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Missile on a blue background illustrating production growth in RF

RF exceeded missile production plan by 2 times: intelligence reveals shocking figures

Politics 08/10/2026, 09:16
🚀 Intelligence reveals shocking figures: Russia exceeded missile production plan by 2 times. Kh-35 — by 200%, Kh-101 — by 140%. No pause in shelling expected. 🔹 Kalibr missiles are going to reserve for new ships. 🔹 Iskander stock — 130 units, production is growing. 🔹 Kinjals taken off the assembly line due to low accuracy. 🔹 Zircons and Onyxes — plan fulfilled already in summer. 🇺🇦 Ukrainian air defense shoots down 100% of Kalibr missiles, but ballistic missiles remain the main threat. #War #Intelligence #Missiles
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GUR representative in military uniform discusses Russia's missile strike tactics in 2026

Record missile strikes: GUR reveals details of Russia's production and tactics in 2026

Politics 08/10/2026, 07:11
🚨 2026 Record: GUR reveals details of Russia's missile campaign 📉 July became the most difficult month for Ukraine's air defense. Major General Vadym Skibitsky confirmed: Russia overfulfilled the production plan for "Zircon" and "Onix" missiles already by August. 🔥 Key facts: • 198 ballistic and hypersonic missiles in July — a record for the year. • The plan for Kh-101 was overfulfilled by 140%. • Moscow changed tactics: less aviation, more ballistics. #Ukraine #War #GUR #Skibitsky #Missiles
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Patriot missile defense system on a training ground: US fears sharing licenses with Ukraine

Why the US does not want to transfer Patriot licenses to Ukraine: Fear of a 'cheap' competitor

Politics 08/10/2026, 05:02
🇺🇸 US does not want to transfer Patriot licenses to Ukraine: Fear of a 'cheap' competitor 🚀 American Patriot manufacturers fear that Ukraine will set up mass production of missiles faster and cheaper. Zelenskyy blames bureaucracy for the delays, but sources speak of the commercial interests of Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. Trump is also doubting the transfer of technology. #Ukraine #USA #Patriot #MilitaryAid
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Missile launch amid stockpile depletion: Pentagon declares emergency production mode

Pentagon activates emergency production mode: 21-day deadline for defense industry amid missile stockpile depletion

Politics 08/09/2026, 23:39
🚨 Pentagon activates emergency mode for defense industry: 21-day deadline Amid missile stockpile depletion in the conflict with Iran, Deputy Pentagon Chief Steve Feinberg demanded urgent production acceleration from Lockheed Martin and RTX. 📉 Patriot missile stockpiles dropped by 65% (<827 units remaining). 📉 THAAD stockpiles nearly halved. The Trump administration is requesting $1.5 trillion from Congress, but the bill is blocked. The Pentagon has already signed a $58.6 billion contract to triple missile output by 2030. #USA #Pentagon #War #Iran #MilitaryBudget
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Spike missile display: symbol of dwindling precision weapon stocks amid threats from Russia and China

Emptying arsenals: how the war with Iran exposed US vulnerability to Russia and China

Politics 08/09/2026, 07:38
🇺🇸 The US is facing a critical reduction in weapon stockpiles due to the war with Iran. 🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russia and China are closely monitoring the rate of US ammunition consumption, using this data to plan their own actions. The Pentagon is trying to accelerate production, but replenishing arsenals will take years. Official Washington claims readiness is maintained, but experts are skeptical. #USA #War #Military #Iran #Russia #China
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference discussing delays in Patriot missile production due to bureaucracy

"We would already be making Patriots for everyone": Zelenskyy blames bureaucracy for delays in Patriot production licenses

Politics 08/08/2026, 18:26
🇺🇦 Zelenskyy blames bureaucracy for delays in Patriot licenses: "We would already be making missiles for everyone" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in Serbia that if licenses to produce Patriot air defense systems had been obtained 4 years ago, Ukraine would already be supplying itself and Europe. 🔹 Zelenskyy asked Biden for licenses in the first year of the war. 🔹 An agreement was reached with Trump in late July 2026, but Trump later clarified that the decision is not final. 🔹 While negotiations are ongoing, people are dying under strikes. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #Patriot #Trump #Defense
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A Ukrainian soldier receives hot meals in an updated canteen, showcasing the reform of the military food system and digital procurement.

Canteen Reform: How Ukraine is Changing the Military Food System and Implementing Digital Procurement

Politics 08/07/2026, 22:51
🇺🇦 The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is launching a military food reform: products will be checked before delivery, and procurement will move to a digital format. 🍲 Instead of raw products, military personnel will receive ready-made meals through the DOT-Chain Food system. 📉 Procurement and logistics will be separated for transparency. 🏭 The defense industry has received preferential leasing, and the "Obereg" register is being updated. 📅 Critical enterprises must confirm their status by August 10. #Ukraine #AFU #Reform #Defense
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Kaja Kallas at a press conference in front of the EU flag, discussing new sanctions against Russia

EU approves new sanctions against Russia: Kaja Kallas names five new individuals

Politics 08/07/2026, 14:24
🇪🇺 EU approves new sanctions against Russia: Kaja Kallas reveals details On August 7, 2026, the European Union imposed new restrictions in response to the escalation of terror against Ukraine. Five new individuals linked to the MIC were added to the sanctions lists. Kaja Kallas stated that Russia is increasing pressure because it cannot achieve success on the battlefield. The EU will continue sanctions until the war ends. 📌 Previously, on July 23, the most powerful sanctions package in 4 years was adopted. #EU #Sanctions #KajaKallas #Ukraine #Russia
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Body armor undergoing testing in Ukraine: sample with tag on table, military gear and mannequins in background

Stringent Standards: How Body Armor is Tested in Ukraine and Why Requirements Are Stricter Than in the US

Incidents 08/06/2026, 15:07
🛡️ Ukraine operates some of the strictest body armor testing standards in the world. Experts from Rarog Tactical Gear revealed testing details: the allowable backface deformation is only 25 mm (compared to 45 mm in the US). 🔍 Every batch undergoes range testing: if a bullet penetrates the plate, the batch is rejected. 📦 The Ministry of Defense purchased 2,000 female body armor vests with enhanced protection (Level P) against SVD sniper rifles. Lightweight ceramic-composite armor is used.
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