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According to the US Army justification, the Blackbeard GL is designed to improve the HIMARS platform’s ability to deliver mid-range precision strikes against time-sensitive, mobile, or hardened targets, with an emphasis on lower per-missile costs and improved survivability in high-threat…

30 Jun 2025 15:48 Politics 76 During the operation conducted by the police at the office of Sputnik Azerbaijan (Baku branch of the Russian International News Agency "Russia Today"), there are detainees. As APA reports, during the Ministry of Internal Affairs operation, two employees of the Federal…

The agreement includes the design, construction, delivery, and logistical support of two SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) vessels. The ships are intended to replace the Project 863 ORP Nawigator (262) and ORP Hydrograf (263), which were built in 1975 and 1976 at the Northern Shipyard in Gdańsk, now…

The International Legion of the Main Intelligence Directorate has announced the launch of its own production of ground robotic complexes. The new drone, called «Legit», is capable of performing both combat and logistical tasks. The project was developed jointly by UAV CYCLONE group specialists and…

The International Legion of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine just announced production of “Legit”—a tracked robot that can haul supplies or launch grenades. Ukraine is expanding domestic drone production as international aid flows remain uncertain. Building combat robots domestically…

The Center for Countering Disinformation reported the information. Discrediting Ukraine’s European integration. An ongoing information campaign against Ukraine’s accession to the EU is expected. After the European Council summit on June 26–27, pro-Kremlin media will claim that Ukraine’s integration…

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Ekranoplans, special ultra-low flying aircraft, promise to combine features from ships, airplanes, and hovercraft. There are many designs and projects out there, but they have yet to truly realise their promise. Now the discovery of the large 4-jet ‘Bohai Sea Monster’ in China harks back to the…

Starting June 9, 2025, Russian internet service providers (ISPs) began throttling access to websites and services protected by Cloudflare, making sites inaccessible from the country. The throttling is so aggressive, reportedly only allowing users to download the first 16 KB of any web asset, that it…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expanded the scope of information covered by the state secrets law, tightening control over society during the war in Ukraine. Now, data related to foreign policy, international trade, economic policy, scientific developments, and mobilization preparations may be…

A new armoured combat suit developed by Ukraine’s Major Oleh Shyriaiev is designed to protect soldiers from the growing threat of drone-dropped explosives and shrapnel. The lightweight overalls, made from Kevlar and other impact-absorbing materials, offer full-body coverage and reinforced protection…

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Germany’s defense minister said Monday the country would send navy ships to patrol Arctic waters, citing the threat from a Russian military build-up in the region. “Maritime threats are mounting… To name but a few, Russia is militarising the Arctic,” Defence Minister Boris Pistorius told a press…

U.S. Air Force general: No legal barrier to American pilots flying under Ukrainian command 30 June, 08:17 PM Exclusive Share: U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General David A. Deptula (ret.) (Photo: General David A. Deptula's archive) Author: As Russia ramps up its assault on Ukrainian cities and frontline…

Ukraine’s defense innovation cluster Brave1 has introduced the country’s first dedicated anti-drone ammunition designed for standard infantry rifles. The new rounds dramatically improve a soldier’s chances of hitting fast-moving aerial targets—such as FPV drones or commercial quadcopters—before they…

The number of criminal cases brought in Russia against service personnel for going AWOL (absent without leave) contradicts the official narrative that Russia values the military service of those who fight in its illegal war against Ukraine. Source: UK Defence Intelligence update dated 30 June on X…

Issued on: 30/06/2025 - 07:15Modified: 30/06/2025 - 07:14 4 min Reading time Russia's dwindling birth rate has been one of Putin's main worries during his 25-year rule © Alexander NEMENOV / AFP Russia's dwindling birth rate has been one of Putin's main worries during his 25-year rule. And with…

russian courts have received 20,538 cases of service personnel absent without leave (AWOL), desertion, or refused orders since February 2022 to late May 2025, the UK Defense Intelligence reports, citing a russian news outlet. The majority of these cases, 18,159, or 88.4% were for AWOL, an offense…

Blog > Aviation explainer series > How Flightradar24 uses MLAT to counter GPS jamming Blog > Aviation explainer series > How Flightradar24 uses MLAT to counter GPS jamming Aviation explainer seriesInside Flightradar24 How Flightradar24 uses MLAT to counter GPS jamming Share this article Ian…

Ukraine was a signatory to the Ottawa Treaty, banning anti-personnel mines. On 29 June 2025, it officially withdrew, citing Russia’s widespread use of banned mines like the PFM-1 across Ukrainian territory. But stepping away from the treaty won’t protect sappers from the mines already scattered by…

When President Donald Trump revealed that he is in negotiations with Finland's president to buy an "old" icebreaker, many observers assumed that he was considering the powerful and capable Polaris. It turns out that Polaris is not for sale, and the vessel under discussion is actually the 32-year-old…

The efforts to control the mega-cruise ships along the French Riviera continue with the city of Cannes announcing it would implement new restrictions at the end of the year. It follows a similar effort by Nice and Villefranche, which was aimed at forcing large ships to move to Cannes or possibly…

Russian state media photo Russia’s war train Yenisei is back in action in Ukraine. It’s protected—but not safe. New photos from Russian state media depict the armed, armored train reportedly somewhere along the Pokrovsk axis in eastern Ukraine. Intelschizo narrowed down the likely location to “near…

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Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security NATO Partnerships North & West Africa Security & Defense New Atlanticist June 30, 2025 • 1:54 pm ET When NATO leaders and partners of the Alliance met in The Hague last week, countries from two important regions were notably absent: Neither North African nor Middle…

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According to Ukraine's spy agency during the use of the drones, a Russian Su-30 fighter was damaged at the airfield in Saky. "Reliable weapons in the hands of the special forces of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence turn critically important military targets of the aggressor state into useless scrap, in…

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The Ukrainian Shakespeare festival in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk did not open with a play. Another kind of performance was staged on the steps of the theatre, one that did not deal with sad stories of the death of kings but with tragedy unfolding in real life. This was theatre in a different sense:…

Western Half Measures Have Prolonged the War, but Decisive Action Now Could End It Michael Carpenter July 1, 2025 Ukrainian servicemen fire a tank in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, February 2025 Stringer / Reuters Michael Carpenter is a Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council. He was Special…

Russian forces have started using FPV drones equipped with solar panels on the front line, according to Ukrainian radio technology specialist Serhii Beskrestnov, alias Flash. Source: Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, a specialist in military radio technology, as reported by Mezha Media, a technology and…

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing new foreign investors to put money into Russia without restrictions on capital outflows. Source: Bloomberg Details: The decree permits investors from abroad – including those from so-called "unfriendly" countries – to invest in Russian…

The Swedish government will review the structure of economic aid provided to other countries, which will set an extra SEK 1.67 billion (about €150 million) towards aid for Ukraine and other humanitarian actions. Source: European Pravda; statement by Swedish government Details: The Swedish government…

Law enforcement agencies pushed back Tuesday on an internet service company's characterization of damage to some of its fiber optic lines in the San Fernando Valley as an act of "domestic terrorism." Several of Charter Communications aerial cables were severed last month in Van Nuys causing service…

The war between Iran and Israel in the Middle East has led to complications for airlines seeking to avoid the airspace while also complying with an ongoing Russian airspace ban. Although Iran's airspace has partially reopened following a ceasefire, data from flight tracking website flightradar24…

One of the side effects of the hostilities between Israel and Iran has been the increased inaccuracies of navigation systems relied on by ships and, to a lesser extent, smartphone users in the Middle East. Most experts say those inaccuracies are probably the result of Global Positioning Satellite…

During his official visit to Austria, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed that Russia had proposed exchanging abducted Ukrainian children for captured Russian soldiers—a proposal he firmly rejected, as was reported on June 16. Speaking at a joint press conference with Austrian…

Today, there is a lot of interesting news from Russian-backed Transnistria, a breakaway state of Moldova. With gas reserves depleted, energy production cut in half, and Moscow planning a 10,000 strong troop deployment, the enclave is quickly becoming both a liability and a flashpoint. However,…