WW3 25 July 2024

 The squaring up of NATO counties for a proper WW3 fight with the new axis countries (Russia, Iran, China , North Korea) continues according to various reports.   Many of these recent reports seem aimed at showing Russia that we are preparing quickly and intend to be ready for the fight in 2 or 3yrs time.

10 July 2024. Washinton Summit Declaration

At the same time as the Chinese Military boots were on the ground in Belarus,  NATO countries were meeting in Washington to strengthen bonds, and to reaffirm and state their current position.  
NATO says that it is a defensive alliance to protect each other. Welcomes new members Finland & Sweden. Says that Russia is the greatest threat among many global threats. North Korea and Iran are assisting Russia with drones and munitions. China additionally assisting Russia with cyber & disinformation attacks.  Entirely blames Russia for Invasion of Ukraine and wider instability. NATO welcomes members paying min 2% GDP towards upgrading and re-enforcing it's military.  Pledged long term military assistance to Ukraine.   
 
item 16 of the Washington Summit Declaration is important.  It says :
"Ukraine’s future is in NATO.  Ukraine has become increasingly interoperable and politically integrated with the Alliance.  We welcome the concrete progress Ukraine has made since the Vilnius Summit on its required democratic, economic, and security reforms.  As Ukraine continues this vital work, we will continue to support it on its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership."
 

More munitions for the UK  

11 July 2024 UK Gov orders more battlefield munitions

  BAE systems is the UK's largest defence company.  Reuters report says that UK is expected to place at least 11 billion pounds of new orders over the next 5years. Includes 155mm artillery shells, 30mm rounds and 5.56mm ammunition . 

21 July 2024 - Body worn war tech

 The UK Gov reported on advances in soldiers body worn technology to improve operational advantages. 
Body worn tech
UK Gov body worn tech 21 July 2024

Kit has already been tested including by troops of the Royal Anglian Regiment. Thermal and laser detection systems , enemy proximity etc.
 
 
Al mayadeen
Al Mayadeen 22 July 2024
Al Mayadeen is an Arab satellite news channel based in Beirut, Lebanon.  Also it may be of interest in the current political climate to note that earlier this year,  NATO appointed the first British-Lebanese woman of Syriac Maronite descent to be a NATO Spox (spokeperson) .  That woman is Farah Dakholah a multi linguist with a Cambridge (UK) education.

 22 July 2024 -Al Mayadeen mentions Farah Dakholah as the source of their report that NATO has put over 500,000 troops on high alert and has the most comprehensive defense plans since the cold war. 

Laser weapon Trial 

 

Laser
British Army Laser weapon

22 July 2024 UK Gov site says test firing of a laser weapon from British Army vehicles continues at Porton Down .  Currently has a range of about 1km. Report aimed at demonstrating UK commitment to ways of fighting in the near future.

Warfare conference 2024

RUSI
RUSI Warfare conference 23 july 2024

 General Sir Roly Walker was appointed Chief of the General Staff (professional head of the British Army) on 15 June 2024. He made his first speech in the role on 23 July 2024 at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)  Land Warfare Conference.   He declared his ambition to "double the army's fighting power" within 3yrs.

Valery Zaluzhny
Ukraine Ambassador at RUSI 
Former General and now Ambassador Valeri Zaluzhny also spoke at the Land Warfare conference to warn the West . 

24 July 2024 UK Gov orders missile supplies 

Thales
UK Gov 24 July 2024

A "significant number" of Lightweight multirole missiles have been ordered from Thales UK .  The order is worth £176 million.  The missiles can be used against drones , aircraft or maritime targets. 

UK Germany joint defence 

Also on 24 July 2024  UK & Germany joint defence declaration

Healey
UK Defence Secretary 24 July 2024

 The Uk secretary of state for defence is John Healey (MP for Rawmarsh  & Conisbrough).  He was appointed on 5 July 2024.  He is meeting with allies as part of co-operation and part of "reset of relations with European allies".  He also visited France , Poland and Estonia  and made a declaration aimed at deepening defence ties with Europe. 

Opinion

Nothing is calming down .  The military industrial complex is in full swing.