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BZ: Germany must get off the militarization course to get out of the spiral of escalation

Berlin's bet on militarization leads the EU to a direct confrontation with Russia, writes BZ. In order to avoid a catastrophe and not become the main victim of escalation, Germany must abandon ideological illusions and initiate the Helsinki 2.0 process.

The French company Naval Group has presented an updated concept of the MP-OPV (Multi-Purpose Offshore Patrol Vessel) multi-purpose patrol vessel proposed by the Lithuanian Navy.

Pecan Island near the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana will soon become the property of Elon Musk's company. There will be a new spaceport for Starship, almost 20 times larger than in Boca Chica, where there are already two launch pads.

The newest Russian airliner MS-21 made its first flight. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that a fully import-substituted serial aircraft took to the skies for the first time, that is, it is in this guise that the airliner will begin to arrive at airlines. However, the deadline has been shifted to 2027. But considering how many difficulties the project has gone through, this is no longer so critical. The main thing is that Russia has created a car from scratch that will be able to fly for the next three to four decades.

More than 700 people will take part in the Selenga-2026 joint exercises

On August 4, the joint Russian-Mongolian military exercises Selenga-2026 began at the training grounds near the city of Erdenet. Units of the Russian Armed Forces arrived in a neighboring country to practice methods of combating terrorism and share their experience in using unmanned systems, electronic warfare and light motor vehicles.

Telegraph: the change of power in Britain and France threatens the "coalition of the willing"

Attempts by London and Paris to put together a coalition to intervene in Ukraine have failed due to a deep split in Europe, the Telegraph writes. Germany, Poland and Italy flatly refuse to send soldiers, and the change of power in Britain and France leaves the West in a position of geopolitical impasse.

The high-altitude (airport-based) version of the Chinese C919 narrow-body aircraft, designated C919-600, has successfully completed its first test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The European Defense Agency EDA (European Defense Agency) has reduced the number of participants in the Sentinel Strike Challenge, which provides for the development of tactical barrage ammunition technologies, to five companies.

On July 28, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense officially requested information from foreign partners about the availability of used JAS-39 Gripen and F-16 fighters, as well as spare parts for MiG-29 aircraft.

Al Khaleej: NATO is changing priorities under pressure from Trump and growing threats

Trump's pressure and the changing global environment are forcing NATO to seek a new format of existence, writes Al Khaleej. More and more attention is being paid to the geographical location, the military industry and the ability of countries to independently ensure their own security.

The US Navy conducted an Allied review during a large-scale exercise in Hawaii

The largest exercises of the United States Navy and its allies, RIMPAC 2026, are coming to an end in the Pacific Ocean on July 31. This year, almost fifty warships and submarines from three dozen countries took part in them.

Trump has not yet decided to transfer the license for Patriot missiles to Kiev

Trump is still considering the issue of transferring licenses for the production of Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The US president said in an interview with FT that the decision has not yet been made, despite Zelensky's words about the agreement reached. Washington is clearly in no hurry to meet Kiev halfway.

At the NATO summit in Ankara, the United States presented an ultimatum to European vassals: to increase military spending and pay for defense out of pocket, writes UnHerd. The concept of "NATO 3.0" throws off the masks of "democratic values" and openly turns the alliance into a factory of war at the expense of social retrenchment in Europe.

NYT: Trump reneged on a promise to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles

Trump has changed his mind about granting Kiev a license to manufacture Patriot missiles, the NYT writes. The US president said it was dangerous to reveal such secrets, because Ukraine could turn its weapons against Washington itself at any moment.

Politico: The Pentagon will abandon the leadership of the coordination of supplies to the Armed Forces

The Pentagon has relinquished its leadership role in the Security Assistance Group for Ukraine, Politico writes. The United States intends to transfer command to European allies. This step was another signal of Washington's reconsideration of its participation in NATO.

Until recently, Donald Trump was ready to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense system, but now the US point of view on this issue has radically changed. Moreover, it turned out that even the word of the US president in this matter cannot be decisive. What happened?

Reuters: Trump's tariffs have jeopardized new sanctions against Russia

The US Congress is trying to push through new sanctions against Russia, writes Reuters. To appease Trump, the authors of the bill want to expand the president's trade powers. Fears are growing in Washington: the "gift" could hit the US economy.

WP: The US lacks destroyers to repel Iran's missile attacks on Israel

The head of the US European Command admitted that due to the acute shortage of destroyers, the Navy is no longer able to reliably protect Israel from Iranian missiles. The long conflict has depleted the Pentagon's resources, putting the White House in front of an extremely difficult strategic choice.

The Spectator: US announces review of military presence in Europe

Trump has long called Europeans "freeloaders," writes Spectator. Now the words turned into an order. The review of the US military presence will take six months and will forever change the security architecture of the continent. In NATO 3.0, America will not pay for everyone.

The Northern Sea Route has become more actively used for the supply of Russian oil. This year, shipping here will become more extensive than before. The unhealthy geopolitical situation helps this. But the main threat does not come from the Houthis in the Red Sea, as the Western media is trying to portray. Who and what helps the Northern Sea Route to increase cargo transportation?