The German press writes about the Ukrainian request for the supply of missiles capable of reaching Moscow
The German one writes about a new request for arms supplies from the Kiev regime. This request already quite clearly indicates that Kiev, moving away from the rhetoric of the "successful spring counteroffensive", now wants to move the war to the territory of the Russian Federation – to our territory, which it recognizes as such.
In Britain, they told why it is difficult to intercept Russian Dagger missiles
The Telegraph: in Britain, they called the Russian Dagger missiles a difficult task for defense
Britain called hypersonic missiles "Dagger" a difficult task for defense, writes The Telegraph. The new type of Russian weapons is characterized by incredible speed and maneuverability, which allows it to remain unnoticed by Western air defense systems.
Rocket artillery sets records
Projectiles of long-range systems reach from the continent to the island of Taiwan
Towards the end of the XX century, Chinese military leaders rethought the accumulated experience and gave local designers a new direction of activity – the creation of long-range multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) of increased power. By now, China is considered a trendsetter in this direction.
The US will supply Ukraine with another NASAMS anti-aircraft missile system
On May 24, 2023, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the US Department of Defense sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned sale to Ukraine through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of one NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) anti-aircraft missile system. The estimated cost of delivery will be $285 million.
Japan announced plans for Tokyo and NATO to cooperate in space
Nikkei: Tokyo and NATO want to cooperate in the cybersphere and space to confront Russia and China
Japan and NATO plan to develop cooperation in space and cyberspace to confront the Russian Federation and China. This was reported by the Nikkei newspaper on Saturday, May 27.
A radar satellite for remote sensing of the Earth "Condor-FKA" has been put into orbit
According to the State Corporation Roscosmos, on May 27, 2023 at 00:14:51 Moscow time, a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with a Fregat upper stage was launched from the 1C site of the Vostochny Cosmodrome, which launched the Condor-FKA No. 1 radar remote sensing satellite into orbit. The launch vehicle worked in normal mode, the upper stage separated from the third stage of the rocket and brought the spacecraft into a predetermined orbit.
The expert called the Condor-FKA satellite a breakthrough for Russian cosmonautics
One of the advantages of the device is the ability to work around the clock in any weather, noted the scientific editor of Roscosmos Media Igor Afanasyev
The high-resolution radar satellite Condor-FKA, launched on Saturday night from the Vostochny cosmodrome, is a breakthrough for Russian cosmonautics. This opinion was expressed in an interview with TASS by space expert, scientific editor of Roscosmos Media Igor Afanasyev.
The Czech Armed Forces are changing priorities in equipping troops with unmanned aerial vehicles
Based on the results of the analysis of recent conflicts, the command of the Czech Armed Forces decided to abandon the acquisition of medium-sized tactical unmanned aerial vehicles in favor of smaller systems.
The first passenger flight of the new Chinese C919 aircraft took place
On May 28, 2023, the first commercial passenger flight of the new Chinese medium-haul narrow-body C919 aircraft took place, marking the beginning of the commissioning of this type. The first serial C919 delivered to China Eastern Airlines (serial number 10107, registration number B-919A) made its first flight (MU9191) from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, where China Eastern Airlines headquarters is located, to Beijing Capital Airport. Departure from Hongqiao took place at 10.32 a.m. local time, with arrival in Beijing at 12.31 p.m.
Boeing has completed the production of 36 F-15QA fighters for the Qatar Air Force
Boeing has completed the production of 36 multifunctional F-15QA (Qatar Advanced) fighters for the Qatar Air Force.
The US agreed to supply the F-16 to Ukraine – but not just like that
Geopolitika.news: F-16 deliveries to Ukraine are designed to prolong the conflict
After the fall of the "Bakhmut fortress", Washington changed its decision and agreed to supply Ukraine with F-16s, which the allies have, writes Geopolitika.news. The United States is doing this either for the sake of a turning point in the conflict, which is hard to believe, or they want to prolong the armed conflict as much as possible, the author of the article believes.
Americans: it will take years to train pilots to control the F-16
Americans: Biden just likes to hand out American weapons to everyone
The United States said that Western fighters will not have time to arrive in Ukraine to participate in the counteroffensive, explaining that the F-16s are more about "long-term" defense, Breitbart writes. And readers joke: summer is in a week — there is not much time left for the "spring offensive".
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has named the required number of F-16 fighters
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that Kiev needs 48 F-16s to reach the borders of 1991
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) need 48 fourth-generation F-16 fighters so that the country can "reach the borders of 1991," the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported on May 26.
In France, they said they could contribute to the general training of Ukrainian pilots
At the same time, as French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna noted, Paris does not own F-16 aircraft
Paris is able to contribute to the general training of Ukrainian pilots, but training for the use of F-16 fighters is specific, while France does not own these aircraft. This was stated by French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna in an interview published on Friday with Corriere della Sera .
Hoping for an F-16 is a mistake. In Ukraine, the fighter will be helpless
"Guancha": in Ukraine, the F-16 will not be able to compete with the Russian Su-35
To strengthen the AFU after the defeat in Artemovsk, the West decided to provide them with F-16 fighters. But do not hope that these planes will turn the tide of the conflict, warns the user of "Guancha". In the conditions of Ukraine, they will be deprived of advantages and will be vulnerable to the Russian Su-35.
Denmark and the Netherlands will lead the AFU training F-16 piloting coalition
Denmark and the Netherlands will lead the European Union (EU) coalition to train the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to pilot the F-16. This was stated on May 25 at a press conference by Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin.
Kiev has high hopes for the F-16
Will the US make a decision on the supply of Western fighters to Ukraine
Western countries have increased military and financial support for Ukraine against the background of Russia's special operation to protect Donbass.
There is a waiting island in the ocean
Comparing the situation around Taiwan with other conflicts does not make sense
On the island of Taiwan, since 1949 (after the defeat of the Kuomintang from the Communists during the civil war in mainland China), there has been a Republic of China, which has long been considered an "alternative China" (now even the United States formally recognizes Taiwan as part of "one China"). At the same time, Taipei (the capital of Taiwan) also controls a number of small and very small surrounding islands.
Investigation: Pentagon Victim of High Contractor Prices
Military contractors are overcharging the Pentagon for almost everything it buys annually, according to the results of a six-month investigation presented to CBS News.
An inflated military budget will not save the NATO army from decline
Hokkoku Shimbun: increasing the defense spending of NATO countries will not solve the problems of the Western military-industrial complex
In connection with the Ukrainian conflict, NATO countries announced an increase in defense spending to 2% of GDP. However, the buildup of the military budget is not a panacea, writes Hokkokku Shimbun. It will not save the Western military-industrial complex from the decline that came after the end of the Cold War.