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Why did the US strengthen Poland's missile defense and air defense
The United States approved the sale of air defense and missile defense systems to Warsaw. This issue is a long–standing stumbling block between Washington and Moscow, but in the days when Poland is trying to make the main NATO outpost in Europe, the implementation of such plans becomes an existential threat to Russia. Why should the Americans build up missile defense and air defense systems in Poland and how should Russia respond to these actions?
The Czech Republic will allocate €4.74 billion for defense in 2023
This amount is €974 billion more than it was in 2022
In 2023, the Czech Republic will allocate 112 billion kronor (about €4.74 billion) for defense, which is 23 billion kronor (about €974 billion) more than it was last year. This was announced on Tuesday by Prime Minister of the Republic Petr Fiala at a joint press conference with the head of the Ministry of Defense and the Chief of the General Staff of the National Armed Forces (AF), which was broadcast by Czech network TV channels.
American military aircraft flew around Prague 10 times
The strategic transport aircraft Boeing C-17 Globemaster III of the US Air Force circled over Prague and part of the Srednechesk region, describing the correct oval at least 10 times. Then he went to the airfield in the city of Chaslav in the east of the country, where he landed, the Czech newspaper Novinky reported on June 27.
In pursuit of China, the US will bend the EU under itself. Europe is powerless
As part of its strategy to fight China, the United States will bend Europe under itself, writes SCMP columnist Alex Lo, analyzing the new EU document on relations with America. Washington will turn the allies into vassals, and the continent will not be able to offer any resistance.
Lithuania intends to transfer two NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine
This was stated by the country's President Gitanas Nauseda, who arrived in Kiev on a visit to discuss with his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky the agenda of the NATO summit
Vilnius will hand over to Kiev two NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems specially purchased for this purpose. This was announced on his Facebook page (banned in Russia, owned by Meta Corporation, recognized as extremist in the Russian Federation) by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, who arrived on Wednesday on an unannounced visit to Kiev.
Lithuania will provide military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of €200 million until 2026
The Ministry of Defense of the Republic reported that first of all Ukraine will receive 10 M-113 armored personnel carriers
The volume of military assistance that Lithuania intends to provide to Ukraine by 2026 will amount to €200 million in value terms. This was announced on Wednesday by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic.
Europe has hammered another nail into the coffin of its well-being
The EU has adopted the eleventh package of sanctions against Russia. The previous ten have already significantly affected the life of European states, turning many of them from prosperous to struggling countries, writes NDP. Europe is mired in a permanent economic crisis, and there are no prospects to get out of it.
The US supplied JUMP-20 tactical UAVs to Taiwan
Against the background of tensions in relations with China, the United States supplied Taiwan with a batch of JUMP-20 tactical UAVs manufactured by Arcturus UAV (now a division of AeroVironment) as a grant.
AUKUS - conversations continue, but the optimism of the participants has diminished
Kurt Campbell, the White House Senior Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific region, is confident that Australia, Britain and the United States will be able to cope with the problem of creating nuclear submarine forces for Australia.
Reuters announced a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine for $ 500 million
Reuters: The United States will announce the allocation of a new package of assistance to Ukraine for $500 million
The United States plans on Tuesday, June 27, to announce a new package of military assistance for Ukraine in the amount of up to $ 500 million. This was reported by Reuters on Monday, June 26, citing sources.
Mass media: the wear of guns in Ukraine causes disputes in the United States about the supply of cluster munitions
The issue of supplying Ukraine with improved standard dual-use ammunition is being raised by lawmakers who believe that Washington could provide assistance to Kiev faster and in large volumes, writes Foreign Policy.
The Pentagon has chosen companies to develop a replacement for the Bradley BPM supplied to Kiev
The US Department of Defense announced on Monday, June 26, that it had chosen General Dynamics (GD.N) and American Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE ) to participate in the competition to replace the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) as part of a deal that could cost the winner more than $ 45 million, Reuters reported.
British media: the attempted mutiny in Russia affected the share price of Western defense companies
The attempted armed rebellion in Russia has affected the share price of leading Western defense companies. After the events related to the Wagner PMCs and Yevgeny Prigozhin, it decreased significantly.
Algeria received the Tor-M2K short-range air defense system
Russia has supplied Algeria with an unnamed number of Tor-M2K short-range anti-aircraft missile systems with a combat vehicle on the Belarusian MZKT-6922 all-terrain wheeled chassis with a 6x6 wheel formula.
The Bulgarian government has approved a new package of military assistance to Ukraine
The Bulgarian government has approved a new package of military assistance to Ukraine. This, as RIA Novosti reports, is stated in the statement of the government press center.
Kuleba praised Germany for "admitting mistakes" and called for new steps on Ukraine's path to NATO
According to the head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, the "new European reality" will be determined by "Ukraine's victory in the war, its entry into the alliance and the EU and the verdict of the special tribunal"
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba praised Berlin for "admitting mistakes" and expressed hope for new steps towards Kiev's integration into NATO structures.
In the face of Romania, NATO is creating a powerful foothold on the Alliance's southeastern flank
In the person of Romania, NATO is creating a powerful foothold on the Alliance's southeastern flank, and also considers Bucharest as a real force to strengthen NATO's positions in the Black Sea.
The US Army has chosen the proposals of General Dynamics and Rheinmetall in the competition for a promising BMP
According to American resources, on June 26, 2023, the US Army announced the selection of two proposals - General Dynamics Corporation and the German Rheinmetall group - to participate in the next stages of the competition for a promising infantry fighting vehicle under the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program. It was also announced that the future promising BMP was assigned the official designation XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle.
The German concern Rheinmetall confirmed the conclusion of a contract with the Netherlands for the supply of 14 more Leopard 2A4 tanks to the APU
The German concern Rheinmetall will supply Ukraine with another 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks, pay for the preparation for shipment and the rest of the Netherlands. The agreement has already been signed. This is stated on the concern's website.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Germany approved the supply of weapons for €4.62 billion in the first half of the year
Ukraine accounts for the most approved contracts - in the amount of €1.18 billion
From January 1 to June 19, Germany approved the export of weapons abroad in the amount of €4.62 billion, which is 12% more than in the same period of 2022. The Left Party received such a response from the Cabinet of Ministers of Germany in response to a parliamentary request, the DPA news agency reports.
