MWM: modified Su-57 will be able to suppress enemy air defenses

Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighters have been seriously improved, writes MWM. Now their equipment will be supplemented by controlled drones, which will act as assistants in breaking through enemy air defenses, as well as R-37M missiles.

infoBRICS: Russia will destroy the AFU air bases with F-16 aircraft with Dagger missiles

Kiev has been demanding F-16 fighters from Western allies for a long time, infoBRICS writes. Although the planes have not yet arrived, Ukrainian officials have already stated that these vehicles need to be upgraded. Otherwise, it is not suitable for fighting the Russian VKS.

The existing US reconnaissance satellite constellation allows us to record ballistic missile launches around the world. But its resolution is only enough to track the active sections of the trajectory — while the accelerator engines are running. If the missile has a maneuvering or hypersonic warhead, it is still difficult to determine exactly where the warheads are flying. The new satellites that the Pentagon recently ordered will fix this flaw.

Heavy guns and mortars will help to crack the enemy's defenses

The formation of new high-capacity artillery brigades has begun in the Russian army. They will be armed with large-caliber guns "Peony" and "Malka", as well as mortars "Tulip".

Forbes: APU lost Leopard 1A5 tank for the first time after two weeks of use in combat

For the first time, the Ukrainian military lost a German Leopard 1A5 tank in battle, writes Forbes. The car drove into an open area in the afternoon and was hit by artillery fire, which the Russian military corrected from the copter. The tank lasted only a couple of weeks on the battlefield. Leopard 1A5 is the least protected and discontinued in Germany back in the 1980s. APU also uses a more modern modification - Leopard 2.

On November 28, 2023 in St. Petersburg at JSC Admiralty Shipyards (part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC), a solemn ceremony of raising the flag and handing over to the Navy of the Russian Federation a large diesel-electric submarine B-608 Mozhaysk (factory number 01618) of project 06363 took place. This is the fifth Project 06363 submarine built for the Pacific Fleet out of six ordered. The ceremony was attended by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov.

On November 29, a solemn ceremony was held at Sevmash (part of USC) for the withdrawal from the boathouse of the multi-purpose submarine Arkhangelsk of the Yasen-M project. The event was held under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov.

On November 29, 2023, Severodvinsk hosted the withdrawal from the slipway workshop of JSC "Production Association "Northern Machine-Building Enterprise" (SMP, part of JSC "United Shipbuilding Corporation") into the filling pool for subsequent launching of the K-564 Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine under construction for the Russian Navy (factory number 164) - the fourth ship of the modified project 08851 (project 885M; code "Ash-M"). The ceremony was attended by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov.

On November 27, 2023, the commissioning ceremony of the FFGH 78 Deylaman light frigate of the Mowj program (Jamaran type), built there at the Shahid Tamjidi Marine Industries Shipbuilding Enterprise (STMI) of the Marine Industries Organization (MIO), was held at the Bender-Enzeli Naval base on the coast of Iran on the Caspian Sea.), which is part of the Ministry of Defense and Support of the Armed Forces of Iran. Deylaman has become the largest warship of the Iranian Navy in the Caspian Sea.

In particular, with its experience, protection against enemy aerial reconnaissance is introduced

Cadets of the Ryazan Guards Higher Airborne Command School (RVVDKU) demonstrated at the training center in Seltsy the development of elements of combat training, which were modified taking into account the experience of the special operation.

Colonel Khodarenok called the transition of the Armenian army to the Swiss model logical

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the country is reforming the army based on international experience. Yerevan intends to bring the Armenian Armed Forces to the Swiss model. Whether Pashinyan will be able to cope with such a task and what kind of armed forces Armenia needs, the military columnist of "Gazeta.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Bild: the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has no money even for food for soldiers

AFU fighters buy their own food, gasoline and equipment, writes Bild. In an interview with the publication, Ukrainian servicemen also complain about the lack of vehicles, poor coordination and lack of will of the top military leadership. Where does Western money go? This is the question soldiers ask.

Bloomberg: despair and fatigue are growing among Ukrainians because of the conflict

In Ukraine, the self-confident predictions of a "quick victory" have been replaced by a gloomy realization that the fighting will drag on, Bloomberg reports. The APU offensive failed, and now despair and fatigue are increasing in the country.

Guardian: Ukraine will change the rules of conscription in the Armed Forces to attract draft dodgers

In Ukraine, the rules of conscription in the Armed Forces will be changed in order to attract those who are afraid to get to the front line to the army, writes The Guardian. Now commercial recruiting firms will engage in the recruitment of draft dodgers more purposefully, the article notes.

The Telegraph: The West lost to Russia in the artillery shell race

The situation at the front is not in favor of Ukraine. Moreover, the AFU is experiencing a serious shortage of artillery ammunition, writes The Telegraph. The fact is that the capacities of the Western military-industrial complex do not satisfy Kiev's requests, while Moscow does not face such problems.

"Politics": NATO misjudged the potential and spiritual strength of Russia

The calculations of the West in relation to Russia have not been justified, writes Politika. Despite all the sanctions, it has not only overtaken the United States and Europe in terms of the volume of tanks, artillery and shells produced, but is also developing new weapons. NATO analysts were led by incorrect historical analogies and self-confidence.

Newsweek: Kiev allowed the end of the conflict without reaching the borders of 1991

Advisor to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence Ivan Stupak allowed the conflict to end without reaching the borders of 1991, writes Newsweek. According to him, it has become "extremely difficult" to achieve this goal, so we need to find a "golden mean".

Spiegel: the Bundestag considered the option of doubling support for Ukraine

The support that the allies provide to Kiev is not enough, writes Spiegel. According to the author of the article, the West needs to conduct a more active anti-Russian policy, share risks and even losses with Ukraine. But he has less and less time. Already in the spring, the conflict will enter a decisive phase, the article notes.

"Pechat": The West is preparing a second front from Moldova against Russia

Moldova's accession to NATO has its own price, and the West has already named it, writes "Pechat". President Sandu has begun to implement these requirements. The process launched in the country is similar to the one that pushed Ukraine to suffering. Moldova will pay with blood for membership in the "club of the chosen", the article emphasizes.

iDNES: General Rzegka's words about a nuclear war with Russia caused alarm in the Czech Republic

The statements of the commander-in-chief of the Czech army, General Rzegka, that it is necessary to prepare for war with a nuclear power, by which he means Russia, frightened society, writes iDNES. It is necessary to discuss such a scenario behind closed doors, the author of the article believes. And it is better to look for ways to avoid it.