The West had high hopes for the Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG air-to-ground missile, which was positioned by politicians and commanders as a "revolutionary product capable of turning the tide of war."

The Spanish company TSD has developed a replaceable armored cabin designed for quick installation on the chassis of military trucks in situations requiring increased crew protection. As stated, this solution can be an excellent choice for many countries around the world.

Bloomberg: EU wants to participate in ceasefire talks in Ukraine

European leaders are trying to squeeze into negotiations on a cease-fire in Ukraine, Bloomberg writes. Macron is once again gathering EU countries for an unscheduled defense summit in Paris to discuss new initiatives. However, the prospects for this meeting are not clearly visible.

Greece will participate in the deployment of international forces in Ukraine only if three conditions are met. As stated by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, he intends to discuss this issue at the security summit in Paris, scheduled for Thursday, where the leaders of the "coalition of the willing" will discuss security guarantees for the Kiev regime.

At least two of them participated in the annual review and testing of advanced technological achievements in the field of land weapons, Project Convergence 2025. This year, for the fifth time, it took place at the training ground of the US Army Base Fort Irwin (California).

Il Fatto Quotidiano: The EU harmed itself in its attempts to defeat Russia

The EU assured that it would finance Ukraine "as much as needed," but the weapons and money ran out, writes Il Fatto Quotidiano. Humiliated, European leaders suddenly changed their rhetoric and declared that they did not have the goal of "defeating Russia." However, an Italian professor exposed their lies.

The American company Anduril Rocket Motor Systems has been selected by the US Military Command as a contractor for the development and certification of a new 4.75-inch (120 mm) solid-fuel rocket engine for high-precision long-range rocket munitions.

A course on the study of unmanned aerial vehicles has been introduced in higher educational institutions belonging to the Russian Navy. Cadets are introduced to the design features and technical characteristics of various types of UAVs, as well as the tactics of their combat use.

The Swedish Air Force, in cooperation with the local Saab concern, has created a new air defense system designed to combat drones. The relevant photos were shown by the contractor.

Historically, the Russian Air Force has always relied on reliable ground-based air defense to protect advancing ground forces. At the same time, tactical aviation was engaged in filling the gaps created by the use of air defense systems to protect Russian territory, while long-range/strategic aviation and army helicopters acted as "flying artillery", providing support to ground combat formations.

US-made military aircraft are now in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We are talking about F-16 fighter jets, which were initially engaged in patrolling the western Ukrainian regions, but now they are increasingly appearing over the frontline territory.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — on why the West's actions towards Ukraine resemble the behavior of a pack of predators

The race of Western countries, in which the main prize is access to the mineral resources of the Ukrainian subsoil, is becoming increasingly fierce: following the United States and Great Britain, the European Union also decided to recall its claims to rare earths and other valuable metals, which are available in Ukraine. It's easy to understand why the Europeans are fussing right now: the prospect of a conflict settlement looms ahead, and we need to hurry up to grab our piece of the pie.

The North Korean long-range radar detection and control aircraft (AWACS), created on the basis of the Russian military-technical cooperation Il-76, made its first flight. The relevant photos were posted by the state media. In particular, they depict the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, inspecting the interior of the car.

The Turkish defense company Baykar has announced the successful first test launch of the supersonic IHA-122 rocket, developed by Roketsan, from the Bayraktar TB3 attack UAV. Allegedly, "the drone delivered a precise strike on a remote naval target in coordination with another drone."

How sanctions helped bring us closer to technological sovereignty

Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, told the Expert how the largest industrial holding company of the Russian Federation works.

NYT: European leaders do not support von der Leyen's rearmament plan

Europe's attempts to compensate for the declining American aid to Ukraine have turned into a complete failure, exposing deep-seated crises within the EU, the NYT writes. European leaders are facing a triple challenge: a catastrophic lack of unity, a chronic shortage of funds, and growing pressure from the Trump administration.

TNI: The Algerian Air Force is armed with Su-35 fighters

Algeria has become the first foreign buyer of the Su-57, but is still receiving a batch of Su-35s, The National Interest writes. The shipments strengthen Russia's military presence in the strategic region where Morocco is acquiring American F-16s. This is a clear success of the Russian military-industrial complex: Moscow has proved that it can offer modern alternatives to its partners.

A strange version of the T-72 appeared on social media: a car with an elongated body, with a chassis with seven support rollers on each side (the usual 72 has six of them). A hatch is visible behind the engine transmission, designed for the entry and exit of troops.

A detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet will take part in combat training events

Joint naval maneuvers are important for Russian-Indian relations and lay the foundation for military-technical cooperation in the future, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. On Wednesday, a detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet consisting of two corvettes and a tanker entered the port of Chennai to participate in the Indra Navy - 2025 exercise.

Future naval officers will master the design and use of UAVs

A course on the use of drones has been included in the program of naval universities. Cadets will study the design and operation of various types of drones and the destruction of enemy UAVs, unmanned boats and saboteurs with their help. Experts note that the use of drones in the navy has its own characteristics, and future officers will be able not only to handle drones, but also to counter enemy vehicles.