1. Zircon hypersonic missile state trials to commence in August
https://tass.com/defense/1315087

2. U.S. accuses Iran of trying to deflect blame for nuclear talks impasse
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-deputy-foreign-minister-says-vienna-talks-must-await-irans-new-2021-07-17/

3. Russia Not Planning to Talk China into Joining Arms Control Talks with US – Ambassador
https://www.urdupoint.com/en/world/russia-not-planning-to-talk-china-into-joinin-1302638.html

4. Russian defense firm to feature new counter-drone innovations at MAKS-2021 air show
https://tass.com/defense/1314777

5. U.S. will need to work with China to make progress with North Korea –official
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-will-need-work-with-china-make-progress-with-north-korea-official-2021-07-16/

6. OPCW’s mistakes have developed into system of fakes, says Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1315157

7. UK Carrier Strike Group enters Indian Ocean to conduct joint military drills with Indian Navy
https://theprint.in/defence/uk-carrier-strike-group-enters-indian-ocean-to-conduct-joint-military-drills-with-indian-navy/697296/

8. Defence ministry extends emergency powers to armed forces as India-China stand-off continues
https://theprint.in/defence/defence-ministry-extends-emergency-powers-to-armed-forces-as-india-china-stand-off-continues/698129/

9. Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57 fighter to be in high demand — aircraft maker
https://tass.com/defense/1314297

10. Russian tech firm launches work on sixth-generation engine for combat aircraft
https://tass.com/defense/1314577

11. Kremlin still unaware of details over REvil hacker group vanishing from dark web
https://tass.com/defense/1314249

12. SES spearheading quantum technology encryption network for Luxembourg
https://spacenews.com/ses-spearheading-quantum-technology-encryption-network-for-luxembourg/

13. US Air Force tests embedding software coders with industry
https://www.c4isrnet.com/cyber/2021/07/14/us-air-force-tests-embedding-software-coders-with-industry/

14. Russian defense firm to feature new counter-drone innovations at MAKS-2021 air show
https://tass.com/defense/1314777

15. US Unveils Upgraded Sub-Launched Nuclear Warhead
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/07/15/us-nuclear-warhead/

16. Space Force declares operational acceptance of fifth anti-jamming GPS III satellite
https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/space/2021/07/15/space-force-declares-operational-acceptance-of-fifth-anti-jamming-gps-iii-satellite/

With Sincerest Regards,

Team ACDC
Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC)
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI),
Ataturk Avenue, Sector F-5/2, 
Islamabad(44000), Pakistan
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Email: acdc@issi.org.pk
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