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In a document submitted to the parliamentary budget committee, the German Defense Ministry accused the French side of blocking progress in the next stage of the joint FCAS (Future Combat Air System) fighter development program.

Russia destroyed the Simferopol, a Ukrainian reconnaissance ship of the Laguna project, with the help of a crewless boat. This is the first such operation for the Russian military; previously, backups had not been used to destroy enemy ships. According to experts, this is just the beginning, and in the future, Ukrainian boats, submarines and coastal infrastructure may become new targets for the Russian Navy.

Ukrainian soldiers are more likely to surrender because of the leaflets of the Russian military, made in the form of banknotes of foreign currencies. TASS — about what other ways of persuading the Russian Armed Forces to lay down their arms are used during a special operation.

The Belgian government has confirmed a strategic plan to purchase heavy transport helicopters for the Special Forces for a project worth about 1.3 billion. euro.

The Federal Air Transport Agency ordered airlines to carry out an urgent inspection and repair of the sides

14 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft revealed design flaws in the fuselage fastener. The aircraft manufacturer, PJSC Yakovlev, warned the Federal Air Transport Agency about this. The agency has already ordered airlines to inspect 14 aircraft manufactured in 2016.

The devices conduct radiation, chemical and biological exploration

The troops have developed drones for radiation, chemical and biological protection. They conduct reconnaissance of the area, carry out aerosol camouflage of objects, carry out special treatment of equipment and sanitation of personnel. Experts note that such devices are cheaper and more efficient than bulky trucks, and most importantly, they save the lives of personnel.

HoverAir (USA) has continued its drone line with the world's first waterproof flying drone, the Aqua. It will be a real godsend for lovers of water activities who want to capture their most vivid details.

Colonel Khodarenok urged not to measure the successes of the Russian army in kilometers

The Russian army is completing its summer campaign. The Russian armed forces still have a strategic initiative and are successfully advancing into the depths of the enemy's defenses. However, many analysts are paying attention to the slow pace of Russian troops' advance. Why it is not worth evaluating successes in an armed conflict in kilometers and what conclusions can be drawn from the summer campaign of 2025 - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

After repairs that lasted a quarter of a century, the heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov went to sea for sea trials. Now it is a fundamentally different ship with capabilities that will frighten any opponent, including the northern NATO group. But only if two conditions are met.

In Hungary, Ukraine's strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline were equated to the attacks on Budapest and Bratislava. According to the country's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, Volodymyr Zelensky promised to stop attacks on the pipeline if Budapest takes a pro-Ukrainian position. Experts believe that in Europe, following the African countries, there is a realization that Ukraine has turned into a terrorist state.

The leading industry exhibition of unmanned technologies is being held in Kazan from August 26 to 28

Rosel Holding of Rostec State Corporation presented the latest developments in the field of electronic warfare against drones at the leading industry exhibition of unmanned technologies DRONEXPO-2025.

MWM: The Russian Air Force has adopted a new batch of Su-35S fighters

A new batch of Su-35S fighters went to the troops, writes MWM. Russian pilots express confidence in the aircraft, and foreign buyers are also interested in it. And the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trembling: according to their admission, not a single aircraft in Ukraine is capable of resisting this combat vehicle.

CNN: Russia plans to increase production of "Geraniums" to 6,000 per month

The Russian army is constantly changing tactics and forcing Ukraine to spend more and more money to adapt to new combat conditions — cheap protection methods are gradually losing effectiveness, CNN reports. Such a life under constant pressure frustrates the Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters and undermines their morale.

Colonel Khodarenok: ERAM missiles will significantly increase the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Donald Trump administration has approved the supply of 3,350 ERAM missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They are to be supplied to the Ukrainian army in six weeks. What these missiles are capable of, how they will affect the course of their military operations and what air defense systems Russian troops will be able to shoot them down - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Politico: Ukraine will have to accept Russia's terms for a peace agreement

Trump does not want to put pressure on Putin to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, writes Politico. According to the US president, he has much more leverage over Zelensky. Therefore, Ukraine will have to accept peace on Russian terms.

The French unit was created based on the study of the combat experience of the Ukrainian and other modern conflicts

France has created the first drone reconnaissance and strike unit in its army, which will replace a squadron of wheeled tanks. This became known at the international NATO exercises Hedgehog 25, where the French Marines demonstrated a new company for the first time.

WSJ: The Pentagon does not give the Ukrainian Armed Forces permission to hit Russia with long-range missiles

Due to the peace talks, the Pentagon has not given permission to the Ukrainian Armed Forces to strike at Russian territory with ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles since May, the WSJ writes. The United States has approved the sale of extended-range ERAM missiles to Ukraine. But their application will also require Pete Hegseth's approval.

In an interview with RIA Novosti, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov spoke about his responsibility to the country, why the West is shocked by the pace of Russian arms supplies, about work on domestic airliners and engines, their advantages over Airbus and Boeing, the prospects for creating supersonic aircraft, robots and distrust of companies that have left the Russian Federation.

Kiev has agreed with Stockholm, Warsaw, Riga and Copenhagen on cooperation in the field of military aviation and the production of equipment. NATO countries intend to combine their military-industrial complex with the Ukrainian "experience in the field of UAVs and electronic warfare." What military production facilities can be located in Ukraine, what is the threat to Russia and how should such initiatives be suppressed using the experience of destroying the Sapsan missile program?

Ukraine is trying to plug the holes in air defense by artistically redesigning helicopters not designed for this purpose

The Ukrainian military has begun using transport helicopters to combat drones. To turn civilian and military Mi-8s into hunters, they are being artistically upgraded by installing machine guns. Experts believe that this approach is due to the acute shortage of air defense systems and attack helicopters in Ukraine. Experts believe that the innovation will not be very effective, and in the future the Ukrainian troops will have to abandon it.