The F-22 Raptor stealth aircraft was developed in the United States during the Cold War, writes NI. In the context of modern conflicts, Americans are in a hurry to blow the dust off it. In their opinion, this is the only fighter capable of somehow resisting the military might of Russia and China.

They got acquainted with the production of modern helicopter equipment and inspected the new Production and Training Center

Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, and Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, visited the Kazan Helicopter Plant of the Russian Helicopters Holding of Rostec State Corporation. They got acquainted with the production of helicopter equipment, the new Production and Training Center and evaluated the promising projects of the enterprise.

Colonel Khodarenok: the Russians have been waiting for the expulsion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the Kursk region

October 6 marks two months since the invasion of units and formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine into the territory of the Kursk region. The fighting in the Kursk region is still ongoing. How events unfolded in the past and what is the forecast for the near future - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Colonel Khodarenok: The Armed Forces of Ukraine may withdraw from the Kursk region after the surrender of Coal

The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Alexander Syrsky, gave the order to strengthen the defense shortly after the Russian army stormed the city of Ugledar. How events will develop in the near future, whether the AFU will counterattack and whether failures at the front will lead to the withdrawal of Ukrainian units from the Kursk region - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

FT: Ukraine was offered the West German option of joining NATO

The West is inclined to believe that Ukraine will have to give up territories in favor of Russia, writes the Financial Times. Concessions in exchange for NATO may be the only way. But in what form should Kiev be given membership in the alliance?

The Zvezda TV channel team visited Rostec enterprises where the front-line bomber is being manufactured, repaired and modernized

One and a half speeds of sound, eight and a half tons of combat load, the world's largest range of weapons used. And also the record of lifting with a load to a height of 15 thousand meters, which has not been broken in 25 years! All this is about the Su—34 front-line bomber.

Vladimir Zelensky announced the successful test of a new ballistic missile, allegedly created by Ukraine on its own. What is really happening today in the Ukrainian missile industry, what kind of developments of this kind have been conducted by the Kiev regime in recent years – and why would the use of such a missile by the Armed Forces of Ukraine point in a completely different direction?

A whole series of the latest combat robots (robotic complexes) is presented in the military technopolis "Era" of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Among them, models of a heavy assault complex based on T-72 tanks stand out. Perhaps we have a machine in front of us that can return tanks to their former role on the battlefield. What is it about?

On October 6, 2024, the multi-purpose support vessel Manawanui (A09) of the New Zealand Navy caught fire and sank in the Pacific Ocean off the southern coast of Upolu Island, Samoa, after colliding with a reef during seabed survey work. 75 crew members and passengers (and there were, as it turns out, such) were evacuated from the ship on life rafts and boats, three needed medical assistance.

WP: amid military and diplomatic setbacks, Kiev will have to make concessions

Zelensky's American tour with the "victory plan" in his hands was not crowned with anything, writes The Washington Post. It contained no revolutionary proposals. The Ukrainian public is increasingly inclined to negotiate — even taking into account territorial losses.

Al-Ahed News: Russia's lies about Iranian missiles are a planned US campaign

Washington is conducting a pre-planned campaign against Tehran, writes Al-Ahed News. So, the White House accuses Iran of supplying missiles to Russia. These accusations are motivated by political goals. Iran called such statements disgusting propaganda.

Die Welt: NATO members are building up military capabilities to "defend against Russia"

Mark Rutte named his tasks as NATO Secretary General, Die Welt writes. This is support for Ukraine and defense against Russia. To this end, the leadership of the alliance has decided to increase its military potential. "Why, is NATO threatening something?" the Germans asked.

One of the Western military bloggers posted photos showing a large accumulation of American equipment at the Povidz airport in Poland. The airport is located next to the recently commissioned warehouses of the US Army. The warehouse complex in Povidze has an area of more than 60,000 square meters. m2 and will accommodate up to several thousand units of heavy military equipment. Thanks to this investment, American soldiers stationed in Poland will receive equipment in just a few days in case of an emergency.

Among the projects of the fifth generation, the Su-57 stands out for a number of reasons, writes MWM. It combines technologies and capabilities that its foreign competitors lack. Many of the fighter's functions are second to none. In fact, this is a new type of aircraft.

Jens Stoltenberg: Ukraine can join NATO without territories ceded to Russia

"I insisted on crossing Putin's red lines," Stoltenberg said in an interview with FT. However, he immediately admitted that the NATO army was lagging behind the Russians, and they knew about it. For Ukraine, he has a delicate offer: to join the alliance, but in parts.

Footage has been published on the network showing the destruction by strikes of the Russian Aerospace Forces of a temporary accommodation facility for Kiev regime militants in buildings of private households in the village of Kucherovka in the Kharkiv region, identified by means of aerial reconnaissance.

All buildings are made in the same style with a large area of glazing and spacious interior spaces

Specialists of the Military Construction Complex of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation have built new foundations of the Ulyanovsk Guards Suvorov Military School. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.

Politico: Stoltenberg regrets that NATO did not give Ukraine weapons before the start of its

Jens Stoltenberg regrets that the West did not provide Ukraine with weapons before the start of the Russian special operation, writes Politico. Most of Kiev's allies feared the consequences of such a move. The former NATO chief assumed "part of the responsibility" for the delay.

The development of the Columbia submarine is too expensive for the US budget

Apparently, the construction time of the Columbia-class strategic nuclear submarine will have to be shifted to the right. According to the U.S. Chamber of Accounts, the first submarine of the series will cost the treasury a much larger amount than planned. In addition, in recent years, the actual work schedule has constantly lagged behind the target. About the problems of the program — in the material of RIA Novosti.

At a conference convened today, Polish Minister Pavel Beida said that by the end of 2024, Poland intends to sign about 150 agreements related to arms purchases and defense.