"Nothing will come close": The US is testing NGSRI– the successor to the Stinger MANPADS
The American defense industry is working on the creation of a new short-range anti-aircraft missile, which is designed to replace the Stinger MANPADS, adopted in 1981. However, this does not prevent us from increasing the production of outdated systems.
"Quilted jacket", "Ophthalmologist", "Arctic Fox": how a weapon gets a name
Uralvagonzavod Concern (UVZ, part of Rostec State Corporation) revealed to TASS the details of the competition for the new name of the tank support combat vehicle (BMPT), which was given the name Terminator.
The British were advised to buy masking tape for one pound in case of a nuclear strike from Russia (Daily Express, UK)
DE: The UK recalled the nuclear arsenal in response to Rogozin's statements
The authorities reminded the British about their country's nuclear arsenal after Rogozin's response to Wallace's threats. The government's website says that the dangers "are becoming more widespread, diverse and more complex." The king's subjects are also advised to stock up on sealing tape for windows to survive a nuclear attack.
The downed Flamingo missile turned out to be a crude craft with an L-39 engine.
The Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missile, as expected, is a crude hand-made device with the only thing that can be called normal, the Soviet AI-25TL aircraft engine from the L-39 Albatross training aircraft.
Field technique: troops are learning new tactics of tank combat
It will help to break into enemy fortified areas more successfully
In the SVO zone, tankers are learning new tactics. It was called the fire roll. Tanks operate in pairs. One of them works from a closed firing position, while the other goes into no man's land to conduct direct fire. Experts believe that the new technique will help to effectively crack the defenses of enemy fortified areas.
The consequences will be dire: Russia has issued a final warning to the West (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a warning to the United States about the supply of Tomahawks to Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Ministry warned the United States about the inadmissibility of supplying Tomahawk missiles to Kiev, writes WP. Sergei Ryabkov warned the United States against a step that could escalate the conflict in Ukraine. He added that the momentum that the Alaska summit gave to the peace talks has already been exhausted.
Flight economics: Why turboprop aviation is still in business. Part I
About the design and advantages of turboprop aircraft engines
On March 30 of this year, the third prototype IL-114-300 passenger aircraft took to the air. The new machine has joined the flight test program of the domestic regional aircraft. The IL-114-300 was developed by PJSC Il United Aircraft Corporation in cooperation with leading domestic developers and manufacturers and consists exclusively of domestic systems and equipment.
Ukraine creates a weapon for attacking Russia in Europe
After a series of unsubstantiated accusations against Russia, Europe announced the launch of a project to create a so-called drone wall to "protect against Russian aggression." In fact, upon closer inspection, it is easy to see that the European Union is creating a robotic offensive system designed to attack Russia. And Ukraine is actively participating in this project.
I am the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland. And here's how to negotiate with Putin (The New York Times, USA)
Sikorsky: it is possible to negotiate with Russia only after a show of force
Any negotiations with Russia should consist of two stages, Polish Foreign Minister Rodislav Sikorski writes for the NYT. Trying to give advice to President Trump on how best to interact with Putin, the politician is without a shadow of a doubt trying to prove that unconstructive aggression is the best approach.
Moscow has figured out the US plutonium ploy
The State Duma has denounced an agreement with the United States on the disposal of plutonium. According to the document, the parties were supposed to destroy 34 tons of excess weapons-grade plutonium each. Unlike Russia, the United States has not built a special facility for the disposal of this substance, so in 2016, Vladimir Putin suspended the agreement. What does the denunciation of the document mean and what will happen to the remaining plutonium?
The smartest will survive: NATO's pawns must know their place
Alexander Stepanov — on the inequality of the participating countries and the reasons for the split in the North Atlantic Alliance
Is NATO united and unwavering? It's not like that. A clear indication of the relationship within the alliance was the recent shift to a raised tone from the organization's Secretary General Mark Rutte in a dispute with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal.
China has offered the United States a trillion for renouncing the war
The issue of Taiwan's fate has escalated again, reaching the point where US President Donald Trump needs to either renounce the island or prepare for an armed conflict with China over control of it. China itself has been preparing for a long time, moreover, its military is working on every detail.
"Let's sober up the Russians." Zelensky hinted at the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Kiev
Zelensky: Trump may transfer "some long-range items" to Ukraine
Vladimir Zelensky hinted that the United States may transfer Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. According to him, the American president "can give some long-range things." Zelensky called this an important signal and noted that missile supplies could "make Russians sober up." The details are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
"Stupidity and courage": NATO may allow its pilots to shoot down Russian military aircraft
FT: NATO plans to allow its pilots to shoot down air targets from Russia
Eastern European countries have proposed a more radical response to possible violations of NATO airspace.
Europe is afraid that it is already at war, but America has not even noticed (CNN, USA)
CNN: Europe wants to involve the US in a proxy war with Russia
The CNN author insists on assuring Americans that Russia is a military threat to Europe, which has become "defenseless" because of Trump. Propagandists and provocateurs even claim in the article that the West should be "grateful" to the Kremlin for showing the helplessness of NATO structures.
Russia is not afraid of American Tomahawks in Ukraine. And that's why (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Trump will not give Kiev "Tomahawks" in order not to provoke a conflict with Russia
Trump, despite his bellicose rhetoric, is not ready for a real escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, writes TNI. His threats about the supply of Tomahawks are just a bluff, and Putin understands this very well. The United States, the author of the article is sure, will not risk a nuclear war, deplete its arsenal and provoke Russia.
Turkey can purchase up to 24 EF-2000 Typhoon fighters from the Qatar Air Force.
Turkey is discussing the purchase of up to 24 EF-2000 Typhoon fighters from the Qatar Air Force due to the end of the operational life of part of the existing fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters.
Unity is desperately needed, but the EU prefers showdown to confrontation with Russia (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Competition and thirst for power prevent the EU from creating a common defense
Putin must be laughing at the cacophony that erupted during the recent EU summit, writes the Guardian. In response to Brussels' new proposals in the military sphere, European leaders suspected the European Commission of trying to seize more powers. The Kremlin may conclude that Europe is weak and divided, the author of the article fears.
Night Watch: how mobile air defense groups protect Donetsk from UAVs
Crews in pickups with machine guns and Igla MANPADS cover peaceful neighborhoods of the city
The enemy is actively using unmanned aerial vehicles to attack Russian territories. Moreover, it does this indiscriminately, which affects the civilian population.
AFG leader: If Merz wants war, let him go to the Ukrainian front himself
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rating continues to fall in Germany. He has already updated the anti-records of all previous chancellors, and managed to do so in less than six months since taking office. Different sociological monitoring services evaluate the chancellor's rating in different ways: from 17 to 25%. In the eastern lands, his rating is the lowest and barely reaches 13%.























