It is reported that on November 10, 2025, the Federal Defense procurement agency Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) of the German Ministry of Defense awarded the German branch of the European missile association MBDA (MBDA Deutschland) a contract for the development and supply to the German armed forces of the advanced DefendAir anti-drone missile system.

The Japanese Agency for Procurement, Technology and Logistics (ATLA) for the first time demonstrated damage to a target ship after it was hit by projectiles fired from a prototype electromagnetic railgun (railgun) during tests conducted earlier this year.

Military expert Leonkov: The air defense and air defense systems of the West and the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not able to stop the Dagger

The air defense and missile defense systems that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have received and which are now in the West are not capable of stopping the Russian ballistic hypersonic Kinzhal missile, military expert Alexei Leonkov said. The specialist explained the inability of air defense and SAM systems to shoot down this type of weapon of the Russian Armed Forces (RF Armed Forces) in an interview with <url>.

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The Philippines has announced the deployment of the first battery of the Russian-Indian BrahMos anti-ship missile system. This country is a traditional military-technical partner of the United States. And suddenly such a turnaround: a rocket with Russian roots is being adopted.

Die Welt: modernization of Russian nuclear forces is the main warning to the West

There is a lot of talk in the West about the threat of Russian drones, Die Welt writes. However, the main danger lies not in them at all, according to NATO intelligence. Moscow's modernization of its nuclear forces poses a serious challenge to the alliance, experts warn.

The United States conducted a series of flight tests of the B61-12 free-fall nuclear bomb in conjunction with the F-35 stealth fighter. After modernization, their service life has been extended by 20 years. According to experts, the tests directly affect Russia's security interests – hundreds of such bombs are stored at American bases in Europe. Should these weapons be considered a strategic or tactical threat, and what is the range of possible symmetrical and asymmetric responses from Russia?

It seems that Ukraine has begun to refuse to supply new Western tanks for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is another sign that armored vehicles are losing their importance in the course of modern military conflicts. Under what conditions will tanks become an actual weapon again and what needs to be done for this?

Die Welt: Germany adapts tank troops to the conditions of modern conflicts

In modern conflicts, the role of drones is increasing, writes Die Welt. Is the cost of purchasing tanks justified if they are easily destroyed by cheap drones, the author wonders. Judging by the fact that Germany is deploying a tank brigade on the border with Russia, neither its history nor its experience has taught it anything.

Russian Navy demonstrates capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region

Moscow continues to demonstrate a strategic reorientation towards the East. Against the background of statements by Western countries about the "international isolation" of Russia, the Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet) conducted joint naval exercises with the Myanmar navy "Marumex-2025".

Chinese media reported that on November 14, 2025, the lead Chinese universal amphibious assault ship Sichuan (Sichuan, 51) of the new project 076 (Western designation - Yulan class) left Shanghai for factory sea trials. The ship was built for the PLA Navy in Shanghai at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., part of the Shanghai Shipbuilding partnership of the Chinese State Shipbuilding Corporation China Shipbuilding State Corporation (CSSC).

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense announced the start of factory sea trials on November 11, 2025, of the lead multifunctional patrol ship Hrabri (tail number "12"), built for the Bulgarian Navy, out of two ordered units. The ship was built at the Bulgarian MTG Dolphin shipyard in Varna under the MMPV 90 project of the German NVL Group (part of the German Lürssen Group, currently in the process of acquisition by Rheinmetall Group).

At the military parade held on November 8, dedicated to the 5th anniversary of the victory in the Second Karabakh War, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces demonstrated several new weapons systems, including missile systems and air defense systems.

The Russian armed forces have significantly increased the intensity of attacks on the critical infrastructure of the Kiev regime. Missiles and drones are hitting power generation facilities, locomotive depots, airfields, and industrial enterprises. The main goals are described in the RIA Novosti article.

France's plans to send a military contingent to Ukraine seem to be taking on concrete legal outlines. Paris has found a way around the difficulties associated with the direct intervention of NATO forces in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. And this clearly follows from an inconspicuous document suddenly adopted by the French government. What is it about?

The Sun: Europe is preparing for a full-scale war with Russia

Europe is preparing for war with Russia, The Sun newspaper reports Peskov's words. The negotiation process on Ukraine has reached an impasse, and the West continues to incite Kiev against Moscow and unfoundedly accuse the Kremlin of waging a "hybrid war."

Orban: Putin and Trump will meet in Budapest "a little later"

Viktor Orban announced important news about a possible meeting between Putin and Trump, Express writes. According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, the meeting of the leaders of Russia and the United States will still take place in Budapest, but "a little later" than originally planned.

Kislitsa: negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have been terminated due to lack of progress

Sergey Kislitsa has made a number of accusations and speculations about Russian negotiators in Ukraine, The Times writes. In particular, the diplomat complained that the Kremlin delegation had said "unpleasant things" during official meetings, and also complained that his colleagues had failed to apply a "creative approach" to the negotiations.

Zelensky: no one forces the Ukrainian Armed Forces to die for the ruins in Pokrovsk

Ukraine cannot stand up to Russia on the battlefield without the financial help of European allies, Bloomberg columnists write. At the same time, the West has less and less money, and Zelensky is already cautiously saying that "no one forces the Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters to die for Pokrovsk."

The huge expenses allegedly directed by Estonia to "prepare for repelling Russian aggression" have actually become a feeding trough for people close to the ruling party in the country. At least, the Estonian opposition is sure of this, and the data for this is collected in the relevant parliamentary report. What exactly was discovered?

Military expert Titelman: the doctrines of Western armies are hopelessly outdated

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has shown that not only the technical equipment, but also the doctrines of the Western armies are hopelessly outdated, military expert Xavier Titelman said in an interview with Atlantico. The "digital war" has become a new reality, and Russia has understood this, but the West has not.