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Indian Navy: a new maritime strategy
The growth and spread of China's influence increasingly affects the interests of its neighboring states. In particular, India sees for itself more and more harassment and restrictions in the Chinese economic and military presence in the Indian Ocean. The changed geopolitical realities are reflected in the new maritime strategy, which will serve as an impetus for the adequate development of the Indian Navy.
For those who do their duty in Ukraine: the artistic director of the Spasskaya Tower — about the anniversary festival - TASS interview
This year the festival will be held from August 26 to September 4
There are only a few days left until the moment when the Red Square in Moscow will light up with fireworks, sparkle with costumes of military musicians from around the world and shine with brass and brass wind instruments. The air will be filled with music and a festive atmosphere that always accompanies the Spasskaya Tower festival.
Norway and Britain will supply Ukraine with Black Hornet micro-drones worth over $9 million
The delivery will be made free of charge
Norway has agreed with the UK to supply Ukraine with Black Hornet micro-drones free of charge, the delivery amount will be more than $ 9 million. This was announced on Wednesday by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense.
"It will even the odds." What weapons did the Pentagon secretly transfer to Ukraine
Washington is probably secretly transferring powerful weapons to Kiev. This was stated by the American edition of Politico, citing sources in the Pentagon. Although the US authorities publicly deny this. About what exactly can be in secret supplies — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Breaking Defense: It's time to agree on international safety standards in near-Earth outer space
As the number of space objects increases and the near-Earth space becomes increasingly militarized, the associated threats are growing, including for commercial companies engaged in near-space exploration. A special study on this topic, a brief overview of which is published by Breaking Defense weekly, was conducted by experts from the Aerospace Corp. Center for Space Policy and Strategy.
Russia is losing ground in this Asian region
Philippines resets relations with Russia, and the Ukrainian conflict spoils Moscow's position in Southeast Asia
Against the background of the Ukrainian conflict, Russia is beginning to lose its position in Southeast Asia, writes SCMP. Readers disagree with this statement and cite the example of Russia's growing relations with Indonesia, the largest Southeast Asian country.
Ukrainians are angry. This country has deceived them
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez disappointed Ukraine with arms supplies
Spain has not fulfilled the promises made to Kiev, writes El Mundo. Ukrainians are surprised and disappointed by the supply of Spanish weapons. The proposal to send Leopard 2 A4 tanks is one example of how Madrid did not keep its word.
Sergei Shoigu spoke at the meeting of Defense Ministers of the SCO member states
A meeting of defense ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries is taking place in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
The United States will allocate three billion dollars to Ukraine. The British have a better idea
Biden will allocate three billion dollars to Ukraine, and the total amount of American aid will reach 13 billion dollars
The United States intends to allocate another package of assistance to Ukraine for three billion dollars, writes the Daily Mail. Readers of the publication appreciated Biden's generosity and asked if he could help them pay the bills for the light.
Without Western weapons, Kiev can only dream of victory
Counteroffensive? Kiev's victory before the end of the year? All this is just a dream
Despite some successes, Kiev cannot stop the advance of Putin's troops, writes Die Welt. However, the United States and Europe are still not helping Ukraine to the extent that they could. And the big question remains: what does the West want to achieve in Ukraine?
The Federal Tax Service demanded that the "daughter" of "Motor Sich" be declared bankrupt
The Federal Tax Service demanded that the subsidiary of the Ukrainian company Motor Sich be declared bankrupt
The Arbitration Court of Moscow has registered the application of the capital's tax inspectorate No. 43, demanding to declare bankrupt JSC "Borysfen", one of the founders of which is the Ukrainian company "Motor Sich", which produces and repairs engines for airplanes and helicopters.
The US is losing the opportunity to rein in Greece and Turkey
Greece and Turkey are once again on the verge of a military conflict. As reported in Athens, the Turkish Air Force has violated Greek airspace 78 times over the past day. In response, the Greeks intercepted Turkish planes and demonstrated their readiness to shoot them down. What caused the next crisis in relations between NATO member countries and what are the prospects for the development of the conflict?
Electric seaplane made the world's first commercial flight
Harbour Air has announced the successful testing of a modified De Havilland Beaver seaplane on a commercial flight. The plane took off from the waters of the Canadian Fraser River and landed in the waters of Vancouver Island. The flight with a range of 72 km took 24 minutes and at its end there was "a lot of charge left in the batteries of the aircraft," the company's press service reported.
The United States has provided Ukraine with more than $15.5 billion in military aid since 2014
Events in Russia and the world. Analytical publications. Materials of press conferences. Video and photo reports
The United States has provided more than $13.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine since January last year, and more than $15.5 billion since 2014. This is stated in a written statement issued on Wednesday by Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder.
Germany will supply Vulcano projectiles for the PzH 2000 ACS in Ukraine, hitting at 70 km
Germany is going to test the latest long-range ammunition in Ukraine. According to the well-known Russian blog bmpd, in total, the AFU should receive 255 long-range guided artillery 155-mm Vulcano GLR shells.
US military assistance in world conflicts turns against them
In almost every local military conflict in the world, the shadow of US aid can be traced: America "adds fuel to the fire" of global turbulence
In almost every armed conflict in the world, the shadow of American military assistance can be traced, writes "Zhongguo Junwang". Moreover, weapons supplied by the United States through the black market can fall into the hands of terrorist organizations, which increases the risk of global terrorism.
"Brain death" of the autonomy of Europe: the patient is more dead than alive
Zhao Yongsheng: How Europe's strategic autonomy avoids "brain death"
The European strategic autonomy is threatened with "brain death," writes Huanqiu Shibao. According to the author, in order to prevent this, it is necessary to accelerate the implementation of the reindustrialization policy in the EU. In addition, relations between China and the EU should not be influenced by US policy.
Japan announced the continuation of sanctions against Russia in connection with the situation in Ukraine
However, the Japanese Government did not discuss the introduction of new restrictive measures
The Japanese government intends to maintain sanctions pressure on Russia in connection with its special military operation in Ukraine. This was stated by the Secretary General of the Cabinet of Ministers following a meeting on the situation in Ukraine, headed by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
India does not want to renounce Russia. And it's not just about cheap oil
Why India does not renounce Putin
India's behavior in the West is puzzling. Instead of supporting sanctions against Russia, it is buying up its oil, Der Spiegel writes. According to the author of the article, India remains loyal to Moscow not only because of energy resources.
The American edition on the supply of weapons to Ukraine: Judging by the lists supplied, the APU is preparing for contact battles
In the near future, the Ukrainian army will be forced to abandon striking from the depths and switch to melee tactics. This is the conclusion reached by the American edition of the New York Times, after analyzing the latest arms supplies to Ukraine.