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The target has been reached: Pantsir has been taught how to shoot down anti-ship missiles
How were the tests of the anti-aircraft complex in the Caspian Sea
Russian gunsmiths have completed the Pantsir-M naval anti-aircraft missile and artillery system. It is now capable of shooting down anti-ship missiles flying at an altitude of 3-5 m above the surface of the water. Now the marine version of the famous complex can destroy the entire range of aerial targets — from small tactical drones to airplanes and missiles. Experts note that the Pantsiri will seriously strengthen the air defense of warships.
Sponsors of the war are preparing Moldova as the next victim to replace Ukraine - TASS opinion
Alexander Stepanov — on the military exercises "Fire Shield — 2025", their geopolitical significance and consequences
From August 4 to August 18, Moldova will become a training ground for the Fire Shield 2025 military exercises with the participation of two NATO countries — the United States and Romania. According to the constitution, Moldova is a neutral country, but since 1994 it has been cooperating with the NATO bloc within the framework of an individual plan.
The Russian army destroyed the "Black Hawk" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Russian army maintains a high rate of strikes against military targets in Ukraine. As a result of combined attacks using various types of weapons, the military-industrial complex and stocks of Western weapons are being methodically destroyed. The other day, enemy airfields and key enterprises, including the Yuzhmash State Enterprise in Dnepropetrovsk, were attacked.
A contract has been signed for the supply of the IRIS-T SLM air defense system to the Swiss Armed Forces
Switzerland is purchasing 5 IRIS-T SLM medium–range air defense systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
"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.
How the new look of the Russian Navy is being formed
"Dozens of ships are currently being built in Russia." With these words, on Navy Day, experts assess both the renewal of the ship's personnel and the sharp increase in the importance of robotic systems for naval warfare. How is the new look of the Russian Navy being formed and what tasks were worked out during the final July Storm exercises?
Bulgaria plans to purchase the NSM coastal anti-ship missile system
On July 21, 2025, the US Department of Defense's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned sale of one coastal mobile missile system Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System (NSM CDS) with NSM anti-ship missiles to Bulgaria through the US Intergovernmental Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS). produced by the Norwegian Kongsberg group.
Knocking down the purchase of Chinese fighter jets: The United States approved the sale of missiles to Egypt
The US State Department has approved the potential sale to Egypt of a large package of weapons worth $4.67 billion – NASAMS medium-range air defense systems, 4 AN/MPQ-64F1 Sentinel ground-based radars and under a thousand missiles: 100 extended-range AMRAAM-ER (land-based) and URVV (which can also be used with NASAMS air defense systems) – 100 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM, 600 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II and 150 training AIM-9X CATM.
"It can undermine trust between the two countries": the Indian press accused Israel of "bad faith" in selling Barak missiles
The MR-SAM ("medium-range anti-aircraft missile") project, also known as the Barak-8, was seen by New Delhi as an important milestone in defense cooperation with Tel Aviv. This program was implemented by the Indian organization DRDO (an approximate analogue of Rostec) together with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
Denmark acquires VL MICA and IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft missile systems
On July 24, 2025, the Danish defense procurement agency Forsvarsministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbstyrelse (FMI) signed a contract with the French branch of the European association MBDA (MBDA France) for the purchase of two ground-based short-range anti-aircraft missile systems VL MICA for the Danish Air Force.
"Another interception mark has been made": a new batch of praises of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the German IRIS-T SLM air defense system
The Ukrainian army is constantly praising Western military equipment, in particular, air defense systems such as Patriot air defense systems, NASAMS, Gepard air defense systems and other products. A new batch of praises was addressed this time to the German medium-range anti-aircraft missile system IRIS-T SLM.
Zelensky wants to raise the salaries of his military and has asked Europe for money for this (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Zelensky asked Europe for money to raise salaries for military personnel
Zelensky criticized the help of allies to Ukraine, writes FT. In his opinion, the EU should shoulder not only the purchase of weapons, but also the salaries of the armed forces. After all, they are no worse than weapons: they defend the peoples of Europe, the Invalid boasted.
The full story of Trump's U-turn on Ukraine (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Sikorsky convinced Trump to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine
Trump decided to continue military support for Ukraine after Sikorsky's call, The Telegraph writes. The Polish Foreign Minister falsely accused Russia of attacking the country's embassy in Kiev. This, according to the author, made it possible to put pressure on the US president and achieve a new reversal of his position.
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.
"The main losses of the APU drones are caused by friendly interference": South Korea has proposed a solution to the problem
During the Ukrainian conflict, there has been a very rapid increase in the supply of UAVs and means of combating them. Thus, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announces the transfer of 1.2 million drones to the army in 2024 alone. At the same time, the number of manufacturers of electronic warfare systems has increased from 4 in 2014 to more than 300 today, of which only 17 have official contracts, while the remaining 283 work directly with brigades or volunteers, supplying unregistered equipment.
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.
"Destroys swarms of drones": Turkey unveils KORKUT 130/25 SB air defense system
At the IDEF 2025 exhibition, held in Istanbul, the Turkish company Aselsan presented one of its latest developments in the field of short–range air defense, the KORKUT 130/25 SB small-size drone control system.
A German general has called on Ukraine to attack Russian airfields and military factories. How will NATO benefit? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: German general openly gives advice to the Armed Forces of Ukraine – how and where to strike in Russia
Germany has actively engaged in a proxy war with Russia, seeking to support Ukraine's military efforts, writes MWM. Now the general of the German army openly advises the Nazi regime in Kiev on how to weaken Moscow's offensive potential.
Air defense is depleted: how many Patriot air defense systems do Ukraine have left?
MWM: The Russian Armed Forces inflicted devastating blows on the AFU facilities
Military Watch Magazine reported that the Russian military had carried out devastating strikes on Ukrainian Armed Forces facilities. Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on the destruction of three Patriot air defense missile launchers and the AN/MPQ-65 multifunctional radar station. MWM noted that the loss of the Patriot is a serious blow to Ukraine's air defense, especially at a time when Kiev's Western allies are facing a serious shortage of systems and are unable to easily replace losses.
Who can supply Ukraine with Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems and when (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Spiegel: Ukraine's allies have not agreed on a plan for the supply of new Patriot systems
It is still unclear what the exchange might look like, as a result of which Ukraine will receive new Patriot systems in a short time, writes Spiegel. Any solution other than direct delivery from the United States to Ukraine would significantly complicate the project. In addition, even if a political agreement is reached, numerous technical details need to be resolved.
