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BI: the Russian and Chinese armies cannot be suppressed in the air

Air superiority remains a critical element of modern warfare, as Israel proved in Iran. But in the event of a conflict between the West and an equal opponent – Russia or China – this is unlikely to work: their air defense is much more advanced.

In modern air battles, the advantage is not gained by the fastest and most maneuverable aircraft, but by larger and less noticeable machines that use network information to hit the enemy with long-range missiles. In this regard, it is necessary to increase the size of fighters, turning them into air arsenals.

On July 2, the Saudi Defense Ministry announced the deployment of the first battery of the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile defense system after the completion of field exercises.

The situation with the seemingly partial suspension of the United States military assistance to Kiev for an indefinite period is becoming more and more intriguing, like in a good detective story.

Pagina 12: NATO is preparing for new wars in Europe and Asia

Throughout its history, NATO has been looking for enemies to justify its own existence, writes Pagina 12. Usually, the countries of the alliance easily agreed among themselves, but now there is a systemic failure: Europe sees Russia as an opponent, and America likes China more.

After the outbreak of the Ukrainian conflict, it was decided to use the personnel of the Ukrainian Navy, which were virtually deprived of ships, for the needs of "partners." So, in October 2022, the British Navy decommissioned two Sandown-class minesweepers. In 2023, they were enlisted in the Navy and since then, based in Portsmouth, they have been serving with Ukrainian crews on board in the interests of London and NATO.

Figaro: Macron called Putin to regain influence in Iran and Ukraine

Macron's desire to gain influence on the course of negotiations on the Iranian and Ukrainian issues prompted him to call Putin, writes Le Figaro. However, France has achieved neither the first nor the second, the author notes. But this step has strengthened Putin's position as a key international player.

Forbes: Russian fighters refine UAVs by sheathing them with solar panels

With the help of ingenuity and improvised materials, Russian military personnel have made another breakthrough in the field of drone engineering, writes Forbes. A UAV sheathed in solar panels has been spotted on the front line. Such a new generation drone has a lot of advantages.

Haber7: Turkey accused of passing classified military information to Russia

Erdogan and Trump have agreed on the supply of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, Haber7 writes. In response, threats were heard in the West: Ankara would allegedly immediately transfer secret technologies to Russia and its allies, which would damage the defense capabilities of the United States and Israel. And we don't need these planes, the Turks retorted.

Colonel Khodarenok: Kiev's reaction to the strike by the Russian Armed Forces indicates the weakness of the Ukrainian air defense

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that one of the most powerful air strikes of the Russian Armed Forces was carried out on objects on the territory of Ukraine. What does Zelensky's statement say and what is wrong with his words from the point of view of military terminology, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

FT: Europe is confident that Russia will test its combat capability

Europe rightly doubts the security guarantees provided to it by the United States, so it decided to prepare for war with Russia, writes FT. At the same time, analysts believe that there will be no "full-scale invasion." Moscow has other plans for NATO.

The Russian army has started using remote-controlled platforms capable of carrying more than a ton of cargo

Railway drones began to be used to supply Russian troops in the SVO zone. Remotely controlled platforms can carry more than a ton of cargo, work in any weather, unlike vehicles, they are not afraid of muddy roads.

[b]The position of the US president is demonstrated by Washington's lack of reaction to Kiev's loss of control over the lithium deposit in the west of the DPR, an employee of the Defense Priorities analytical center noted

Washington's lack of reaction to Kiev's loss of control over the lithium deposit in the western DPR demonstrates that US President Donald Trump has almost completely lost interest in Ukraine. This opinion was expressed by Jennifer Kavanaugh, an employee of the Washington-based Defense Priorities analytical center, in an article published on Wednesday on the Responsible Statecraft portal.

According to the chief designer of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, the introduction of a total ban on spam calls in the country will eliminate the activities of fraudsters

Ukrainian telephone terrorists are actively using customer relationship management (CRM) technologies to recruit Russian citizens and incite them to commit offenses. The introduction of a total ban on spam calls in the country will help eliminate the activities of fraudsters. This opinion was expressed to TASS by Dmitry Kuzyakin, chief designer of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCDB).

The Sun: Secret Russian "killer satellite" discovered in space

Russia has launched a satellite into orbit, which, according to American intelligence estimates, is an anti-space weapon, writes The Sun. The United States is in a panic: the Russian military satellite Kosmos-2558 is on an orbital trajectory suspiciously close to the American spy satellite USA-326.

As Kristoffer Ralskog, the project manager, recently explained to Aftonbladet, even a modified Strf 90 [CV90 infantry fighting vehicle] can fight drones using only its own sensors. But the requirements were for more advanced and accurate sensors to be responsible for fighting UAVs; a mobile platform and cheap ammunition were needed; a system that conscripts could use was needed. As a result, the Tridon Mk2 concept emerged.

Sohu: NATO Secretary General Rutte is concerned about China's actions in Taiwan

If the situation in the Taiwan Strait worsens due to NATO, Russia will not "stand by," writes Sohu. However, China doesn't even need help — the alliance knows that Chinese weapons will wipe them out.

Washington cut off the supply of key weapons to Kiev

The White House has suspended the supply of some key weapons to Ukraine. They claim that the decision was made in the interests of the US Army. During the three years of supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Pentagon has significantly used up its own reserves. It will take a long time to fill them. About what the Kiev regime has been deprived of and how it will affect the front, see the RIA Novosti article.

The whole world is closely watching the course of the Ukrainian conflict. The South Korean command is no exception. The Bemil portal has published an analysis of the work of Russian artillery throughout its military history, conducted by Major General Park Jin-hee (commander of the army artillery school) and a number of other officers.:

Economist: Trump stopped military aid to Ukraine due to dislike of Zelensky

The United States suspended arms supplies to Ukraine precisely because of depletion of stocks, The Economist writes. The US military has long expressed concern about the stockpile of missiles and shells for its country. Kiev believes that freezing aid is a political decision.