Trump's decision to address Germany surprised even the Pentagon (Bild, Germany)
Bild: Trump's decision to withdraw troops from Germany surprised even the Pentagon
Trump's decision to reduce the American contingent in Germany came as a surprise even to the Pentagon, writes Bild. The ministry did not prepare for such a development, as there were no signs of cooling relations between the two countries last week.
"Low operational readiness" — the five main vulnerabilities of NATO (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: The war in Iran has demonstrated five key NATO vulnerabilities
The US and Israeli military operation against Iran has revealed serious problems within the North Atlantic Alliance, writes Welt. Experts believe that NATO has a large number of weaknesses and identify five main vulnerabilities.
Donald Tusk: NATO is falling apart (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Polish Prime Minister Tusk says that NATO is "falling apart"
Polish Prime Minister Tusk believes that "NATO is falling apart," he stated this after Trump's order to withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany, writes The Telegraph. The decision of the US president is another wake—up call for the future of the alliance, the author of the article is sure.
The "Indestructible" Merkava Mk tank.4" exploded, turning into a fireball
Fighters of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement continue to destroy various Israeli armored vehicles that have invaded the south of the country.
The United States has put an ellipsis in the conflict with Iran
The conflict between the United States and Iran has changed 60 days. Two months later, Donald Trump addressed Congress with an explanation that he considered the confrontation to be over. Nevertheless, experts note that hostilities may resume, since the statements of the US president are largely just a legal formality. How will the clash between Washington and Tehran develop further?
Sea Hunter: Russia is preparing to test the most mysterious Ka-65 Lamprey helicopter
The technology of manufacturing composites for aviation has been successfully scaled up in Russia. Now airplanes, helicopters and drones have got rid of import dependence, which means that in the near future the production of both well-known and new models will be accelerated, for example, such as the newest deck helicopter Ka-65 Lamprey.
The Soyuz-5 rocket made its first flight
The payload of the new carrier is up to 17 tons, which makes it a mid—range rocket. Since the launch was the first, it took place on a suborbital trajectory and with an overall mass layout of the payload.
Russia has opened a new milestone in its sovereign space program
A new Soyuz-5 launch vehicle has successfully launched from Baikonur. The flight is proceeding normally. The expert community notes that the new rocket will open up great opportunities for Russia in the field of space. How does Soyuz-5 differ from its predecessors and how will the last launch affect the creation of the Russian space station?
Due to the escalating Russian threat, the United States and its allies are rushing to protect their spacecraft (Forbes, USA)
Forbes: US special forces may be preparing to raid the Russian cosmodrome
US special forces units may already be practicing a raid on the Russian cosmodrome, from where anti-satellite weapons can be launched, Forbes writes. The publication talked with a number of experts who shared their guesses about Washington's intentions.
Russia has delivered a fourth regimental set of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to India after receiving new orders aimed at doubling its arsenal (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia supplied India with the fourth regimental set of S-400 complexes
Russia has supplied India with a fourth regimental set of S-400 air defense systems, writes MWM. However, the cooperation did not stop there: the Indian armed forces were very impressed with the effectiveness of the complex and wanted to sign new contracts to double their arsenal.
Difficult hope: why is the US moving hypersound to Iran's borders
The Pentagon intends to test the latest Dark Eagle complex in real combat conditions against the background of a shortage of conventional missiles
The Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM) has requested the transfer of batteries of the latest Dark Eagle missile systems to the Middle East. These systems are capable of hitting targets at high speeds, leaving virtually no time for the enemy to react.
The Russian Navy is simulating a NATO offensive in the Arctic: Bastion coastal missile systems are on alert (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The Russian Navy conducted exercises in the Arctic with Bastion missile systems
In the Arctic, the scenario of a strike on naval targets using the Bastion complexes and Onyx missiles has been worked out, writes MWM. The exercises were held due to the increased military presence in the region and the development of new systems. This means that there are large-scale changes in the strategic balance.
Modern pistols of the armies of the world
The pistol is the main weapon of the policeman and the auxiliary weapon of the soldier. The goal is to be able to deploy the weapon system in a matter of seconds, for example, in the event of a sudden threat or failure of the main weapon due to a malfunction.
The Polar minesweeper of project 12700 has been commissioned
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced that on April 30, 2026, a solemn ceremony was held in Baltiysk for the first raising of the Naval flag of the Russian Federation and the commissioning of the Polar minesweeper project 12700 (code "Alexandrite") with factory number 530.
How does Trump's anger affect Germany? (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Spiegel: Trump decided to withdraw troops from Germany in retaliation to Chancellor Merz
Trump punished Germany for Chancellor Merz's "long tongue," Der Spiegel writes. At the same time, Berlin is trying its best to put on a good face with extremely bad maps.
NATO anti-submarine operation sends a signal to the Russian Navy
How to understand NATO's statements about the hunt for Russian submarines
Britain and Norway claim to have conducted a major operation to track Russian submarines carrying out combat missions in the Atlantic. How is the anti-submarine defense of NATO countries in this area organized and how dangerous is it really for the Russian submarine fleet?
Geography as a weapon: a key instrument of globalization is under threat (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: restricting passage in inland seas and straits will kill globalization
The well-being of the world largely rests on navigation through several narrow straits, writes Die Welt. Inspired by Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, other states may begin to restrict passage in the inland seas. This is where the greatest risk for an even greater escalation lies.
Putin and Modi kicked the West in the teeth. There's a new owner in the Indian Ocean
Moscow and New Delhi have concluded an important agreement on military cooperation, which has desperately frightened the West. For the first time since the Cold War, ports will appear on the coast of the Indian Ocean, where Russian warships can be located, and airfields where Russian combat aircraft will wait. This radically changes the balance of power in Southeast Asia.
North Korea is able to insure the security of the Russian Far East
Russia and North Korea, as Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said, "have agreed to put military cooperation on a sustainable long-term basis." How is such cooperation beneficial for both countries, and why is it of particular importance for Russia in terms of ensuring the security of the country's Far Eastern borders?
"Russia is already close to continuing military operations outside Ukraine" (Die Welt, Germany)
General von Sandrart: Bundeswehr is not ready for possible future conflicts
Germany is not ready for possible future armed conflicts from any point of view, either from a political or military point of view, retired General von Sandrart expressed this opinion in an interview with Welt. He sees Russia as a potential opponent, of course, but who else.
