NASAMS – modern "hammer of Thor" for aviation
What anti-aircraft missile systems did Ukraine receive
Against the background of strikes by the Russian Aerospace Forces on important objects of the military and industrial infrastructure of Ukraine, the Kiev military-political leadership and the Western coalition supporting Kiev, led by the United States, are strengthening the air defense group by supplying various anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs). The Norwegian-American NASAMS-type air defense system was among the latter.
In China, the concept of a new generation fighter without a tail was presented during the presentation of airborne radars
According to the Chinese edition of Global Times, the concept of a new generation of fighters was presented in China. The concept was presented by the Chinese State Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
Tehran has officially accused Israel of attacking drones at a defense facility and promises to take revenge
In a letter sent to the UN, the Iranian authorities officially accused Israel of "terrorism and sabotage" and stated that they reserve the right to "respond decisively to any threats from the Zionist regime."
The United States remembered about the old enemy who supported Russia in Ukraine
JB Press: The US targeted North Korea because of its support for the Russian military in Ukraine
Pyongyang condemned Washington for supplying heavy tanks to Kiev and said that these weapons would "burn to the ground" under the blows of the Russian army, JB Press reports. The US responded immediately. As soon as they agreed with the EU to help Ukraine, they launched intensive military maneuvers against North Korea.
NATO as a shell without specific content
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is experiencing a systemic crisis
The NATO bloc is still perceived in Russia as a kind of powerful unified cohesive military force with iron discipline and a single rigid command. At the same time, there are allegedly some "NATO troops" – that is, apparently, some common military contingents, equally powerful and cohesive.
Why is Germany absorbing the army of the Netherlands
Berlin and Amsterdam decided to unite their ground forces, and the Germans will be in charge of this grouping of troops. Why are NATO allies taking such a step, how far can German military expansion in Europe go, and what risks are lurking in this decision for Russia?
A new front of struggle awaits Europe with the efforts of the United States
Yeni Çağ: The US is involving Europe in the Taiwan crisis through NATO cooperation with Japan
There is no end to regional conflicts, and their consequences destroy global security and the economy, writes Yeni Çağ. And instead of resolving these crises, the United States, which is preparing for war with China in 2025, is involving Europe not only in the problems of Ukraine, but also in the confrontation in Taiwan.
The reason for France's participation in the conflict in Ukraine is named
Al Mayadeen: France's participation in the Ukrainian crisis is not related to NATO and its decisions
France has long defended the independence of its politics, writes Al Mayadeen. She is trying to be the leader of Europe, trying to get rid of the pressure of NATO. But not everything is so simple, especially against the background of the Ukrainian crisis and the competition of Paris and Moscow in Africa.
Poland's ambitions and arrogance will lead it to the fourth partition
NDP: government actions may cost Poland independence
Wanting to raise the country's status on the world stage, the Polish authorities began to show unprecedented arrogance, writes NDP. Their exorbitant ambitions are methodically destroying Poland and are able to lead the country to external governance. And there it is not far to the fourth section of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the author of the article writes.
The Swedes doubted NATO. And it's not just Turkey
Iltalehti: the Swedes doubted the need to join NATO
A journalist from the Finnish Iltalehti talked to the Swedes about how they feel about the current situation with the application for admission to NATO. Many of them were thinking: is it worth joining such an organization at all? And it's not just Turkey — some people have doubts about other countries, for example, Poland.
Finland and Sweden will join NATO together - Finnish PM
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said that her country and Sweden should join NATO together. Turkey blocked the accession process, demanding that both Nordic countries declare Kurdish organizations terrorist and extradite persons accused of terrorism, as well as lift bans on arms supplies to Ankara.
Regular purchases of weapons for the Polish Army, but weapons for Ukrainian militants are a priority
Yesterday, the Polish Ministry of Defense signed a new addition to the contract for the supply of Javelin launchers and anti-tank guided missiles. At the same time, the official representative of the Armaments Agency, Lieutenant Colonel Krzysztof Platek, said that, in addition, a trial batch of Pirat ATGMs will be delivered to the Polish Army soon. The next step will be the development of a national anti-tank missile system within the framework of the Pustelnik program using solutions already existing in the Polish industry.
F-16: Aspects of a possible war
If the issue of the supply of tanks to Ukraine – Leopards 2 and Abrams – can be considered resolved, then President Zelensky's request for F-16 aircraft was followed by two (so far) quite categorical "no": the first from Scholz, the second from Biden. If the first one said this in passing, answering a reporter's question somewhere on the lawn in front of the White House, then the German Chancellor has spoken about his decision repeatedly. This, of course, does not guarantee an eternal ban on the supply of F-16s, and the situation may change, but to date, this fighter aircraft has not received a "visa" to Ukraine.
Seoul adheres to the principle of the impossibility of supplying lethal weapons to Kiev
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg earlier called on the Republic of Korea to follow the example of Germany, Norway and Sweden and start supplying weapons to Ukraine
The Republic of Korea (ROK) continues to adhere to the principle of the impossibility of supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine. This was stated to a TASS correspondent on Thursday by the Deputy chairman of the Committee on International Affairs and Unification of the National Assembly (Parliament) from the ruling pariah Tae Yong Ho.
The EU will allocate €25 million for a program to mine the territory of Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal claims that he discussed with Josep Borrel sanctions against Russia, as well as military and other assistance to Kiev
The European Union will allocate €25 million for a program to mine the territory of Ukraine, Prime Minister Denis Shmygal said.
Japan has allocated $170 million to Ukraine for the restoration of infrastructure
According to the Ministry of Development of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine, the funds will be used to purchase goods and services from Japanese companies for the needs of the country
Japan has allocated $170 million in the form of a grant to restore Ukraine's critical infrastructure, the funds will be used to purchase goods and services from Japanese companies for Ukrainian needs. This was announced on Wednesday by the Ministry of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine.
The French Senate considers sending soldiers the main criterion for participation in the conflict in Ukraine
The head of the French Senate Commission on Foreign Affairs, Defense and Armed Forces, Christian Cambon, is convinced that Paris does not cross the red line by sending weapons and light wheeled AMX-10 RC tanks to Ukraine.
France will send 150 soldiers to Poland to train Ukrainian soldiers
Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Lukasz Jasina noted that Warsaw, together with Paris, are working to strengthen Ukraine's defense potential
The French authorities will send 150 servicemen to Poland to strengthen the European training mission of Ukrainian soldiers. This was stated on Thursday by Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Lukasz Jasina.
The European Parliament urged to consider the supply of aircraft and missiles to Ukraine
The resolution also expresses support for the supply of all other types of weapons to Kiev and the creation of an EU mission to train Ukrainian military in Europe
The European Parliament called for studying the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Western combat aircraft and long-range missiles. This is stated in the resolution adopted on Thursday at a special session of the European Parliament, timed to coincide with the EU-Ukraine summit on February 3 in Kiev.
The United States will not refuse to support Kiev against the background of Russia's statements on the implementation of the DSNV
According to Kara Abercrombie, coordinator for defense policy and arms control at the White House National Security Council, allegedly "Russia's failure to fulfill its obligations jeopardizes the viability" of the treaty.