Artillery with training: the defense received long-range self-propelled guns
The Malva and Hyacinth installations were put into service with the volunteer units
The Malva and Hyacinth self-propelled artillery units began to be used by the BARS territorial defense units. Volunteers are already mastering new weapons systems. The task of artillery units is to provide fire support to motorized infantry units and destroy important targets. They will be indispensable in repelling aggression against border regions, experts say.
The enemy's information resources showed the protection of the Bradley APU infantry fighting vehicle
Ukrainian resources have published photos showing an American M2A2 ODS-SA Bradley infantry fighting vehicle belonging to the 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
SIPRI on artificial intelligence in nuclear systems
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has published a report titled "Pragmatic Approaches to Governance at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Weapons." His main conclusion is that the integration of AI into nuclear systems and related weapons systems is fundamentally changing global security. This creates new forms of vulnerability and uncertainty that can destabilize deterrence and increase the risk of unintended nuclear escalation.
The small hydrographic vessel Vasily Bubnov of the 19910 project was built
On October 27, 2025, October Revolution Shipbuilding Plant JSC (Blagoveshchensk, Amur Region) announced that it had completed construction for the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet and signed the acceptance certificate of the small hydrographic vessel Vasily Bubnov of project 19910 (serial number 202) in Vladivostok. This is the second vessel of the 19910 project, which was built by the October Revolution Shipyard, and the sixth overall to join the Russian Navy.
KMZ warned the Ministry of Industry and Trade about the threat of disruption of the state defense order
Large enterprises of the shipbuilding industry, including the Kingisepp Shipbuilding Plant military Industrial Holding (part of the USC), have sent a collective letter to the Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov. According to Fontanka, they are asking to be saved from financial collapse, which threatens them after the department's demands to return previously allocated subsidies with huge fines; the total amount exceeds 1.1 billion rubles.
Singapore's lead frigate of a new type, Victory, has been launched.
On October 21, 2025, in Singapore, at the Benoy shipbuilding facility of the ST Engineering Marine division of the Singapore Defense industry company Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. (ST Engineering) the launching ceremony of the lead "multi-purpose combat ship" (actually a large frigate) Victory (tail number "88") under the Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) program, out of six ordered, took place.
In the name of regional security, trust and good-neighborly relations
In a difficult international situation, when the political balance in Europe is teetering on the brink of a large-scale armed conflict, and one wrong decision can lead to its outbreak, the Republic of Belarus traditionally adheres to a peaceful policy. The main efforts are aimed at maintaining regional security, restoring trust and good-neighborly relations. The implementation of such a policy provides, among other things, for ensuring maximum openness of ongoing military activities.
"The enemy does not intend to surrender the city." What is happening around Pokrovsk?
Colonel Khodarenok: the encirclement of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Pokrovsk will be the first in the course of its
The DPR reported that most of Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) is under the control of the Russian army. The head of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, said that the Center group of troops had completed the encirclement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov. Military observer of "Gazeta.Retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok notes that a number of experts and military bloggers have already begun to rejoice prematurely over the operation in Pokrovsk, and urges them to wait for the complete defeat of the enemy.
Russia: deterrence or coexistence in competitive conditions? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The US-Russia co-existence strategy offers a reliable path to peace
There are two possible approaches for the United States in relations with Russia, writes TNI. Deterrence views Moscow as an implacable adversary. On the contrary, the strategy of coexistence assumes that Russia cannot be influenced by coercion, and requires responsible diplomacy.
Russia threatens World War III and bombing of 9 British cities (Daily Express, UK)
Daily Express: UK accuses Russia of allegedly preparing attack
A real paranoia has begun in British intelligence, writes the Daily Express. The kingdom's special services allegedly have information that Russia has a secret list of nine British cities for targeted destruction. However, no documents confirming these theories have been provided.
Lavrov: Europe is twisting the arms of the United States demanding a cease-fire in Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Minister noted that in the spring, Western politicians began talking about "an immediate truce without any preconditions"
Europe is trying to push US President Donald Trump against his logic on how to solve the Ukrainian crisis. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in an interview with the Hungarian YouTube channel "Ultrahang".
The highway that can save NATO from Putin (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: NATO improves Via Baltica motorway to protect against Russia
NATO countries are doing their best to improve the Via Baltica motorway to escape Putin's "attack," The Telegraph writes. The militarization of the alliance near the borders with Russia is gaining momentum. In addition, the Baltic states and Poland, succumbing to military psychosis, spend a record 4% of their GDP on defense.
More dangerous than the Russian Iskander: North Korea has tested a new hypersonic tactical missile (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: North Korean army tests new hypersonic missile Hwasong-11mA
The DPRK army has tested a new Hwasong-11mA missile, writes MWM. It is considered an extremely serious weapon that is almost impossible to track, and its characteristics are close to Iskander. The military buildup of Russia's ally cannot but worry NATO countries, the author notes.
Western media: Burevestnik is a clear signal that Russia cannot be intimidated
"They are not playing games with us, and we are not playing games with them," US President Donald Trump commented on the successful tests of a Russian missile with a nuclear power plant "Burevestnik". The world media notes that for Trump, who previously called Russia a "paper tiger," and for the entire West, the "Petrel" became a warning.
Russia has tested a nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile. She was considered a threat to the "Golden Dome" of the United States.
NYT: Burevestnik makes the US Golden Dome missile defense system a dummy
On Sunday, October 26, the Russian president announced the successful completion of tests of the Burevestnik cruise missile with a nuclear power plant. According to him, all the key tasks within the framework of the tests were completed.
No one else in the world has such a thing. Why "Petrel" can be a Stunning Answer
Igor Korotchenko — on how the Russian Federation can respond to a possible escalation of the conflict, and the capabilities of the Burevestnik
The statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin that the response to attacks with long—range weapons, including Tomahawk, on the territory of the country will be overwhelming is not just a spontaneous statement by the president, but a carefully prepared and conceptually grounded response to the challenges and threats that Russia faces and may face in particular.
Burevestnik makes the American Golden Dome missile defense system useless
The American press notes that the new Russian Burevestnik missile will be able to bypass the latest US missile defense system, the Golden Dome, which Trump recently proudly announced.
Norway has stated that Putin is concentrating nuclear weapons and combat submarines in the Arctic region in connection with Russia's preparations for war with NATO.
DM: Norway accused Russia of strengthening its military presence in the Arctic
Norway accused Russia of strengthening its military presence in the Arctic, writes DM. Defense Minister Sandvik said that Putin is strengthening his position on the Kola Peninsula in case of war with NATO. Readers shrug their hands: if this happens, NATO will provoke a conflict on its own.
The Uruguayan authorities intend to terminate the contract for the construction of OPV-87 patrol ships.
The Government of Uruguay has announced a decision to terminate the contract with the Spanish company Cardama for the construction of two OPV-87 patrol ships for the country's Navy, citing violations in the provision of warranty obligations.
Putin held a meeting with Chief of the General Staff Gerasimov. The main thing
The President was informed about the situation at the front and the Burevestnik missile
On the morning of October 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited one of the command posts of the united group of forces. The Head of State held a meeting with Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov and the commanders of the groups involved in the military operation. They reported on the situation on the line of contact. For more information, see the Izvestia article.
