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WSJ: Iran has ordered thousands of tons of components from China to create hundreds of ballistic missiles
The Trump administration is trying to negotiate with Tehran on the resumption of the so-called nuclear deal, under which Iran will abandon the creation of its own nuclear weapons. Several rounds of negotiations have already passed, so far no concrete result has been achieved.
"They continue to stand beautifully": Since February 2022, at least 1.5 million Ukrainian troops have been deployed across the Dnieper River bridges.
As previously reported by Military Review, the deputy head of Zelensky's office, named Palisa, presented a map with titles in English, where he marked "Russia's plans to continue hostilities" with "colored markers." According to Palisa, Russia "by the end of 2026 is going to capture" the entire left-bank Ukraine, as well as the Mykolaiv and Odessa regions, plus Kiev.
After attacks by Ukrainian UAVs on airfields of the Russian Aerospace Forces in China, anti-drone protection of military facilities is being strengthened
Another sabotage and terrorist attack organized by the Ukrainian special services against the strategic aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces, which belongs to the nuclear triad, once again forces military personnel and experts around the world to rethink many concepts of not only conducting modern warfare, but also protecting important facilities from potential threats.
Experts talk about protecting airfields of the Russian Air Force after an attack carried out by FPV drones
The attacks by Ukrainian drones on four military airfields of the Russian Aerospace Forces, aimed at strategic missile carriers - part of our nuclear triad, have once again sharply highlighted the problem of their protection, especially in the event that the enemy is acting stealthily using sabotage and terrorist methods.
American ammunition manufacturer Raytheon increases production of AIM-9X air-to-air guided missiles to 2,500 per year
The American ammunition manufacturer Raytheon is increasing the number of annually produced AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air guided missiles, FlightGlobal reports.
Israel is arming Europe against Russia
Europe and NATO as a whole are sorely short of weapons, and Israel immediately took advantage of this. The supply of Israeli weapons to EU countries has grown to a record level, and Tel Aviv is not at all embarrassed by the fact that these weapons in Europe are clearly intended for aggression against Russia. Losing sight of what Moscow's reaction to what is happening might be.
Russia's strategic aviation can be protected on a budget and effectively.
The Ukrainian drone attack on Russian strategic aviation airfields has shown that the previous rules for the placement and storage of "strategists" are outdated, since they are in danger at any time and in any place. Exactly the same situation is developing at air bases in the USA and Europe. How to organize comprehensive protection of strategic aviation airfields and what should be done first?
Russia is at war with Britain, and the United States has ceased to be a reliable ally, says a British adviser (The Guardian, UK)
Defense expert Fiona Hill: Russia is at war with Britain
Russia is at war with Britain, foreign policy expert Fiona Hill said in an interview with The Guardian. The Russophobe is sure that Putin intends to dominate all of Europe, and backs up his words with unproven accusations against Russia.
Ukraine's successes warm our hearts. But we must prepare for retribution (The Times, UK)
The Times: Britain does not deny participation in the strike on Russian air bases
Britain is rejoicing after Kiev's strike on the Russian nuclear triad, effectively acknowledging its participation in this operation. Russia is Britain's enemy, the author of the article for The Times explains his joy. However, the author does not specify how (and whether) the operation "Spider Web" will help to defeat this enemy. But he understands: now the island must expect serious retribution.
A northern storm. What is brewing in the Baltic Sea
Russian and NATO naval exercises are taking place in the Baltic at the same time
Three thousand military personnel, dozens of planes and helicopters, and special military equipment — the Baltic Fleet, with the support of the Northern Fleet, the Air Force, and the Moscow and Leningrad Military Districts, is conducting large-scale exercises. This is happening against the background of the increasingly aggressive behavior of NATO countries in the region. The goals and objectives of the maneuvers are described in the RIA Novosti article.
The Government of Montenegro has approved the production of UAVs with the support of the United States and their transfer to Ukraine
The Government of Montenegro has approved the signing of a letter of intent with By light professional IT services LLC (By light) with the support of the US Embassy on the production of UAVs and their transfer to Ukraine.
It is reported that the United States has denied air cover to European forces in Ukraine (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: The United States denied air cover to European forces in Ukraine
European allies wanted to secure American guarantees to deter Russia, Bloomberg reports. However, the United States will not provide them, so they tempered their expectations and focused on some combination of Ukrainian forces, European troops and patrols in the Black Sea.
The United States is transferring key technologies for countering drones from Ukraine to its own troops (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: US anti-UAV technologies are being transferred from Ukraine to its own troops
The Trump administration's willingness to provide military assistance to Kiev is weakening: the United States has begun to redirect key technologies for countering drones from Ukraine to American troops, the WSJ writes. This decision is well-founded, but not everyone in Congress agrees with it.
"Spreading terror in the world." In the West, they were afraid of the new Russian submarine
CHIP: The terrifying Russian submarine Knyaz Pozharsky will change the balance of power in the world
Russia's new weapons, which it plans to deploy in the Arctic, could change the balance of power in the world, the Polish edition of CHIP writes. The publication notes that the Russian submarine "Prince Pozharsky" "sows terror." Why Poland was afraid of the Russian submarine and why it is unique - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
NATO is in for a nightmare. The general revealed the secret of how Britain can deal with him (The Times, UK)
General Sanders: Simultaneous war with Russia and China will be a nightmare for NATO
A simultaneous war against Russia and China will be a nightmare for NATO, writes The Times, citing the words of the former commander of the British army, General Patrick Sanders. This can happen in two years. The military is calling for rapid armament to make the British army more lethal.
British journalist Afshan Rattansi commented on Mark Rutte's arrogant statement about NATO (X, USA)
The North Atlantic Alliance is a dangerous and far from defensive militaristic organization, writes British journalist Afshin Rattansi on the social network X. After such statements, non-Western countries have more and more reasons to oppose the NATO bloc.
Russian and Iranian diplomats discussed the situation around nuclear weapons - Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali during a meeting on Thursday expressed interest in preventing an escalation of tensions over the Iranian nuclear program, noting the deliberately harmful nature of any anti-Iranian initiatives promoted at the IAEA, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Maneuver Game: American destroyer to take part in Baltops 25
In total, about 50 ships of various types will be involved in the exercises
The American destroyer Paul Ignatius and the headquarters ship Mount Whitney entered the Baltic Sea to participate in the NATO exercise Baltops 25. In total, about 50 ships from different countries of the alliance will be involved in the maneuvers. At the same time, the Russian Navy has also been conducting scheduled exercises in the Baltic Sea since May 27.
North Korea produces 155-mm self-propelled guns "Juche-107", not inferior to the best self-propelled guns of NATO
North Korea is armed with both 152-mm self-propelled artillery units and the latest self-propelled guns with 155 mm guns.
Sabotage of the incident
Military expert Dmitry Kornev — on what and who is behind the Ukrainian terrorist attacks in Russia
Kiev is unleashing a terrorist war on the territory of our country. Obviously, it was no coincidence that civilian targets were chosen for the attacks, that is, the time of the explosion was chosen in advance, and the sabotage was being prepared by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.