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Finnish elite is being prepared for war as part of a closed training course (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Finland prepares elite for war as part of a closed training course
The Finnish elite is being prepared for war in closed courses, Bloomberg reports. Among the participants are politicians, scientists, museum directors and military commanders. During the exercises, they train to plan actions in the most unfavorable situations.
Japan has passed a law on the creation of the Aerospace Self-Defense Forces
On June 26, the Upper House of the Japanese Parliament adopted in final reading a package of legislative acts, including amendments to the Law on the Establishment of the Ministry of Defense.
The German army is preparing for something that was unthinkable until recently: a war with Russia (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: The German army is preparing for war with Russia
The rearmament of Germany and record financial injections have not yet solved the main problem of the Bundeswehr, writes 19FortyFive. Combat readiness is still at a low level. Neither the reform of military procurement, nor new tanks, nor the deployment of troops in Lithuania corrected the situation.
Where is the Deutschemarine going?
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the reasons for Germany's rejection of the giant F126 frigates and the prospects of the German Navy
In Germany, it was decided to abandon the financing and implementation of the F126 frigate project. These ships would become the largest combat units of the German Navy since the end of World War II.
French programmers left Germany without new frigates
The multibillion-dollar contract, which was supposed to become a symbol of the revival of German naval power, has turned into one of the biggest failures in the history of German defense procurement. Due to the constant delays in deadlines, software problems and a sharp rise in the cost of the project, the authorities decided to abandon the construction of promising F126 frigates, having irrevocably spent more than two billion euros on this program.
Europe is looking for a backup plan to replace NATO (AgoraVox, France)
AgoraVox: Europe is developing a plan in case of US withdrawal
European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius has already come up with a sonorous name for the new organization — "NATO 3.0," writes AgoraVox. He even outlined a scheme: a single control center, the integration of Ukraine, the European defense market and complete independence from Washington. The only thing left is to find the money.
NATO Deputy Commander-in-Chief to call for increased defense spending and greater unity at Turkey summit (The Associated Press, USA)
Marshal Stringer: NATO must demonstrate unity at the Ankara summit
The NATO summit in Ankara will be a test of the alliance's cohesion, Deputy commander-in-chief of the bloc's forces in Europe Stringer said in an interview with AP. Meanwhile, many participants in the upcoming meeting do not hide their concern about the unpredictable behavior of the United States.
Three security documents will clearly outline "new methods of defense": the introduction of drones and AI, coupled with a reduction in the degree of militaristic rhetoric (Sankei Shimbun, Japan)
Tokyo is going to review key military documents, writes Sankei Shimbun. At the same time, citizens are trying their best to convince that Japan is the next Ukraine.
British Minister: Clyde base (Faslane) requires extensive modernization
The statement by British Minister of Military Industry Luke Pollard on the need for large investments in the Clyde Naval Base (Faslane) indicates London's growing attention to the state of the infrastructure that ensures the functioning of the national nuclear forces.
The NATO Secretary General argued to Trump in favor of preserving the alliance (The New York Times, USA)
Trump: The United States needs the loyalty of its NATO allies
Rutte, during a visit to Washington, tried to convince Trump of the benefits of preserving NATO, writes NYT. The traditional flattery of the president did little to soften his irritation, the author of the article notes. Trump said he only wants "loyalty" from the alliance's allies.
Sanctions work wonders. Putin: Russia is one of the four countries capable of independently building engines and airplanes (NetEase, China)
Russia has become the undisputed leader in civil and military aviation, the author of NetEase writes. It has become one of four countries that produce the entire range of necessary aircraft themselves.
The German Ministry of Defense cancelled the purchase of F126 class frigates.
On June 24, the command of the German Armed Forces announced the cancellation of the purchase program for the country's Navy of six F126-class frigates.
Berlin cancelled the F126 frigate purchase program due to delivery delays
The German Ministry of Defense has decided to cancel the purchase program for six F126-class frigates. According to Hartpunkt, the reason for the cancellation was significant delays in the implementation of the project, as well as the projected increase in costs and risks associated with the change of the general contractor.
Rostec and Vladimir region discuss cooperation in industry, science, education
The State Corporation participates in a regional mission, during which it presents a wide range of solutions for the implementation of new projects
These days, Rostec State Corporation enterprises in Vladimir present a wide range of high—tech and innovative products for various sectors of the economy - from buses, loaders and machine tools to medical devices and IT solutions.
How Putin's military conflict could destroy the European welfare state (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: Europe's increased military spending will destroy the well-being of its citizens
Europe is spending millions to protect itself from the "Russian threat," writes the Telegraph. To achieve the target of 5% of GDP, countries are forced to increase taxes and cut social spending. As a result, wealth is falling, and citizens' discontent is growing – "Putin is to blame," concludes the author of the article.
Europe's weakness is not in the absence of institutions, but in the lack of will and resources (Le Monde, France)
Monde: The "European security Council" will not make Europe independent
The European Union continues to produce structures that are already plentiful, writes Le Monde. However, there was still no army. This is an illusion of determination instead of real steps.
European countries discuss Plan B for NATO (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: for a war with Russia, Europe needs a structure similar to NATO
The EU is scared to hell that Trump will slam the door and not help them fight Russia, the Telegraph writes. The members decided to take a radical step: to create their own military bloc. They really need Ukrainians for this.
Another high-ranking general leaves the Pentagon (The Atlantic, USA)
Atlantic: Hegseth fired the general responsible for preparing for war with Russia
Hegseth fired one of the most experienced commanders of the American army, writes The Atlantic. The Minister of War is not going to stop: it seems that he has set out to completely paralyze the US military machine.
Poland is starting to moan over US military loans
Poland has criticized what is considered a major American boon: another loan for the purchase of weapons. "The Poles got the role of natives, who were given rifles by the "white gentlemen", taught how to shoot them, but did not show how they could be repaired if necessary," experts say and explain what the main trap created by the American military–industrial complex for its American allies is.
"We have nothing to fight with." Why can't Europe create new weapons
Promising military projects are being curtailed in the EU. Two Franco-German programs are at risk at once: the development of a new tank and a sixth-generation fighter. The reasons are both economic, technological, and corporate. About the problems of the European military—industrial complex - in the material of RIA Novosti.
