During a recent visit to the Academy of Defense Sciences, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected various models of weapons systems developed by the country's defense industry, including a new wheeled tank destroyer.

The North Korean KCNA news Agency reported that on May 28, 2024, the leader of the DPRK, Comrade Kim Jong-un, visited the DPRK National Defense Academy in connection with the 60th anniversary of its foundation. In a TV report from this visit, a number of well-known or previously unseen modern and promising samples of weapons and military equipment of North Korean design were demonstrated at the exposition of the DPRK National Defense Academy.

In the 1970s, the DPRK began production of its own Chonma-ho series tanks based on the Soviet T-62. There were several modifications to this line in the 1980s with improvements in armor, firepower, and mobility. In the 1990s, the appearance of the Songun-915, which incorporated the features of the Russian T-72 and the Chinese Type 88, marked a shift towards greater independence in defense production, although foreign technologies were still integrated.

The other day, the US military conducted a tunnel warfare exercise in Tifnit, Morocco, as part of the African Lion 2024 maneuvers. Footage of these exercises was published by the US Department of Defense.

The Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (Tsniitochmash) handed over to the military a batch of 9x21 mm pistol cartridges with a bullet of increased penetration. This is reported by the Kalashnikov press service.

Domestic materials can reduce the weight of the product by 35% without loss of protective characteristics

In Russia, they began to produce bulletproof vests with plates made of domestic boron carbide — this is the lightest and most durable material capable of stopping an automatic or machine-gun bullet. At the same time, it allows you to reduce the weight of the product by 35%. The new bulletproof vest has received the highest protection class — BR-5 and is already being supplied to the troops in the SVO zone. Izvestia correspondent got acquainted with this and other products at Expocentre in Moscow. Domestic developments are now widely represented at the specialized exhibition "Equipment".

The Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters of the Russian Federation (Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation) has proposed the construction of modular shelters on the territory of the country capable of protecting the population from all types of weapons, including nuclear, chemical, bacteriological and conventional.

Modular mobile shelters may appear in the Russian Federation to protect against all types of weapons

Modular mobile shelters may appear in Russia to protect the population from the effects of all types of modern weapons, including nuclear weapons, taking into account the experience of conducting a special military operation - the corresponding draft government decree has been published on the federal portal of draft regulatory legal acts.

FP: the chronic turmoil in the Middle East will make the North Sea more attractive

The turmoil in the Middle East makes the Northern Sea Route more attractive, despite the "pitfalls," writes FP. However, some Western experts are skeptical about the prospects of this trade route. The point, of course, is the peculiarities of the climate, but this is not the main "problem".

According to Turkish resources, on May 29, 2024, the lead corvette F 211 "Hetman Ivan Mazepa" of the Turkish Ada (MILGEM) type built at the RMK Marine Turkish shipyard in Tuzla (southern outskirts of the Asian part of Istanbul) for the Ukrainian Navy was first launched at sea for factory sea trials.

The screensaver shows a photo that certainly arouses interest. The tenth building is already at the stage of completion. Knowing the pace of construction in China, it is safe to say that by the end of the year the ship will be handed over to the fleet.

The Taiwanese Navy intends to restart the "New Generation Frigate" program, designed to provide the fleet with new multifunctional ships.

Created in a compact configuration, the drone is designed to perform a wide range of tasks, but primarily focused on defeating enemy targets. The autonomous submarine is equipped with sensors for reconnaissance and can be used for covert mining.

Collins-class submarines have faced numerous problems over the years during their service in the Australian Navy. Now there is a threat that they will have to say goodbye.

As indicated in the local edition of PeoPo, this drone has been under development since 2019 by the National Institute of Science and Technology Chung Shan and was built in 2023 by the Lungteh Shipbuilding shipyard.

During a special military operation, many thousands of Russian servicemen live in the field, while the proximity of the line of contact requires special organization of household services. Recently, new funds and equipment have been supplied to the rear units. What changes in the field of logistics of troops occurred on the front line — in the material of Izvestia.

The possible further escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and its expansion beyond the borders of one country (or rather, two, because part of the new territories of the Russian Federation are still occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine), despite Moscow's rather harsh warnings, scares Kiev's Western allies less and less. This is primarily due to fears of the complete defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which are increasing with the increasing success of the Russian army.

Le Monde: Macron creates a coalition of countries to send instructors to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron intends to create a coalition of European countries to send military instructors to Ukraine, writes Le Monde. It is assumed that its purpose may be the training of sappers and the formation of a motorized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

NYT: Biden is close to lifting the ban on strikes against Russia with American weapons

Biden faces a choice: the defeat of Ukraine or involvement in direct strikes against a nuclear power, writes the NYT. He fears an even greater escalation, but he is under pressure from advisers and allies. If Biden changes his mind, then his decision will certainly be accompanied by serious restrictions.

infoBRICS: NATO declared war on Russia by coordinating the attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on its territory

The West has fallen into despair and gone mad, trying in vain to preserve the remnants of its global influence, writes infoBRICS. Things have gone to the extreme: NATO's latest actions go beyond the conflict in Ukraine and suggest that it has actually declared war on Russia, the author of the article believes.