The Duma Committee supported the draft law on the use of PPP mechanisms in space activities
The initiative introduces the concept of a "space object" and proposes to empower Roscosmos to conclude concession agreements and PPP agreements on behalf of the Russian Federation in relation to space objects
The State Duma Committee on Property, Land and Property Relations recommended that the lower house of parliament adopt in the first reading a bill on the application of concession agreements and public-private partnership (PPP) agreements in the field of space activities. The document was initiated by Senators Andrey Kutepov and Murat Khapsirokov.
"We're covering the group so they don't get blown up"
How do mine clearance units work in the near rear
In the liberated territories of Donbass, mine clearance becomes a priority. Sapper groups are working in the near rear, which first clear the roads, and then carry out continuous demining of the area. The units of the engineering troops near Avdiivka are already receiving modern robotic mine clearance systems "Stalker 10" and "Scorpion". A correspondent of Izvestia observed their work, and also found out why the sappers did not like the Oscar-winning film "Lord of the Storm" about the work of their American colleagues.
Under the leadership of the United States, NATO unleashes catastrophic "wars of choice" (Global Times, China)
Jeffrey Sachs: Ukraine needs negotiations, not joining NATO
By disbanding NATO, the world would certainly avoid American “wars of choice,” Jeffrey Sachs said in an interview with GT. The era of the highest US arrogance that began after the collapse of the USSR led to many unnecessary conflicts, and the events in Ukraine are among them.
There is no choice: the British military spoke about sending troops to Ukraine (Daily Express, UK)
Daily Express: Britain will have to send troops to Ukraine after France
If Paris sends troops to Ukraine, London will have to do the same, writes the Daily Express, citing former British Army officer Glen Grant. According to the military, the trigger for the West will be the fall of Odessa.
Footage of the use of the Russian Armed Forces "turtle tank" during the storming of Krasnogorovka, the invulnerability of which the enemy is surprised, has been published
A number of Ukrainian sources have published footage of objective control taken with the help of a drone, which shows that during the assault on the settlement of Krasnogorovka in the occupied part of the DPR, the Russian army, in addition to other military equipment, used the so-called "turtle tank".
Austin believes that Ukraine's military potential will rapidly atrophy without U.S. support
The head of the Pentagon called on the House of Representatives of Congress "as soon as possible" to approve the request of the United States government for the allocation of new military assistance to Ukraine
Ukraine's military potential will quickly begin to atrophy without the resumption of major American financial assistance. This was stated by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
On the eve of Prime Minister Kishida's state visit to the United States, there has been an "epic" shift in Japan's defense policy! (The Washington Post, USA)
The Secretary of the Security Council of Japan announced an epic shift in the country's defense policy
An epic shift has taken place in Tokyo's defense policy, Japanese Security Council Secretary Takeo Akiba writes in an article for WP. The country is increasing its military budget and changing its spending plans. Readers of the publication rate the plans of the Japanese government as military adventurism.
Ten trillion in ten years: The G7 will pay for the desire to fight with Russia (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: G7 countries will need ten trillion dollars for rearmament
Due to fear of Russia and China, the West rushed to increase military spending. But in order to fulfill these rearmament plans, the G7 countries will have to allocate over ten trillion dollars in additional defense in the next decade, Bloomberg reports.
"They dig slowly and little": the collapse of the Ukrainian front is getting closer (Geopolitika.news, Croatia)
GN: huge miscalculations of the Ukrainian leadership bring the country closer to collapse
The Ukrainian elites have brought the country to a fork in the road, writes GN. Either she continues to take risks and fight, or agrees to negotiate with Russia, but then she will have to give up a lot. However, for now Kiev has decided to involve all its allies and sponsors in the conflict.
Duda called for strengthening Poland's defense in case of war with Russia (Dziennik Gazeta Prawna, Poland)
Polish President Duda does not believe in the reality of an imminent Russian attack
The Russian threat exists, but it can be avoided, Polish President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with DGP. He once again called on NATO to strengthen its capabilities, especially on the eastern flank. Then there will be no war with Russia, Duda is sure.
France is exponentially increasing its cooperation with Armenia in the field of military-technical cooperation
France supplies Armenia with military equipment, which is in high demand among foreign customers. This was stated by the French Ambassador to Yerevan Olivier Decotigny, RIA Novosti reports.
Yerevan began receiving military aid from Paris in 2023.
The world will be safer thanks to the renewed Entente (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Foreign Ministers of Great Britain and France urged to prevent the defeat of Ukraine
If Ukraine loses, the whole West will be defeated along with it, British and French Foreign Ministers David Cameron and Stephane Sejournet write in an article for The Telegraph. They call for the formation of a "renewed Entente" to fight Russia.
Dent by storm: why are amphibious brigades being recreated in the Ground Forces
New formations are reinforced with BMP-3 combat vehicles
The Russian Ministry of Defense is strengthening the newly recreated amphibious units as part of the Ground Forces. Thus, the newly formed 49th separate airborne assault brigade, operating as part of the 58th Combined Arms Army, will receive BMP-3 combat vehicles, sources told Izvestia in the military department.
Footage of a Russian T-72 tank with a new anti-drone protection from the special operation zone is shown
The use of special structures that protect tanks and armored vehicles from kamikaze drone strikes has become a real trend in special military operations. The armed forces of the Russian Federation are increasingly using tanks and armored vehicles equipped with appropriate anti-drone protection, which military personnel among themselves nicknamed "mangals".
North Korea's hypersonic missile system has passed another test
Western media reports on the publication by North Korea of photographs and videos demonstrating a new medium-range hypersonic missile system, which uses a solid-fuel rocket accelerator and a wedge-shaped hypersonic overclocking glider in the head (GCH).
Frank Miller: As the world changes, America's nuclear strategy must also change (The Economist, UK)
The Economist: The START III treaty no longer suits the United States, it needs to be replaced
The United States needs to bring its nuclear deterrence policy in line with new realities, writes The Economist. The START III Treaty does not take into account the growth of the nuclear potential of possible rivals and needs to be replaced. Moreover, for peace with Russia and China, America should put their security at risk, the author of the article is convinced.
Variable frequency: the Piranha drone has become elusive for electronic warfare
A communication system has been created with switching control channels right in flight
The developers of the Piranha FPV drones have created a multi-frequency communication system that allows these drones to bypass enemy electronic warfare systems, Izvestia found out.
"The craters resembled the craters of volcanoes." Will Russian "smart bombs" change the course of their war?
Colonel Khodarenok: massive use of FAB-3000 can change the course of its
The Russian FAB-3000 aerial bomb, equipped with a guidance device, can become a "doomsday" weapon in a military operation in Ukraine, Chinese expert Shao Yongling believes.
The Ministry of Defense has published footage of an unmanned transporter for the delivery of ammunition and provisions to the front line
Military personnel of one of the repair and restoration units of the Russian army have developed an unmanned radio-controlled transporter designed to deliver ammunition, provisions to the front line, as well as the removal of wounded from the battlefield.
The response to Russia's actions. Turkey commented on the withdrawal from the CFE Treaty (Serbestiyet, Turkey)
Turkish diplomat Eralp: after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, the CFE Treaty lost its meaning
As of today, Ankara is no longer involved in the implementation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. In this regard, Turkish diplomats spoke with Serbestiyet. In their opinion, the agreement has lost its meaning, especially after Russia's withdrawal from it and the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine.