The Russian anti-tank complex "Kornet" will have the ability to hit enemy armored vehicles equipped with active protection complexes. The new "double start" algorithm has already been applied as part of the initial field tests. This was told by the industrial director of the Rostec arms cluster, Bekhan Ozdoev.

On September 19, Switzerland signed a contract for the purchase of 36 fifth-generation F-35A Lightning-2 multipurpose fighters.

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan may receive part of the combat aircraft of the former Afghan army for helping the Americans in the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan. Washington hopes to establish closer cooperation with Dushanbe and Tashkent.

The commander of the Pacific Forces of the US Air Force, General Kenneth Wilsbach, said at a briefing that he was very skeptical about the capabilities of the Chinese army to take control of Taiwan until 2027. The general clarified that he is not inclined to downplay China's military challenges in the Pacific region. But when it comes to a potential invasion of Taiwan, he believes that Beijing and the PLA command should already be "worried" about their ability to capture the island state.

In the event of an "invasion" of Taiwan by the Chinese army, the United States will send its troops to defend the island, Biden promised. In the spring, he already made such a promise, but his assistants later clarified that "the boss was misunderstood." This time, the president said: unlike Ukraine, he will send his soldiers to Taiwan to fight. Does this mean that a small island in the Pacific Ocean will become the arena of a battle between two superpowers?

Erdogan and his "soldiers who will descend at night"

The reaction to the Ukrainian crisis has become a test of strength for NATO, writes Die Welt. The West calls for unity and a united struggle against Russia, but contradictions are growing in the alliance itself. Greece and Turkey threaten each other with naval and air strikes.

Finland is considering sending part of its ground forces to the Baltic States and Poland. This is reported by the Finnish publication Iltalehti, referring to sources in the field of foreign policy and security of the country.

Military exercises "Strong Shield" will start in Lithuania. They will be held in several districts in the north and northeast of the country and in the city of Panevezys. The purpose of the exercises is to train soldiers of the Volunteer National Defense Forces to act in a civilian environment, enlisting the support and sympathy of the civilian population.

The commander of the US Air Force in Europe and Africa, General James Hecker, suggested that the fighting "will continue for years"

Ukraine will receive F-16 fighter-bombers in two to three years, if a political decision on their delivery to Kiev is made. This was stated on Monday by the commander of the US Air Force in Europe and Africa, General James Hecker.

The United States continues to think about the supply of missile weapons and aviation for the needs of Ukraine. Earlier, the Ukrainian authorities made a request to Western countries for the supply of foreign-made fighters, including the American F-16. General James Hecker, who holds the position of Commander of the US Air Force in Europe and Africa, is thinking about the possibility of such supplies, in particular.

Zelensky and NATO want to turn post-war Ukraine into a "great Israel"

The President of Ukraine sees his country as a "great Israel" in the future and wants to arm all his citizens to the teeth, Grayzone writes. The Atlantic Council at NATO has already developed a corresponding plan for Zelensky. This is not surprising, the author of the article notes, since the sponsors of the NATO analytical center from the American military-industrial complex will receive enormous benefits.

At the recent SCO summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow would do everything possible to end the conflict in Ukraine as quickly as possible. Many Ukrainian media perceived this statement as a weakness of Russia and have already begun to "disperse" their speedy final "help" on favorable terms for Kiev.

Former director of the US Central Intelligence Agency David Petraeus, who is now part of the NATO command, commented on the offensive of Ukrainian troops east of Kharkiv in an interview with American reporters. According to Petraeus, this is an unequivocal success of the Ukrainian army.

The path to conflict in Ukraine: truth versus Fiction

To downplay the importance of Western provocations in Ukraine is simply hypocrisy, the author of the article in Asia Times believes. He notes that there is about as much diversity in the reporting and analysis of America's most popular media as in North Korea.

The West will not like Russia's next step in Ukraine

The recent "military successes" of Ukraine are exaggerated, and their celebration is premature, the author of the TNI article is sure. He listed Russia's possible responses and said that what was happening could be a prelude to a "nuclear catastrophe."

Everyone Else's Revolt: how Russia sees the future world order

The revolt of "everyone else" against the US hegemony is gaining momentum in the world, writes TNI. The author believes that the events in Ukraine have strengthened the world's desire for multipolarity. Without it, the United States will pursue the "recalcitrant" around the world.

Two workshops of the enterprise in Zaporozhye, serving American multiple launch rocket systems, were destroyed

On September 19, the Russian Aerospace Forces attacked not only clusters of Ukrainian troops, but also rear military facilities, including the Iskra plant in Zaporozhye. American-made HIMARS MLRS installations were serviced at this enterprise, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. T

US Congressional Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Armenia was like a meeting of friends. At the same time, the guest, in fact, called on Yerevan to abandon the military alliance with Russia. Taking into account the crisis on the border with Azerbaijan and the cautious reaction of the CSTO to it, supporters of such a step in Armenia felt like a force. They don't understand that the American woman offered them a choice between peace and war.

American sources have started talking about the $7 billion Russian-Algerian arms deal: here are five possible positions

US Senator Mark Rubio has called for sanctions against Algeria, MWM reports. According to US sources, Russia will sell arms worth seven billion dollars to the African country. The author of the article suggests which positions can be included in this transaction.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the heads of defense industry enterprises in the Kremlin on September 20. Below is the introductory word in .Putin is quoted in the statement of the Kremlin's press service.