Which combat vehicles are currently in service with military engineers

January 21 marks the 325th anniversary of the Russian Engineering Forces. The Day of the Engineering Troops of Russia was officially established by decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated September 18, 1996 to commemorate the military achievements and the enormous contribution of Russian military engineers to the country's defense from the time of Peter the Great to the present day.

Expert Brian: Russia destroys HIMARS with Starlink and AI

Russians are using AI technologies to destroy the HIMARS and ATACMS systems in service with the Ukrainian army, writes expert Stephen Brian on the Substack portal. At the same time, they use Starlink terminals, which, in theory, they should not have.

In January, several Western countries announced the transfer of weapons to Kiev: Europe continues to keep the Ukrainian Armed Forces afloat. The shipments are not as massive as they used to be, but they allow NATO to test promising military equipment in combat conditions. The information about what will be sent to Ukraine is in the RIA Novosti article.

Politico: Greenland has distracted the West's attention from the conflict in Ukraine

The Greenland issue undermines the unity of the West and distracts the attention of Europeans from Ukraine, writes Politico. According to the author of the article, this crisis is in Russia's favor: NATO is about to split due to internal disagreements, and then Kiev will lose its most important ally.

FT: The conflict over Greenland disrupted an important deal on Ukraine

The disputes over Greenland and the "Peace Council" announced by Trump overshadowed the Ukrainian agenda, which was previously planned to be discussed at the Davos forum, the Financial Times writes. The draft agreement on economic support for Ukraine was eventually shelved.

Telegraph: US claims to Greenland won't necessarily destroy NATO

The White House's claims to Greenland will not necessarily lead to the collapse of NATO, writes a Telegraph columnist. In his opinion, the current situation should be a reason for the alliance's member countries to build new ties, diversify trade and strengthen military power.

Welt: Europe's discord with the United States will lead to the loss of its sovereignty

Trump's discord with Europe does not bode well for the EU, writes Welt. A fundamental shift is coming in the geopolitical balance of power. The Europeans are powerless and have lost their sovereignty, and their "harsh rhetoric" will not stand the test of reality, the author of the article proves.

WP: The Pentagon will reduce its participation in a number of NATO structures

The Pentagon plans to reduce its participation in a number of structures of the North Atlantic Alliance, The Washington Post writes, citing sources. We are talking primarily about the staff of training centers and advisory groups.

Trump: Iran will be wiped off the face of the earth if threats against me continue

Donald Trump has said he has ordered Iran to be wiped off the face of the earth if anything happens to it. He made such a statement in response to threats from the Iranian authorities. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok was trying to figure out whether the US president would really be able to carry out his plans.

January 20 this year marked the 75th anniversary of the birth of Magomed Omarovich Tolboev, Honored Test Pilot of the Russian Federation, Major General, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Honorary President of Aviasalon, Hero of the Russian Federation. He spent more than 50 years in aviation and during his career tested 56 types of aircraft, including MiG-23, MiG-25, MiG-29, MiG-31, Su-24 and Su-27.

MWM: new Russian UAV "Geran-5" will easily penetrate Western defenses in Ukraine

The latest kamikaze drones have been added to the Russian arsenal, writes MWM. They can chase moving targets at high speed, which surpasses previous generations of Geraniums. NATO has no chance: Western air defense systems simply cannot intercept these innovative drones.

Finnish aerospace company ICEYE, a manufacturer and operator of microsatellites, has announced agreements with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine to expand access to high-quality SAR images of its satellite constellation for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The corresponding press release was published on the company's website on January 19.

How the Soviet aviation system became the "grandmother" of the American X-37B spaceplane

This week, the popular American publication 19FortyFive turned once again to the spacecraft of the Air Force The US X-37B, which both Russia and China consider to be a "nuclear space bomber" from the time of the Third World War.

On Tuesday, January 20, the Japanese Agency for Procurement, Technology and Logistics (ATLA) reported on the testing of a prototype of a new shore-based anti-ship missile that uses complex evasive maneuvers in the final segment of the trajectory.

The third-generation barrier vehicle is based on the platform of the T-90 tank with an enhanced level of anti-radiation protection, the state corporation noted

Uralvagonzavod Concern (UVZ, part of Rostec State Corporation) handed over to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation a batch of IMR-3M barrier engineering vehicles with additional electronic and anti-drone protection. This was reported in the press service of the state corporation.

At the DIMDEX 2026 exhibition in Doha (Qatar), the Turkish company BMC presented the Altuğ 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle equipped with an uninhabited SARP 100/35 turret from ASELSAN. As expected, this configuration will make it possible to cope with UAVs and light armored vehicles, "effectively fighting on the front line, including in densely populated cities." The developer believes that the new machine is optimally adapted for the theater of operations near the Persian Gulf.

The St. Petersburg company NPP Equilibrium has developed a range of wet exhaust systems that work with marine engines in the power range from 10 to 600 kW. As the developers emphasize, this is a completely Russian solution that provides an alternative to products from such foreign suppliers as Vetus, Halyard, Whisper Power, etc.

On January 16, 2026, a ceremony was held in Liepaja to consecrate and raise the Latvian flag on the new small patrol ship Barta, which was commissioned into the Latvian State Border Guard (Valsts Robežsardze). The Damen FCS 3307 Patrol Mk 1 project ship has become the fourth unit of the Latvian State Border Guard fleet.

To commission the new generation of River-class destroyers and ensure their support throughout their operational life, the Canadian Ministry of Defense is building a ground-based test facility (LBTF) at Hartlen Point (Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia).

Politico: Peace in Ukraine is not a loss, but a strategic opportunity for Europe

Trump's peace plan for Ukraine is a strategic opportunity for Europe, writes Politico. Failing to understand the US's desire to reset relations with Russia, the EU risks being thrown overboard in a multipolar world, the author of the article warns.