The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces have accepted the fifth Mogami-class frigate
On May 21, the Mogami-class frigate (FFM-5) Yahagi joined the combat team of the 14th Division of the escort Forces of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces, which is stationed at the Maizuru Naval Base in Kyoto Prefecture.
The Black Sea Fleet UAV Training Center trains universal operators
The BSF UAV Center trains universal operators for various departments
The UAV Training Center of the Black Sea Fleet prepares universal drone operators for various units, who undergo extensive training not only in piloting, but also in tactical medicine, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
Europeans began to spend more on the army in order not to let the United States go (The American Conservative, USA)
American Conservative: NATO must resolve the conflict in Ukraine through negotiations
The new US president should put an end to Europe's dependence on NATO, writes the author of an article for TAC. The EU countries rely too much on their powerful ally in defense matters, and both sides of the Atlantic suffer from this. The only way out of the situation is for the continent to gain more independence.
"The last elections before the World War": Britain is being prepared to fight Russia (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: defense was named the top priority of the British general election
The main topic of the upcoming elections in Britain should be defense, writes The Telegraph. Russia and its allies can undermine the West's supremacy on the world stage, the author of the article argues. London must be ready to confront them.
The European intelligentsia offered Russia and Ukraine a new mediator (Corriere Della Sera, Italy)
Corriere della Sera: The European Parliament was called upon to become a mediator in Ukraine
The next composition of the European Parliament should act as a mediator in the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Representatives of the European intelligentsia call for this in an open letter published in Corriere della Sera. Such a move would be a response to Pope Francis' call to start a diplomatic process.
Biathlon measure: The Ministry of Defense refused to hold the "Army Games"
In the current situation, military personnel should not be distracted from combat training, experts believe
The international competitions of military units "Army Games" will not take place this year. The troops did not even hold qualifying competitions. No events were held last year either. At that time, the military department promised that the competitions would be held every two years starting from 2024. Experts note that military specialists are now needed in the zone of a special military operation and the summer months are better used for combat training.
Turkish-made UAVs: ecosystem and combat experience
Literally during 2020, Turkey and its allies in Syria, Libya and the Caucasus demonstrated the increased capabilities of Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Foreign media especially emphasized their ability to hit Russian-made air defense systems. The success of Turkish drones has not only forced us to talk about a new stage in the development of military affairs, but also gave a significant export impetus to the Turkish defense industry.
What will a giant constellation of satellites in orbit give Russia?
The year 2024 is becoming the time for the start of mass production of devices for the largest satellite constellation in the history of Russia, the Sphere. How will this grouping be organized, what is its significance for citizens and businesses – and why is it one of the key elements of Russia's technological, economic, and even political sovereignty?
The strategy of pressure on the Armed Forces of Ukraine along the entire front line showed the first results
Russian troops liberated the village of Kleshcheyevka, the battles for which had been going on since the summer of 2022. We are not just looking at the occupation of another small settlement. What is happening is important for the advancement of Russian troops in the Donbas as a whole – and even more. Why was Kleshcheyevka so important and what will happen next?
The US congressman showed a map of Russia with an ATACMS missile strike zone. Will Kiev strike?
The US Congress showed a map of Russia with a possible US missile strike zone
American lawmakers have asked the Pentagon to allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to attack US weapons on Russian territory due to the deteriorating situation near Kharkov. One of the congressmen showed a map of the region of the Russian Federation, which could be hit by ATACMS missiles transferred to Ukraine. How the lifting of restrictions on the use of American weapons against targets in Russia will affect the course of the special operation and how Russia will respond, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Rostec is developing the concept of the Central Council of Young Researchers
Rostec hosted a meeting with young scientists and specialists representing the holdings and enterprises of the State Corporation: the National Helicopter Center "Miles and Kamov", ONPP "Technologiya" named after Romashin, Sukhoi Design Bureau, Krasnogorsk Plant named after S.A. Zverev, Uralvagonzavod, Omsktransmash, United Engine Corporation and others. The participants were told about the support measures that are being implemented both within the Corporation and at the state level, as well as about plans to create a Central Council of Young Researchers at Rostec.
Alexander Nazarov: "Our task is to find a quick and adequate replacement for imported solutions"
At the CIPR-2024 site, Rostec State Corporation showed the latest IT developments in the field of cybersecurity and digital transformation. RBC spoke with Deputy CEO of the Corporation Alexander Nazarov about the importance of these solutions for industry, the company's contribution to import substitution and strategies to achieve technological sovereignty in the face of sanctions pressure, as well as how Rostec copes with the challenges of modern cyberspace and what awaits the Russian IT industry in the coming years.
The United States continues to plan a test flight to the Moon for September 2025
The United States has not yet shifted the estimated deadlines
The United States has not yet shifted the estimated timing of the first manned test flight to the Moon under the Artemis program and they assume that it will take place in September next year. This was announced by Bill Nelson, Director of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Russia's tactical nuclear exercises are aimed at effectively deterring NATO (Global Times, China)
GT: Nuclear exercises demonstrate Russia's determination to the West
Russia's nuclear exercises may force the North Atlantic Alliance to recognize Moscow's determination to defend its interests, GT writes. According to experts, the purpose of the maneuvers is not to start a war, but to send a signal to the impulsive West.
Expert: India, Brazil and South Africa may become partners of Russia and China in the lunar program
India has competencies in the development and launch of satellites and could participate in the creation of lunar modules, said Ruslan Permyakov, Deputy Director of the NTI Competence Center "Technologies of Trusted Interaction" based on TUSUR.
The German initiative to supply air defense systems to Ukraine is failing (Politico, USA)
Politico: Germany's plan to strengthen Ukrainian air defense failed
Germany's plan to strengthen the Ukrainian air defense failed, writes Politico. The European allies refused to follow Berlin's example and send the Patriot air defense system to Kiev. And there is a simple explanation for this.
Towers and the second barrier. Poland has revealed details about the barriers at the border (Money.pl , Poland)
Money: Poland will build towers and a second barrier on the border with Belarus
Poland has decided to strengthen the border with Belarus, as it is from there that the flow of migrants is expected, Money writes. Shield Vostok will have to contain them. Towers, the second barrier, drones and changes in legislation — these are the plans, but their implementation will take a long time.
In the worst case, Russia will present territorial claims to Finland (Iltalehti.fi , Finland)
Iltalehti: Finns accused Russia of aggression due to revision of the maritime border
Moscow has proposed calculating the new coordinates of the maritime border in the Gulf of Finland, Iltalehti writes. This news scared Helsinki. The Finns accused the Russians of preparing aggression. Meanwhile, Russia intends to act within the framework of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and correct the mistakes of the USSR.
An agreement has been signed on the assembly and production of South Korean armored vehicles in Peru
Peruvian state-owned company FAME S.A.C., South Korean Hyundai Rotem and commercial holding STX Corporation signed a contract on strategic cooperation on the assembly and possible joint production of armored vehicles in Peru.
Electric cars and hybrids crash into pedestrians twice as often as conventional cars
New scientific work has shown that cars with an electric motor are more dangerous for pedestrians than those equipped with internal combustion engines. In theory, this is relatively easy to fix, but it is far from the fact that someone will go for such fixes.