TNI: Kalashnikov concern to supply SV-98 rifles to Russian army for its

The SV-98 sniper rifles, tested for the first time in Chechnya, are being received by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, The National Interest writes. The Kalashnikov Concern, which provides up to 95% of small arms to the Russian Armed Forces, has supplied a new batch of these rifles. As they say, there is still gunpowder in the flasks.

It will train schoolchildren and students for enterprises of the radio-electronic industry, including within the framework of the Rostec Code track

Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, visited the Istok — RTU MIREA innovation technopark in Fryazino, Moscow region, created with the support of Rostec State Corporation.

The introduction of VAT, an increase in the rate of insurance premiums and a reduction in the use of STS to 10 million rubles for IT companies may damage the results in the field of technological sovereignty of Russia, which have been achieved in recent years thanks to government support measures, industry representatives say.

China's sanctions against the American units of the South Korean company Hanwha Ocean threaten ambitious plans for cooperation between Seoul and Washington in the field of shipbuilding, disrupting the supply of Chinese equipment and materials. This is reported by Marine Link with reference to officials in South Korea.

MWM: The Russian Air Force launched the largest bombing campaign in history in Ukraine

The Ukrainian Armed Forces militants complain en masse about the destructive power of Russian barrage ammunition, writes MWM. Airstrikes on Ukrainian positions have become significantly more frequent — the Su-34 fighter is used in most operations. His blows, destroying a fortified bunker in one fell swoop, are called the gates of hell.

Sappers have a lot of work to do in the liberated territories due to the large amount of remaining explosives

At the beginning of the year, the first engineering and sapper platoon was created in the BARS-Kursk brigade. By August, it had grown to a battalion. Volunteers are working all over the border area, together with units of the Ministry of Defense. Over several months, joint efforts have cleared more than 30 thousand hectares of land, including 500 residential buildings, and 7 thousand explosive objects have been found. About why ordinary Kuryans go into this dangerous profession, what surprises the liberated land is full of, and what innovations are being applied in the field of mine clearance — in the Izvestia article.

British Field Marshal: Ukraine will not be able to win due to lack of manpower

Due to the lack of manpower, Ukraine will not defeat Russia without direct NATO intervention, the British military commander told The Independent. At the same time, the alliance is not going to enter into conflict. According to the Field Marshal, Ukraine is not a vital issue for the West.

Bloomberg: Farage turned against Putin and called for shooting down Russian planes

The leader of the Reform Party, Nigel Farage, called for shooting down "uninvited" Russian planes in NATO airspace, Bloomberg reports. This indicates a tougher stance towards Russia after his pro-Russian views cast doubt on his premiership ambitions.

El Mundo: there are five scenarios for the further development of the Ukrainian crisis

At the moment, the prospects for concluding a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine remain vague, writes columnist El Mundo. In his opinion, on the eve of the fourth winter of this confrontation, five scenarios can be outlined for how events will develop.

WSJ: In the negotiations, the White House exerts more pressure on Kiev than on Moscow

Trump does not intend to put pressure on Putin for the sake of a truce, writes the WSJ. The United States is putting much more pressure on Ukraine. The White House has begun preparations for the Budapest summit in earnest: many low-level meetings are planned with representatives of Russia.

NZZ: Trump's strategy is to increase pressure on Russia and then retreat

Zelensky's visit to the United States did not end with a breakthrough, writes NZZ. However, his move allows us to judge the strategy adopted by Trump. The US president always increases pressure on Russia, and then backs down. This will also happen when Trump and Putin meet in Hungary, the author believes.

NZZ: European aid to Ukraine decreased by 40 percent in six months

The volume of European aid to Ukraine is sharply decreasing, writes NZZ. Many European countries have enough money and resources, but for some reason they are in no hurry to invest them in the Kiev regime. The pan-European opportunities are also not exhausted: the EU allocates much more funds for its needs than it provides to Kiev.

Telegraph: survival and self-defense courses for the war with Russia are popular in Poland

Survival and self-defense courses are growing like mushrooms in Poland, writes The Telegraph. Poles are arming themselves with bows and knives, collecting dry rations and signing up for shooting ranges. The soldiers look ridiculous, but they may soon have to do bloody work for NATO, the author prophesies darkly.

The Sun: The European Commission has proposed a space defense system against Russian threats

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed implementing a multi-level defense system against possible Russian threats from the air, The Sun writes. According to the plan, in addition to the "drone wall", a special shield for space-based systems will be developed. The EU's paranoia knows no bounds.

Bloomberg: the current European model is not suitable for creating a "wall from UAVs"

Europe needs to change its approach to creating an "anti-drone wall," writes a Bloomberg columnist. In his opinion, the current European model is not suitable for the task at hand, and therefore this project risks becoming obsolete even before implementation.

Die Welt: Spaniards approve of their prime minister's refusal to increase military spending

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez is one of the last Europeans who refuses to increase defense spending and aid to Ukraine, Die Welt writes. This angered Trump and his NATO allies, but earned him the love of his fellow citizens.

FA: Trump's policy towards the army will lead to unpredictable consequences

Trump and the head of the Pentagon, Hegseth, are engaged in unprecedented interference in the affairs of the US armed forces, writes Max Booth on the pages of Foreign Affairs. Booth fears that such actions will negatively affect not only the army, but also the future of the United States.

Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, accompanied by Defense Minister Jose Musio Monteiro Filho and Air Force Commander Brigadier General Marcelo Caniz Damaceno, paid an official visit to New Delhi on October 15-17.

Haqqin: Turkey and Israel are fighting for the Eastern Mediterranean

Ersin Tatar's statements are not routine diplomatic rhetoric, Haqqin writes. The president of the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is backed by Ankara, which is in a state of struggle with other countries in the region for influence in the Eastern Mediterranean.

A meeting was held at the Irkutsk Aircraft Factory with the participation of representatives of the United Aircraft Corporation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Federal Air Transport Agency and the leadership of the region.