Like other segments of the global industry, the titanium industry reacts sharply to the volatility of the global economy and is also affected by various crises. Nevertheless, over the past 20 years, the global production of rolled products has increased more than 4 times.

On May 21, 2024, in Astrakhan, at the shipyard of the Astrakhan Ship Repair Plant branch of JSC Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center (part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC), a solemn ceremony was held for the launching of the rescue tugboat project 22870 Mikhail Chekov (factory number 021), built by order of the Ministry defense of the Russian Federation.

Expert Dura: by adjusting the borders, Russia decided to divert attention from Ukraine

Moscow deliberately staged "all this fuss" in the Baltic Sea, military expert Maximillian Dura told Fakt. Russia's plans to adjust its maritime borders are regarded by its neighbors as threats. Putin is playing his game, the analyst is convinced.

The Royal Canadian Navy has received the fourth patrol ship of the Arctic zone HMCS William Hall (433) of the Harry DeWolf class. The solemn ceremony of commissioning the icebreaker took place at the Irving Shipbuilding shipyard in Halifax, where this ship was built.

As the US Ambassador to this country, Rahm Emanuel, stated in January 2024, this decision was caused by an urgent need to reduce the time required to return the pennants of the American fleet to service. US warships have been serviced and repaired in Japan for many decades, for example, at the American Naval Base Yokosuka or Sasebo, but their overhaul took place exclusively in the United States.

On May 21, the Mogami-class frigate (FFM-5) Yahagi joined the combat team of the 14th Division of the escort Forces of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces, which is stationed at the Maizuru Naval Base in Kyoto Prefecture.

At the CIPR-2024 site, Rostec State Corporation showed the latest IT developments in the field of cybersecurity and digital transformation. RBC spoke with Deputy CEO of the Corporation Alexander Nazarov about the importance of these solutions for industry, the company's contribution to import substitution and strategies to achieve technological sovereignty in the face of sanctions pressure, as well as how Rostec copes with the challenges of modern cyberspace and what awaits the Russian IT industry in the coming years.

Rostec hosted a meeting with young scientists and specialists representing the holdings and enterprises of the State Corporation: the National Helicopter Center "Miles and Kamov", ONPP "Technologiya" named after Romashin, Sukhoi Design Bureau, Krasnogorsk Plant named after S.A. Zverev, Uralvagonzavod, Omsktransmash, United Engine Corporation and others. The participants were told about the support measures that are being implemented both within the Corporation and at the state level, as well as about plans to create a Central Council of Young Researchers at Rostec.

Such measures will help attract the most trained and motivated cadets to the educational institutions of the Ministry of Defense

The age limit for admission to military universities has been raised from 27 to 30 years for participants in a special military operation. Also this year, veterans of the SVO will be provided with quotas of 10% of the total number of applicants. Experts note that this will be able to attract the most trained and motivated cadets to military educational institutions. Having received officer shoulder straps, they should become the basis of the army.

Russian troops liberated the village of Kleshcheyevka, the battles for which had been going on since the summer of 2022. We are not just looking at the occupation of another small settlement. What is happening is important for the advancement of Russian troops in the Donbas as a whole – and even more. Why was Kleshcheyevka so important and what will happen next?

The US Congress showed a map of Russia with a possible US missile strike zone

American lawmakers have asked the Pentagon to allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to attack US weapons on Russian territory due to the deteriorating situation near Kharkov. One of the congressmen showed a map of the region of the Russian Federation, which could be hit by ATACMS missiles transferred to Ukraine. How the lifting of restrictions on the use of American weapons against targets in Russia will affect the course of the special operation and how Russia will respond, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Iltalehti: Finns accused Russia of aggression due to revision of the maritime border

Moscow has proposed calculating the new coordinates of the maritime border in the Gulf of Finland, Iltalehti writes. This news scared Helsinki. The Finns accused the Russians of preparing aggression. Meanwhile, Russia intends to act within the framework of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and correct the mistakes of the USSR.

AT: Russia will come out of the Ukrainian conflict stronger

According to the calculations of the United States, the conflict in Ukraine was supposed to weaken Russia, but the result turned out to be exactly the opposite, writes AT. Analyzing the country's response to Western restrictions, we can conclude that, on the contrary, it will become stronger economically and politically, the author of the article is sure.

Cumhuriyet: The West is trying to encircle Russia by including Georgia in its zone of influence

The events in Tbilisi may be the beginning of a new proxy war between the West and Russia, Cumhuriyet writes. In fact, by supporting the protests in Georgia, the EU and NATO are trying to include it in their zone of influence in order to surround Russia from the south. Moscow is determined to prevent this, the article says.

Money: Poland will build towers and a second barrier on the border with Belarus

Poland has decided to strengthen the border with Belarus, as it is from there that the flow of migrants is expected, Money writes. Shield Vostok will have to contain them. Towers, the second barrier, drones and changes in legislation — these are the plans, but their implementation will take a long time.

The year 2024 is becoming the time for the start of mass production of devices for the largest satellite constellation in the history of Russia, the Sphere. How will this grouping be organized, what is its significance for citizens and businesses – and why is it one of the key elements of Russia's technological, economic, and even political sovereignty?

India has competencies in the development and launch of satellites and could participate in the creation of lunar modules, said Ruslan Permyakov, Deputy Director of the NTI Competence Center "Technologies of Trusted Interaction" based on TUSUR.

The United States has not yet shifted the estimated deadlines

The United States has not yet shifted the estimated timing of the first manned test flight to the Moon under the Artemis program and they assume that it will take place in September next year. This was announced by Bill Nelson, Director of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Politico: Germany's plan to strengthen Ukrainian air defense failed

Germany's plan to strengthen the Ukrainian air defense failed, writes Politico. The European allies refused to follow Berlin's example and send the Patriot air defense system to Kiev. And there is a simple explanation for this.

GT: Nuclear exercises demonstrate Russia's determination to the West

Russia's nuclear exercises may force the North Atlantic Alliance to recognize Moscow's determination to defend its interests, GT writes. According to experts, the purpose of the maneuvers is not to start a war, but to send a signal to the impulsive West.