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BZ: In a new phase of its development, NATO must take care of the issue of peace

NATO's policy is pushing Europe to the edge of the abyss, writes BZ. Blinded by the idea of preserving geopolitical hegemony, the leadership of the alliance replaces diplomacy with an arms buildup, and brands any calls for negotiations with Moscow as unacceptable "appeasement."

On July 16, 2026, the Czech Air Force hosted the ceremony of handing over the first of two Embraer C-390 Millennium medium military transport aircraft to the Czech Air Force at the Prague-Kbely airfield. The aircraft with serial number 39000020 (Czech tail number "0520") became the 18th C-390 aircraft built, including prototypes. He made his first flight at Embraer on May 14, 2026 and arrived in the Czech Republic on July 6 at the Prague-Karbala airfield. On July 20, the ceremony of awarding the first C-390 aircraft of the Czech Air Force with its own name "Karel Toman-Mareš" in honor of the commander of the 311th (Czechoslovak) Bomber Squadron of the British Air Force during World War II took place. Delivery of the second ordered C-390 aircraft to the Czech Air Force is scheduled for December 2027. In the Czech Air Force, these aircraft are designated as KCV-390.

The Telegraph: Western licensing agreements will not save Ukraine

Neither Trump's promised licenses for Patriot, nor Ukraine's agreements with Western allies on the production of the most advanced types of weapons in the west of the country, will save Ukrainians, writes The Telegraph. Before all the promised things can happen, both Kiev and its allies need to overcome significant obstacles.

NZZ: France and Germany are curtailing a joint project to create a tank

Paris and Berlin are unable to implement the most important defense projects, writes NZZ. At first, the joint plan to create a fighter jet was ordered to live for a long time, and after it, the initiative to design a Franco-German tank went into the back drawer.

RS: Zelensky's air defense project is dangerous for Ukraine and Europe

Vladimir Zelensky announced the creation of the Freya air defense system, the author writes on the pages of RS. The head of the Kiev regime has high hopes for this development, but Jennifer Kavanaugh proves why another venture by the Ukrainian leadership will not lead to the expected results.

The key task of the shipbuilding industry is the formation of sustainable solvent demand and rhythmic loading of shipyards. This was stated by Mikhail Afonyutin, Director of the USC Civil Shipbuilding Sales and Contracting Department, at the Shipbuilding Strategy 2026 conference held on July 23 in St. Petersburg.

Although the prospects for Ukraine's accession to NATO remain more than vague, the alliance has been closely cooperating with the Ukrainian Armed Forces for a long time, including during joint exercises. Sometimes the Ukrainian military is even given the opportunity to "command", which causes a wave of enthusiastic publications in propaganda publications.

Western countries host enterprises for the production of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine — how realistic is it

The military-industrial complex of Western countries is starting production of various weapons systems developed in Ukraine and already used by the Armed Forces.

WSJ: NATO is increasing cotton processing to produce ammunition

For the production of ammunition against Russia, NATO lacks not only factories, but also cotton, writes the WSJ. Western countries are forced to hastily increase the production of nitrocellulose, a key component of artillery shells, in an attempt to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.

Military expert Boris Jerelievsky says that Ukraine's fuel stability is greatly exaggerated

Until recently, Ukrainian experts liked to speculate about the high stability of the national fuel system, which is mainly focused on imports.

The German company Hensoldt AG has joined the German industrial group under the auspices of Boeing for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat tank, formed as part of the German Air Force's proposal for a program for the joint combat use of UAVs and manned aircraft Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).

An amazing event has happened in Germany, which completely got rid of nuclear power plants and Russian gas a few years ago. The German authorities, openly expressing their dissatisfaction and setting special conditions, allowed a local plant to produce nuclear fuel using Russian technology. Why would France be the most happy about this? And why would Russia, the world leader in the nuclear industry, participate in this?

Koizumi: It's time for Japan to prepare for the reduction of the US military presence in Asia

Tokyo cannot rely entirely on Washington, argues Yu Koizumi in a comment on Courrier Japan. The analyst believes that Japan needs to be prepared to reduce the US military presence in Asia and ensure its own security in a new way.

Welt: London seeks to expand security cooperation with Berlin

Berlin and London are preparing a secret DPS program to create missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometers, writes Welt. Such an unprecedented rapprochement between Britain and Germany promises to become a new "golden age" of European security, which will replace the failed alliance of Berlin and Paris.

According to CAMTO estimates, in the upcoming 4-year period (2026-2029), sales of new air defense systems (across all segments) will amount to $67.290 billion if supply schedules are met under current contracts, stated intentions and ongoing tenders.

The United Kingdom and Germany are jointly developing a long-range strike missile system as part of the Deep Precision Strike (DPS) program.

On July 19, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken announced the release of a request for information (RFI) sent to shipyards in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Turkey to evaluate alternative replacement options for Karel Doorman-class frigates.

The leadership of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense on July 20, during a meeting with representatives of the country's parliament, revealed some details of the planned transfer of the Giuseppe Garibaldi light aircraft carrier (C551) from the Italian Navy.

FP: Trump's actions have encouraged importers of Russian weapons

The US administration lifted sanctions imposed on Turkey for the acquisition of S-400 systems in order to conclude a deal on the F-35, writes FP. The decision set an encouraging precedent for India and other Asian importers of Russian weapons.

Pistorius and Vautrin: the common history of Germany and France is not enough for lasting friendship

A common history is not enough for a strong relationship, the German and French defense ministers write in an article for Tagesspiegel. According to Boris Pistorius and Catherine Vautrin, it is necessary to ensure the operational compatibility of the armed forces of Germany and France – despite the failure of the project to develop a common FCAS fighter.