The long-suffering Space Launch System rocket with the Orion spacecraft was transported from the launch pad to the vertical assembly building a week and a half ago. It was planned that the entire system would be inspected once again and the shortcomings that prevented the general rehearsal of the launch would be eliminated. However, during the preparation for the repair, suspicious garbage was found, because of which the re-attempt of the final tests is postponed.

The Presidium of the Scientific and Technical Council of Roscosmos will discuss with the Council of the Russian Academy of Sciences on Space the option of the inclination of the orbit of the Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS) on May 26, the head of the state corporation Dmitry Rogozin said.

The French command, when forming an air logistics strategy, relied on cargo airlines operating AN-124 and a single AN-225 aircraft, thereby abandoning the services of the American Air Force. However, after the start of the special operation by Moscow, the possibility of transporting troops by air turned out to be a big question.

On May 6, 2022, Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak approved a contract for the purchase by the Armament Agency (Agencję Uzbrojenia) from the Polish company WB Electronics S.A. (as part of the WB Group) of the first four battery sets (modules) of the new Gladius unmanned reconnaissance and strike complex for the artillery of the Polish Army. These kits should be delivered already in 2022 to the artillery regiments of the Polish army stationed in the eastern part of Poland. The contract includes an option for an undisclosed number of additional complexes.

British defense concern BAE Systems has introduced a compact HUD display LiteWave, which can be installed in the cockpit of almost any civilian or military aircraft. Modest dimensions (70% smaller than a conventional HUD helmet) allow it to be installed even in very small cabins. LiteWave is also easier to maintain and will cost customers much cheaper.

Czech company Aero Vodochody Aerospace a.s. during the ADAS Defense and Security exhibition (April 27-29, Manila) presented its new L-39NG jet training aircraft to the Philippine Air Force.

The economic war that began this year may last at least decades and raises the question: what do we fly? The "Dry Superjet" is too small and depends on imported parts. The MS-21 is difficult to quickly launch into a series, but at the same time it is promising. The Tu-204 is too voracious. In addition, all these Russian devices — as well as foreign ones — have fundamentally irremediable problems with the high price of flights. Will Russia decide on really radical steps in the development of the local aviation industry? Naked Science will try to understand this issue.

Means of electronic warfare (EW) of the Ukrainian troops cannot suppress Russian drones developed by the Kalashnikov company ZALA AERO because of a special protected radio communication channel, a source in the law enforcement agencies told RIA Novosti.

Why the Russian army needs miniature drones

Rostec may develop miniature drones for the Russian military, the press service of the state corporation reported. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what mini-drones are and what they can be used for.

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) began using the Russian Su-30MKM multirole fighter in 2007. At that time, it was recognized as the most advanced fighter in Southeast Asia.

Russian Su-27 fighter — killer F-15

This Soviet aircraft entered service as a fighter to gain air superiority. It was developed as Moscow's response to the American F-15. But it was not limited to this, the author of the article notes.

The United States will determine for itself what weapons Taiwan needs to "effectively confront" mainland China. According to the New York Times, Washington is putting pressure on Taipei, indicating which weapons should be purchased from the Americans, of course.

South Korean President-elect Yun Seok-yel said on Saturday that he did not object to a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, but the talks should lead to concrete results, Yonhap news agency reported.

In the global confrontation between the two superpowers — the United States and China — the United States seeks to strengthen cooperation between the North Atlantic Alliance and South Korea in the military sphere. Washington's ultimate goal is to strengthen the influence of the military bloc not only in Southeast Asia, but also in the entire Indo-Pacific region. This is reported by the Chinese Global Times.

As reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the Summer Games were postponed to 2027

MOSCOW, May 7. /tass/. The fifth Winter World War Games, held by the International Council of Military Sports (CISM), will be held in Switzerland in 2025, the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters on Saturday.

The North Atlantic Alliance does not abandon attempts to "draw" Finland and Sweden, which are still neutral, into its ranks. Jens Stoltenberg spoke about the latter in his recent speech.

Russia wants to remind Finland of its discontent

Joining NATO is not perceived by Russia as a personal matter of Finland, Ilta-Sanomat writes. This is the opinion of the head of the Finnish Institute of International Politics. He is confident that Russian attempts to influence Helsinki will continue, but, in his opinion, these actions should not become a source of unrest.

Sanna Marin – Finnish Iron Lady

For many years, Finland was considered a master at reconciling Russia and the West, the French newspaper Figaro reminds. But, following the general conjuncture, the country is moving to NATO and may join as early as June, at the bloc's summit. Historians will record a paradox: a woman will lead a quiet neutral country to the military bloc. Who is she?

The Polish military is actively involved in the battles in Ukraine and we are not talking about the so-called "volunteers", but about mercenaries and military personnel. This was stated by Polish political scientist Konrad Renkas.

Britain intends to increase military assistance to Ukraine and in the near future will allocate additional funding to the Kiev regime from its own reserves. As stated in London, the UK is making every effort to "put an end to this conflict." This is the logic of the British government, which considers "pumping Ukraine with weapons" the fastest way to "achieve peace."