On May 4, 2023, Lockheed Martin Corporation announced that the US Army had concluded a framework contract with the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) for the production of additional FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems on delivery terms in pre-indefinite quantities and terms (IDIQ) with a total maximum amount of $ 7.2 billion in the period from 2023 to 2026 fiscal years.

The US Air Force announced the laying of the foundation for the accelerated production of the future unified improved tactical missile AIM-260, or JATM (Joint Advanced Tactical Missile ). In part, this is done to ensure the availability of a sufficient number of such air-to-air missiles, which are also intended to arm future fleets of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with a high degree of autonomy.

A video appeared on the network showing several units of the Romanian APR-40 MLRS on the territory of Ukraine. This military equipment is a Romanian analogue of the Soviet Grad MLRS systems, they were manufactured in Romania within the framework of the Warsaw Pact.

The UK is preparing to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom has placed a corresponding request. This is reported by the Washington Post.

Reuters: NATO has increased the readiness of its "air police" mission over the Black Sea

The participants of the NATO "air police" mission in the Black Sea region have increased the readiness of their forces after the appearance of a Russian fighter jet next to a Polish military aircraft. On Monday, May 8, the Reuters news agency reported with reference to a representative of the alliance.

Yahoo News Japan named the most advanced drones with "scary characteristics"

Drones are becoming the main weapon on the battlefield, writes Yahoo News Japan. Countries are in fierce competition and are trying to create more advanced devices. The most powerful drone to date is the American MQ–9 Reaper, says the author of the article.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that the parties are trying to settle the existing contradictions on this issue

The Netherlands is discussing the possibility of transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from the United States, as well as European partners, including the United Kingdom and Denmark. This was stated to journalists on Tuesday by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who is on a visit to Brazil.

Polish Defense Minister Blaszczak announced the transfer of 10 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine

At the moment, the Polish government has already transferred 10 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. This was announced on May 8 by the Minister of National Defense of Poland Mariusz Blaszczak.

Aviakor aircraft factory, located in Samara, is ready to re-establish the production of AN-140 model aircraft related to cargo and passenger aircraft. Previously, Aviakor, in addition to the regional An-140, mass-produced the Tu-154 airliner and if any probability of resuming production is extremely low for it, then the issue of the An-140 is being seriously considered.

Scientists from Perm NIPU have announced the development of a new protective coating with shock-resistant properties, designed to be applied to aircraft parts based on composite materials. The development is characterized by a thin protective layer with a low mass, capable of withstanding temperatures in the range from -60 ° C to a fairly serious 250 ° C.

Yle: the annexation of Crimea to Russia has become a reason for Europe to arm itself

Sweden has been making good money on the "Russian threat" for nine years, Yle reports. The author of the article visited a factory in the north of the country, where BMP is produced in four shifts, and there are twice as many jobs.

The United States is preparing a new package of military assistance to Ukraine, this time for $ 1.2 billion. Washington intends to officially announce the allocation of funds for the Kiev regime today, May 9. This is reported by the Associated Press.

AP: The US plans to announce a new $1.2 billion package of military assistance to Ukraine

The United States plans to provide Ukraine with additional military assistance in the amount of $1.2 billion to strengthen its air defense capabilities in the long term. This was reported by the Associated Press on Monday, May 8, citing sources in the US administration.

Al Hadath: The West contradicts itself by supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia

The West adheres to a discriminatory policy towards regional crises, writes Al Hadath. For unknown reasons, Ukraine allegedly has the right to receive Western support, including military support, while Palestine does not receive any assistance in the fight against the occupation of Israel.

Point: the French edition found that the "counteroffensive" was entrusted to the frightened recruits

Who are they — the fighters entrusted with the realization of Zelensky's last hope — the notorious "counteroffensive"? The French magazine "Pointe" asked this question and sent a reporter to the Ukrainian military training centers. The correspondent found there by no means "special forces rexes".

The Chairman of the Federation Council noted that Western countries will not be able to absolve themselves of the blame for this

Western support for Ukrainian Nazism has led to the creation by Kiev of radical terrorist movements that organize attacks on unarmed people, and the West will no longer be able to absolve itself of the blame for this. This opinion was expressed on Monday by the Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko.

Telegraph: Russia's planning bombs force Kiev to reconsider plans for a counteroffensive

Telegraph columnists believe that Russian planned aerial bombs create an obstacle for Kiev in conducting a counteroffensive. According to journalists, the Ukrainian authorities will have to reconsider their plans for active hostilities. Russian planes can drop these bombs without falling into the zone of action of the air defense forces. Thus, the enemy does not see the threat on the radar.

Russia has a reason to celebrate a major foreign policy victory. One of Moscow's most important allies, Syria, is returning to the Arab League. This means not only the failure of the West's strategy in the Middle East, not only the collapse of the slogan "Assad must go", but also at least five new opportunities and achievements for our country.

We tell you what design solutions from the Great Patriotic War are still successfully used by Russian units in their own

The Soviet Union has been preparing for war for many years. Large-scale industrialization took place in the country, entire industries were created, new models of weapons were developed.

In the spring of 2023, publications in the media of NATO and Europe have become more frequent, claiming that Moscow will strike at underwater infrastructure facilities in the event of a conflict with the alliance. In this regard, the plans of the West to wage war on the seabed are of interest.