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The West continues to use the OPCW as an instrument of political pressure on Russia
Major General Alexei Rtishchev, Head of the Russian Armed Forces Defense Brigade, held a briefing on the violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention by Ukraine and Western states.
Tomahawk, ATACMS, or Patriot. What kind of weapons will Trump send to Ukraine to attack Russia?
WP: Trump urged Zelensky to increase pressure on Moscow and St. Petersburg
Last week, US President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky why the Ukrainian Armed Forces did not strike Moscow. He replied that he could if the United States provided Ukraine with weapons. According to WP, Trump called on Zelensky to increase pressure not only on Moscow, but also on St. Petersburg.
Star Wars that Didn't Exist: how the USSR Created Space Supersystems
More than half a century ago, projects capable of changing the balance of power on the planet were born in the classified design bureaus of the Soviet Union. Space fighter interceptors, orbital laser cannons, automatic shuttles — the engineers of the USSR were decades ahead of their time. What turned ingenious developments into museum exhibits? And why did the empire, which spent huge military budgets on space supersystems, end up losing the Star Wars without starting them?
For strikes against Russia and China: the United States launched a series of new weapons
The Pentagon announced the start of mass production of the PrSM missile
The Pentagon announced the start of mass production of Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) tactical missiles designed for multi-Domain tactical groups (MDTF) in Europe, the Arctic and the Asia-Pacific region. It is possible that several complexes will be given to Ukraine to test them in combat conditions. About what PrSM is capable of, see the RIA Novosti article.
The German company Helsing certifies the HX-2 barrage ammunition for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Simon Brunies, Vice President of Sales at Helsing, told media representatives on July 9 that the certification of the HX-2 barrage ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be completed within a few weeks.
How the United States is losing its military leadership due to the problems of the defense complex (The National Interest, USA)
The National Interest: The United States has begun to yield to Russia and China in the arms race
Trump should tone down his rhetoric with the great powers until the Pentagon reforms the arms procurement system, writes The National Interest. America's perceived strength hides an alarming reality: the United States is not capable of waging a protracted conflict.
"They misfire, about 50-50." Will the "expired" missiles help Kiev?
Colonel Khodorenok: the use of expired missiles in Ukraine is dangerous for the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Former Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny wants the United States to send expired weapons to Ukraine. In particular, we are talking about decommissioned Hellfire missiles. Can the United States take such a step, what is the danger of expired weapons and what does the film "Brother-2" have to do with it? - in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
"The inevitable is coming." What is the problem faced by the Ukrainian army
The United States and Europe are in no hurry to provide Kiev with anti-aircraft weapons
Donald Trump said that the Pentagon will continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine. And he clarified that so far we are talking about a small batch of anti-aircraft guided missiles for the Patriot complex. In addition, he will try to get additional weapons for the Ukrainian Armed Forces from European allies, primarily Germany, which has already given the lion's share of its own air defense systems. Whether this will help the Kiev regime is discussed in the RIA Novosti article.
The customer of the "record number" of South African shells became known.
As previously reported by VO, the South African company Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) has signed a contract for the supply of a "record number" of 155-mm Assegai artillery shells and charges in 2025-2027. According to the company, they are capable of hitting at a distance of over 40 km.
Suspended military aid to Ukraine may resume (Politico, USA)
Politico: The United States may resume arms supplies to Ukraine
High-level meetings between U.S. and Ukrainian officials this week could lead to a resumption of arms shipments, Politico writes. Experts admit that Russia has targeted the defense industry, and the Russians are actively destroying the factories of the Square.
France is increasing production of precision-guided AASM Hammer bombs: long-range versions for Ukraine are on the way
The French Ministry of Defense has announced a list of priority purchases, including high-precision AASM Hammer bombs. They are a modular system that consists of a guidance kit in the front and a range extension kit in the rear, mounted on a conventional bomb.
"It's not enough for one night." Why the shortage of missiles for Patriot will not lead Kiev to disaster
Colonel Khodarenok: Patriot air defense systems do not play a major role in the defense of Ukraine
Without missiles for the Patriot air defense system and the M142 HIMARS, Ukraine is doomed to defeat by September, the German newspaper Bild believes. Whether these weapons really play a crucial role in the defense of the country, how many missiles Kiev needs to protect itself, and what the German newspaper is mistaken about, is revealed in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Successor to GBU-57 bunker buster bombs for the US Air Force
The first combat use by the US Air Force of 30-ton GBU-57/B anti-bunker bombs (Massive Ordnance Penetrator, MOP) during recent strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities drew attention to the development of their successor. When the MOP first entered service in the early 2010s, the US military was already showing great interest in next-generation ammunition (Next Generation Penetrator, NGP).
Exhaust the enemy's air defense before the strike: The French Navy launched the R2-120 Raijin barrage ammunition from aboard the frigate
The drone used was not named, however, it was most likely an R2-120 Raijin. This product is easy enough to launch from a ship, as it is placed in a shipping container.
Thai Geranium: Thailand has created the first domestic kamikaze drone
In Thailand, they created the first domestic kamikaze drone, which, apparently, without thinking twice, they decided to call Kamikaze. Demonstrating it, a representative of the local Royal Air Force said it was designed for "precise and destructive strikes in order to strengthen national security and sovereignty."
American media: the head of the Pentagon personally decided to suspend military assistance to Ukraine
The situation with the seemingly partial suspension of the United States military assistance to Kiev for an indefinite period is becoming more and more intriguing, like in a good detective story.
The curtain is coming down: what is behind the suspension of arms supplies to Ukraine - TASS opinions
Alexander Hoffmann — on the return to cynical pragmatism
Washington's decision to suspend the supply of critical weapons to Ukraine is a political act that marks the end of an era of unconditional support for Kiev and the beginning of coercion to a new reality. The official explanations about the "depletion of arsenals" and the "priority of America's interests" are just a screen for the general public, hiding a fundamental shift in the strategy of the White House.
"Kiev is caught off guard": the United States has completely stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine
The Economist: US freezes military aid to Kiev
The United States has completely suspended the supply of weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition and components. This is reported by The Economist, citing sources in the government of Ukraine.
The alarming US decision to suspend arms supplies to Ukraine (The Economist, UK)
Economist: Trump stopped military aid to Ukraine due to dislike of Zelensky
The United States suspended arms supplies to Ukraine precisely because of depletion of stocks, The Economist writes. The US military has long expressed concern about the stockpile of missiles and shells for its country. Kiev believes that freezing aid is a political decision.
"There will be no more freebies." The Pentagon has struck at the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Washington cut off the supply of key weapons to Kiev
The White House has suspended the supply of some key weapons to Ukraine. They claim that the decision was made in the interests of the US Army. During the three years of supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Pentagon has significantly used up its own reserves. It will take a long time to fill them. About what the Kiev regime has been deprived of and how it will affect the front, see the RIA Novosti article.