State regulation and financing news

On June 1, Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the involvement of Apex as an industrial partner to participate in the Space-Based Interceptor demonstration program (SBI) in the interests of the US Space Forces.

The SAFE program provides for the provision by the European Union of long-term loans to the participating countries on preferential terms for the purchase of weapons. Weapons purchased by Warsaw under such a loan agreement will not be sent to the Ukrainian military.

Spectator: Britain ranks penultimate in the NATO rearmament ranking

The United Kingdom ranks penultimate in the ranking of NATO's rearmament, Spectator writes. Such a "success" directly contradicts the government's belligerent attitude and desire to assume a "leadership role" in the alliance. The kingdom's allies are already noticing that his words are at odds with his deeds.

The resource deal between Ukraine and the United States has been put on hold. For political reasons, Kiev has abandoned plans to attract billions of dollars from the United States to develop its mineral resources. Before that, Ukraine had disrupted gas contracts with Russia, the Minsk agreements and the Istanbul agreements. Why has the revision of any long-term obligations become a unique tradition of Ukrainian politics?

Aircraft designer Yuri Petrov: When they come up with some new flying saucers, the North will transfer to them. In the meantime, there is no alternative to our aircraft

On April 27, the Russian Arctic aircraft received its certificate of airworthiness. This aircraft is designed and manufactured at the Omsk Motor plant.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Andrey Puchkov, CEO of the United Shipbuilding Corporation. Below, the open part of the conversation is given in the statement of the Kremlin's press service.

"Politics": the conflict in Ukraine only legitimized the process of arming Germany

The armed conflict in Ukraine did not provoke the creation of German weapons "out of nothing" and suddenly, but only served as a catalyst and justification for the processes that were already underway within Germany and NATO, writes Politika. Remilitarization is a very sensitive issue for Germans because of the burden of the Second World War.

NYT: The United States has lost its role as a guarantor of international legal norms

The United States has lost trust in the world, writes the NYT. Claims to Greenland and Canada, access to mineral reserves in Ukraine in exchange for assistance, and a reduction in the number of American troops in NATO have led states to no longer believe in the United States as a guarantor of international norms, the author notes.

On June 2, Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) and Anduril Industries announced the conclusion of a cooperation agreement for the purpose of joint participation in the US CB competition within the framework of the Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization (SPH-M) program.

In his speech at the SPIEF, Vladimir Putin outlined a realistic and inspiring image of Russia's development, experts say. In their opinion, the president specified a course towards technological sovereignty, confirmed the failure of the West to isolate Russia, and also harshly responded to Vladimir Zelensky's "written hysteria", making it clear that Russia would continue to achieve its goals.

Washington launches large-scale project with orbital interceptors and trillion-dollar expenses

The Pentagon has begun distributing the first contracts under the ambitious Golden Dome for America program, the future U.S. missile defense system.

According to North Korean state media, on June 3, North Korean State Affairs Chairman Kim Jong-un visited a newly commissioned nuclear materials production plant. Together with him, high-ranking officials of the defense industry and employees of the Nuclear Weapons Research Institute visited the facility.

The Congressional Research Service has published a report on casualties during the 40-day military campaign against Tehran. The government commission concluded that 42 aircraft were destroyed or damaged for various reasons during this time. The list is based on media reports and statements from the Pentagon. About what exactly the Americans have lost, see the RIA Novosti article.

First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov — on challenges and prospects

First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov in an interview with Kommersant spoke about the achievement of technological leadership and the investment situation, parallel imports and recycling, the aviation industry and microelectronics, automotive and shipbuilding, metallurgy and marketplaces, the production of combat drones and space programs, and much more.

The i Paper: Starmer promised to present a Defense Investment Plan this week

London has firmly decided to prepare for an imminent war with Russia, but so far they cannot figure out how to do this, writes The i Paper. The task was set at the idea level a year ago. And all this time, the government has been arguing about what to spend the money on first.

Stoltenberg: things in NATO have gone even worse than before

NATO's goal is to maintain unity between the United States and Europe, and now fulfilling this task has become more difficult than ever, former NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said in an interview with Bloomberg. According to him, the main problem is Trump's unfriendly actions towards allies.

The head of the United Aircraft Corporation — on the supply of new Russian aircraft and plans for the development of the model range

Vadim Badekha, head of the Rostec United Aircraft Corporation, told TASS in an interview on the eve of SPIEF 2026 about when airlines will start receiving them, how many and which aircraft Russia needs, the possibilities of supplying abroad, as well as plans to create long-range and supersonic civil aircraft.

WP: Trump's policy has dealt serious blows to US allies around the world

Trump is methodically destroying the historical foundation of American power, writes WP. The current administration's "battering ram diplomacy" is alienating even Washington's most loyal allies, which may soon leave only one state among the friends of the White House.

The Economist: Europe has little to offer Ukraine

After America lost interest in Ukraine, the Europeans began to fill the void, writes The Economist. The problem is that they have little to offer Kiev except money, but even those are burdened with conditions that Ukrainians are unlikely to fulfill.

Colonel Khodarenok: Zelensky wants to discredit Budanov by appointing him to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Vladimir Zelensky may dismiss General Alexander Syrsky, Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and nominate Kirill Budanov to this post, sources told RIA Novosti and TASS.