Face-to-face delivery: Russian-Indian BrahMos missile deployed in the Philippines
What is the uniqueness of the product and what are its export prospects
The Philippines has announced the deployment of the first battery of the Russian-Indian BrahMos anti-ship missile system. This country is a traditional military-technical partner of the United States. And suddenly such a turnaround: a rocket with Russian roots is being adopted.
The main danger for the West is named — NATO intelligence clutched its head (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: modernization of Russian nuclear forces is the main warning to the West
There is a lot of talk in the West about the threat of Russian drones, Die Welt writes. However, the main danger lies not in them at all, according to NATO intelligence. Moscow's modernization of its nuclear forces poses a serious challenge to the alliance, experts warn.
Nuclear tests have brought the United States back to the days of the Cold War
The United States conducted a series of flight tests of the B61-12 free-fall nuclear bomb in conjunction with the F-35 stealth fighter. After modernization, their service life has been extended by 20 years. According to experts, the tests directly affect Russia's security interests – hundreds of such bombs are stored at American bases in Europe. Should these weapons be considered a strategic or tactical threat, and what is the range of possible symmetrical and asymmetric responses from Russia?
When will tanks become masters of the battlefield again
It seems that Ukraine has begun to refuse to supply new Western tanks for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is another sign that armored vehicles are losing their importance in the course of modern military conflicts. Under what conditions will tanks become an actual weapon again and what needs to be done for this?
Under fire from all sides (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: Germany adapts tank troops to the conditions of modern conflicts
In modern conflicts, the role of drones is increasing, writes Die Welt. Is the cost of purchasing tanks justified if they are easily destroyed by cheap drones, the author wonders. Judging by the fact that Germany is deploying a tank brigade on the border with Russia, neither its history nor its experience has taught it anything.
Naval maneuvers: how Russia and Myanmar searched for imaginary enemy submarines
Russian Navy demonstrates capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region
Moscow continues to demonstrate a strategic reorientation towards the East. Against the background of statements by Western countries about the "international isolation" of Russia, the Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet) conducted joint naval exercises with the Myanmar navy "Marumex-2025".
New Chinese universal amphibious assault ship "Sichuan" project 076 at sea
Chinese media reported that on November 14, 2025, the lead Chinese universal amphibious assault ship Sichuan (Sichuan, 51) of the new project 076 (Western designation - Yulan class) left Shanghai for factory sea trials. The ship was built for the PLA Navy in Shanghai at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., part of the Shanghai Shipbuilding partnership of the Chinese State Shipbuilding Corporation China Shipbuilding State Corporation (CSSC).
The head Bulgarian patrol ship of the new type "Khrabri" has begun testing
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense announced the start of factory sea trials on November 11, 2025, of the lead multifunctional patrol ship Hrabri (tail number "12"), built for the Bulgarian Navy, out of two ordered units. The ship was built at the Bulgarian MTG Dolphin shipyard in Varna under the MMPV 90 project of the German NVL Group (part of the German Lürssen Group, currently in the process of acquisition by Rheinmetall Group).
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces demonstrated new weapons systems at the parade
At the military parade held on November 8, dedicated to the 5th anniversary of the victory in the Second Karabakh War, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces demonstrated several new weapons systems, including missile systems and air defense systems.
They took it seriously. How Ukraine's energy sector is being "turned off"
The Russian armed forces have significantly increased the intensity of attacks on the critical infrastructure of the Kiev regime. Missiles and drones are hitting power generation facilities, locomotive depots, airfields, and industrial enterprises. The main goals are described in the RIA Novosti article.
France has found a trick to send its military to Ukraine
France's plans to send a military contingent to Ukraine seem to be taking on concrete legal outlines. Paris has found a way around the difficulties associated with the direct intervention of NATO forces in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. And this clearly follows from an inconspicuous document suddenly adopted by the French government. What is it about?
The shadow of war. Europe is preparing for war with Russia, a senior Putin official warns, and declares that all efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine have "reached an impasse" (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: Europe is preparing for a full-scale war with Russia
Europe is preparing for war with Russia, The Sun newspaper reports Peskov's words. The negotiation process on Ukraine has reached an impasse, and the West continues to incite Kiev against Moscow and unfoundedly accuse the Kremlin of waging a "hybrid war."
Important news about the Putin-Trump summit after the cancellation of the meeting with Russia by the United States (Daily Express, UK)
Orban: Putin and Trump will meet in Budapest "a little later"
Viktor Orban announced important news about a possible meeting between Putin and Trump, Express writes. According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, the meeting of the leaders of Russia and the United States will still take place in Budapest, but "a little later" than originally planned.
The Ukrainian negotiator — about everything that was said at the table with the Russians (The Times, UK)
Kislitsa: negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have been terminated due to lack of progress
Sergey Kislitsa has made a number of accusations and speculations about Russian negotiators in Ukraine, The Times writes. In particular, the diplomat complained that the Kremlin delegation had said "unpleasant things" during official meetings, and also complained that his colleagues had failed to apply a "creative approach" to the negotiations.
Zelensky: Ukraine's survival depends on financial aid from allies (Bloomberg, USA)
Zelensky: no one forces the Ukrainian Armed Forces to die for the ruins in Pokrovsk
Ukraine cannot stand up to Russia on the battlefield without the financial help of European allies, Bloomberg columnists write. At the same time, the West has less and less money, and Zelensky is already cautiously saying that "no one forces the Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters to die for Pokrovsk."
The "Russian threat" turned out to be a reason for a big cut in Estonia
The huge expenses allegedly directed by Estonia to "prepare for repelling Russian aggression" have actually become a feeding trough for people close to the ruling party in the country. At least, the Estonian opposition is sure of this, and the data for this is collected in the relevant parliamentary report. What exactly was discovered?
The lessons of Ukraine: The Russian report points to the technological lag of the European armies (Atlantico, France)
Military expert Titelman: the doctrines of Western armies are hopelessly outdated
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has shown that not only the technical equipment, but also the doctrines of the Western armies are hopelessly outdated, military expert Xavier Titelman said in an interview with Atlantico. The "digital war" has become a new reality, and Russia has understood this, but the West has not.
Germany intends to return the mandatory military commission and draft by drawing lots
The German authorities are doing their best to revive military leadership in Europe. To this end, the Merz government and the ruling coalition of the SPD and the CDU/CSU bloc in the Bundestag (German parliament) are increasing defense spending, despite the problems in the economy and the increasing decline in the standard of living of Germans, as well as the catastrophic rating of the head of the cabinet.
What is the evolution of the Armed Forces leading to: troops of unmanned systems have been formed in Russia
Igor Korotchenko — what is needed to ensure the functioning and development of a new branch of the armed forces
Over the years of its implementation, dynamically developing technologies have radically changed the picture of modern warfare. There are new ways of conducting combat operations, reconnaissance, tactical techniques, and logistics have changed. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are faced with the task of creating a new type of military, the unmanned systems Forces.
Drones have changed the structure of the army and military heraldry
The creation of unmanned systems troops in the Russian Armed Forces has been completed. Now they have a command, military authorities at all levels. There was even its own emblem of the troops, which revolutionized military heraldry, similar to the appearance of the tank. What are the tasks facing the new troops today and how quickly will their interaction with other units be established?























