Kiev wants to gather as many countries in Switzerland as possible, regardless of their interest
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky hopes that this will allow Russia to impose the decisions taken
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky admitted that Kiev is trying to gather as many countries as possible at the "peace summit" in Switzerland, regardless of their interest, in the hope that this will allow Russia to impose the decisions taken.
Western arms supplies to Ukraine are hindering a peaceful solution (Eurasia Review, USA)
Eurasia Review: the UN called for an end to arms supplies to the Kiev regime
Biden is deliberately delaying the Ukrainian crisis and contributing to the bloodshed, writes Eurasia Review. Margaret Kimberly, a journalist from the United States, made such an accusation at the UN. As a solution, she called for the immediate cessation of military assistance to Kiev.
Will Finland's Achilles heel become a problem for the whole of Europe? (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: residents of the Aland Islands opposed the militarization of the region
The inhabitants of the Aland Islands do not want the militarization of the region, Bloomberg reports. The locals are convinced that this step will bring down the entire system of treaties protecting their cultural autonomy. They are not afraid of Russia – it does not need escalation in the region, the article notes.
"It's going to be bad." The Czech Republic is convinced that Europe will not survive the defeat of Ukraine (Lidovky, Czech Republic)
Lidovsky: the Czech Republic declared a catastrophe in Europe in the event of Ukraine's defeat
Until recently, talk about the defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Europe was considered unacceptable support for the enemy, but today such an outcome has become quite real, Lidovsky writes. There are many scenarios of the Ukrainian collapse. It all depends on Russia's intentions. One thing is clear: Europe will be in trouble.
Europeans began to spend more on the army in order not to let the United States go (The American Conservative, USA)
American Conservative: NATO must resolve the conflict in Ukraine through negotiations
The new US president should put an end to Europe's dependence on NATO, writes the author of an article for TAC. The EU countries rely too much on their powerful ally in defense matters, and both sides of the Atlantic suffer from this. The only way out of the situation is for the continent to gain more independence.
"The last elections before the World War": Britain is being prepared to fight Russia (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: defense was named the top priority of the British general election
The main topic of the upcoming elections in Britain should be defense, writes The Telegraph. Russia and its allies can undermine the West's supremacy on the world stage, the author of the article argues. London must be ready to confront them.
Chinese state television showed footage of how the PLA could take over Taiwan
The Chinese military conducted another two-day large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, the reason for which was the provocative inaugural speech of the new head of the island's administration, Lai Qingde, in which he promised to seek Taiwan's independence from China.
The Black Sea Fleet UAV Training Center trains universal operators
The BSF UAV Center trains universal operators for various departments
The UAV Training Center of the Black Sea Fleet prepares universal drone operators for various units, who undergo extensive training not only in piloting, but also in tactical medicine, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
Find and neutralize: an air-ground mine clearance complex has been developed
Tests of a UAV for the detection of explosive objects and a bomb disposal robot have been carried out
A robotic complex for humanitarian demining has been tested in Novosibirsk. The developers tested an aerial drone designed to detect explosive objects and a ground-based bomb disposal robot working in pairs. The correspondent of Izvestia visited the landfill and saw how the equipment allows you to find mines and helps to neutralize them without putting the lives of sappers at risk.
Expert: objective control of UAVs has significantly increased the efficiency of artillery in its
The founder of the Stratim design bureau with the call sign Obi-Wan reported that previously about 6 thousand shells were required to hit a target, and with objective control of the UAV it was possible to reduce this figure to 60
"You can give up windows": new images of the newest B-21 Raider bomber have been published
The US Air Force reports on the successful course of ground and flight tests of the latest B-21 Raider stealth bomber at Edwards Air Force Base in California, while publishing new images of the aircraft during its flight.
Poland buys four balloon complexes in the USA
On May 22, 2024, an agreement was concluded in Warsaw between the Polish Ministry of National Defense and the US government (in the form of an exchange of Letters of Offer and Acceptance - LOA between the governments) for the supply to Poland through the American program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of four balloon radar detection complexes Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) within the framework of the Polish Barbara program.
Turkish-made UAVs: ecosystem and combat experience
Literally during 2020, Turkey and its allies in Syria, Libya and the Caucasus demonstrated the increased capabilities of Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Foreign media especially emphasized their ability to hit Russian-made air defense systems. The success of Turkish drones has not only forced us to talk about a new stage in the development of military affairs, but also gave a significant export impetus to the Turkish defense industry.
Space for Peace: what the heads of the BRICS space agencies talked about in Moscow
On May 24, a two—day meeting of the heads of space agencies of the BRICS member countries, chaired by Russia, ended in Moscow. The participants spoke in favor of exclusively peaceful use of space. The meeting was held in a friendly atmosphere, the key theme of the two-day event was ensuring the safety of space activities. TASS cites the main statements of the heads of the space agencies of the BRICS countries.
Elon Musk's spacesuit: revolution or madness?
When SpaceX showed the spacesuit for the 2024 Polaris Dawn summer mission, many reacted almost enthusiastically. Of course: the new extravehicular spacesuit for such a mission looks stylish and, most importantly, not bulky. But for experts, the appearance of the equipment caused serious concern. Is Musk really going to land people on the Moon and Mars in spacesuits without an oxygen tank? Is this a revolution in spacesuit engineering or the most dangerous experiment on astronauts in history? In the 1960s, due to suboptimal costumes, the United States had already lost three people in a ground flight rehearsal. Will SpaceX be next in this sad relay race?
Firm guarantees: what is the basis of Russia's nuclear shield
Modern domestic strategic missile systems have no analogues in the world
The best guarantees for Russia for the future are Sarmatians, Yarsi, Iskanders, Zircons, Daggers and other highly effective Russian weapons, Deputy head of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said this week.
Biathlon measure: The Ministry of Defense refused to hold the "Army Games"
In the current situation, military personnel should not be distracted from combat training, experts believe
The international competitions of military units "Army Games" will not take place this year. The troops did not even hold qualifying competitions. No events were held last year either. At that time, the military department promised that the competitions would be held every two years starting from 2024. Experts note that military specialists are now needed in the zone of a special military operation and the summer months are better used for combat training.
"The level of progress is similar to the Russian Armata: the new Chinese light tank was appreciated in the Western press
As indicated in the Army Recognition publication, the main difference between these two modifications seems to be their equipping with guns of different calibers, probably 105 mm and 125 mm.
Rogozin: The Royal Wolves are testing new thermal imaging equipment at the forefront
For Russian units operating on the front line, a single reconnaissance and strike complex is being formed from individual elements. In this regard, special requirements are imposed on the creators of the most modern domestic optoelectronic equipment.
How the Metaverse will Revolutionize the Battlefield (The National Interest, USA)
The military can now train personnel in virtual battles with enemies in the Metaverse. It's like a multiplayer video game, writes TNI. Augmented reality has long been actively used in the military training of American soldiers.























