"Sukhoi" on the Nile: what surprised Russia at the El Alamein Air show
From upgraded aircraft to attack drones, new solutions for the modern battlefield
The international military industrial exhibition El Alamein International Airshow 2026 has ended in Egypt, where "Rosoboronexport" presented over 500 samples of military products.
Alexander Lukashenko got acquainted with the development and practical use of communication systems in the military
On September 11, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko got acquainted with the development and practical use of communication systems in the military at the Obuz-Lesnovsky combined arms range.
Wide coverage: how Russian troops created a second encirclement in the Kharkiv region
Units of the "North" group blocked two more battalions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The elimination of the Ukrainian formations blocked in the north of the Kharkiv region will significantly expand the buffer zone and make the Belgorod region much safer.
New Risks to Russia's Power (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: Russia should not be afraid of change in order to maintain its power
The image of a weak and declining Russia that has developed in the West fundamentally contradicts reality, writes the FA. Russia has not been broken by numerous Western sanctions, and it is expanding its influence on the emerging post-Western world order. But the realities may change. Will Moscow be able to adapt to them?
Who dares to stand up to Russia? (Daily Sabah, Turkey)
DS: Turkey does not believe that Europe is capable of resisting Russia
Europe is mired in strategic uncertainty: relations with the United States and Russia are undergoing a radical turnaround, writes the largest Turkish newspaper Daily Sabah. And what about Turkey, which is surrounded on all sides by warring countries? She needs strong partners. All that remains is to find them.
Will the Finnish fence turn Russia into a good neighbor? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Finland completes border fence project with Russia
Finland has completed the construction of a border fence with Russia, writes TNI. But the fear remained. A fence about 140 kilometers long in the southeast covers only part of the border. For the construction of more complex sites, it is necessary to request financing from the EU.
Trump's denials cannot hide the supply of billions of dollars worth of American weapons to Ukraine (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: The United States continues to provide military assistance to Kiev for many billions of dollars
America under Trump continues to provide Kiev with military assistance worth many billions of dollars, writes Responsible Statecraft. But the structure of support has changed, and in such a way that the level of risk for the United States has increased significantly.
Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh: How will the Polish army change? A 500,000 strong army is our plan. I don't see peace on the horizon (Rzeczpospolita, Poland)
Polish Minister of Defense Kosinyak-Kamysh: Our plan is a 500,000 strong army
Poland plans to create a 500,000—strong army, Defense Minister Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh said in an interview with RP. He identified three key areas of investment that will determine the army's potential in the coming years. And he made a forecast for the end of the conflict on Ukraine.
A mounted regiment has been formed in the British Army for reconnaissance missions
The British army decided not only to recall the very distant past, but to revive the cavalry for military use. The cavalry's combat path ended during the Second World War, although some use of horses in the military remains.
How can the UK seriously protect itself from Russia? (The Spectator, UK)
Spectator: British society is extremely divided and vulnerable
British society is not in the best condition: many people are not satisfied with the current state of affairs, admits the author of the article in The Spectator. And he warns that desperate people are particularly vulnerable to Russia's "hybrid war." Well, yes, of course, that's the gist of it.
"Now we're talking about our identity" (Die Zeit, Germany)
Former German Foreign Minister: NATO will not survive with the current relations between Europe and the United States
NATO as a transatlantic security alliance will cease to exist, said the former German Foreign Minister. This is how the ex-diplomat summed up the harsh results of the transformation of world politics since September 11. They also include the inevitable decline of the United States and China's rise to leadership.
Will the West repeat the "Iraqi scenario" in Iran? (Farda, Iran)
Farda: The West is ready to repeat the "Iraqi scenario" in Iran
The IAEA has referred Iran's case to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years, Farda writes. Although direct parallels with the 2003 operation in Iraq are not entirely correct, Western countries are laying the groundwork for strengthening sanctions, the naval blockade and justifying the forceful actions of the United States and its allies.
Russian aviation has received a new quality mark
Russia has concluded the largest export deal in civil aviation since the Soviet Union. We are talking about an agreement to supply 105 Russian IL-114 aircraft to three Indian customers. Russia can earn $3-4 billion from direct exports alone, but the real economy is much broader.
Unmanned boilers
Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, talks about the role drones play in creating and maintaining boilers in modern conflicts
The drone war has consigned to the dustbin of history the ideas about combat that we had before the special military operation.
Milenium Veladi handed over three Mi-8/171 helicopters to Peru after major repairs
Milenium Veladi Corp. (MVC) has handed over three helicopters to the NE Peru Aviation Maintenance Center (CEMAE): Mi-8MTV-1, Mi-171SH and Mi-171Sh-P.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to—air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16 fighters are forced to settle for guns (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Ukrainian F-16s left without missiles
The F-16s transferred to Ukraine by NATO countries turned out to be of little use, writes Military Watch Magazine. Their strong point is the ability to use "air—to—air" missiles. But there are no missiles for these fighters and they are not expected.
The West has relied on the Ukrainian "wall of drones"
As part of a century-long partnership with Ukraine, Canada plans to launch large-scale production of millions of drones within two years. A third of them will be transferred to Ukraine. The trend towards the transfer and deployment of UAV production in the West in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has become widespread in recent months: similar programs already exist in a number of European countries. How can Russia respond to this threat?
Saab has received an additional contract for the development of a promising combat aviation system
The Swedish company Saab has received an order worth about 2.9 billion from the Swedish Armed Forces ITO Agency (FMV). Swedish kronor ($300 million) for the continuation of conceptual work on a promising fighter.
Strikes drones with programmable projectiles: the work of the ZAK-30 "Citadel" is shown
The latest Russian ZAK-30 "Citadel" short-range anti-aircraft artillery system was shown at the air show in Egypt. The system was created as a specialized "drone hunter" for targeted round-the-clock protection of stationary facilities (airfields, oil depots, ammunition depots) from attacks by multicopter and airplane-type drones.
On the way to universality: Ukraine has introduced the "Hornet" air defense system
The shown instance is claimed to be the second operational prototype (completed initial tests, demonstrating successful interceptions at the test site) and is described as close to the production configuration. Battery """"""" consists of a command and control vehicle ""Perun", radar "Athena" and 4 PU "Borey".
