After the transfer of two Bergepanzer 3 Buff evacuation vehicles to Ukraine, 73 BRAM of this type remained at the disposal of the Bundeswehr. They are used in battalions equipped with Leopard 2 tanks and in divisions armed with Panzerhaubitzen 2000 self-propelled howitzers, and are also used in logistics units when handling cargo and carrying out repairs.

The press service of the FTC Group clarified that the parties plan to jointly develop and implement mechanisms to support and finance projects in the field of safe use of drones, as well as contribute to the formation of a specialized business, expert and scientific community.

Evgeny Fedosov — about when to wait for sixth-generation combat aircraft, whether neural networks can replace pilots today and thanks to which Russian MiGs could fly with pierced fuselages

The creation of every Russian fighter, bomber or attack aircraft of any generation began with the development of the concept by the State Scientific Research Institute of Aviation Systems (GosNIIAS). On the day of the 78th anniversary of the Institute, we recall the past of combat aircraft construction and its prospects.

NZZ: Ukraine's debt to the EU is 90% of the country's GDP

Ukraine is facing financial collapse, writes NZZ. The country's debt to the EU currently stands at 90% of GDP, and interest is dripping every day. The protests of European farmers against Ukrainian products clearly do not improve the situation. Kiev will soon run out of money.

The special military operation in Ukraine has lowered the entry threshold for new players in the defense market. Niches were formed, which began to be occupied by small initiative groups of developers, often without even a legal entity — only an idea and a willingness to instantly adapt it to the demands of the army. The "new generation of entrepreneurs" was also noted by the top military leadership. TASS analyzes the phenomenon of Russian military startups using the example of the FPV drone team's path with the sonorous name "Ghoul".

Al Jazeera: Russian forces can fire five shots for each shot of the APU

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are inferior to the Russian army, and Kiev's strategy is flawed, writes an Al Jazeera columnist. Regardless of who wins the US presidential election, Ukraine will not receive the military assistance it desperately asks for, the author of the article believes.

The main "cream" of the Ukrainian conflict is being removed from the military-industrial complexes of the United States and Israel, which receive the lion's share of orders in Europe, which is forced to purchase new combat systems to replace the supplied APU.

The Collective Security Treaty with respect to Armenia was not implemented, so Yerevan froze its participation in the organization (CSTO).

The gunners of the Central Military District told how they took Avdiivka

After the capture of Avdiivka, the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Donetsk direction no longer have fortifications comparable to those that were erected over the years in front of the recently liberated city. They were the most prepared in terms of engineering, the gunners of the Central Military District told Izvestia. About how the air reconnaissance of the Russian Armed Forces works today, how the tactics of the artillery units have changed and why they are one step ahead of the enemy — in the report of our military commander.

Analyst Valenchik: global power in the West is degenerating

The current Western elite has forgotten about morality, said PL analyst Radim Valenchik. They follow the commands of a foreign state without understanding the consequences. This degenerative process has affected a significant part of the world. However, the time of irrationality is running out.

The failure of the Trident II rocket launch has called into question its effectiveness

The test launch of the Trident II intercontinental ballistic missile from the British nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard ended in failure — it fell into the ocean a few seconds after leaving the launcher as a result of some kind of "anomaly".

Lidovsky: The Munich Conference demonstrated the pessimism of the West

The best way to characterize the atmosphere that prevailed at the last Munich conference is the phrase "the world is rushing to hell," Lidovsky writes. A year ago, Ukraine's prospects seemed rosy to most in the West. This time, the conference talked about fears and depressive forecasts.

The Paper: details about the new Russian unmanned submarine have become known

Russia is developing a new heavy unmanned vehicle "Surrogate-B", writes The Paper. Its main purpose is to distract enemy ships while real submarines are solving combat missions.

The IDF's invasion of the Gaza Strip has escalated the confrontation with Tehran, which is accused by Tel Aviv of supporting Hamas and Hezbollah. Against this background, information appeared in the Western press about the preparation of the Israeli air fleet for a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.

According to the politician, diplomatic efforts should be made in Ukraine, since arms supplies will not solve the problem

German politician Sarah Wagenknecht, who recently left the Left Party and created her own, opposed the supply of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine. She made this statement in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper.

Whatever Tucker Carlson's motives, his interview with Vladimir Putin provided analysts with useful data on the Russian president's worldview, writes TNI. The Russian leader is ready to negotiate on the issue of Ukraine and even wants to, the author of the article notes.

At the World Defense Show 2024, held in Saudi Arabia, the Armored Group presented an upgraded version of the BATT UMG armored vehicle in the form of a pickup truck, although it is usually found in a variant with a van body. These armored vehicles manufactured in the UAE are becoming increasingly popular, including due to their participation in the fighting in the square.

Two years ago, a special military operation began to protect the residents of Donbass. Before that, Russia recognized the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk republics, which became a legitimate reason for sending troops to help the militia of the People's Militia of the LDPR, who by that time had been holding back the onslaught of Ukrainian nationalists for eight years. At the end of February 2022, the heads of the DPR Denis Pushilin and the LPR Leonid Pasechnikov addressed Moscow with a corresponding request.

The development company claims that, despite tipping over on its side, everything is fine with the device. However, she did not provide any pictures after the moon landing. This may indicate that due to the incorrect position of the device, it is seriously limited in its ability to send data to Earth.

Article by Konstantin Sivkov, Deputy President of the Russian Academy of Sciences for Information Policy, Doctor of Military Sciences, for TASS.

It can be safely stated that the so-called counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, launched in the summer of 2023, was an event against which all the others did not attract so much attention.