Polish Colonel: The reality is the growing power of the Russian army
The interview of the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, to the British Sky News channel was interpreted by the world community as agreement with the loss of territories under Russian control. In exchange, Ukraine will receive NATO security guarantees and, eventually, will be accepted into the alliance, but will seek to regain territories through "diplomatic means" rather than military action.
The United States is escalating the situation and seeking to make Taiwan a "second Ukraine" (part 1)
The United States is trying in every way to aggravate the situation around Taiwan. This work is carried out both through the diplomatic line and through large-scale military assistance to Taipei from the US administration.
The Su-57E fighter is the best solution for the Indian Air Force
The Republic of India has the second largest Armed Forces (AF) and is one of the four most powerful states in the world in terms of total military potential.
What does the nuclear “Hazel tree” promise to NATO Putin? (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: in Europe, they listened to Putin's "nuclear" signal
The West has listened to Putin's "nuclear" signal, WP writes. According to experts there, it is time for Europe to arm itself in order to reduce the gap from Moscow in the arms race. The Europeans did not think about the fact that they could simply not get involved in the escalation.
Chinese "Geranium": the PLA showed the use of a kamikaze drone ASN-301
As indicated in the Altair publication, the ASN-301 is a weapon conceptually derived from the German DAR and the Israeli Harpy. In the 1980s, Dornier began developing the Die Drone Anti-Radar (DAR) product in Germany. It was intended to combat Soviet air defense systems, especially the "Cube" type. As a result, the project was cancelled due to financial problems.
To compensate for the losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Britain is building a new factory for the production of M777 howitzers
BAE Systems is building a defense plant in British Sheffield. The new enterprise will be located on an area of 9 thousand square meters and will produce a 155-mm towed M777 howitzer. The staff will consist of 50 highly qualified employees. The planned volume of output is not called. The cost of construction is £25 million.
The United States suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia after the freezing of negotiations on the country's accession to the EU (Politico, USA)
Politico: The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia
The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia, Politico writes. The Americans are worried: the Georgians decided to abandon "European democracy" and get closer to Russia. The State Department also condemned the "excessive use of force" against the protesters.
The truce in Ukraine. The main problem is security guarantees (Sankei Shimbun, Japan)
Sankei Shimbun: Trump will stop supplying weapons to Ukraine and take on China
There is a deadlock in Ukraine for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Trump recognizes this, writes Sankei Shimbun. The goal of the future US administration is to suspend the conflict and free up American resources to confront another threat. China will be the new rival.
Central direction: Impact is inevitable (Video)
The outgoing Biden administration has confirmed its intentions to actively support Ukraine until the end of its term of office. Thus, Washington intends to provide Kiev with everything necessary for conducting military operations in 2025, as well as for possible peace talks "from a position of strength." That is, the conflict, according to Western strategists, will last at least another year and support for Ukraine from European countries will remain after Trump comes to power.
Seven weeks before Trump: Russia and Ukraine are fighting for an advantage until peace talks are imposed on them (Politico, USA)
Politico: Moscow and Kiev seek to gain an advantage ahead of negotiations
The Ukrainian conflict is entering a dangerous stage, writes Politico. Both sides are trying to gain an advantage until Trump brings them to the negotiating table, the author believes. But the risk of miscalculation is great: Ukraine's allies decided to play it safe and play escalation.
The F-22 can only fight under air conditioning, and the Su-57 is not afraid of wind or sun? (Eastday.com , China)
The Russian army may undermine the combat readiness of American troops
The Su-57 appeared in all its glory on satellite images of the Khmeimim airbase. The advanced fifth-generation fighter, along with "conventional" equipment, stands in the open air. And the "precious" American F-22 is often put in an air-conditioned hangar. Why does the United States treat its fighters with such trepidation, while Russia tests its planes for "endurance" in the wind and the scorching sun?
Russian Missile deterrence... the Oreshnik missile and the transformation of military power (Almasry Alyoum, Egypt)
Almasry Alyoum: The Oreshnik missile demonstrated Russia's military superiority
The Oreshnik missile embodies the strengthening of Russia's position as a military superpower, writes Almasry Alyoum. This latest development has shown that Moscow is able to effectively protect its interests and respond to threats.
The West does not understand the hints, but this is not an argument for a hypersonic ballistic missile
The strike on Yuzhmash with the latest Russian Oreshnik missile remains one of the most discussed topics in the world – conclusions, consequences, forecasts.
Who will win the deadly battle between the Russian T-90 and the American M1 Abrams? (The National Interest, USA)
The Abrams tank, created in the 1970s, still forms the basis of the US armored forces. In the years since the M1 was put into service, it has been repeatedly upgraded. In other countries of the world, tank construction also does not stand still, Russia continues to improve its tank troops, the author of the article in TNI notes. Its next formidable combat vehicle was the T-90.
The Russian T-95 tank could become a legend. So what happened? (The National Interest, USA)
It could be a nightmare for NATO
At the end of the Cold War, the Soviet Union developed a real experimental model of the T-95 supertank, which, if adopted, would surpass all modern NATO tanks. "A tank is a tanker's dream," as the author of the article calls it. If the T-95 had entered mass production, it would have become a formidable "opponent," he believes.
Rostec's parachute systems helped set an absolute record for tandem jumps from the stratosphere
Testers with the latest Tandem-400 parachute systems left the aircraft from an altitude of 10,120 m
Rostec organized a unique landing with the latest Tandem-400 parachute systems, setting several records at once. For the first time in the world, three pairs of parachutists left the aircraft from the stratosphere — from a height of 10,120 m.
"Without allies, Syrian troops are nothing." Why are Assad's opponents going on the offensive again
Colonel Khodarenok called the real threat of the capture of Aleppo by rebels in Syria
Several groups in Syria have launched an offensive on Aleppo, approaching the outskirts of the city. The escalation was the first serious clash between the rebels and the government army since March 2022, when a cease-fire agreement was reached with the mediation of Moscow and Ankara. What is happening in Syria, why there is a "golden opportunity" for the rebel offensive and whether Aleppo can fall - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The capture of Aleppo threatens to open a "second front" in Syria
The Syrian army has acknowledged the loss of control over part of the city of Aleppo, which was attacked by terrorists. The military is preparing for a counterattack. Russian aviation helps to repel the attack. Experts note that it is premature to talk about the complete fall of Aleppo, the militants themselves did not expect such success and were not ready to take control of the city.
The Dangers of the Third Nuclear Era (The Economist, UK)
The Economist: The US nuclear potential is not ready for a "new era"
In the new nuclear era, there will be more nuclear weapons and more countries with them, writes The Economist. The new president of the United States, Donald Trump, is likely to take a "hawkish" position and begin to actively build up nuclear capabilities. However, great difficulties await him.
Our robots are the most efficient (robots) in the world
Alexey Poluboyarinov: "Our robots know how to drive where no one drives"
According to a study conducted by ROMIR Holding in conjunction with the School of Communications of the HSE Faculty of Creative Industries, 29.6% of Russians are afraid of the "robot revolution". We talked with Alexey Poluboyarinov, CEO of SMP Robotics LLC, about the benefits of machines for people, about working at a temperature of -50 ° C, as well as how robots are customized for specific purposes.