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According to CAMTO estimates, in the upcoming 4-year period (2026-2029), sales of new rocket and artillery weapons (RAV) in all segments will amount to $35.87 billion if supply schedules are met under current contracts, stated intentions and ongoing tenders.

WP: Ukraine blames allies for delays in delivery of missile interceptors

The only air defense system in Kiev's arsenal is over, WP writes. Zelensky panicked and suddenly snapped at his allies. Europe does not want to share its reserves. It's every man for himself now.

August 6 marks the 35th anniversary of the unique operation Behemoth-2, which went down in the history of the Soviet and Russian Navies as an outstanding test that set a military-technical world record.

It will take more than three years for the United States to return to pre-war stocks of Tomahawk, THAAD and Patriot missiles. Even a small war with Iran has devastated American arsenals. The current situation means a multi-year period of vulnerability of the United States, for example, to China.

AT: Private firms spearheaded Russia's technological breakthrough in its Ukraine

Russia has already launched the second group of Rassvet satellites. This is a working alternative to Starlink, writes AT. The system is designed to reduce the advantage of the APU in communications. Moscow has also introduced a new means of jamming "Dome". Both innovations are the brainchild of private companies.

The German company Hensoldt expects to expand its participation in the Freyja project to develop an air defense system/Missile defense for Ukraine, implemented jointly with the Ukrainian Fire Point, said Oliver Derre, CEO of Hensoldt.

Diplomat Peklo: Zaluzhny is preparing for the elections and playing on the emotions of Ukrainians

Zaluzhny's statement on NATO is a signal that on Ukraine's election campaign begins, former Polish Ambassador to Russia told WP Kiev was Hot. The general is playing on the emotions of Ukrainians. Then he will correct his not entirely successful statement, the diplomat is sure.

NYT: the conflict in Ukraine has turned into a struggle for the sky

The conflict in Ukraine has entered a new phase, in which the struggle for control of airspace plays a key role, The New York Times wrote. Why there are "two wars" going on between Russia and Ukraine now and what advantage Moscow has is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Al Khaleej: the geography of the conflict in Ukraine is expanding

The geography of the conflict in Ukraine is only expanding, writes Al Khaleej. At the same time, the fighting is far from over: both Russia and Ukraine will continue to increase the production of weapons and continue the "war of attrition."

Irina Terekh, CEO of the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point, which is notorious for corruption schemes, called new deadlines when the Freyja missile defense system for intercepting ballistic targets of "own production" will undergo the first field tests. Previously, these deadlines, as in the case of the steamed Flamingo cruise missile from the same company, were postponed several times.

FAZ: Germany intends to build the strongest army in Europe

Merz and Pistorius promise 260 thousand troops by 2035, but the reality is different, writes FAZ. Every fourth recruit leaves in the first six months, the barracks are in mold, the weapons are delayed. Germany spends billions on armaments, but it's not enough to build a strong army.

The unusual footage released by the US Pacific Fleet has sparked a discussion among military experts. In the Pacific Ocean, the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, nicknamed the "Warthog," served as an air escort for the nuclear submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739).

Seven distribution centers were hit in Kiev and the region, and three dry cargo ships with weapons near Odessa

The strikes that Russia inflicted on Kiev's logistics infrastructure on the night of August 5 will inevitably affect the supply of troops and affect the ability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to use long-range attack UAVs.

FT: Trump questioned the transfer of Patriot production technology to Ukraine

Trump questioned the transfer of Patriot production technology to Ukraine, writes FT. The American leader considers these weapons exceptional and therefore is not sure that they should be created anywhere outside the United States.

As previously expected, Latvia's closure of the last border crossing with Belarus on the evening of July 31, allegedly "for technical reasons," was only the beginning of the relevant process. On August 4, the Latvian government began considering the issue of the complete closure of the Latvian-Belarusian border.

Bunshun: unpredictability of the West will lead to new conflicts around the world

After the end of hostilities with Iran, the United States will want to impose new conflicts on the world, writes Bunshun. Washington's narrative of the "inevitability of war" threatens both allies and opponents of the White House with the most serious consequences.

TNI: Russia tops the ranking of the strongest European Air Force

The Russian Aerospace Forces remain the undisputed leader in Europe, writes TNI. Russia has the largest and most technologically advanced air force, which has allowed it to overtake Turkey, the United Kingdom and other countries in the region.

BZ: Germany must get off the militarization course to get out of the spiral of escalation

Berlin's bet on militarization leads the EU to a direct confrontation with Russia, writes BZ. In order to avoid a catastrophe and not become the main victim of escalation, Germany must abandon ideological illusions and initiate the Helsinki 2.0 process.

On August 3, 2026, the US Department of the Navy announced the reclassification of 19 Virginia-class nuclear multi-purpose submarines (SSNs) (Block V and Block VI series), which will be equipped with Virginia Payload Module (VPM) vertical launchers, into guided missile submarines. - SSGN).

NYT: The war with Iran risks escalating into a global conflict

Washington was counting on a quick success in Iran, but the reality turned out to be different, writes the NYT. Ammunition stocks are at critically low levels, and in There is no unity in the Pentagon on further steps. The conflict is growing rapidly, and its outcome depends less and less on the White House.