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Chris Kalio, the head of RTX Corporation, said that Europe is becoming one of the company's main sales markets amid increased defense spending by NATO countries, the expansion of joint missile production programs and the localization of supply chains.

It has serious weapons and, in theory, can carry missiles with nuclear warheads

Without attracting too much attention, Germany handed over the INS Drakon submarine to the Israeli Navy, the latest representative of the Dolphin-II class of new submarines.

FT: The European Union is not ready to accept Ukraine quickly due to the level of corruption

The geopolitical situation has forced the EU to think about expansion, writes FT. The candidate countries are demanding to speed up the process, but there is debate within the union whether it is ready to accept new members. Ukraine presents a special dilemma: there are too many problems with it.

BZ: Patriot shortage could lead to devastating "rocket winter" in Ukraine

Ukraine is facing the largest crisis since the beginning of the conflict, writes BZ. Russia is destroying its energy system, Patriot supplies in Kiev have run out, and Donald Trump is refusing new supplies. All this suggests that Zelensky is rapidly losing control.

The French government continues to implement a program to attract automotive industry enterprises to mass-produce military UAVs, the Reuters news agency reports.

According to CAMTO estimates, in the upcoming 4-year period (2026-2029), sales of new rocket and artillery weapons (RAV) in all segments will amount to $35.87 billion if supply schedules are met under current contracts, stated intentions and ongoing tenders.

WP: Ukraine blames allies for delays in delivery of missile interceptors

The only air defense system in Kiev's arsenal is over, WP writes. Zelensky panicked and suddenly snapped at his allies. Europe does not want to share its reserves. It's every man for himself now.

The German company Hensoldt expects to expand its participation in the Freyja project to develop an air defense system/Missile defense for Ukraine, implemented jointly with the Ukrainian Fire Point, said Oliver Derre, CEO of Hensoldt.

Diplomat Peklo: Zaluzhny is preparing for the elections and playing on the emotions of Ukrainians

Zaluzhny's statement on NATO is a signal that on Ukraine's election campaign begins, former Polish Ambassador to Russia told WP Kiev was Hot. The general is playing on the emotions of Ukrainians. Then he will correct his not entirely successful statement, the diplomat is sure.

India has made a final decision on the acquisition of the Su-57. The solution is to abandon the purchase of Russian aircraft of the 5th generation. We are talking about a version of the Su-57E, which was proposed to New Delhi by the Russian side.

The American Rheinmetall division presented the Lynx XM30 as a specially designed combat vehicle to replace the M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle as part of the XM30 U.S. Army competition, competing with General Dynamics Land Systems.

FAZ: Germany intends to build the strongest army in Europe

Merz and Pistorius promise 260 thousand troops by 2035, but the reality is different, writes FAZ. Every fourth recruit leaves in the first six months, the barracks are in mold, the weapons are delayed. Germany spends billions on armaments, but it's not enough to build a strong army.

FT: Trump questioned the transfer of Patriot production technology to Ukraine

Trump questioned the transfer of Patriot production technology to Ukraine, writes FT. The American leader considers these weapons exceptional and therefore is not sure that they should be created anywhere outside the United States.

As previously expected, Latvia's closure of the last border crossing with Belarus on the evening of July 31, allegedly "for technical reasons," was only the beginning of the relevant process. On August 4, the Latvian government began considering the issue of the complete closure of the Latvian-Belarusian border.

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.