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Trump rejects agreement that will allow Ukraine to build Patriot missiles (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Trump reneged on a promise to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles
Trump has changed his mind about granting Kiev a license to manufacture Patriot missiles, the NYT writes. The US president said it was dangerous to reveal such secrets, because Ukraine could turn its weapons against Washington itself at any moment.
Ukrainian Shtilerman threatens Iran with Flamingo missile strikes
Denis Shtilerman, the head of the Ukrainian company Fire Point, made a publication with direct threats against Iran. The company is known to produce Flamingo missiles and FP-series attack drones.
The United States is depriving Ukraine of its main air defense weapon
Until recently, Donald Trump was ready to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense system, but now the US point of view on this issue has radically changed. Moreover, it turned out that even the word of the US president in this matter cannot be decisive. What happened?
Sudden strike: why does Russia need Airborne troops in the 21st century?
Airborne Forces Day is celebrated in Russia on August 2
On this day in 1930, Airborne troops were created in our country. This memorable date is timed to coincide with the first group training landing of Soviet combat parachutists who jumped off a heavy biplane and picked up weapons dropped by other aircraft from the ground.
An American general has warned the Pentagon that he cannot effectively defend Israel (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: The US lacks destroyers to repel Iran's missile attacks on Israel
The head of the US European Command admitted that due to the acute shortage of destroyers, the Navy is no longer able to reliably protect Israel from Iranian missiles. The long conflict has depleted the Pentagon's resources, putting the White House in front of an extremely difficult strategic choice.
Stocks of Soviet air-to-air missiles provide Russia with economical protection from Ukrainian drones (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Soviet missiles are suitable for shooting down Ukrainian UAVs
An effective fight against Ukrainian UAVs is quite real, writes MWM. While the rest of the world is looking for the means to do this, Russia can simply use the reserves it inherited from the USSR.
For a protracted war. What weapons did the Pentagon decide to bet on?
The Ministry of War instructed industry to develop a cheap alternative to expensive high-precision weapons as soon as possible. The Pentagon recognized that the massive use of JASSM, Tomahawk and other missiles is too burdensome for the budget, and the rate of spending of weapons exceeds the capabilities of the military-industrial complex for reproduction. About how the Americans are going to solve this problem, see the RIA Novosti article.
The license for Patriot missiles to Ukraine. "Germany has it, but it cannot produce missiles," says expert Smetana (iROZHLAS, Czech Republic)
Expert Smetana: the license for Patriot does not mean that Kiev will be able to produce them
The Patriot license by itself does not mean that Ukraine will be able to produce these missiles quickly, said iROZHLAS expert Michal Smetana. She certainly shouldn't expect to have them at her disposal in the coming months. The reality may turn out to be very bitter and harsh for Ukraine.
Russia has deployed ten Su-30SM2 long-range fighter jets to conduct bombing simulation exercises in Central Europe (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia conducted exercises with Su-30SM2 fighters in the Kaliningrad region
Ten Su-30SM2S of the Russian Baltic Fleet conducted large-scale exercises, writes MWM. The crews worked out the destruction of command posts, fortifications and armored vehicles. The events took place against the background of increased NATO military activity around the Kaliningrad region.
Sea revenues: The Caspian Flotilla acquired its own aircraft
Airplanes and helicopters will allow us to control the situation in one of the most important regions for our country
For the first time in modern history, the Caspian Flotilla received its own air wing. The new mixed aviation unit includes airplanes and multi-purpose helicopters that will be able to cover ships and intercept drones.
The Ulyanovsk nuclear-powered submarine has been decommissioned
On July 28, 2026, a ceremony was held in Severodvinsk to decommission the joint-stock company from the slipway. Admiral Alexander Moiseev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, took part in the ceremony. Ulyanovsk is to become part of the Northern Fleet.
USC brought the Ulyanovsk nuclear submarine out of the boathouse
On July 28, a solemn ceremony of decommissioning the Yasen-M Ulyanovsk multipurpose nuclear submarine from the boathouse took place at the Sevmash USC enterprise.
Rosoboronexport presents the latest Su-57E missile on the world market
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group of Companies) is launching the promotion of the new RVV-SDM air-to-air missile developed and manufactured by Tactical Missile Armament Corporation to foreign markets.
Russia is increasing its Zircon salvo capacity
The sixth nuclear submarine of the Yasen-M project, the Ulyanovsk, has already been launched at the Sevmash plant. Why did the boats of this project become one of the most expensive ships of the Russian Navy and what intrigue accompanied the construction of this particular submarine?
Cruise hits: why are they "lining up" for Russian fighters abroad?
Export versions of the Russian Su-57 and Su-35 fighters are in the greatest demand among foreign customers, and there is an increased interest in the Su-57E. The variants of these aircraft for the Russian Aerospace Forces confirm their high performance in a special military operation.
Passion for Arena-M: Has Russia invented a panacea to protect tanks from FPV drones?
Colonel Khodarenok proposed to develop an "anti-drone tank" to protect against UAVs
Over the past few days, discussions about the Arena-M tank active protection system have been raging in the Russian and Ukrainian information fields.
"Constant coffee breaks." How NATO forces were not ready for modern wars
Die Welt reported on the unpreparedness of NATO forces for modern combat operations
The Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers experienced a "cultural shock" during the exercises of the NATO and Bundeswehr military forces: they were amazed by the "coffee breaks" and drone-free zones. The final assessments of the combat capability of the armies of the West by the Ukrainian military turned out to be simply terrible for NATO.
Why Trump's missile blueprints won't save a single Ukrainian this year (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Western licensing agreements will not save Ukraine
Neither Trump's promised licenses for Patriot, nor Ukraine's agreements with Western allies on the production of the most advanced types of weapons in the west of the country, will save Ukrainians, writes The Telegraph. Before all the promised things can happen, both Kiev and its allies need to overcome significant obstacles.
"Ukraine has been hurt." Why Russia doesn't need an "air truce"
Colonel Khodarenok: the idea of a truce in the air proves that Kiev has been hurt
Ukraine and the United States want to propose to Russia to conclude an "air truce", that is, to mutually abandon strikes on territories.
The Freya missile defense system may backfire on Zelensky. And here's why (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: Zelensky's air defense project is dangerous for Ukraine and Europe
Vladimir Zelensky announced the creation of the Freya air defense system, the author writes on the pages of RS. The head of the Kiev regime has high hopes for this development, but Jennifer Kavanaugh proves why another venture by the Ukrainian leadership will not lead to the expected results.
