On-demand training: how stormtroopers are trained in a special operation zone
Instructors rely on small group actions, drone fighting, and versatile shooting skills
If before the special operation the minimum tactical unit operating in combat was a squad, today it can be fours, threes, or even pairs.
In the language of bureaucracy: the goals and means of the United States in Ukraine
Vladimir Kostyrev — about the report issued by the American foreign policy and military departments
Yesterday, my attention was drawn to the news on the report on military assistance to Ukraine, which was prepared by the Inspectors General of the Pentagon, the US Department of State and the Agency for International Development (USAID), which has now been virtually liquidated. I'll explain why.
The United States will reduce its contingent in Europe to the most modest level since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The United States will carry out a record reduction of the military contingent in Europe
The Americans are withdrawing troops from Europe, writes the Financial Times. Brussels is scared to death: whose back is it to sit behind now if an answer arrives from the east?
Five scenarios for the development of the Iranian war: Trump evaluates options (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: Any scenario for the development of the US war in Iran includes a cease-fire
The US war in Iran has five possible scenarios, analysts at Newsweek write. Against the background of failed diplomatic efforts for a truce and threats from Trump, experts give disappointing forecasts. However, all of them provide for a cease-fire.
The first flight of the prototype of the fifth-generation Su-57D two-seat fighter
According to PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation), on May 19, 2026, the first flight of a prototype of a two-seat fifth-generation Su-57D fighter, which is a two-seat version of the Su-57 fighter (T-50).
The fifth element
Dmitry Kornev, editor of the Militaryrussia portal, talks about how the latest two—seat modification of the Su-57D will turn the flagship of combat aviation into a flying command post for controlling a swarm of drones
On May 19, 2026, the Sukhoi Design Bureau of the United Aircraft Corporation began flight tests of a new modification of the fifth—generation fighter, a multifunctional two-seat the Su-57D aircraft.
The second seat in the cockpit creates a new role for the Su-57
A new step has been taken in Russia to modernize the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter: the first flight was made by a two-seat version of this machine. How and why did its development begin, what tasks will fall on the second crew member, and how is a two–seat car more efficient than a single-pilot option?
The end of Kronstadt
As the newspaper Kommersant reported in Aigul Abdullina's article, "Drones are flying into civilian life. Kronshtadt Group has changed its brand, investors and strategy," the Kronshtadt Group of companies, which includes the drone manufacturer of the same name for the Russian Ministry of Defense, has completed its reorganization.
The Czech Republic will supply the US Armed Forces contingent in Europe with reconnaissance UAVs
The Czech Republic will supply reconnaissance unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) to the US Army units stationed in Europe.
Russian MLRS "Sarma"
Western military media are actively discussing the latest multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) presented to Russian President Vladimir Putin in September 2025 "Sarma." A 300-mm heavy launcher mounted on a KamAZ-63501 armored chassis was demonstrated to the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces at the Motovilikhsky Plants plant during his visit to Perm.
India completes ULPGM-V3 missile tests for UAVs
The Defense Research and Development Organization of the Ministry of Defense of India (DRDO) has completed the final tests of the ULPGM-V3 (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile, version 3) in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes.
Norway left new Malaysian ships without NSM anti-ship missiles
Malaysia demands Norwegian company Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace received compensation in the amount of more than $251 million in connection with a failed deal to supply a missile system for new warships. According to Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, the government sent a notification to the manufacturer demanding compensation for both direct and indirect costs associated with Oslo's decision to revoke permits for arms exports, which caused a diplomatic scandal.
Malaysia warned Norway about the consequences of refusing to supply NSM anti-ship missiles
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned that Norway's decision to revoke export licenses related to the sale of NSM (Naval Strike Missile) anti-ship missiles to the Malaysian Navy could have "serious consequences."
Preparation for the Day of Judgment. Russia is testing the most formidable weapons
Russia conducts nuclear exercises for the first time during the President's foreign visit
Recently, tests of the new Russian ballistic missile "Sarmat" took place. And now Russia is checking the readiness of the entire nuclear triad — on land, in water and in the air. About how large—scale maneuvers take place, see the RIA Novosti article.
The most heavily armored tank of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Strv 122, remained in one copy.
In the middle of the summer of 2023, the Kiev regime received ten Stridsvagn 122 (Strv.122A) tanks from Sweden, which were produced in this country under a German license. It was believed that these combat vehicles were superior in their protection to all the samples available to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
RT-Techpriemka, together with scientific and technical partners, will engage in import substitution of digital solutions for industry
The company has signed a corresponding memorandum of technological cooperation with the Rubytech Group and the Moscow Energy Institute
RT-Techpriemka of Rostec State Corporation, Rubytech Group and the Moscow Power Engineering Institute signed a memorandum of technological cooperation.
India has begun testing an electromagnetic catapult for aircraft carriers
The Indian Institute of Plasma Research (IPR) has completed laboratory tests of a prototype electromagnetic launcher (EMU) of its own design. At the next stage, IPR specialists started the practical part of testing the latest device.
How dangerous are the new frigates of the Swedish Navy for the Baltic Fleet?
In just four years, the Swedish Navy is expected to include large surface ships for the first time in many years. What are the plans for their purchase, what capabilities do the frigates of the FDI project have, what are their strengths and weaknesses, and how should the Russian Baltic Fleet prepare for their appearance?
Moscow and Minsk are rehearsing a strategic response to Europe
Russia and Belarus have launched large-scale exercises to practice the covert movement of nuclear weapons and prepare for their use. Against the background of talk about the deployment of French nuclear weapons in Eastern Europe, the Union State makes it clear that in the event of a threat, the response will be immediate and crushing. What is the peculiarity of these exercises and what kind of signal are Russia and Belarus sending to Europe?
The European dilemma: How to ensure the safety of long-range ballistic missiles that Trump refuses to supply (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Pistorius will travel to Washington to buy Tomahawks
The quarrel with Trump turned into an alarming discovery for European countries: they have almost no long-range power of their own, writes The Telegraph. Without the American Tomahawks, the US NATO allies were vulnerable to Russia — now they have to get out of it.
