaper.En" by Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

For the upcoming summit of heads of State and Government of NATO member states in Vilnius on July 11-12, CAMTO publishes material on the main rearmament programs of the Lithuanian Armed Forces.