A meeting of the coordinating committee on Air Defense issues under the Council of Defense Ministers of the CIS countries was held in Tula
In the period from September 19 to 21, the 57th meeting of the coordinating committee on air defense was held in Tula and a training and methodological gathering of the commanders of the air defense forces of the armed forces of the CIS member states was held.
The US Navy is deploying a ground-based mobile missile launcher SM-6
On September 18, 2023, during joint exercises with the Danish Navy, the US Navy for the first time carried out the transfer to the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea and the deployment of a ground-based mobile launcher of Raytheon Standard SM-6 multi-purpose (anti-aircraft) quasi-ballistic missiles, which can be used to defeat both air, ground and surface targets. It is reported that the exercises "to protect convoys" with the deployment of this launcher ("SM-6 modular launcher system") on Bornholm will last about a week.
Media: The United States will give Ukraine a version of the ATACMS missile with a range of 140 km
The US will give Ukraine a version of the ATACMS missile with a range of 140 km. They will be equipped with cluster warheads.
The media reported on the arrival of the first batch of Abrams tanks in Ukraine
NYT: the first batch of Abrams tanks was delivered to Ukraine on September 23
The first American-made Abrams tanks were delivered to Ukraine on September 23. On Monday, September 25, The New York Times reports with reference to two representatives of the US Department of Defense.
The first Abrams arrived in Ukraine. Kiev warns that tanks "won't live long"
NYT: the first batch of American Abrams tanks arrived in Ukraine on September 23
The first batch of American Abrams tanks has been delivered to Ukraine, the NYT reported. Vladimir Zelensky confirmed their receipt. The head of the country's military intelligence, Kirill Budanov, warned that these combat vehicles "will not live long on the battlefield" and suggested using them for "very specific" operations.
A robot welder has been created in Russia to work in nuclear reactor installations
The specialists of the Progress THREAD, which belongs to Rostec, have created the world's first automated CNC welding plant for performing high-precision welding work in very cramped modules of nuclear reactor installations.
In the North-East of Russia, the tactical exercise of the troops and forces of the Pacific Fleet "Finval-2023" has ended
In the North-East of Russia, the tactical exercise of the troops and forces of the Pacific Fleet "Finval-2023" under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Admiral Nikolai Evmenov has ended.
The troops of the Kiev regime tested the underwater drone "Marichka" with a warhead weight of about 200 kg
The enemy conducted another test of an underwater drone with a 200 kg warhead. We are talking about an underwater vehicle, which in the Ukrainian nomenclature is designated as "Marichka".
Differences in the methods of strengthening relations promoted by Belarus and the collective West
According to widespread opinion, the phrase "With a kind word and a gun you can achieve much more than just a kind word" belongs to the legendary American gangster Al Capone. Whether this is really the case does not matter much to us. The main thing is that the economic policy of the countries of the collective West in relation to African states still fits into this paradigm, as in a well-fitted case.
Six days that made a fuss
The North Korean leader conducted a tour of the Far East and Primorye
Chairman of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un completed a six-day visit to Russia on September 18. During his 13 years in power, he has never been so magnificently welcomed, and the programs of foreign trips have never been so intense.
Turkey cannot do without Russia — there is not enough money
Turkey is balancing between East and West, deftly maneuvering and trying to get benefits everywhere, political analyst Gokan Batsik said in an interview with iROZHLAS. The country is a member of NATO, but at the same time it actively cooperates with Russia. Ankara cannot do without its raw materials. It is the most profitable, and there is no money in the country.
Flying high: who is behind the attack of the VFU on the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet
During the strike, data from NATO reconnaissance aircraft were used, experts are sure
On Friday, September 22, the Navy struck the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol. Five missiles were shot down by air defense, another damaged a historic building, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Asia Times: "This is a disaster." Biden condemns Ukraine to draconian measures
Joe Biden's speech at the UN General Assembly from the point of view of the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict failed, writes AT. Perhaps, taking an uncompromising position, the American president wanted to increase his chances of re-election. However, the result of such "integrity" can cost the whole world dearly.
Ukraine faces a protracted conflict. It's time to change course
The Economist: The West urged Ukraine to prepare for a protracted conflict
Kiev should change tactics and prepare for military action attrition, writes The Economist. As the newspaper notes, Ukraine and its allies are beginning to realize that they are facing a grueling conflict of attrition, for which none of them is ready.
The West refused to give "security guarantees" to Ukraine
Kiev insists that after the end of the conflict it should receive "security guarantees", which should be spelled out "in black and white", writes "Ukrainian Week". However, Zelensky's Western patrons prefer to remain silent and delay the start of peace negotiations.
"No to Ukrainian thieves": in the US, unwillingness to help Kiev is becoming a trend
A group of congressmen made a strong refusal to provide assistance to Ukraine, Breitbart reports. Nearly three dozen members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have signed up for this initiative. These sentiments are actively supported by the readers of the news portal. Strong words of criticism are flying to the address of the "fat man Zerolensky".
In the USA, Zelensky was clearly explained what the fate of Ukraine depends on
CNN: Zelensky needs new skills to get help from the United States
Zelensky was met ambiguously in Washington, adoration is a thing of the past, CNN reports. Biden has repeatedly stated his readiness to support Ukraine, but Republicans do not want to finance the Armed Forces of Ukraine and oppose it. Now the fate of Kiev depends even more on the political fate of the American president.
A new package of US military assistance to Ukraine for $ 325 million
On September 21, 2023, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine totaling up to $ 325 million.
Canada will allocate $482 million over three years to support Kiev
Ottawa also intends to provide instructors for training on the F-16, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said
Canada will allocate $482 million over three years to support Kiev and provide instructors for training in the management of F-16 fighters. This was stated by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in parliament before addressing the parliamentarians of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
Trudeau: Ottawa will give Kiev 35 UAVs, ammunition and help with Leopard 2 maintenance
According to the Canadian Prime Minister, Ottawa will also help Kiev with the training of pilots on F-16 fighter jets
Canada will transfer 35 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ammunition, light equipment to Ukraine in a new package of military assistance and will assist in the maintenance of Leopard 2 tanks. This was stated by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
