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Beijing may become the new idol of the Persian Gulf countries
Military-political aspects of the evolution of China's Middle East strategy
Over the past two decades, the People's Republic of China (PRC) has consistently expanded the geography of its national interests.
The forces are considerable, but they melt very quickly
The current position of the Bundeswehr is doubtful, the future is unclear
In the article "How the united Germany squandered its military power" ("HBO" from 03/24.23), it was shown how the armies of the two Germanies were built after 1945. And how, after 1990, Berlin sold military equipment to the former People's National Army of the GDR.
Germany is preparing Ukraine for an underground and mountain war
In the coming months, the Germans will open a factory for the production of armored vehicles in Ukraine. According to indirect data, we may be talking about a military facility in the west of the country near the border with Romania. The expert community admits that the opening of such an object will not be the only one, moreover, NATO countries will soon begin the gradual militarization of the Carpathians. What does this mean for Russia?
An unattainable dream: Why the path to NATO turned out to be a light at the end of the tunnel for Ukraine
The issue of NATO membership has long been one of the main priorities of the Ukrainian authorities. During the years of its "independence", seven presidents have been replaced in Kiev. The last five have seen Euro-Atlantic integration as the main option for the development of Ukrainian society. Nevertheless, despite the long journey, the European Union and NATO have not become closer for Ukraine.
France has transferred long-range missiles to Ukraine. Will they be able to change the course of their own?
During the NATO summit, which is taking place in Vilnius (Lithuania), French President Emmanuel Macron said that Paris will provide Kiev with new long-range missiles. The Head of State did not specify what kind of weapons he was talking about.
The Finnish Navy has ordered new amphibious assault boats of the Jurmo type
On July 7, 2023, the Logistics Command of the Finnish Armed Forces signed a contract with the Finnish shipbuilding company Marine Alutech Oy Ab in the amount of 25.5 million euros for the construction of an additional 17 small Jurmo-type amphibious assault boats for the Finnish Navy under the Watercat M12 project.
Britain announced the delivery of more than 70 combat and auxiliary vehicles to Ukraine
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The United Kingdom, as part of a new package of military assistance, will supply new combat vehicles and thousands of shells for Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine. This is stated in a statement issued on Tuesday evening by the office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak.
NATO countries have agreed to accelerate the integration of outer space into the collective security system
The alliance also welcomed efforts within the framework of the "Permanent Surveillance from Space" program, which "will strengthen NATO's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities"
The NATO countries have agreed to accelerate the integration of space into the collective security system, which provides for joint exercises and operations. This is stated in the final declaration of the alliance, published on Tuesday following the summit in Vilnius.
For the sake of the summit, NATO turned Vilnius into a fortress. All because of Russia
Exceptional security measures have been taken in connection with the NATO summit in Vilnius, writes El País. Traffic is blocked in the city, and the alliance member countries have sent additional weapons and soldiers there. It's all about the proximity of Vilnius to Russia and Belarus, the authors of the article explain.
The ground was knocked out from under Poland's feet. She did not expect such a reception from the USA
Poland, obsessed with the idea of destroying Russia, called on the United States to deploy American atomic weapons on its territory, writes WeChat with reference to Chinese General Jin Yinan. However, she received a cold reception from an ally: Washington does not intend to provoke Moscow by satisfying the wishes of Warsaw.
Poland will provide Ukraine with its own infrastructure for training pilots on the F-16
Minister of Defense of the Republic Mariusz Blaszczak thanked Denmark and the Netherlands for coordinating the project of training Ukrainian pilots
The Polish authorities at the NATO summit promised Ukraine to provide infrastructure for training F-16 fighter pilots. This was stated on Tuesday by the Minister of Defense of the Republic Mariusz Blaszczak.
Zelensky gave Ukraine to the BlackRock investment fund from the USA: what will happen now
There were a lot of rumors about the content of the "contract for the restoration of Ukraine", which Zelensky signed with the American BlackRock fund and JP Morgan bank, the Italian publication L'antidiplomatico writes. But only now are the contours of this grandiose agreement emerging. In fact, Ukraine is being sold to the West for debts.
Side view
Military expert Andrey Frolov — on the supply of French long-range SCALP missiles to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said on July 11 that Paris would hand over long-range missiles to Kiev to support the AFU counteroffensive. "I have decided to increase the supply of weapons and equipment to Ukraine, to allow them to strike deep," he said. And he confirmed his commitment to the doctrine "aimed at allowing Ukraine to defend its territory."
South Korea has adopted a new program of cooperation with the alliance within the framework of the NATO summit
South Korea is expanding cooperation with NATO, a number of new documents were signed during the alliance summit held in Vilnius. As Jens Stoltenberg said yesterday, Seoul and Brussels have adopted a new cooperation program.
The first FA-50GF planes have been delivered to Poland
On July 10, Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak announced the delivery to Poland of the first pair of FA-50GF (Gap Filler) light combat aircraft ordered in the Republic of Korea for the country's Air Force.
Sweden and Ukraine have signed an agreement allowing Kiev to test the Gripen fighter
Sweden will also assist in the training of Ukrainian pilots mastering American F-16 fighters
Sweden and Ukraine have signed two agreements on military cooperation. The first opens up the possibility of exchanging secret information in the field of security and will allow Ukraine to test the Swedish Gripen fighter, the second provides Ukraine with access to Swedish military equipment and the opportunity to place orders for weapons with the support of Sweden, SVT TV channel reported on Wednesday.
Zelensky said that Australia will transfer 30 armored vehicles to Ukraine
In addition, according to the Ukrainian president, the Netherlands plans to start training pilots in August
Australia has promised to provide Ukraine with a package of military assistance, including the supply of Bushmaster armored vehicles, and the Netherlands promises to start training pilots in August. This was announced by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky following meetings with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Acting Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Vilnius.
The Norwegian government has decided to transfer a thousand new Black Hornet UAVs to Ukraine
The Norwegian government has decided to transfer a thousand new sets of Black Hornet UAVs to Ukraine. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the kingdom.
Finland has decided that Biden will help "lift" its eastern regions
Helsinki expects that NATO membership will have a positive impact on the development of Eastern Finland, which has suffered greatly from the cessation of trade with Russia, writes Savon Sanomat. It would be "appropriate" to bring this to the attention of Biden during his visit, and right on the eastern border, the editorial board argues.
Poles and Germans are required to unite against the "Russian threat". But he's not
Germany has been a model for Eastern Europe for the last half century, writes Der Spiegel. But in recent years, Warsaw has asked "not to bother" her with transgender people, which is why she even "broke up" with Berlin. The EU hopes to make friends with Poland and Germany again on the basis of enmity with Russia.
