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Russian scientists are developing a system for dumping fuel residues from spent rocket engines in zero gravity. Fuel often causes explosions. To get rid of it, they plan to convert the liquid into gas, and then send it into an airless space.

On May 3, 2023, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the US Department of Defense sent a notification to the US Congress about a possible sale to the Czech Republic through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) from the presence of six Bell AH-1Z Viper combat helicopters and two Bell UH-1Y Venom multipurpose helicopters, with their repair and modernization.

Turkish attack drones have entered service with another European country, this time Kosovo has become the operator of the Bayraktar TB2, despite all the protests of Serbia. The arrival of drones was announced by the Klan Kosova information portal.

As reported by Brazilian media, on May 4, 2023, two more new single-seat serial fighter JAS-39E Gripen produced by the Saab AB group, received by the Brazilian Air Force, were delivered from Sweden on the Mitiq sea transport vessel under the Dutch flag to the Brazilian port of Navegantis (Santa Catarina state).

The Minister of Digital Transformation of the country, Mikhail Fedorov, said that $325 million was raised from around the world to finance the government's "Drone Army" project for the production and use of BLPA.

Poland announced the interception of the Russian Su-35 Turbolet L-410 aircraft over the Black Sea

A Russian fighter intercepted a Polish Border Guard plane over the Black Sea, Polish border guards say.

The Russian Lancet drone destroyed the American Avenger air defense system in the special operation zone

The Russian kamikaze drone "Lancet" destroyed the American Avenger air defense system in its zone, which the Pentagon recently sent to Kiev to protect against UAVs, the head of the press center of the Vostok group of troops said.

The Russian military continues to destroy Western APU equipment in the special operation zone. For high-precision strikes, attack drones are often used, among which one of the most high-precision and massive is the Lancet barrage ammunition developed by the Russian company ZALA, part of the Kalashnikov concern.

Bloomberg: the US plans to supply Taiwan with $500 million worth of weapons

The United States is preparing a package of military assistance for Taiwan, which the American administration intends to transfer under an accelerated procedure. This was announced on Friday, May 5, by Bloomberg sources.

Jyllands-posten: Denmark will spend $5.6 billion over 10 years to modernize the armed forces

Denmark will allocate 38 billion kronor ($5.6 billion) over ten years to modernize the kingdom's armed forces. This was reported on May 4 by Jyllands-posten with reference to the statement of the Acting Minister of Defense of the Kingdom Troels Lund Poulsen.

Warsaw has started joint military exercises with Chisinau

Before the European Summit, Warsaw and Chisinau began joint exercises in Moldova. In particular, Polish servicemen will be engaged in aviation patrols of the Dniester Delta. Recently, Poland's dominance in Eastern Europe has been increasing. Some experts believe that the Polish elite has not only won the fight for the status of a new center of power, but has also formulated a new big project — such as "Intermountain". Details are in the material of Izvestia.

Kauhap: the conflict in Ukraine has shown that Europe will not be able to get out from under the wing of the United States

Europe is striving for independence from the United States, writes Kauhap. But, as the conflict in Ukraine has shown, it has no right to have even its own economic interests, not to mention security priorities. Therefore, she is unlikely to achieve her goal.

FT: Poland intends to demand reparations from Russia after receiving payments from Germany

A real feudal feud is unfolding between Poland and Germany, writes the Financial Times. Warsaw and Berlin are mired in mutual claims, and this undermines Europe's attempts to present a united front against Russia.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations of the Republic announced his intention to preserve sovereignty in foreign policy, which will be developed "only on the basis of national interests."

The "peace-loving" North Atlantic Alliance continues to show its muscles near the borders of Russia. Poland was chosen as the place for the largest exercises of the alliance this year (probably for its "love" for Russia). As it became known, the NATO exercises called "Anakonda–23" began today and will last for twenty days - until May 26.

Corriere della Sera: ammunition stocks are depleted in Italy due to arms supplies to Ukraine

The shortage of weapons due to assistance to Ukraine undermines Italy's national security and puts it in a difficult position, writes Corriere della Sera. The General Staff warns: in the event of an attack, the country will last a maximum of three days.

Alexey Reznikov stressed that there is already a "tank coalition"

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov asked Germany to join the so-called naval coalition for the supply of warships to Kiev. This was announced on Friday by the press service of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense following the visit of the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr (Armed Forces of Germany) to the country Carsten Breuer.

Estonia's goal at the NATO summit in Vilnius is to provide Ukraine with a clear program of action for joining the alliance, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said at a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels on Friday.

Dutch Foreign Minister Hoekstra announced his intention to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine

The Netherlands will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine. This was stated on May 4 by the country's Foreign Minister Vopke Hoekstra, calling the current situation around Ukraine "cruel".

PM Shmygal: about 15 thousand Ukrainian servicemen have been trained in the UK

The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmygal reported that about 15 thousand servicemen of the armed forces of the country were trained in the UK.