A new Soyuz-5 launch vehicle has successfully launched from Baikonur. The flight is proceeding normally. The expert community notes that the new rocket will open up great opportunities for Russia in the field of space. How does Soyuz-5 differ from its predecessors and how will the last launch affect the creation of the Russian space station?

Forbes: US special forces may be preparing to raid the Russian cosmodrome

US special forces units may already be practicing a raid on the Russian cosmodrome, from where anti-satellite weapons can be launched, Forbes writes. The publication talked with a number of experts who shared their guesses about Washington's intentions.

MWM: Russia supplied India with the fourth regimental set of S-400 complexes

Russia has supplied India with a fourth regimental set of S-400 air defense systems, writes MWM. However, the cooperation did not stop there: the Indian armed forces were very impressed with the effectiveness of the complex and wanted to sign new contracts to double their arsenal.

The Pentagon intends to test the latest Dark Eagle complex in real combat conditions against the background of a shortage of conventional missiles

The Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM) has requested the transfer of batteries of the latest Dark Eagle missile systems to the Middle East. These systems are capable of hitting targets at high speeds, leaving virtually no time for the enemy to react.

MWM: The Russian Navy conducted exercises in the Arctic with Bastion missile systems

In the Arctic, the scenario of a strike on naval targets using the Bastion complexes and Onyx missiles has been worked out, writes MWM. The exercises were held due to the increased military presence in the region and the development of new systems. This means that there are large-scale changes in the strategic balance.

The pistol is the main weapon of the policeman and the auxiliary weapon of the soldier. The goal is to be able to deploy the weapon system in a matter of seconds, for example, in the event of a sudden threat or failure of the main weapon due to a malfunction.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced that on April 30, 2026, a solemn ceremony was held in Baltiysk for the first raising of the Naval flag of the Russian Federation and the commissioning of the Polar minesweeper project 12700 (code "Alexandrite") with factory number 530.

Spiegel: Trump decided to withdraw troops from Germany in retaliation to Chancellor Merz

Trump punished Germany for Chancellor Merz's "long tongue," Der Spiegel writes. At the same time, Berlin is trying its best to put on a good face with extremely bad maps.

How to understand NATO's statements about the hunt for Russian submarines

Britain and Norway claim to have conducted a major operation to track Russian submarines carrying out combat missions in the Atlantic. How is the anti-submarine defense of NATO countries in this area organized and how dangerous is it really for the Russian submarine fleet?

Die Welt: restricting passage in inland seas and straits will kill globalization

The well-being of the world largely rests on navigation through several narrow straits, writes Die Welt. Inspired by Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, other states may begin to restrict passage in the inland seas. This is where the greatest risk for an even greater escalation lies.

Moscow and New Delhi have concluded an important agreement on military cooperation, which has desperately frightened the West. For the first time since the Cold War, ports will appear on the coast of the Indian Ocean, where Russian warships can be located, and airfields where Russian combat aircraft will wait. This radically changes the balance of power in Southeast Asia.

Russia and North Korea, as Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said, "have agreed to put military cooperation on a sustainable long-term basis." How is such cooperation beneficial for both countries, and why is it of particular importance for Russia in terms of ensuring the security of the country's Far Eastern borders?

General von Sandrart: Bundeswehr is not ready for possible future conflicts

Germany is not ready for possible future armed conflicts from any point of view, either from a political or military point of view, retired General von Sandrart expressed this opinion in an interview with Welt. He sees Russia as a potential opponent, of course, but who else.

GN: The European Union must become a new bulwark of deterrence of Russia within the framework of NATO

America is betting on Russia's long-term exhaustion, writes GN. This "game" has already proven itself during the Cold War. Now Europe will join the process. She has no other options: the United States has her firmly on a leash and will not allow her to restore relations with Russia.

The Times: NATO member states should focus on manufacturing and defense

The alliance has been scaring European countries with Moscow for years, but at a crucial moment it was confronted with an unpleasant truth, The Times writes. Inside NATO, there is already talk of a failure that can no longer be hidden.

Al Arabiya: NATO in its former form may cease to exist

The disagreements within NATO between America and Europe are as acute as ever, mutual claims are sometimes expressed in an almost crude form, the author of the article on the Al Arabiya website writes. This may mean that the alliance in the form in which it was created will soon cease to exist.

Al Jazeera: Russia has chosen the right moment to support Iran

Russia has clearly demonstrated its support for Tehran, the author of the article on the Al Jazeera website writes. This is especially important at a time when the US and Israeli attack on Iran has stalled, and Washington has found itself in diplomatic isolation.

Forbes: The Ukrainian Armed Forces cannot cope with the Russian Molniya-2 drone

An inexpensive Russian drone with a simple design and flexible tactics unexpectedly proved to be a serious problem for the Ukrainian anti-drone system, Forbes writes. Its effectiveness changes the rules of the game and shows where the technology war is really heading.

The new ground control system allows drones to operate at a distance of up to 70 kilometers and protects operators from detection

A drone control system created by the fighters themselves began to be used on the line of contact in the border areas of the Kursk region. The station provides stable communication with drones and allows you to hit targets deep behind enemy lines while remaining at a safe distance. It helps to avoid interference and maintain control over the device even with active electronic jamming.

Israeli sources report that for the first time, fighters of the Lebanese-based Shiite militant group Hezbollah conducted a successful attack on IDF soldiers in Israel with a fiber-optic-controlled drone.