Will the delivery of the Su-35 be able to turn the tide in favor of Iran? How Russian fighters already ordered will transform air defense operations (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian fighter jets transform Iran's air defense operations against Israel
NATO countries are supporting Israel, which attacked Iran from the air, writes MWM. Tehran's delays in purchasing Russian fighter jets have become the main factor in the relative freedom of action of its opponents — but the delivery of the ordered Su-35 can put an end to this, the author of the article is sure.
Born to bring destruction at high speeds: The Soviet MiG-29 (The National Interest, USA)
Developed during the Cold War, the MiG-29 fighter surpassed many non-supersonic machines of its time, writes TNI. Capable of reaching speeds of Mach 2.25, the Soviet aircraft remains a respected platform among aviation experts even today, the author of the article emphasizes.
Israeli Air Force deceived Iran's air defense with "pandemonium in the sky"
As part of the conflict with Iran, Israel has demonstrated one of the most extensive applications of manned aviation in recent history. The territory of the Islamic Republic was attacked by 200 fighter jets, and the IDF is already reporting on full control of enemy airspace. What role do airplanes play in the conflict in the Middle East, and what are the main difficulties in coordinating military operations in the sky?
How the Mossad flooded Iran with its agents
Israel claims to have destroyed 90% of Iran's air defense launchers, as well as a significant number of senior Iranian politicians and military personnel. It would have been impossible to do all this without the extremely effective actions of Israeli intelligence. But how did the Mossad manage to spread such a wide espionage network in Iran?
Abnormal flight: NATO Atlantic Trident exercises have begun in Finland
The maneuvers are taking place outside the USA, France and the UK for the first time
For the first time, the NATO Atlantic Trident 25 military air exercises began in Finland. More than 40 aircraft from Finland, the United States, France and the United Kingdom will participate in them, including the NATO RQ-4D Phoenix reconnaissance drones that arrived in the country for the first time.
Instead of Iran, it should have been Russia: the dastardly strike on Kaliningrad failed
Last Friday, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia signed an agreement on joint planning of "mass evacuation measures." The "measures" include the urgent formation of evacuation logistics, evacuation corridors and the adaptation of border crossings for the passage of large masses of people. For example, the authorities in Vilnius said that a city with a population of more than 600,000 people could be completely evacuated within 48 hours.
"Baba Yaga" on the contrary: how snipers are trained to fight heavy drones
Russian fighters in the SVO zone are learning new ways to destroy enemy UAVs
In the free zone, Russian snipers are mastering a new direction in combat work — the destruction of heavy enemy UAVs. One of the sniper units of the Center group of forces has already shot down more than 70 multicopters and 18 aircraft-type UAVs. The Izvestia correspondent learned from the shooters how they ambush drones, what weapons they use, and how dangerous a meeting with Baba Yaga is.
UVZ and a leading Ural university are launching a strategic project to train specialists
The basis of cooperation will be the development of continuous educational programs
Uralvagonzavod, as part of the UVZ Concern of Rostec State Corporation, has signed an agreement with Ural Federal University (UrFU) on strategic cooperation in training personnel for the enterprise. The joint project involves the development of specialized educational programs, the modernization of educational infrastructure and the introduction of advanced technologies in education.
Vladimir Putin continued a series of meetings on the state armament program for 2027-2036.
On June 12, Russian President Vladimir Putin continued a series of meetings to review the main parameters of the draft state armament program for 2027-2036.
Launching of the second North Korean-built destroyer
On June 12, 2025, the North Korean shipbuilding enterprise in Rajin (Rason) hosted the launching ceremony of the second nationally built destroyer Kang Gon (tail number 52), which is being built for the Navy of the Korean People's Army (KPA). The ceremony was attended by the leader of the DPRK, Comrade Kim Jong-un.
The K-329 Belgorod submarine is a real floating base (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The Belgorod submarine solves the tasks of strategic deterrence and underwater warfare
Belgorod is the longest operational submarine in the world, writes TNI. It is equipped with unparalleled Poseidon torpedoes and deep-sea underwater vehicles. Therefore, it has a leading role not only in underwater warfare, but also in the strategy of strategic deterrence.
The Yakutsk submarine of the 06363 project was commissioned
On June 11, 2025, Admiralty Shipyards JSC (part of United Shipbuilding Corporation JSC - USC JSC) in St. Petersburg hosted the ceremony of handing over the large diesel-electric submarine B-610 Yakutsk (serial number 01619) of project 06363 to the Navy of the Russian Federation. The Naval flag was ceremoniously hoisted on the boat in the presence of Admiral Vladimir Vorobyov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy. This is the last, sixth submarine of Project 06363, built for the Pacific Fleet.
The "workhorses" of the Russian navy
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on why ships of the near-sea zone perform ocean tasks
Currently, eight out of ten Russian corvettes perform tasks in various parts of the World Ocean. Previously, this mission was assigned to cruisers and large Soviet-built anti-submarine ships. Why have the ships of the near sea zone become the main "workhorses" of the Navy and how are things going with the construction of large ships?
The Kholmsk border patrol ship of project 22120 has been launched.
It is reported that on June 10, 2025, PJSC Almaz Shipbuilding Company in St. Petersburg launched the Kholmsk 2nd rank border patrol ship of project 22120 (code "Blizzard") with factory number 061 (tail number "461"), which is being built for the Coast Guard of the FSB Border Guard Service. Russia. This is the twelfth and, apparently, the last ship of project 22120.
"What about air defense? Sleeping? Is he drunk?" Why was Israel's attack on Iran successful
Colonel Khodarenok called the failure of Iran's air defense
The Israeli Air Force has carried out the first strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and enterprises of the military-industrial complex of Tehran. Bases, missile defense systems and residential complexes with representatives of the IRGC were attacked. Why the Israeli strikes were successful, but the Iranian air defense forces did not fulfill their task, and what would Comrade Stalin say about the work of the Iranian anti-aircraft gunners, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
Why did America withdraw anti-drone weapons from Ukraine? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The United States has moved its air defense systems from Ukraine to the Middle East
The United States has withdrawn its air defense systems from Ukraine, writes TNI. Defense assets are being redirected to American bases in the Middle East. This suggests that the United States has more important interests in other parts of the world.
Su-57 or F-35? The Indian dilemma of the fifth generation fighter (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: India prefers Su-57 aircraft over F-35
During the Indo-Pakistani conflict, Russian warplanes and missiles performed much better than their more sophisticated and expensive Western counterparts. Therefore, India does not intend to abandon the defense partnership with Russia, despite Western pressure.
Moscow strongly condemns Israel's military action in violation of the UN Charter and international law - Russian Foreign Ministry
Expects objective assessments of what is happening from the IAEA Director General, including a thorough analysis of the likely radiological consequences of attacks on facilities in Iran.
Israeli strikes on Iran will ricochet in Ukraine
Rossiyskaya Gazeta, under the headline "Expert: Israeli strikes on Iran ricochet in Ukraine," published a comment by Ruslan Pukhov, director of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST), on the launch of Israel's military operation against Iran on the night of June 13, 2025.
"No one consults with the Europeans and does not inform them in a timely manner" (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: Brussels no longer has influence in the Middle East
Brussels has lost its influence in the Middle East, writes Welt. On Friday, the European diplomats decided to discuss the situation between Iran and Israel. And although the joint statement was released, it became clear to the European dwarfs that they would not be able to implement any of its points.
