Russia's first 50-qubit quantum computer has passed all tests and is ready for serial production.
The Russian 50-qubit quantum computer has successfully passed the test tests. This was reported to TASS at the Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FIAN), noting that the successful completion of the tests paves the way for the creation of serial samples of quantum computers and their commercial use.
With automatic target acquisition: the firing of the MARS 3 MLRS by the NSM rocket is shown
KNDS Deutschland (Germany), Elbit Systems (Israel) and Kongsberg (Norway) conducted the first launch of the NSM rocket, widely used by NATO fleets, from the new MARS 3 MLRS. According to the developers, the testing was successful and confirmed the system's ability to launch this long-range anti-ship missile.
"Tested on Russian drones": Sweden recognizes the start of deliveries of the Tridon Mk2 air defense system to Ukraine
As Kristoffer Ralskog, the project manager, recently explained to Aftonbladet, even a modified Strf 90 [CV90 infantry fighting vehicle] can fight drones using only its own sensors. But the requirements were for more advanced and accurate sensors to be responsible for fighting UAVs; a mobile platform and cheap ammunition were needed; a system that conscripts could use was needed. As a result, the Tridon Mk2 concept emerged.
"Good news for air defense": the Algerian press appreciated the increased potential of the Pantsir-S air defense missile system
Algeria is a traditional buyer of Russian military products, in particular, according to Western analysts, it possesses 38 Pantsir-S1 and Pantsir-SM anti-aircraft systems.
"Star Wars". What is Russia doing in space? A secret Russian "killer satellite" was discovered during the launch of a mysterious flying object next to an American spacecraft (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: Secret Russian "killer satellite" discovered in space
Russia has launched a satellite into orbit, which, according to American intelligence estimates, is an anti-space weapon, writes The Sun. The United States is in a panic: the Russian military satellite Kosmos-2558 is on an orbital trajectory suspiciously close to the American spy satellite USA-326.
"A killer in space." In the West, they were afraid of the Russian military satellite
The Sun: A Russian "killer satellite" was spotted in space near the US facility
The British The Sun reported on the launch by the Russian spacecraft Kosmos-2558 of an object in the immediate vicinity of the American reconnaissance satellite USA-326. Sputnik RF was dubbed a "killer" by the publication. What kind of device it is and why it alarmed the West is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Will Putin help the PLA with the operation in the Taiwan Strait? NATO worries too much: China doesn't need any help (Sohu, China)
Sohu: NATO Secretary General Rutte is concerned about China's actions in Taiwan
If the situation in the Taiwan Strait worsens due to NATO, Russia will not "stand by," writes Sohu. However, China doesn't even need help — the alliance knows that Chinese weapons will wipe them out.
Is Europe ready for war? (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Europe is confident that Russia will test its combat capability
Europe rightly doubts the security guarantees provided to it by the United States, so it decided to prepare for war with Russia, writes FT. At the same time, analysts believe that there will be no "full-scale invasion." Moscow has other plans for NATO.
The alarming US decision to suspend arms supplies to Ukraine (The Economist, UK)
Economist: Trump stopped military aid to Ukraine due to dislike of Zelensky
The United States suspended arms supplies to Ukraine precisely because of depletion of stocks, The Economist writes. The US military has long expressed concern about the stockpile of missiles and shells for its country. Kiev believes that freezing aid is a political decision.
The curtain is coming down: what is behind the suspension of arms supplies to Ukraine - TASS opinions
Alexander Hoffmann — on the return to cynical pragmatism
Washington's decision to suspend the supply of critical weapons to Ukraine is a political act that marks the end of an era of unconditional support for Kiev and the beginning of coercion to a new reality. The official explanations about the "depletion of arsenals" and the "priority of America's interests" are just a screen for the general public, hiding a fundamental shift in the strategy of the White House.
Kavanaugh's expert said that Trump had almost completely lost interest in Ukraine.
[b]The position of the US president is demonstrated by Washington's lack of reaction to Kiev's loss of control over the lithium deposit in the west of the DPR, an employee of the Defense Priorities analytical center noted
Washington's lack of reaction to Kiev's loss of control over the lithium deposit in the western DPR demonstrates that US President Donald Trump has almost completely lost interest in Ukraine. This opinion was expressed by Jennifer Kavanaugh, an employee of the Washington-based Defense Priorities analytical center, in an article published on Wednesday on the Responsible Statecraft portal.
"Kiev is caught off guard": the United States has completely stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine
The Economist: US freezes military aid to Kiev
The United States has completely suspended the supply of weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition and components. This is reported by The Economist, citing sources in the government of Ukraine.
"There will be no more freebies." The Pentagon has struck at the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Washington cut off the supply of key weapons to Kiev
The White House has suspended the supply of some key weapons to Ukraine. They claim that the decision was made in the interests of the US Army. During the three years of supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Pentagon has significantly used up its own reserves. It will take a long time to fill them. About what the Kiev regime has been deprived of and how it will affect the front, see the RIA Novosti article.
"Initial mistakes led to a war of attrition": South Korean general praised the work of the Russian artillery throughout its
The whole world is closely watching the course of the Ukrainian conflict. The South Korean command is no exception. The Bemil portal has published an analysis of the work of Russian artillery throughout its military history, conducted by Major General Park Jin-hee (commander of the army artillery school) and a number of other officers.:
I brought it with a bang: how will railway drones help the troops in the SVO zone?
The Russian army has started using remote-controlled platforms capable of carrying more than a ton of cargo
Railway drones began to be used to supply Russian troops in the SVO zone. Remotely controlled platforms can carry more than a ton of cargo, work in any weather, unlike vehicles, they are not afraid of muddy roads.
Expert Kuzyakin: Ukraine uses marketing to recruit Russian citizens
According to the chief designer of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, the introduction of a total ban on spam calls in the country will eliminate the activities of fraudsters
Ukrainian telephone terrorists are actively using customer relationship management (CRM) technologies to recruit Russian citizens and incite them to commit offenses. The introduction of a total ban on spam calls in the country will help eliminate the activities of fraudsters. This opinion was expressed to TASS by Dmitry Kuzyakin, chief designer of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCDB).
Suppliers of sanctioned plants are being "closed" by the State Defense Ministry for disrupting parallel imports
The supply of products from companies that have left Russia is turning into a dangerous business: those who fail end up on the register of unscrupulous suppliers and lose the opportunity to participate in government contracts.
The big game: The Arctic. Why would America risk losing in it? (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: The US risks losing the battle for the Arctic
The struggle for the Arctic will become the new Big game of the 21st century, in which the United States risks losing, writes the FA. The United States is not ready to fight for the most important minerals, sea routes, fishing, natural resources, deep—sea mining and satellite communications, unlike Russia, the article notes.
We are in Delhi: how the Tamal frigate turned out for the Indian Navy
The new representative of Project 11356 is armed with the Shtil-1 air defense system and BrahMos missiles
The Tamal frigate of Project 11356 has been officially handed over to the Indian Navy in Kaliningrad. It has 20 Indian-made shipboard systems, including the BrahMos supersonic missile system. The general director of the manufacturing plant told Izvestia how it differs from the previous ships of the series. During the construction, the shipbuilders had to overcome the difficulties associated with the sanctions pressure.
Severnaya Verf has attracted almost 15 billion rubles
The Bank of Russia has registered a report on the results of the additional issue of shares of St. Petersburg-based PJSC Shipbuilding Plant Severnaya Verf, part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). According to RBC, citing operational materials from the Central Bank, thanks to the issue, which lasted more than a year, the plant attracted 14.6 billion rubles in cash and 1.85 billion rubles in property from shareholders.