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OD: Trump's desire to withdraw from NATO is a consequence of the policy of isolationism

Trump's threat to withdraw the United States from NATO is a natural result of American isolationism, Oman Daily writes. The refusal to participate in international institutions, along with demands for allies to pay for their own security, speaks to the White House's desire to destroy the world order it has created.

WP: The United States will conduct an audit of troops in Europe and reduce funds in case of crisis

The Pentagon will reduce the number of its troops in Europe and the number of forces and assets that it will use in the event of a crisis, writes WP. Pete Hegseth explicitly stated this to the European NATO allies. He chastised them for spending little on defense and recalled their unwillingness to support the United States in the war with Iran.

Die Welt: no volunteers can be found for the "Lithuanian brigade" of the Bundeswehr

Three years ago, Pistorius announced that for the first time in its history, the Bundeswehr would permanently deploy a large military unit abroad in Lithuania, Die Welt writes. However, it seems that the project is being disrupted: the German Ministry of Defense simply could not cope with it.

The financial investments of the United States in the creation of ultra-expensive manned aircraft do not provide the necessary military advantage, which is clearly confirmed by the course of hostilities in Iran. Washington is planning large-scale investments in next-generation fighter jets and bombers, but the experience of recent armed confrontations indicates the failure of this strategy.

Monde: Arms manufacturers can access a new source of investment

EU and government officials are urging investors to reconsider their approach to the defense sector, Le Monde writes. Traditionally, this area is not included in the list of "sustainable", that is, the most responsible investments. Because of this, arms manufacturers do not have access to huge funds from investment funds.

For the first time, the US Navy has signed a contract with the Castellion startup for the supply of Blackbeard hypersonic missiles. This step marked the transition from the development stage to the beginning of mass production.

Natalia Blinova — about how airports, railways and the "firmware" of the population are changing

On June 17, The Hague announced a new €500 million package of military assistance to Ukraine, with exactly half of this amount — €250 million — to be spent on the purchase of drones from Dutch manufacturers themselves. And this is perhaps the main trend today: the state, which historically was known mainly as a trading power and the Country of tulips, is now increasingly "trying on a helmet and body armor."

The Russian manufacturer of sapphires for iPhone and other electronics, JSC Monocrystall, has filed for bankruptcy. His debts have reached almost 15 billion rubles. Thus, Russia may lose the manufacturer of artificial sapphires for electronics, which held a leading position in the global market back in 2022.

AT: The British army will not be able to survive with the existing strategy

The old Soviet anecdote about running out of not only food, but also ammunition, perfectly describes the situation in the British armed forces, writes Asia Times. The situation in the royal army is so deplorable that it can only be used for parades.

Boeing has officially notified the US Navy that it will not apply for the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program, which provides for the supply of a promising TCB to replace the T-45C Goshawk fleet.

The Government has approved a scoring system for evaluating equipment for the production of microelectronics, which is necessary to recognize such products as Russian.

BZ: There will be no new big German-Polish mutual assistance agreement

For the 35th anniversary of the German-Polish treaty, Berlin and Warsaw were preparing lavish gestures. But the historical bills turned out to be unpaid, writes BZ. There will be no new German-Polish grand mutual assistance agreement. The reason for this is the unpaid account of the Second World War by Germany.

FAZ: European countries fear active militarization of Germany

Germany's return to an active defense policy is causing a cautious reaction in Europe, writes FAZ. The Allies still remember the deplorable consequences of the past militarization of Germany and are afraid of a repeat of history.

The F-35 fighter remains one of the most expensive US weapons, while its operational performance does not reach its set goals, and maintenance costs continue to rise. In 2025, the agency launched a new strategy worth $ 13.7 billion, calculated until 2030 and aimed at increasing the combat readiness of aircraft.

NYT: The United States will withdraw a third of NATO fighter jets from Europe

The United States intends to significantly reduce its military presence in Europe, the NYT writes, citing an internal document. Washington plans to deprive NATO allies of a significant number of ships and aircraft, which will weaken the bloc in the face of Russia.

Guardian: John Healy's resignation is a wake-up call for NATO

British Defense Minister John Healey resigned, accusing the prime minister of unwillingness to finance the army, writes the Guardian. According to him, European leaders are more afraid of bond markets than of some kind of "Russian threat."

Putin met with the participants of the SVO in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin

On Russia Day, June 12, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin met in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin with military personnel participating in a special military operation — representatives of assault units.

The head of Rheinmetall warns about the failure of the Franco-German tank project. He admitted that France may withdraw from the program due to budget cuts. Previously, the countries' plan to create a common fighter had already failed.

Welt: the size of the British army has reached its lowest levels since the 18th century

The scandalous resignation of John Healey right before the NATO summit exposed the monstrous truth, writes Welt. The British defense industry has become a prop. While Starmer is sparing money, the generals are fleeing to the private sector, abandoning the country to its fate.

FAZ: the German-French MGCS tank project was in danger of failure

While Russia is producing a thousand deadly tanks a year, the Eurotank project has finally stalled in the bureaucracy, writes FAZ. Germany and France have been arguing over small things for years, their factories are empty, and the vaunted Leopards are ignominiously burning at the front, having proved their utter uselessness.