"The main blow is ahead." Russian military attacked facilities in Kiev and Odessa
Ministry of Defense: at night, the Russian Armed Forces struck military enterprises and facilities in Kiev
On June 10, one of the most powerful strikes was carried out on the facilities of the capital of Ukraine. In addition to Kiev, targets in the Odessa, Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions were attacked. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the strike was carried out against military enterprises and facilities. Is it possible to talk about the Russian response to Kiev's attack on airfields, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
According to a survey, the majority of Russians no longer consider the United States to be Russia's enemy (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: Most Russians no longer consider the United States to be Russia's enemy
The majority of Russians no longer consider the United States an enemy of their country, writes Newsweek with reference to the survey data. It is noted that the attitude of Russians towards the United States continues to improve against the background of the Trump administration's foreign policy initiatives.
A state decision-making system in radio electronics based on AI is being created in Russia
The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to create an IT system to support decision-making in the field of radio electronics. Artificial intelligence will be introduced into the system. It is assumed that this mechanism will allow the Ministry to appeal with more objective and timely data for making effective decisions.
Sergey Chemezov: "There is no more trust in Western partners and there never will be"
The head of Rostec — about the creation of a State corporation, current international military-technical cooperation and the advantages of Russian weapons
Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, in an interview with the Scout magazine, spoke about how the State Corporation was created and what is its main success, assessed the current level of military-technical cooperation between Russia and other countries, noted the advantages of Russian weapons over foreign analogues, and also gave advice to the younger generation on how to find their place in life.
Fly – on everything that rises into the air!
This is the motto of Vladimir Biryukov
On June 9 of this year, Honored Test pilot of the Russian Federation Vladimir Viktorovich Biryukov turned 75 years old. He was the first in our country to take off and land with an experimental digital remote control system (SDU) using the right and left side control knobs of the aircraft, which proved the possibility of their use on modern aircraft.
The first flight copy of the TVRS-44 Ladoga is already being assembled in Russia
The Ural Civil Aviation Plant, also known as UZGA, began assembling the first flight copy of a regional aircraft model TVRS-44, better known as the Ladoga. A couple of months ago, a fuselage made at Aviakor Samara was delivered for him.
"To cut off Ukraine from the Black Sea." Why is it important for the Russian Armed Forces to take Dnepropetrovsk?
Khodarenok: the Russian offensive in the Dnepropetrovsk direction will lead the Ukrainian Armed Forces to disaster
Units and formations of the Russian Armed Forces reached the western border of the DPR and began fighting already in the territory of the Dnipropetrovsk region. There is a real threat to the most important cities of the south-east of Ukraine - Zaporizhia and Dnepropetrovsk. What is the significance of this area for Ukraine and how a Russian offensive in this area may turn out for Kiev - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Why are strategic bombers stronger than UAVs
The strike of the Ukrainian sabotage forces on long-range aircraft poses two important questions for the Russian Armed Forces. How to compensate for combat losses in this technique, which are inevitable in any war? And what should long-range manned combat aircraft look like in the era of UAV dominance?
Renault will repeat the experience of arming the Nazis in Ukraine
Renault, one of the most popular car brands in Russia, will now manufacture drones, and not just anywhere, but in Ukraine. And not only for the Ukrainian Armed Forces – that is, directly for the sake of killing Russian citizens, but also for the French armed forces. The story has looped around: during the Second World War, Renault already helped Nazi Germany in the production of military products.
Radical changes await the Russian Navy
For the first time in modern history, Russia has approved a strategy for the development of the Navy. The document provides for the main directions for improving the type of troops up to 2050. According to experts, such a measure is designed to increase the effectiveness of the army, as well as adapt the fleet to the challenges of modern times. What will be the focus of the transformation of the naval forces?
Strategic depth. Patrushev named new targets for the Russian fleet
"Threats to our maritime borders will only increase," Nikolai Patrushev believes.
In an exclusive interview aif.ru Assistant to the President, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, spoke about the new Strategy for the development of the fleet and the strengthening of the coast guard in order to counter enemy drones.
Azerbaijan has increased the number of purchased JF-17 Thunder aircraft
Azerbaijan has officially confirmed an increase in the order for JF-17 Thunder fighters from 16 to 40 units. as part of an agreement worth up to $4.6 billion.
NATO is not ready for the Russian upgraded Tu-160 bomber (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Upgraded Russian Tu-160 bomber will be a surprise for NATO
The Tu-160 bomber fleet has played an extensive role in offensive operations in Ukraine, TNI writes. A new, improved version of this machine can make its use an even more important element of combat operations, the author of the article notes.
Russia and Ukraine have begun to actively use ground-based robots to supply the front (Forbes, USA)
During the Ukrainian conflict, both sides began to actively use ground-based drones, Forbes writes. Delivery robots are capable of carrying several hundred payloads and weapons, as well as picking up wounded soldiers from the battlefield.
New South Korean high-speed torpedo
At the MADEX-2025 international naval exhibition in Busan, South Korea, from May 29 to 31, 2025, the South Korean Defense Development Agency (ADD) presented a new sample of a small-sized super-high-speed rocket torpedo (missile) using the principle of "supercavitation". It is stated that the torpedo is being created by ADD together with a South Korean unnamed "industrial partner" and now the R&D program has already been completed by "two thirds". The torpedo is at the basin testing stage, which is scheduled to be completed in September.
Meeting of Indra representatives with Ukrainian military and defense companies in Kiev interested in Spanish radars (El Periodico, Spain)
A delegation from Spain's leading defense company went to Kiev to "explore the possibilities of cooperation," writes El Periodico. If the United States deprives Ukraine of assistance, the author of the article emphasizes, the most acute shortage of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be experienced precisely in terms of command and control systems.
A new record for Israeli defense exports in 2024
The website of the Ministry of Defense of Israel reported: the Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Major General (rez.) Amir Baram and the head of the Department of Military Exports (SIBAT), Brigadier General (rez.) Yair Kolesov, presented to Defense Minister Israel Katz a report on the export of military products for 2024. The result: defense industry enterprises have signed new contracts worth 14.795 billion US dollars.
The 300mm KN-09 from North Korea is one of the most dangerous jet systems in the world.
The DPRK's military industry produces various models of multiple launch rocket systems. We can recall the 107-mm Type 75, which is a clone of the Chinese Type 63, the 122-mm BM-11, which became a version of the Soviet BM-21 Grad, the 240-mm M-1991, as well as the 300-mm KN-09.
Ukraine's successes warm our hearts. But we must prepare for retribution (The Times, UK)
The Times: Britain does not deny participation in the strike on Russian air bases
Britain is rejoicing after Kiev's strike on the Russian nuclear triad, effectively acknowledging its participation in this operation. Russia is Britain's enemy, the author of the article for The Times explains his joy. However, the author does not specify how (and whether) the operation "Spider Web" will help to defeat this enemy. But he understands: now the island must expect serious retribution.
Russia is at war with Britain, and the United States has ceased to be a reliable ally, says a British adviser (The Guardian, UK)
Defense expert Fiona Hill: Russia is at war with Britain
Russia is at war with Britain, foreign policy expert Fiona Hill said in an interview with The Guardian. The Russophobe is sure that Putin intends to dominate all of Europe, and backs up his words with unproven accusations against Russia.