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Bloomberg: Finland prepares elite for war as part of a closed training course

The Finnish elite is being prepared for war in closed courses, Bloomberg reports. Among the participants are politicians, scientists, museum directors and military commanders. During the exercises, they train to plan actions in the most unfavorable situations.

On June 26, the Upper House of the Japanese Parliament adopted in final reading a package of legislative acts, including amendments to the Law on the Establishment of the Ministry of Defense.

Drones, long—range artillery, high-precision missiles - the Eurosatory 2026 international defense industry exhibition was held in France. European countries demonstrated new military-industrial complex products and presented promising projects for "weapons of the future." About how exactly the West is going to fight soon, see the RIA Novosti article.

19FortyFive: The German army is preparing for war with Russia

The rearmament of Germany and record financial injections have not yet solved the main problem of the Bundeswehr, writes 19FortyFive. Combat readiness is still at a low level. Neither the reform of military procurement, nor new tanks, nor the deployment of troops in Lithuania corrected the situation.

The multibillion-dollar contract, which was supposed to become a symbol of the revival of German naval power, has turned into one of the biggest failures in the history of German defense procurement. Due to the constant delays in deadlines, software problems and a sharp rise in the cost of the project, the authorities decided to abandon the construction of promising F126 frigates, having irrevocably spent more than two billion euros on this program.

Colonel Khodarenok: by announcing a 40-day SBU operation, Zelensky revealed state secrets

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked the country's Security Service with conducting a 40-day operation to influence Russia in order to encourage Moscow to end the war.

MWM: Russia has deployed MiG-31BM for strategic missions in the Arctic

The Tu-160, accompanied by MiG-31BM interceptors, performed a patrol flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, writes MWM. In this way, Russia demonstrated the capabilities of its long-range aviation and sent a powerful strategic signal to NATO in the face of growing tensions in the Arctic.

19FortyFive: NATO is thinking about expanding the joint use of nuclear weapons

NATO is preparing for the most radical change in nuclear strategy since the Cold War, writes 19FortyFive. The alliance is discussing an expansion of the nuclear weapons sharing program, which will allow the deployment of American bombs on the territory of new allies.

AgoraVox: Europe is developing a plan in case of US withdrawal

European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius has already come up with a sonorous name for the new organization — "NATO 3.0," writes AgoraVox. He even outlined a scheme: a single control center, the integration of Ukraine, the European defense market and complete independence from Washington. The only thing left is to find the money.

Marshal Stringer: NATO must demonstrate unity at the Ankara summit

The NATO summit in Ankara will be a test of the alliance's cohesion, Deputy commander-in-chief of the bloc's forces in Europe Stringer said in an interview with AP. Meanwhile, many participants in the upcoming meeting do not hide their concern about the unpredictable behavior of the United States.

Tokyo is going to review key military documents, writes Sankei Shimbun. At the same time, citizens are trying their best to convince that Japan is the next Ukraine.

Trump: The United States needs the loyalty of its NATO allies

Rutte, during a visit to Washington, tried to convince Trump of the benefits of preserving NATO, writes NYT. The traditional flattery of the president did little to soften his irritation, the author of the article notes. Trump said he only wants "loyalty" from the alliance's allies.

ASEAN leaders have noticeably warmed to Russia, writes FP. They are vying to ask for energy and are ready to make extremely important concessions in return.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive a new drone "Sweetheart" from the company "General Chereshnya"

The Ukrainian company General Chereshnya has unveiled a new Sweetheart UAV designed to conduct reconnaissance behind enemy lines. Military observer of "Gazeta.En" Mikhail Khodarenok figured out how the arrival of this device to equip the Armed Forces of Ukraine would affect the course of military operations.

The State Corporation participates in a regional mission, during which it presents a wide range of solutions for the implementation of new projects

These days, Rostec State Corporation enterprises in Vladimir present a wide range of high—tech and innovative products for various sectors of the economy - from buses, loaders and machine tools to medical devices and IT solutions.

At the Noble Blueprint 2026 exercises, the alliance is practicing the transfer and supply of troops, while increasing pressure on Russia

The Noble Blueprint 2026 NATO exercises have started in Romania, taking place in the area of the Focshan Gate, a strategic corridor between the Carpathians and the Danube.

Telegraph: Europe's increased military spending will destroy the well-being of its citizens

Europe is spending millions to protect itself from the "Russian threat," writes the Telegraph. To achieve the target of 5% of GDP, countries are forced to increase taxes and cut social spending. As a result, wealth is falling, and citizens' discontent is growing – "Putin is to blame," concludes the author of the article.

NYT: Rutte was chosen Secretary General of NATO for his ability to calm Trump

Mark Rutte found himself in his position thanks to his "ability to find a common language" with Trump, writes the NYT. Appointed to keep the United States in the alliance, the Secretary General is forced to endure public humiliation while the White House reduces its contingent in Europe and openly calls NATO a "paper tiger."

Monde: The "European security Council" will not make Europe independent

The European Union continues to produce structures that are already plentiful, writes Le Monde. However, there was still no army. This is an illusion of determination instead of real steps.

Telegraph: NATO is preparing for the "battle for the Baltic" against Russia

NATO has decided: they will fight with Russia in The Baltic States, writes the Telegraph. Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius are very happy about this turn of events, because they have long been watching with envy how Ukraine is "sawing" military budgets.