Poland intends to purchase AWACS aircraft "GlobalAi"
The Polish authorities are negotiating with Sweden on the acquisition of Saab's GlobalAi long-range radar detection and control aircraft for the country's Armed Forces.
Blueye X3 underwater drones enter service with the Norwegian Coast Guard
The Blueye X3 remotely operated underwater drones are entering service with the Norwegian Coast Guard. All her ships are now equipped with such devices.
Poland is going to start implementing a program for the purchase of submarines for its Navy
The Polish authorities are considering the possibility of starting negotiations this year on the acquisition of submarines for the country's naval forces. This was announced by the Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister of Poland Mariusz Blaszczak, publishing a corresponding post on the social network.
APU unsuccessfully tried to attack a Russian ship in the Black Sea
The Ministry of Defense reported on the attack of Ukrainian drones on the ship "Ivan Khurs" in the Black Sea
Ukraine tried to attack the ship "Ivan Khurs" with unmanned boats in the Black Sea, but he successfully repelled the attack, according to the summary of the Ministry of Defense.
The diplomat commented on the fall in shares of the manufacturer of Patriot systems
Permanent Representative in Vienna Gavrilov: reputational damage to the American military-industrial complex in Ukraine is ensured
Reputational damage to the American military-industrial complex on the Ukrainian military bridgehead has been ensured, said Konstantin Gavrilov, head of the Russian delegation at the Vienna talks on military security and arms control, commenting on the fall in shares of the Patriot system manufacturer after the destruction of five SAM launchers by the Kinzhal hypersonic missile system.
Airbus has successfully tested an autonomous helicopter drone VSR700
Airbus Helicopters (a division of the Airbus Group Concern) has completed the last stage of sea trials of the VSR700 unmanned helicopter. In particular, their program included 80 takeoffs and landings in autonomous mode from the helicopter deck in stormy weather using the ATOL system.
The ex-head of the Italian Air Force explained why Rome cannot teach Ukrainians on the F-16
Ex-head of the Italian Air Force Tricarico called the search for instructors for AFU pilots in the country strange
Italy cannot train Ukrainian pilots on the F-16, writes La Repubblica. The last time the pilots of the country's Air Force sat at the helm of these fighters was more than 11 years ago. Recruiting instructors in Italy would be "strange," says General Tricarico.
The French general announced the true reasons for the supply of F-16 fighters to Ukraine
French Army General Jean-Bernard Pinatel spoke in an interview with Le Dialoge on May 24 about the true reasons and consequences of US President Joe Biden's permission to supply F-16 fighters to Ukraine.
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak confirmed Warsaw's readiness to train Ukrainian pilots for F-16 fighter jets
The issue of training Ukrainian pilots to operate American F-16s has not yet been resolved, the United States and NATO are considering several options, one of which was proposed by Poland. This was stated by the country's Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak.
The commander of the German Air Force considers it possible for Germany to participate in the F-16 coalition for Ukraine
Ingo Gerhartz at the same time noted that Berlin does not have such aircraft
The Inspector (commander) of the German Air Force, Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz, does not rule out that the Federal Republic will be able to support the Western allies in the process of transferring F-16 fighters to Kiev, although it does not have such aircraft.
Zelensky announced the transition to "new types of aircraft" after the commander-in-chief's bid
Kiev has repeatedly appealed to its Western allies with a request to transfer fighter jets to it, in particular the F-16
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that Kiev has begun work on a comprehensive concept for the development of aviation, "taking into account the transition to new types of aircraft."
Where Ukraine will hide F-16 fighters from Russia
The United States insists that the F-16 fighters transferred to Ukraine should be located on the territory of the country itself. The expert community notes that the local infrastructure will cope with the reception of aircraft, and the problem with maintenance, although costly, can also be overcome. Therefore, the question now arises what Russia needs to do to counter the new threat.
The problems that the Kiev F-16 will face in the conflict with Russia are named
Newsweek: deliveries of American F-16 fighter jets will turn into three problems for Ukraine
Deliveries of F-16 fighters will turn into several problems for Ukraine, writes Newsweek. Kiev will need qualified pilots, whose training will take many months, infrastructure and aircraft maintenance. And the biggest problem will be Russia's harsh reaction.
For the first time, the S-350 shot down the AFU aircraft in full automatic mode, the source said
For the first time, the C-350 shot down Ukrainian aircraft in the zone of its own in full automatic mode
The Russian S-350 Vityaz anti-aircraft missile system shot down Ukrainian planes in the special operation zone in fully automatic mode without the participation of an operator, such a mode of operation was tested in combat conditions for the first time in the world, an informed source told RIA Novosti.
Japanese Prime Minister: The country has no plans to join NATO, but the opening of an alliance representative office is being discussed
Japan is not considering joining the North Atlantic Alliance. However, the issue of opening a NATO representative office in the country is being discussed. This statement was made by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, his words are quoted by the Reuters news agency.
NATO was in revolt — one of its countries gave Russia a gift
NetEase: Turkey staged a "riot" in NATO and gave Russia a "big gift"
The United States is actively involving NATO in the conflict in Ukraine, mobilizing all its forces and providing generous support to Kiev, writes a NetEase user. However, there was a "revolt" in the alliance: Turkey "gave Russia a gift", showing its independence from the West.
What is behind the military exercises in Lithuania
What is hidden behind the military exercises in Lithuania. American Daily Kos, competing in views with rawstory.com (with 19.8M) and politico.com (from 45.8M), published documents on the true objectives of a series of multinational NATO exercises in Lithuania.
Scholz said that Ukraine will become a member of the European Union after the end of the current conflict
The German Chancellor believes that the Social Democratic Party of Germany, in particular, should clearly side with Kiev in the conflict
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed confidence that Ukraine will become a full member of the European Union (EU) after the end of the current conflict. He made this statement on Tuesday at an event dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), which is part of the ruling Traffic Light coalition.
Japan says it has allocated $7.6 billion in aid to Ukraine
According to the head of the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Yoshimasa Hayashi, we are talking about humanitarian, food, financial and other types of assistance
The Japanese Government has so far provided Ukraine with humanitarian, food, financial and other types of assistance totaling $7.6 billion. This was stated on Wednesday at a debate in the budget commission of the lower house of parliament by the head of the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Yoshimasa Hayashi, thereby confirming the figure previously announced in Kiev.
The Netherlands under the EU program will allocate 260 million euros for the purchase of ammunition for Kiev
The West continues to pump Ukraine with weapons, still counting on a delayed counteroffensive many times. Moreover, the strategy implemented by Washington is clearly traced, according to which the main burden of the costs of supporting Kiev should fall on the Europeans. Even relatively small EU countries, forgetting about their own economic and military interests, are increasingly beginning to participate in joint EU programs to finance the production and procurement of weapons and ammunition for the Armed Forces.