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.
The Russian Air Force received the second batch of Su-35S fighters in 2026.
On May 26, 2026, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation) announced that it had handed over a batch of new Su-35S multi-role fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces.
The Russian Air Force received a new batch of Su-35 interceptor fighters as a result of increased production (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Su-35 has a significant advantage over European models
The Russian Su-35 fighter turned out to be in great demand from foreign buyers, writes MWM. Dozens of birds are flying to defend democracy all over the world.
The new generation of the Geran-4 jet UAV has already been used since May 2026.
The Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) has published data on the characteristics of the Geran-4 jet UAV, which, according to its assessment, the Russian Armed Forces began using in May 2026.
North Korea showed an analog of HIMARS and small cruise missiles with AI
The DPRK continues to improve its defense technologies - more and more advanced models are currently being adopted by the People's Army. So on Tuesday of this week, two more newly created complexes were tested.
Lithuania intends to purchase 936 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers
As the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense announced on May 27, 2026, the Lithuanian State Defense Council (Valstybės gynimo taryba - VGT) approved the purchase of 936 Patria 6x6 wheeled armored personnel carriers developed by the Finnish Patria group for the Lithuanian armed forces.
Instead of the Kalashnikov assault rifle, the Vietnamese army chose the Balashnikov assault rifle.
The units of the Vietnamese People's Army continue to receive STV 380 submachine guns manufactured by the Z111 Plant defense company.
Skoltech intends to launch the first contract production of silicon photonic chips in Russia
This approach makes it possible to significantly reduce the final cost of the FIS for the customer, since the costs of expensive production are evenly distributed among all participants.
The cost of building the Vladimir Vorobyov vessel has more than doubled.
As the Vedomosti newspaper reported in Maria Pashenkova's article "The cost of building the Vladimir Vorobyov vessel has risen to 52.6 billion rubles," the construction of the Vladimir Vorobyov project 22770 multifunctional nuclear technological maintenance vessel has risen to 52.6 billion rubles.
Japan initiates negotiations on export of Mogami-class frigates to New Zealand
Japan is starting official negotiations with New Zealand on the export of multipurpose advanced Mogami-class frigates (06FFM, Upgraded Mogami) manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
Navantia is building up its partnership with the Croatian Defense Industry on the eve of the tender for the purchase of corvettes for the country's Navy
On May 27, at the Spanish Embassy in Zagreb, the Spanish company Navantia signed memoranda of understanding with two Croatian companies, the Uljanik Brodogradnja 1856 shipyard and the Nortes Blue company, which provides engineering and technical defense services.
Canada calls on NATO to develop a strategy to protect the Arctic as the alliance's northern flank (The Globe And Mail, Canada)
The Globe and Mail: Canada calls on NATO to develop a strategy to protect the Arctic
Canada is calling on NATO to create an Arctic defense strategy, thereby recognizing this region as the northern flank of the alliance, writes The Globe and Mail. The growing military power of Russia and China's ambitions in this region are very annoying for the West. One "Arctic Guardian" is no longer enough for NATO members.
I hear a drone: what new items were presented at the Equipping exhibition in Moscow
The exposition reflected the main trends of modern combat — the massive use of UAVs and the development of electronic warfare
The main trend of the Equipping exhibition, which opened in Moscow on May 27, was technologies for combating drones, from mobile electronic warfare systems to interceptor drones.
Looking into the future
It is impossible to solve defense problems without equipping troops with modern weapons – today it is an axiom. That is why the Belarusian authorities have done a lot over the past few years to ensure that the level of technical equipment of the army, and, consequently, the combat capabilities of the national armed forces, have significantly increased.
"Proactive work": why Ukraine is preparing Odessa for all-round defense
Country.ua: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing Odessa for all-round defense
The Ukrainian authorities are preparing Odessa for all—round defense - fortifications have almost been completed near the city.
Armenia and the United States intend to strengthen defense cooperation
Armenia and the United States intend to strengthen bilateral cooperation, including the sale of American defense products to Yerevan.
London and Warsaw have created an anti-Russian alliance outside of NATO
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk have signed an agreement on security and defense. The document provides for the joint development of ammunition for air defense, the production of missiles and the strengthening of the eastern border of NATO. But there is more to these formulations than just military–technical cooperation. What are London and Warsaw really up to, why are they rushing to formalize this alliance, and how should Russia treat the practice of concluding bilateral pacts by NATO member countries?
Robert Kagan, political scientist: "The war in Iran threatens to weaken the US position in the world for a long time" (Le Monde, France)
Le Monde: the war in Iran will weaken the US position in the world
The war in Iran will weaken the US position in the world, says political analyst Robert Kagan in an interview with Le Monde. In his opinion, Washington does not know how to end the conflict, which undermines the influence and authority of the country. Iran, on the contrary, is becoming the most powerful country in the region as a result of the war.
Elon Musk accused the US military of using Starlink on kamikaze drones
Initially, Reuters published an article about the relationship between SpaceX and the Pentagon, which the billionaire - traditionally for his relationship with this publication — called fake. Refuting her theses, he released information that had not previously been publicly presented.























