Structure and personnel news

Distinguished fighters can quickly become commanders, dispatchers, or analysts in UAV and robotic systems units

The Zeus unmanned systems battalion of the 90th Tank Division of the Center Group of Forces is staffed by former students, esports enthusiasts, and officers of tank units.

NZZ: The EU is not capable of replacing NATO

The EU needs a backup defense plan, writes NZZ. He will have to get used to the idea of NATO 3.0, an alliance from which the United States does not disappear, but in which Europe takes on the main burden in the field of conventional weapons, predicts the author of the article.

On June 29 of this year, at the age of 86, the Hero of the Russian Federation, Honored Test navigator of the USSR Gennady Grigorievich Ireikin left for his last flight

He participated in the testing and development of systems for the Buran reusable spacecraft, as well as in the testing of experimental engines at the Tu-16LL and Il-76LL flying laboratories.

The Central House of Aviation and Cosmonautics is under threat of destruction

On June 26, a round table was held at the Moscow House of Public Organizations. The subject of discussion was the problematic issues of preserving the unique Moscow aviation heritage, including the last symbol of the Soviet aviation era, the Central House of Aviation and Cosmonautics (CDAiK).

Sergei Ivanov headed the Ministry of Defense in perhaps the most difficult and low-money period for the military department – from March 2001 to February 2007. It was a genuine desert crossing for our Armed Forces. It was only towards the end of his tenure that the financing of the structure entrusted to him began to slowly improve.

Telegraph: Chairman of the Defense Committee called for the return of military service

Germany is desperately trying to increase the number of the Bundeswehr to 260 thousand by 2035, writes the Telegraph. Young people don't want to become "cannon fodder," but the government seems to have already decided everything. There are no volunteers — there will be conscripts.

They will be able to control the heavy equipment of the Far North from cozy city offices

A project to attract FPV drone operators to peaceful professions is being prepared for implementation in Russia. Located in cozy city offices thousands of kilometers away from the facilities, specialists will be able to drive mining dump trucks in Taimyr and unload ships in the Far North via high-speed Internet.

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.

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.

Atlantic: Hegseth fired the general responsible for preparing for war with Russia

Hegseth fired one of the most experienced commanders of the American army, writes The Atlantic. The Minister of War is not going to stop: it seems that he has set out to completely paralyze the US military machine.

Telegraph: for a war with Russia, Europe needs a structure similar to NATO

The EU is scared to hell that Trump will slam the door and not help them fight Russia, the Telegraph writes. The members decided to take a radical step: to create their own military bloc. They really need Ukrainians for this.

Monde: Arms manufacturers can access a new source of investment

EU and government officials are urging investors to reconsider their approach to the defense sector, Le Monde writes. Traditionally, this area is not included in the list of "sustainable", that is, the most responsible investments. Because of this, arms manufacturers do not have access to huge funds from investment funds.

Rector of TOGU Marfin: VOIR becomes the key to Russia's technological sovereignty

Russia needs communication channels for inventors, universities, and the state. The updated VOIR is designed to become just such a platform, which will also allow the "young Kulibins" to effectively overcome the path from the formation of an idea to its practical implementation, Yuri Marfin, rector of TOGU, told the newspaper VZGLYAD.

The Russian manufacturer of sapphires for iPhone and other electronics, JSC Monocrystall, has filed for bankruptcy. His debts have reached almost 15 billion rubles. Thus, Russia may lose the manufacturer of artificial sapphires for electronics, which held a leading position in the global market back in 2022.

Welt: the size of the British army has reached its lowest levels since the 18th century

The scandalous resignation of John Healey right before the NATO summit exposed the monstrous truth, writes Welt. The British defense industry has become a prop. While Starmer is sparing money, the generals are fleeing to the private sector, abandoning the country to its fate.

Guardian: John Healy's resignation is a wake-up call for NATO

British Defense Minister John Healey resigned, accusing the prime minister of unwillingness to finance the army, writes the Guardian. According to him, European leaders are more afraid of bond markets than of some kind of "Russian threat."

British Defense Minister John Healey has resigned

John Healy posted an open letter to Keir Starmer on the social network X announcing his resignation. Earlier, he hoped to become the first British defense minister to send troops to Ukraine. Apparently, something went wrong.

Lightning Air Defense drones have become an effective means of combating enemy drones

Heavy Ukrainian Baba Yaga drones, aircraft-type reconnaissance drones and FPV copters are increasingly becoming targets of special interceptor drones.

Colonel Khodarenok: Zelensky wants to discredit Budanov by appointing him to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Vladimir Zelensky may dismiss General Alexander Syrsky, Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and nominate Kirill Budanov to this post, sources told RIA Novosti and TASS.