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Ukrainian Air Force aviation commander Dyakiv confirmed that contracts for the supply of Gripen E and F-16 aircraft include production localization in Ukraine, although its implementation is postponed until the situation in the western regions stabilizes.

Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Drapaty has spoken with the head of the NATO Military Committee Cavo Dragone for the first time. In October, a delegation of the committee will visit Ukraine for the first time in eight years.

NATO has declared its readiness to defend US military bases in Europe. The statement fits within the alliance's course of producing US weapons in Europe and reacting to the conflict with Iran, although experts dispute whether such bases guarantee security for allies.

Bild has revealed details of NATO's new concept in the event of a war with the RF: creating an 'autonomous zone' of drones, strikes on Kaliningrad and Russian logistics. The strategy is calculated to deter through the openness of plans.

The Defence Ministers of Australia and Japan confirmed an agreement granting Tokyo access to Australian test ranges for hypersonic missile and long-range system trials as part of strengthening strategic partnership.

🚨 RECORD FOR AFU: Russia Admits Loss of 1,671 Drones in 24 Hours! 📉 Russian media updated data: Russian air defense allegedly shot down 1,671 UAVs, 10 aerial bombs, and 2 HIMARS missiles. 🔥 The figure grew from 1,478 to 1,671 in just 24 minutes — this is the largest strike in the entire war. 🤫 Neither the Russian Ministry of Defense nor the AFU General Staff officially comments on these figures. #Ukraine #War #Drones #AFU #RF

🇺🇦 Koretsky's Cabinet has submitted the program to the Rada for 2026–2027. The document gives the government a one-year immunity from dismissal. 📉 Main goals: 💰 Attracting $101 billion in aid. 🏦 Sale of two state banks by the end of 2027. ⚡ Repair of 8 GW of capacity and launch of 5G in 5 cities. 🛡️ Ensuring 100% of the Armed Forces' needs. 📉 Social sphere: new pension model, but without raising the minimum to 6,000 UAH. Wages for doctors and teachers will increase. 👉 Full analysis in the article.

🇹🇷 Turkey still does not receive F-35s due to Russian S-400s. Negotiations with the UAE on selling the systems have reached a deadlock. The US Senate demands a complete abandonment of Russian equipment. The Kremlin may block the transfer of S-400s, retaining a lever of influence. #Turkey #S400 #F35 #Trump #UAE

🇮🇹 Italy has denied the theory of a Russian sabotage attack at an ammunition plant near Rome. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto described the explosion as a technical problem. However, the opposition insists on investigating the link to incidents in Bulgaria and a possible hybrid attack. The investigation is ongoing.

🇷🇴 Romania records an increase in Russian drones near the border — a consequence of attacks on Ukrainian ports on the Danube. Debris falls on Romanian territory. 🛡️ Ukrainian Air Defense shot down most UAVs, but the threat remains. 🚀 Romania will receive new weaponry under the SAFE program to detect drones at low altitudes. ⚠️ NATO confirmed a drone shot down over Romania — the first such case. #Romania #Ukraine #Drones #NATO #Danube

🚨 Russia has deployed a network of secret bases for drones capable of reaching NATO. According to The Telegraph, more than 59 new launch rails have been set up along the borders with Belarus and Ukraine. Experts warn of the risk of provocations in Poland and strikes on critical infrastructure. 🇷🇺🚁🇵🇱

🇧🇬 Bulgaria is making a leap into space! The government has approved the creation of an innovation center at Dobroslavtsi Air Base together with EnduroSat. 🛰️ 🚀 Complex for satellite assembly and specialist training. 🌍 Goal: To become a leading center for defense developments in Europe. 🤝 Support from Sfera Technologies and Sofia University. #Bulgaria #Space #EnduroSat #Innovation

🇮🇳 India has launched a tender to purchase 60 new military transport aircraft under the MTA program. This decision was made to replace the aging An-32 fleet, which is over 40 years old. The contract is estimated at $9 billion. 🛩️

🚀 Poland accelerates SAN program: 3 anti-drone batteries to be delivered by end of 2026 instead of 1! A total of 18 batteries with missiles, guns, and interceptor drones are planned. The program will be completed by 2028. #Poland #UAVs #Defense

🇵🇱 Poland held the largest military parade in its history. Warsaw showcased the newest F-35s, Abrams tanks, and equipment from NATO allies. Fighters from Germany and France flew overhead. 🇺🇦 Ukrainian soldiers participated in the parade formations as part of LITPOLUKRBRIG. 📡 Warsaw also resolved the Starlink issue, returning the country to the European roaming zone.

🚨 Ministry of Digital Transformation introduces strict control over IT exemptions: from August 17, the 'Diia' system will automatically cancel exemptions upon termination. Companies hiding layoffs risk losing their critically important status and losing exemptions for their entire staff. #IT #Exemption #Ukraine #Mobilization

🇹🇷 Erdogan announced that Turkey no longer strives for the EU! The President stated that Europe needs Ankara more than it needs Brussels. 🔥 Behind the scenes — a tough trade for defense billions and access to the SAFE fund. 📉 Internal «shake-up» of the government against the backdrop of the failure of the contract with BYD. 🌍 Turkey is actively diversifying alliances: BRICS, SCO, and independence. #Turkey #Erdogan #EU #Geopolitics #XABinfo

🚨 Draft exemption under threat: Ukraine reviewing enterprise criticality status by September 1. Lawyers forecast a reduction in the number of exempted workers. As of May 2026, over 1.3 million people (12% of the workforce) had exemptions. New criteria aim to close loopholes for draft dodgers but may affect enterprises providing 60% of the budget. #Ukraine #Mobilization #DraftExemption #News