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The sixth generation fighter has driven a wedge between Germany and France
Experts assessed the prospects for the production of the Franco-German FCAS fighter
France and Germany cannot agree on who will be in charge of the joint development of the new fighter, which is why the project is being delayed.
"There were battles for every house." How the Yar Watch was taken and what threatens the APU with its loss
TASS: the largest Ukrainian Armed Forces group in the history of its military was destroyed in Chasovoy Yar
Units and formations of the Russian army stormed Chasov Yar, the Ministry of Defense reported. According to TASS, Russian troops destroyed the largest group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the history of the military operation during the fighting. How the battles went and what significance the conquest of Chasova Yar has - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
NATO, shaken by scandals, is fighting with itself (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: NATO is experiencing scandals that endanger its existence
Currently, NATO is experiencing several scandals that threaten its existence, Die Welt writes. Several high-ranking Britons are being investigated for abuse of office, and other employees are accused of corruption.
Three reasons why the American world order may collapse (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: The American world order is heading for collapse in three ways at once
There are many ways to collapse the world order. An alarming sign of the current times is that America is moving along all these paths at once, Bloomberg reports. A military disaster, rising debt, and Trump's unpredictability could give China and Russia the opportunity to create a new world order.
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.
Trump admits: financial sanctions against Russia "may or may not work" (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Trump's ultimatum will not change Putin's point of view on the Ukrainian conflict
The US president's threats against Russia raise questions about how much leverage America has left over Moscow, the NYT writes. Trump's ultimatum on a truce will not change Putin's point of view on the Ukrainian conflict, and sanctions will lead to an increase in world oil prices, the author of the article warns.
"They hit the equipment with great force." The Russian military used "arrows of death" against the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Russian army has used new combat elements "Motif" in the zone of its own
The Russian armed forces have used new combat elements of the individual guidance "Motive" in the zone of their own. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what this was for another means of destroying enemy armored vehicles.
Russian companies complain of "severe personnel shortage" in microelectronics
Ekaterina Koroleva, Director of Social Projects at Micron JSC, described the situation in the industry in these words. According to her, the shortage of specialists in microelectronics is a consequence of the same fashion for professions.
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.
"The Bourgeois and the door": an article by General Zaluzhny appeared in the fashion magazine Vogue, where he appeared in a new image
An article by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK, General Valery Zaluzhny, appeared in the fashion magazine Vogue, where he appeared in a new unexpected image. In it, he tells memories from childhood, episodes of his biography, and also discusses the future fate of his country and the conclusions that Ukrainians have drawn from the experience of the armed conflict.
Europe's roads and railways are not ready for war with Russia, warns the head of the EU transport authority (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Europe's transport networks are not ready for the transfer of troops and equipment
The EU's road transport infrastructure is not ready for a possible armed conflict between Brussels and Moscow, writes FT. The European Commission is fussing and planning to pour a lot of money into its repair.
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.
Rostec and The Higher School of Economics became partners in the field of engineering training and scientific research
The corresponding agreement was signed by Sergey Chemezov, Director General of the State Corporation, and Nikita Anisimov, Rector of the Higher School of Economics
Rostec State Corporation and the Higher School of Economics have signed a strategic partnership agreement in the field of science and education. The document is aimed at conducting joint research, training highly qualified personnel and building a scientific and technical foundation in the interests of high-tech industries in Russia. In addition, together with Moscow school No. 58, vocational guidance for schoolchildren in the areas of engineering, IT and cybersecurity will be conducted.
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.
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.
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.