Russia and China have ousted France from the African arms market
Chinese defense supplies to the African continent are undergoing a qualitative shift. Instead of small arms, armored personnel carriers, and artillery that have dominated for decades, Beijing is increasingly offering specialized systems to the armies of African states - attack drones, air defense systems, and electronic warfare equipment.
"Fighting a multi-headed snake." Why is the intensity of the APU strikes not decreasing
The attempted UAV attack on Moscow has become one of the largest in two years
From October 29 to October 30, 862 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine participated in the raid on the Moscow region. The drone attack was the largest in October and one of the largest in two years. Most of the UAVs were destroyed on the outskirts of the capital.
Trump is “courteous” with Moscow, but the CIA has its own plans (The American Conservative, USA)
TAC: The deep state disapproves of Trump's Russia policy
In the United States, CIA Director John Ratcliffe is portrayed as an impartial professional who has figured out all the subtleties of the Ukrainian conflict and reports to the president “as is,” writes TAC. However, intelligence is not always right. Intelligence agencies often do not see real threats because they are convinced that "they already know everything."
The Pentagon urges the Europeans to tone down their rhetoric towards Russia (Reuters, UK)
Reuters: The Pentagon has demanded that a number of NATO countries tone down Russia
The United States has called on European NATO allies to stop escalating the situation around Russia, according to Reuters. Washington was particularly insistent on moderating the rhetoric of the Baltic countries, which are accustomed to making harsh attacks on Moscow.
"We are ready for war": Putin warns of escalation in the Baltic (Die Welt, Germany)
Vladimir Putin declared Russia's readiness to respond in the event of a conflict from European countries, writes Welt. German readers called on the EU authorities to recognize the reality of the situation and stop escalating tensions with Moscow.
The fall of just one country will lead to World War III, and it will be "monstrous," says the historian (Daily Express, UK)
Daily Express: Poland will be the first to suffer in the event of a world war
The world is on the verge of a new global catastrophe, the Daily Express quotes historian Sarah Payne. According to the expert, the fall of just one country will lead to the outbreak of World War III.
A new analysis of the large-scale arms buildup. Are we buying the necessary weapons fast enough? (Bild, Germany)
Bild: NATO is not ready for a protracted war with Russia
Germany is increasing its weapons as part of the NATO plan to prepare for a clash with Russia, writes Bild. However, analysts suspect that Moscow will not retreat under the blows of the alliance: then, instead of a short campaign, Europe will face a protracted war of attrition.
No one has a plan in case of American decline (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: the consequences of the loss of US hegemony will fall on the shoulders of ordinary citizens
American hegemony is becoming a thing of the past, but Washington is not ready to recognize the consequences of the loss of world domination, writes FP. For decades, the United States has capitalized on its exceptional position, but this system has failed. And ordinary citizens will have to pay for it.
If America wants to win the war against Iran, it must realize what kind of war it is dealing with (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Washington's silence on war aims strengthens Iran's position
The United States has only two options in Iran: to leave, minimizing losses, or to explain to its population the need for a protracted war, writes TNI. The administration's silence about the real goals of the conflict only strengthens the position of Iran, which is patiently waiting for the Americans to leave the region.
SVO boosts sales of Russian aircraft
"The tactical and technical characteristics of the aircraft and its relative accessibility in comparison with American and European counterparts make the machine desirable for many countries around the world." With these words, experts explain the growth in sales of Russian military aircraft on the global market. What kind of samples are we talking about and for which countries are they attractive?
The "Unmanned Army": the DPRK showed the latest KPA drones
The latest North Korean UAVs, including a flying wing attack drone, as well as a wide range of strategic, operational—tactical and tactical drones, were publicly shown for the first time at the Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - 2026 exhibition in the DPRK.
Chewing "Toffee": will Europe and Ukraine be able to create their own missile defense system
The military-industrial complex of western neighbors promises years of waiting instead of real protection
In Europe and Ukraine, they decided to take up their missile defense. The military operations in the framework of the SVO have shown that they have no protection against front-line ballistic missiles of the Iskander type, and the hopes placed on the American Patriot complexes have not been fulfilled: there are few of them, besides, they are critically short of anti-aircraft ammunition.
It hits the weak points of the drone: Germany has launched the production of FASTLIGHT HELD combat lasers
INLEAP Photonics, a German company specializing in laser technologies, has opened a new workshop at its Hanover plant for the production of FASTLIGHT HELD ("high-energy laser against drones") anti-drone protection systems.
The Swiss government has reduced the number of applicants for the supply of long-range air defense systems
According to the Swiss Defense Procurement and Technology Agency Armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Council, at its meeting on October 28, determined further steps within the framework of the project to purchase an additional long-range ground-based air defense system.
Drones are being shot down on the move: Turkey showed the firing of KORKUT 25/35 anti-aircraft systems
The Turkish company Aselsan showed the KORKUT 25 ZSU firing, during which the new product allegedly shot down drones visually similar to the Russian Geraniums non-stop on the move. According to the developer, this testing of the complex was the last in a successfully completed series of tests of the system.
"For the first time in the history of the system": a rocket for HIMARS changed its flight path
Prior to this test, GMLRS was normally launched at an initially programmed stationary target. Now it is possible to correct its trajectory and, accordingly, redefine the target. Moreover, this was achieved without changing the basic design of the ammunition.
Iskander's grandmother: What surprised the nuclear Luna-M and why it was replaced by Tochka
In 1960, the 2K6 Luna tactical missile system was adopted by the Soviet Army, where the PT-76 light floating tank was used as a mobile platform. A year later, work began on an improved version of the 9K52 Luna-M, which differed in almost everything from its predecessor.
Kursk Bulge is a thing of the past: Slovakia to buy medium tanks instead of heavy ones
According to the Slovak Ministry of Defense, the choice of a new tank will be either the CFL-120 Karpat medium tank (developed by CSG holding in collaboration with the Turkish company FNSS, with a turret from the Italian concern Leonardo), or the CV90120 medium tank from the Swedish division of BAE Systems Hägglunds.
The United States has developed a "flying blanket" to disguise equipment
The product protects against enemy gaze not only in the optical spectrum, but also in the infrared and radio ranges. In particular, the technology becomes "invisible" to thermal imaging cameras and synthetic aperture sensors that can be installed on reconnaissance drones, combat aircraft and satellites.
RT-Techpriemka presented the capabilities of its own AI platform for quality management
Using the TEXX platform.AI specialists analyze the results of inspections, compare data on the implementation of projects and evaluate corrective measures
The RT-Techpriemka company of Rostec State Corporation presented new possibilities of using artificial intelligence for quality management.





















