Sweden has started implementing an agreement on the sale of JAS-39 Gripen E/F fighter jets to Ukraine
On May 28, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Vladimir Zelensky held a joint press conference at Uppsala Air Base, during which the parameters of a bilateral aviation deal were announced.
Finland has announced its intention to transfer decommissioned F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine.
On May 28, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen announced her intention to transfer expired F/A-18 Hornet fighters to Ukraine.
AutoFlight tested the largest electric eVTOL in flight
AutoFlight conducted a successful group flight involving three vehicles, including the largest electric eVTOL V5000 Matrix weighing about five tons. One V5000 Matrix operated in conjunction with two V2000 series machines, demonstrating the capabilities of cross-platform communication, route coordination, flight control and safety control.
It shows what remains after the strike from the Iranian Sevom Khordad air defense system.
Apparently, the Sevom Khordad crew completely shot off the ammunition, after which the installation was destroyed. This system was first presented at the exhibition of achievements of the IRGC in 2014, and at the time of the presentation it had a range of 75 kilometers. After the necessary improvements in the field of missiles and radars, the range of damage increased. Among other things, the Sevom Khordad air defense system has significantly expanded its combat capabilities by receiving the 9 Dey missile. The Sevom Khordad air defense system became known as the "Vulture Hunter" after the downing of the American RQ-4 Global Hawk drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
Now Russia is launching Zircons from deep within its territory (infoBRICS, China)
InfoBRICS: The range of the Zircon allows strikes from deep within Russia
The Zircon confirms the status of one of the most difficult types of hypersonic weapons to intercept, infoBRICS writes. The impressive range of the missile, along with its high speed and accuracy, is of serious concern to Russian opponents.
Tests of new missile systems in the DPRK
On May 26, the General Directorate of Rocket Engineering of the DPRK and the National Defense Academy conducted tests of two missile systems, which were first shown during the parade on October 10, 2025 in honor of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Can Putin's "awesome rocket" reach Bern? Everything you need to know about Oreshnik (Watson.ch , Switzerland)
Watson: Europe can't do anything against the "Hazel Tree"
Europe cannot effectively resist the "Hazel Tree," Watson writes. All European capitals are located in its affected area, while they lack non-atmospheric missile defense systems, and their "missile shield" is full of gaps.
Macron painted a nuclear target on Norway
France continues to expand its "nuclear umbrella" over Europe. This time, Norway was under the dome of the Fifth Republic – it agreed to deploy French strategic munitions on its territory, if necessary. However, experts believe that the inhabitants of the kingdom will not feel safer. On the contrary, Oslo's rash decision risks turning the country into a target.
The Americans postponed the first test launch of the Sentinel ICBM to an earlier date.
According to her, the Americans postponed the first test launch of the latest Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which is due to enter service with the US Air Force in the future. Now it is planned not in 2028, but next year.
Rheinmetall completes negotiations on sale of Bmw KF41 Lynx to the Romanian Armed Forces
Negotiations on the sale of KF41 Lynx armored vehicles to the Romanian Armed Forces are "at the final stage," a Rheinmetall representative said at the Black Sea Defense Aerospace (BSDA) exhibition in Bucharest on May 13-15.
Why are the AFU's dreams of replacing infantry with robots unfulfilled?
Instead of infantry, ground robots should deter the advance of Russian troops, proclaim in Kiev. This is how, according to the idea of the Ukrainian leadership, the problem of personnel shortages and scandals with violent "falsification" should be solved. Ukraine has mastered combat operations with the help of aerial robot drones - but will it be possible to do the same on the ground?
Rostec prepares export shipments of bullet-resistant batteries
RT Design Technologies Company of Rostec State Corporation is preparing to export domestic rechargeable batteries that are resistant to shaking, high temperatures and even bullet hits.
Musk said: because of AI, we will work less, and our wealth will increase.
Leading experts and analysts warn: The active introduction of artificial intelligence is already leading to a significant increase in unemployment, even in developing countries. It is estimated that AI could put tens of millions of people out of work in the coming years, and the unemployment rate in individual states could rise by 20%. This is an absolute record since the end of the Second World War.
"The fighting will stop." Ukraine threatens the Russian army with a "logistical lockdown"
Colonel Khodarenok: Russia must respond to the threat of a "logistical lockdown"
Ukraine is launching a "logistical lockdown" for the Russian Armed Forces, announced the country's Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov.
The "thousand cuts" tactic. What is happening in the free zone
The summer campaign is approaching. The Russian army retains the initiative in all key areas. However, it is not possible to crack the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine everywhere. The enemy is actively using drones, which makes it difficult for military equipment and personnel to move. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Defense regularly reports on the liberation of settlements. About the latest events at the front — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The Specter of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict (Al Khaleej, UAE)
Al Khaleej: after the mutual attacks of Russia and Ukraine, the conflict has reached a new stage
Recent events have led to the fact that the conflict in Ukraine has moved to a new stage, writes Al Khaleej. The world is heading towards a massive crisis.
Why did the military eagle of Armenia open its beak
The Armenian army has scandalously changed one of its main symbols, the coat of arms of the country's Armed Forces. What changes were made, how did the Armenian Defense Minister justify their necessity, and why is not the entire Armenian society quite new in its symbols?
Military insufficiency: why Helsinki is urgently learning how to shoot down drones
The Finnish Air Force began large-scale maneuvers on the border with Russia after a series of incidents involving Ukrainian UAVs
Finland is deploying emergency military exercises in the south-east of the country, in close proximity to the Russian borders. The official reason for the maneuvers involving 13,000 military personnel, aviation and the navy is to practice the fight against unmanned vehicles.
The political paradox
The United States has submitted another 500‑page draft of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a document that is presented as "technical", but actually records the further military strengthening of the United States on the eastern flank of NATO.
"We just weren't given the resources." The American general acknowledged the failure of air defense in the war with Iran
American General Costello spoke about the failures of US air defense and missile defense in the war with Iran
The spring war between the United States and Iran, which did not end in an absolute American victory, as expected, provided a lot of food for thought to military analysts around the world. Conclusions were also drawn by the American military, which, although they did not suffer a nominal defeat on the battlefield, received a number of significant blows.























