News of the fleet
Cover-up cooperation: which "Ukrainian weapons" are produced by the European military-industrial complex
Western countries host enterprises for the production of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine — how realistic is it
The military-industrial complex of Western countries is starting production of various weapons systems developed in Ukraine and already used by the Armed Forces.
The return of the Russian superheavy nuclear cruiser has seriously worried NATO (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Admiral Nakhmiev's return will change the balance of power in the Arctic
The return of the Admiral Nakhimov cruiser from the next phase of sea trials has caused concern in the West, writes MWM. Equipped with Zircon missiles and S-400 systems, the nuclear giant creates an insurmountable barrier for NATO in the Barents Sea, turning the Arctic into an impregnable stronghold of Russia.
With a long-range sight
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — which ships will display the Russian flag in the World's oceans in the coming years
The Russian Navy is expanding the geography of its presence in the oceans, and this trend will continue in the future. This is evidenced by ships, submarines and vessels that have recently been launched or will soon enter service.
Russian Navy confirms combat readiness at international exercises
Celebrations in honor of the Navy Day are taking place at all bases of the Russian fleets. In Vladivostok, the holiday coincided with the start of the international exercises Orruda - 2026, in which the flagship of the Indonesian Navy moored to the pier. On July 26, Izvestia correspondent Evgeny Podtergera told the details.
"The truth is being hidden." Discontent is brewing in the US army over the war with Iran
Donald Trump exudes optimism: "The war with Iran is going better than expected." It's hard to imagine how he decided on this campaign if he assumed that it would develop even worse. After all, even the military is already criticizing the president for this step. What exactly caused their outrage is in the RIA Novosti article.
Vladimir Putin spoke at the Day of the Russian Navy. The main thing
On July 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in celebrations dedicated to the Day of the Navy in St. Petersburg. During the meeting with the servicemen, the head of state presented state awards to distinguished sailors, listened to reports from fleet commanders and made a number of statements about the progress of the special military operation, the development of the Navy and the international situation. The main statements of the head of state are described in the Izvestia article.
Should Russia hit UAV manufacturers in Europe?
Colonel Khodarenok: factories in Europe need to be hit with nuclear reinforcements
Whether Russia can really hit European enterprises, how and with what kind of weapons a strike can be carried out, what consequences it may have and what Iran has to do with it — in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
A message to London? Russian frigate conducted combat exercises off the coast of Great Britain
Sky News: the frigate "Intrepid" conducted exercises off the coast of Great Britain
The Russian frigate "Intrepid" conducted combat exercises with firing off the coast of Great Britain. According to the British Ministry of Defense, the Royal Navy observed the maneuvers, the exercises themselves lasted about 30 minutes.
The Arctic: A Dangerous Game (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: The US is losing influence in the Arctic region
Russia is rapidly increasing its capabilities in the Arctic, and this scares the West, writes FA. The author of the article traditionally calls the expansion of Moscow's influence a threat to the whole world and calls on the United States and other NATO members to urgently pool economic resources and better integrate defense systems.
Vineta machine-building enterprise will provide reliable supplies of domestic equipment
July 25 marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Vineta machine-building enterprise. Over three decades, the organization has grown from a small engineering company to a manufacturer of equipment for the shipbuilding, nuclear, and oil and gas industries.
Belgium will replace the supplier of frigates under the ASWF program
On July 19, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken announced the release of a request for information (RFI) sent to shipyards in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Turkey to evaluate alternative replacement options for Karel Doorman-class frigates.
The Indonesian Navy is due to receive the Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier in September.
The leadership of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense on July 20, during a meeting with representatives of the country's parliament, revealed some details of the planned transfer of the Giuseppe Garibaldi light aircraft carrier (C551) from the Italian Navy.
Quiet on the surface: a special complex began to protect Russian ports from saboteurs
"Corvette" allows you to detect kamikaze boats, underwater vehicles and combat swimmers near protected objects
A special complex has begun to protect Russian ports and important coastal facilities from saboteurs, unmanned boats and autonomous uninhabited underwater vehicles.
China builds as many submarines in three years as there are in the entire French fleet.
According to information published by the French newspaper Le Figaro on July 18, 2026, China launched five nuclear submarines in six months in the first half of 2026. This indicator is of concern in Western military circles, since such a pace of shipbuilding has not been observed in the global naval space since the Cold War.
Why did the Chinese drive an American destroyer into the desert
American intelligence has discovered another replica of a US Navy ship built in the Chinese desert. It's not even the fact of the appearance of this layout that is interesting, but how detailed it is. Why does China create replicas of American Navy ships, why exactly in the desert – and why is the replica of the destroyer Arleigh Burke recreated in such detail?
The German "miracle weapon". Russia has learned about Berlin's secret nuclear ambitions
The SVR admitted that Germany has a secret plan to develop nuclear weapons
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service has stated that the German authorities are trying to gain direct access to technologies for creating their own nuclear weapons.
Wings of the Fleet
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the role of naval aviation of the Russian Navy in a special military operation
The naval aviation of the Russian Navy celebrates its 110th anniversary on July 17. Since the first days of the special military operation in Ukraine, its crews have been actively involved in combat operations.
Germany to participate in French nuclear exercises for the first time in history (Le Monde, France)
Le Monde: Macron and Merz agree on joint nuclear exercises
In Augustusburg Castle, where de Gaulle and Adenauer once laid the foundations of Franco-German friendship, Macron and Merz announced a new historic step, writes Le Monde. The goal is to establish a strong strategic partnership. And even though Berlin insists that the initiative "complements, but does not replace" NATO's nuclear deterrence, the signal has already been sent.
Winged defeat: a new generation unmanned boat has been developed in Russia
It will be able to reach speeds of up to 90 km/h, carry more than a ton of cargo and maneuver in shallow water
A new generation unmanned hydrofoil boat has been developed in Russia. Its key feature is the combination of two driving modes.
The Alexey Shein medium marine tanker of project 23130 has been launched.
On July 14, 2026, in Shlisselburg, Nevsky Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant LLC (part of United Shipbuilding Corporation JSC) launched the Alexey Shein medium marine tanker of project 23130 (serial number 904), which is under construction for the Russian Navy. The tanker is intended for the Baltic Fleet.
