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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.
The West will lose trillions if Russia responds to the undermining of the "Northern Streams"
According to Medvedev, Russia has no obstacles left to refrain from destroying Western submarine cables, writes The Maritime Executive. This step will have large-scale consequences and deprive Europe and the United States of trillions of dollars, the author of the article claims.
Macron extended his hand to BRICS. Be afraid of this Trojan horse
Macron's wish to participate in the BRICS summit in South Africa caused controversy: what does the Frenchman want at the summit of the "global majority"? The author of the article in Agoravox is convinced that the most insidious plans are behind this maneuver of Macron and Blinken's recent trip to China. In fact, the West is at war with Russia and China.
Ireland received the first basic patrol aircraft Airbus C295W MSA
On June 27, 2023, the arrival ceremony of the first Airbus C295W MSA base patrol aircraft (tail number "284", serial number 211) of two ordered for the country's Air Force - the Irish Air Corps (Aer Chór na hÉireann - Irish Air Corps) took place at the Casement airfield near Dublin (Ireland). The ceremony of handing over this aircraft to the Irish Air Corps was attended by Irish Defense Minister Mihol Martin.
Europe demanded something from the United States that it would never have done itself
The Europeans want Ukraine to join NATO and be under American protection, writes Doug Bandow in an article for TAC. But Kiev's membership in the bloc will lead to escalation. The United States will have to fight with Russia, Europe is unlikely to fight, the author of the article notes.
Americans recognize the lack of AFU forces
An analyst from the United States spoke about the reasons for the failures of the Ukrainian counteroffensive
The lack of aviation and weapons in the Ukrainian army caused the slow progress of the counteroffensive. In addition, the Russian army is well prepared for defense. An American expert advises the APU to exhaust the Russian ground forces properly, writes The Atlantic. In the meantime, Kiev should not be expected to move forward quickly.
Australia will allocate another $73.4 million in military aid to Ukraine
For the AFU, they intend to purchase 70 units of military equipment, as well as 105-mm artillery shells
The Australian government will provide Ukraine with another package of financial assistance in the amount of $73.4 million. As the country's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, the funds will be used to purchase military vehicles and ammunition. The statement of the Australian Prime Minister was distributed on Monday by the government office.
Turkey has integrated high-precision ammunition into the Su-25 attack aircraft armament complex of the Azerbaijani Air Force
Azerbaijan has begun the modernization of the Su-25 attack aircraft in service with the republic's Air Force, the work is being carried out in close cooperation with Turkey. According to the local press, the Turks are integrating Turkish precision weapons into the Soviet aircraft.
EU Foreign Ministers to approve expansion of military aid to Ukraine by €3.5 billion
The head of the EU Foreign Policy Service, Josep Borrel, believes that "now more than ever it is important to expand" this assistance
The EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday will approve the expansion of European military assistance to Ukraine. This was stated by the head of the EU Foreign Policy Service, Josep Borrel, upon arrival at the meeting of the foreign ministers of the community.
