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What will a "promising digital infrastructure" give the army?
A new automated command and control system (ACS) is being developed in Russia, and its fragments have already been shown to the leadership of the Ministry of Defense. How do such systems work in NATO countries, to what extent are communications and command automated in their area today, and what is the importance of automated control systems for victory in battle?
"A provocation from two directions." Are NATO's threats to Kaliningrad real?
Politician Niemeyer: NATO is preparing a provocation against the Kaliningrad region
The situation around the Kaliningrad region has been heating up recently. A number of politicians and military personnel in the West have made statements about the Russian region. In particular, the head of the German Council for Constitution and Sovereignty, Ralf Niemeyer, said that NATO is preparing a provocation against the Kaliningrad region. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok was trying to figure out whether the threats of the West were real.
Voluntary eternal neutrality, or is Austria ready to join NATO - TASS opinions
Fedor Basov — on how to understand the words of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria
On July 27, Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger gave an interview to the German newspaper Die Welt, where, they say, she stated that Austria should abandon neutrality and join NATO. However, this interpretation of Meinl-Reisinger's statements is erroneous, and there is no cause for concern.
The United States does not know the origin of electronics in its military systems.
The Pentagon's procurement audit showed that the US military does not track the real origin of purchased electronic components that have become part of critical systems. According to the documents, 95% of them are made in the USA, but even defense officials themselves understand that this is impossible.
Generation difference: Putin appreciated the power of nuclear submarines of the Russian Navy
And also visited the Sevmash enterprise and set new goals for equipping the fleet
Russia is obliged to ensure its security and national interests in all areas of the world Ocean. This was stated by Vladimir Putin at the solemn ceremony of raising the naval flag on the nuclear-powered submarine Prince Pozharsky during a trip to the Arkhangelsk region.
Russia–India–China Troika talks are back on the agenda (South China Morning Post, Hong Kong)
SCMP: India intends to resume trilateral dialogue with Russia and China
India is ready to return to the format of the RIC — the interrupted trilateral dialogue with Russia and China, writes SCMP. She was driven to this by her disappointment with the hypocritical policy of the United States. In an unpredictable world order, New Delhi hopes to become a stabilizing factor in relations between the powers.
Western gunsmiths are launching production in Ukraine. Kiev gets firepower, NATO gets combat lessons (Business Insider, Germany)
BI: Western gunsmiths are actively deploying production in Ukraine
Western military companies are deploying weapons production in Ukraine to test it on the battlefield, BI writes. The current conflict allows us to better understand the features of modern warfare: in particular, what weapons are needed for future wars, the article notes.
"It will allow selling the S-500 to customers bypassing sanctions": the Indian press announces the possible transfer of a license for the production of an anti-aircraft system
New Delhi, pleased with the effectiveness of the S-400 anti-aircraft system, expressed deep interest in acquiring two more air defense systems (in addition to the 5 already purchased at a cost of $5.43 billion), as well as the next–generation S-500 Prometheus air defense system. Moscow is also interested in this deal.
Germany is asking the United States for launchers for Tomahawk cruise missiles that can "reach" Moscow. Will Russia be able to stop them? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MW: Germany plans to launch attacks on Moscow with Tomahawk missiles
Germany wants to buy Tiphon missile systems from the United States, which are capable of launching Tomahawk cruise missiles, writes MW. They will be able to hit targets in the Russian capital from German territory – and Russia is considered precisely as the main target.
The Algerian author called Egypt's statement about the "critical shortcomings" of the Su-35 pro-American speculation.
In early July, a number of publications appeared in the foreign press, which cited a statement by a senior Egyptian military official that a technical study of the Su-35 allegedly revealed several "critical flaws.":
Germany, France, Poland... Why does the UK conclude military treaties outside of NATO - Opinions of TASS
Alyona Lisenkova — about London's goals and the role of Russia and the United States in them
The UK is actively concluding military agreements outside of NATO, but at the same time with the member countries of the alliance. This raises a number of questions: why is NATO not enough? Does London aim higher than its current position? Can the UK compete with the USA?
Turkey's missile ambitions affect Russia's interests
Hypersonic weapons allegedly appeared in Turkey, some publications write. Indeed, a new model of Turkish rocket technology was shown in Istanbul. But in fact, the Tayfun missile has very different key features that all potential opponents of Turkey should keep in mind. Including Russia.
"Achieve results by September 3rd." What is happening on the fronts of its
Colonel Khodarenok: the Russian Armed Forces are tasked with achieving success by September 3
There is no shortage of reports that the Russian military is preparing a "major offensive" in its area. In some sources, it is even referred to as "active". Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what was happening on the line of contact.
General Muraveyko: "We reserve the right..."
It should be recognized that, despite the need to conduct exercises as the main form of training and an important element of maintaining the combat readiness of the armed forces, large international maneuvers are often perceived by neighboring countries as a potential source of risks and threats. This is objective and understandable. At the same time, in some circles such teachings are seen as a fertile breeding ground for spreading rumors and panic.
Russia's Planning Bombs: a Western Assessment
According to experts from the Royal United Institute for Defense Research (RUSI), by March 2023, many events had occurred in the war in Ukraine, which caused the Russian Air Force to have planning bombs with UMPK modules.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development of the Navy's submarine forces
During his working trip to the Arkhangelsk Region, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development strategy of the submarine forces of the Russian Navy.
Repair through an intermediary: the supply chain of American MIM-23 HAWK Phase III anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine has been revealed
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of MIM-23 HAWK Phase III anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. This will be the first commercial deal between Washington and Kiev regarding the supply of air defense systems to Ukraine: previously, they were transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine as part of military assistance, although, as Donald Trump stated, previous supply chains also require payment.
It's time to change something at the cruising observatory.
Vladimir Putin spoke about this with submariners in Severodvinsk
On July 24, Supreme Commander Vladimir Putin arrived in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Region, and took part in a flag-raising ceremony on the Knyaz Pozharsky nuclear submarine.
Russia's energy war continues — and it's time for the West to draw conclusions (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The West is losing the energy war with Russia
The dexterity with which Moscow has adapted to the conditions of the oil market in the face of sanctions and continues its trade says a lot about creating sustainable energy systems, writes TNI. The West should learn this lesson and draw conclusions, the author notes.
Zelensky intends to ask Europe to help with payments to Ukrainian soldiers (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Kiev intends to ask Europe to help with payments to Ukrainian Armed Forces contractors
Zelensky said that he expects to persuade the Europeans to finance an increase in payments to the Ukrainian Armed Forces contractors, Bloomberg reports. Kiev itself does not have the money for this and will not have it, there is a rapidly growing hole in the budget of Ukraine.
