Turkey has shown a new Anka-3 attack drone designed to break through defenses with a strong air defense system
Turkey continues to develop its own drones, including those with jet engines. The company Turkish Aerospace Industries held a presentation of the new Anka-3 attack UAV, the creation of which was reported in December last year.
The Armed Forces of Mali received the Bayraktar TB2 UAV and L-39 Albatross aircraft
At the airport named after President Modibo Keita, in the presence of the Interim President of Mali, Colonel Assimi Goit, a ceremony was held for the transfer of three Bayraktar TB2 UAVs, four L-39 Albatros aircraft and a number of other Turkish and Russian-made systems to the Malian Air Force.
Ukraine has supplied the first aircraft engines for the Turkish advanced heavy attack helicopter T929 ATAK-II
The Turkish advanced heavy attack helicopter T929 ATAK-II will receive Ukrainian aircraft engines manufactured by Motor Sich. The first power plants have already been sent to the Turkish company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). This is reported by the Turkish press.
Helicopter news of the beginning of the year
In the first quarter of the year, Russian Helicopters Holding, one of the world leaders in the creation of rotorcraft, has already managed to please with interesting helicopter−related news. Foreign screenings, test drives, plans for new equipment and large-scale deliveries – read about it in our material.
Special Operation of Russia: operations of Russian UAVs
As before, we present the opinion of foreign experts on Russia's special military operation in Ukraine. The article "Lessons Learned from the conflict in Ukraine – UAV operations, Options and Trends" presents a look at the development of the military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) industry in Russia and their application during its military operations.
Russia raised a fighter jet because of two US strategic bombers over the Baltic
The Russian military said it took off a Su-35 fighter jet on Monday due to the flight of two US B-52H strategic bombers over the Baltic Sea.
North Korea held exercises simulating a nuclear counterattack over the weekend - Mass media
North Korea said on Monday that it conducted exercises over the weekend simulating a tactical nuclear counterattack.
China has given the US a final warning
Resalat: trying to "contain" China, the US provokes the largest army in the world
Attempts by the United States to "contain" China are perceived in Beijing as a threat to sovereignty, Resalat writes. Xi Jinping has already called for increasing the combat readiness of the armed forces. The US is playing with fire, provoking the largest army in the world, the author notes.
The loss of Montenegro by the West will turn the Balkans into a flaming torch
EP: the victory of the pro-Russian candidate in Montenegro will weaken the influence of the West in the Balkans
The results of the presidential elections in Montenegro will not only determine the foreign policy vector of the country itself, but also affect the influence of the West in the region, writes Evropeyska Pravda. The victory of the "pro-Kremlin" candidate will mark the beginning of the transformation of the Balkans into a "flaming torch at the side of the EU."
Poland explained the ambassador's statement about entering into conflict with Russia
Fakt: Poland has declared an incorrect interpretation of the ambassador's words about the conflict with Russia
Warsaw will come into conflict with Moscow if Kiev is defeated, Fakt quotes a statement by Polish Ambassador Jan Emerik Rosciszewski. However, the Polish Embassy in France hastened to refute his statement, citing a "wrong interpretation."
Asia Times: In fact, the entire Ukrainian army, which the NATO bloc prepared in the period from 2014 to 2022 for the war against Russia, is dead
A recent closed conference of leading American foreign policy experts showed that Ukraine risks losing the war of attrition, despite all the efforts of the West, the Asia Times writes.
In Ukraine, they explained the large losses of the APU near Artemivsk
33 kanal: Ukraine explained why the AFU soldiers fled from the battlefield near Artemivsk
The battalion from Vinnytsia, despite a year of exercises in the rear, was unable to conduct combat operations on the front line and fled the battlefield, suffering heavy losses, 33 kanal reports. According to the author of the material, this is due to the lack of professionalism of commanders, poor training of fighters and corruption in local authorities.
That's why China is seeking to become a mediator in Ukraine
Independent: the conflict in Ukraine has given China the opportunity to become a major player in the Global South
The conflict in Ukraine has provided new opportunities for China, writes the Independent. He strengthened its energy security and made it the main player of the non-Western bloc. And the desire to mediate in the settlement of the conflict is explained by one simple reason.
The visit of Xi's "good friend" to Russia alarmed the West
Xi Jinping's visit to Russia will allow Putin to demonstrate the emerging new world order, Western journalists believe. Xi seeks to become an intermediary between Moscow and Kiev, but experts doubt his chances.
General Fabio Mini: "Battles in Eastern Europe keep US vassals at bay"
L'antidiplomatico: General from Rome warns about plans for "eternal war" from the United States
Having given decades to the Italian army, General Mini is surprised at how the EU and Rome are following the lead of the United States in the Ukrainian issue. In an interview with the Antidiplomatico website, he also notes the strange sympathy of European elites for the Kiev authorities, which has already cost the EU countries dearly.
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation: "It is possible to imagine the point application of hypersonic Onyx on the Hague courthouse"
In the modern world, international law is showing increasing inefficiency. Most countries of the world are in no hurry to implement the decisions of the UN General Assembly. Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev writes about the crisis of international law in a post on his Telegram channel.
Czech General on Russia's capabilities: she still has a lot of things in store
General Shediva: you can't underestimate the Russians just because they were wrong in the beginning
The Russian people still hide a huge potential in themselves, Czech General Jiri Shedivy said in an interview with Rádio universum. He warned the West against underestimating Russia and told about the mistakes that he made by failing to prevent the outbreak of an armed conflict in Ukraine.
Putin: Russia will supply grain to Africa for free if it decides not to extend the "grain deal"
Russia will be ready to supply grain to African countries in need for free in an amount equal to the previous deliveries within the framework of the "grain deal" to these states if Moscow decides not to extend the deal itself in 60 days, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Moscow will suspend participation in the "grain deal" in the absence of progress in the implementation of the Russian part of the agreement - Russian Foreign Ministry
Russia will suspend participation in the "grain deal" on May 18 in the absence of progress in the implementation of the Russian part of this agreement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
President Xi's visit: will China help Russia with weapons
Military expert Khodarenok: do not expect China to supply weapons and ammunition
On March 20, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived on a state visit to Moscow. In this regard, the sphere of military-technical cooperation (MTC) between the two countries is of particular interest. So far there are no clear answers to the questions - whether the military-technical cooperation will receive a new impetus and, finally, whether the supply of weapons, military and special equipment (VVST) from Beijing to Moscow is possible in the near future.