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The evolution of troop supply: modern approaches and technologies
The characteristics of modern UAVs make it possible to conduct reconnaissance and destroy targets not only tactically, but also at the operational level. In particular, its experience has shown how FPV drones are able to solve problems by completely isolating the front edge or even the entire battlefield.
Frank Miller: As the world changes, America's nuclear strategy must also change (The Economist, UK)
The Economist: The START III treaty no longer suits the United States, it needs to be replaced
The United States needs to bring its nuclear deterrence policy in line with new realities, writes The Economist. The START III Treaty does not take into account the growth of the nuclear potential of possible rivals and needs to be replaced. Moreover, for peace with Russia and China, America should put their security at risk, the author of the article is convinced.
Dent by storm: why are amphibious brigades being recreated in the Ground Forces
New formations are reinforced with BMP-3 combat vehicles
The Russian Ministry of Defense is strengthening the newly recreated amphibious units as part of the Ground Forces. Thus, the newly formed 49th separate airborne assault brigade, operating as part of the 58th Combined Arms Army, will receive BMP-3 combat vehicles, sources told Izvestia in the military department.
The world will be safer thanks to the renewed Entente (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Foreign Ministers of Great Britain and France urged to prevent the defeat of Ukraine
If Ukraine loses, the whole West will be defeated along with it, British and French Foreign Ministers David Cameron and Stephane Sejournet write in an article for The Telegraph. They call for the formation of a "renewed Entente" to fight Russia.
France is exponentially increasing its cooperation with Armenia in the field of military-technical cooperation
France supplies Armenia with military equipment, which is in high demand among foreign customers. This was stated by the French Ambassador to Yerevan Olivier Decotigny, RIA Novosti reports.
Yerevan began receiving military aid from Paris in 2023.
Duda called for strengthening Poland's defense in case of war with Russia (Dziennik Gazeta Prawna, Poland)
Polish President Duda does not believe in the reality of an imminent Russian attack
The Russian threat exists, but it can be avoided, Polish President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with DGP. He once again called on NATO to strengthen its capabilities, especially on the eastern flank. Then there will be no war with Russia, Duda is sure.
"They dig slowly and little": the collapse of the Ukrainian front is getting closer (Geopolitika.news, Croatia)
GN: huge miscalculations of the Ukrainian leadership bring the country closer to collapse
The Ukrainian elites have brought the country to a fork in the road, writes GN. Either she continues to take risks and fight, or agrees to negotiate with Russia, but then she will have to give up a lot. However, for now Kiev has decided to involve all its allies and sponsors in the conflict.
Ten trillion in ten years: The G7 will pay for the desire to fight with Russia (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: G7 countries will need ten trillion dollars for rearmament
Due to fear of Russia and China, the West rushed to increase military spending. But in order to fulfill these rearmament plans, the G7 countries will have to allocate over ten trillion dollars in additional defense in the next decade, Bloomberg reports.
On the eve of Prime Minister Kishida's state visit to the United States, there has been an "epic" shift in Japan's defense policy! (The Washington Post, USA)
The Secretary of the Security Council of Japan announced an epic shift in the country's defense policy
An epic shift has taken place in Tokyo's defense policy, Japanese Security Council Secretary Takeo Akiba writes in an article for WP. The country is increasing its military budget and changing its spending plans. Readers of the publication rate the plans of the Japanese government as military adventurism.
Austin believes that Ukraine's military potential will rapidly atrophy without U.S. support
The head of the Pentagon called on the House of Representatives of Congress "as soon as possible" to approve the request of the United States government for the allocation of new military assistance to Ukraine
Ukraine's military potential will quickly begin to atrophy without the resumption of major American financial assistance. This was stated by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
There is no choice: the British military spoke about sending troops to Ukraine (Daily Express, UK)
Daily Express: Britain will have to send troops to Ukraine after France
If Paris sends troops to Ukraine, London will have to do the same, writes the Daily Express, citing former British Army officer Glen Grant. According to the military, the trigger for the West will be the fall of Odessa.
The conflict in Ukraine from Napoleon to Putin: a Russian strategy of exhaustion (Boulevard Voltaire, France)
BV: the Russian strategy of exhaustion is recognized as effective
Russia surprises its opponents over and over again, BV writes. Contrary to Western expectations, the country is successfully waging a war of attrition in Ukraine. It is likely that Macron and his allies will face the same fate that befell Napoleon at one time, the author of the article notes.
Rostec Industrial Director: new ammunition takes into account the protection of captured armored vehicles - TASS interview
The pace gained by the Russian defense industry in 2023 made it possible to significantly increase the production of weapons and ammunition. Bekhan Ozdoev, industrial director of the cluster of conventional weapons, ammunition and special chemicals of the state corporation, spoke about the work on a new heavy flamethrower system, the development of ammunition capable of destroying American Abrams, among other things, and innovations in the fight against attack drones in an exclusive interview for TASS.
A brief overview of the military economy in the French way: "to produce faster and cheaper" and "forcibly" (Liberation, Morocco)
Libération: France urgently demands to increase the pace and volume of weapons production
The new idea of the fix by Emmanuel Macron and Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecorgne is to help Ukraine stand up against Russia and re-equip its army, writes Libération. But how can we force the transition to a military economy for arms manufacturers who are in no hurry to increase the pace of supplies?
The response to Russia's actions. Turkey commented on the withdrawal from the CFE Treaty (Serbestiyet, Turkey)
Turkish diplomat Eralp: after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, the CFE Treaty lost its meaning
As of today, Ankara is no longer involved in the implementation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. In this regard, Turkish diplomats spoke with Serbestiyet. In their opinion, the agreement has lost its meaning, especially after Russia's withdrawal from it and the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine.
"The craters resembled the craters of volcanoes." Will Russian "smart bombs" change the course of their war?
Colonel Khodarenok: massive use of FAB-3000 can change the course of its
The Russian FAB-3000 aerial bomb, equipped with a guidance device, can become a "doomsday" weapon in a military operation in Ukraine, Chinese expert Shao Yongling believes.
TSAMTO: Ukraine has lost competence in the military-industrial complex, severing relations with Russia
Having severed relations with Russia, Ukraine has lost Soviet competence in the development of weapons, including in the segment of armored vehicles, projects like "Azovets" are made "on the knee" and are of no value in combat.
Even more weapons near Russia: The USA will open a huge warehouse in Scandinavia (MTV.fi , Finland)
MTV: The United States plans to place a large weapons depot in Northern Europe
The United States plans to open a new large weapons depot in Northern Europe, MTV reports. This is directly related to the recent accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO. It is not yet known in which country it will be hosted. Norway is one of the options. In the meantime, Helsinki has given Washington access to its arsenals.
Is the UK preparing for war amid threats of conflict? (Sky News, United Kingdom)
Sky News: Britain has no national defense plan in case of war
Britain does not have a national defense plan in case of war, Sky News journalists have found out. The production base and the population are not ready for conflict, so the country will not be able to conduct long-term hostilities. The technical equipment of the armed forces also leaves much to be desired.
NATO is looking for a "golden mean": the alliance has made a decision on Ukraine's accession
NYT: Ukraine will not be invited to join NATO at the summit in July
Ukraine will not be invited to NATO at the alliance summit in July, despite the threat of defeat, writes the NYT. The organization has no desire to accept a new member who will involve it in a major conflict in Europe. They want to offer Kiev something else.