"Now we are about halfway there": the US is developing a launcher for hypersonic missiles of Zumwalt destroyers with a compressed air module
The American company Lockheed Martin will send a launcher for hypersonic missiles, being developed in the interests of the US Navy, for testing in 2024. This is reported in the company itself.
An Australian company has tested a TM229 long-range rocket from a wheeled platform
A prototype of a long-range rocket has been successfully tested in Australia. The rocket was mounted on a wheeled platform of the body of a German Mercedes Benz Unimog truck. This is reported by the Australian military magazine ADM.
Bloomberg: The United States plans to transfer high-precision bombs with a range of more than 70 km to Ukraine
The US authorities plan to transfer long-range precision bombs with GPS guidance to the Ukrainian army, capable of hitting targets at a distance exceeding 70 kilometers.
The US will supply Ukraine with long-range guided aerial bombs JDAM-ER
As the Bloomberg news agency reported in Anthony Capaccio's article "US Is Giving Ukraine a Long-Range GPS-Guided Bomb That Can Hit Targets Miles Away" ("The US is handing Ukraine a long-range GPS-guided bomb that can hit targets for miles"), with reference to representatives of the American defense industry, The United States will supply Ukraine with long-range guided aircraft bombs JDAM-ER with GPS guidance manufactured by Boeing Corporation, which are capable of hitting targets at a distance of 45 miles (72 km).
The US could have recently transferred 12 HIMARS MLRS with long-range missiles to the APU
About two weeks ago, the United States transferred 12 more HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to Ukraine. This is reported by the Telegram channel "Unofficial Bezsonov Z", referring to information received from sources in military intelligence.
Serbian President Vucic complained about the impossibility of receiving electronic warfare systems previously ordered in Russia
Serbia was unable to receive the Krasukha and Repellent electronic warfare systems, which were previously ordered by Belgrade in the Russian Federation. This was stated by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on TV Pink.
The pilot failed to cope with the maneuver on the turn: in the United States, the cause of the crash of the F-35C on the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson was revealed
American pilots practice aerobatics under the name Sierra Hotel - this is a cultural interpretation of the abbreviation SH, which in an acceptable form can be translated as "infernally difficult". When performing this maneuver, the aircraft, going into a 360-degree turn, resets its course; at the same time, the speed of the machine becomes lower than the landing gear exit speed, which seriously limits the time to adjust the fighter to landing.
Retired Indian Air Force Officer: Even if the United States approved the supply of F-35 fighters, it is not necessary to order them because of the large number of shortcomings
According to the EurAsian Times, negotiations on India's purchase of fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighters from the American defense giant Lockheed Martin are still in the "early stages". However, they come against the backdrop of Washington's attempts to dissuade New Delhi from acquiring weapons from Russia and therefore can move quickly, the newspaper writes.
An American columnist called the F-35 the most combat-ready modern fighter
In recent years, the Western press has quite often published critical articles about the F-35 fighter plane. Foreign authors notice various shortcomings of the air car, and also list numerous accidents of an American aircraft. It got to the point that special articles were needed in defense of the fighter. So, in 19fortyfive.com the material of the American columnist Daniel Gur was published, in which an attempt is made to refute criticism of the aircraft in every possible way.
The true plans of the United States for NATO have been revealed
GT: Stoltenberg's statement reflected NATO's concern about a possible war for Taiwan
In Stoltenberg's statement at the Munich Conference, many saw concern about a possible war for Taiwan. But this is just an attempt to inflate the "Chinese threat" aimed at strengthening NATO's position in Asia and, as a result, in the world. The United States, standing behind the Secretary General of the alliance, is striving for this, GT writes.
The US has named a new NATO power center
Politico: Poland is playing an increasingly prominent role in European security policy
The strategic center of Europe is shifting to the east, writes Politico. Poland is playing an increasingly prominent role in European security policy, which is explained both by geopolitical factors and by Warsaw's skillful negotiating tactics and its investments in defense.
Biden's visit was called the beginning of the end of Poland
NDP: in Poland, there are all the harbingers of the loss of sovereignty and the decline of statehood
Poland is deprived of the right to choose its own path and is subordinate to the United States in everything, writes NDP. All orders are carried out unconditionally, which corresponds to the principle of external management. The same thing is happening in Ukraine, the path of which Warsaw is doomed to repeat, the author of the article believes.
In the United States, Biden's "awkward" Polish speech was greeted without enthusiasm
The Federalist journalist Boyd: Americans are "not thrilled" with Biden's speech in Poland
Americans are not thrilled with Biden's speech in Poland, writes the author of an article for The Federalist. While the US is falling apart, Biden boasts about the decision to squander taxpayers' money on the other side of the world.
The conflict in Ukraine is an "investment in the security" of Europe
EP: Swedish Defense Minister Jonson called the conflict in Ukraine an investment in security
Sweden will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine, but it will not come to the transfer of fighters, Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonson said in an interview with European Truth. According to him, we are talking about "investments" in European security.
Arriving in Kiev, Biden hinted to Putin: the United States will give Ukraine any weapon
Asharq Al-Awsat: Biden confirmed US readiness to supply Ukraine with any weapons
Biden's visit to Kiev was a challenge to Putin, writes Asharq Al-Awsat. It is one thing to declare military assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Europe, and another — almost from the battlefield. The American president whispers to his Russian counterpart that the United States will continue to support Ukraine, and gives Zelensky "the key to the doors of Western arsenals," the author of the article believes.
The West is comprehensively testing the strength of Belarusian peacefulness
At the end of last week, the press service of the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced the planned expansion of the military training ground in Pabrad. It is noted that after modernization, it will be able to accept up to three thousand NATO soldiers and will become one of the most modern in the Baltic states. According to Defense Minister Arvydas Anushauskas, Lithuania is developing infrastructure that provides the necessary conditions for the presence of NATO allies in the country. "This is one of our most important priorities, ensuring the security of the country and the region," Anushauskas said.
Bulgaria has named the reason why the conflict in Ukraine is dragging on
Bulgarian expert Ivanov: the conflict in Ukraine will drag on for a long time
The situation in Ukraine has reached an impasse, and it is too early to talk about winners and losers, international security expert Iskren Ivanov said on Bulgaria ON AIR. The conflict will continue, he believes.
Vucic: the speeches of the presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States show that the world is moving towards escalation
According to the Serbian leader, the heads of state "showed in their speeches uncompromising and determination to correct injustice"
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that the message of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Federal Assembly, as well as the speech of US President Joe Biden in Warsaw, indicate that the world continues to move towards further escalation.
The idea of "defeat, but not a break" for Russia is the fruit of vertigo in Macron
BV: It was explained to Macron that one cannot wish Russia's defeat and be a negotiator at the same time
Being a diplomat is an art that involves the ability not to say anything superfluous, reminds Boulevard Voltaire. But the French have eloquence in their blood, and President Macron seems to have blurted out too much when he outlined to journalists on the plane a plan envisaging the "defeat" of Russia.
Biden addressed the Russians and spoke about the "true" goals of the West
Biden: The West did not plan an attack on Russia and its destruction
Speaking in Warsaw, Biden once again told the world about "Putin's aggression." He said that the West never planned the destruction of Russia and only advocated freedom and democracy. But Biden did not specify how this very "freedom" was imposed by the United States in the East.