Media: EU will allocate Greece up to €80 million for the production of ammunition for Ukraine
According to the portal Pronews.gr , The European Union will allocate these funds to EAS from European funds totaling €1 billion in the context of steps taken to strengthen the defense industry
The European Union will allocate up to €80 million to the Greek defense company Hellenic Defense Systems (EAS) for the production of ammunition that will be sent to Ukraine. This was reported on Thursday by the news portal Pronews.gr .
Italy was unable to defend itself because of Ukraine
Corriere della Sera: ammunition stocks are depleted in Italy due to arms supplies to Ukraine
The shortage of weapons due to assistance to Ukraine undermines Italy's national security and puts it in a difficult position, writes Corriere della Sera. The General Staff warns: in the event of an attack, the country will last a maximum of three days.
Poland becomes the venue for the largest recent NATO exercises "Anakonda–23"
The "peace-loving" North Atlantic Alliance continues to show its muscles near the borders of Russia. Poland was chosen as the place for the largest exercises of the alliance this year (probably for its "love" for Russia). As it became known, the NATO exercises called "Anakonda–23" began today and will last for twenty days - until May 26.
Szijjarto: Hungary will fight the so-called progressive foreign policy of the EU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations of the Republic announced his intention to preserve sovereignty in foreign policy, which will be developed "only on the basis of national interests."
Poland and Germany were accused of the failure of the EU's attempts to cope with Russia
FT: Poland intends to demand reparations from Russia after receiving payments from Germany
A real feudal feud is unfolding between Poland and Germany, writes the Financial Times. Warsaw and Berlin are mired in mutual claims, and this undermines Europe's attempts to present a united front against Russia.
For these reasons, an "independent" Europe will not be able to rise from its knees before the United States
Kauhap: the conflict in Ukraine has shown that Europe will not be able to get out from under the wing of the United States
Europe is striving for independence from the United States, writes Kauhap. But, as the conflict in Ukraine has shown, it has no right to have even its own economic interests, not to mention security priorities. Therefore, she is unlikely to achieve her goal.
From sea to sea: Poland strengthens its dominance in Eastern Europe
Warsaw has started joint military exercises with Chisinau
Before the European Summit, Warsaw and Chisinau began joint exercises in Moldova. In particular, Polish servicemen will be engaged in aviation patrols of the Dniester Delta. Recently, Poland's dominance in Eastern Europe has been increasing. Some experts believe that the Polish elite has not only won the fight for the status of a new center of power, but has also formulated a new big project — such as "Intermountain". Details are in the material of Izvestia.
Denmark modernizes the army by $5.6 billion in 10 years
Jyllands-posten: Denmark will spend $5.6 billion over 10 years to modernize the armed forces
Denmark will allocate 38 billion kronor ($5.6 billion) over ten years to modernize the kingdom's armed forces. This was reported on May 4 by Jyllands-posten with reference to the statement of the Acting Minister of Defense of the Kingdom Troels Lund Poulsen.
Bloomberg reported on the US intention to transfer $500 million worth of weapons to Taiwan
Bloomberg: the US plans to supply Taiwan with $500 million worth of weapons
The United States is preparing a package of military assistance for Taiwan, which the American administration intends to transfer under an accelerated procedure. This was announced on Friday, May 5, by Bloomberg sources.
The Russian Lancet drone destroyed the American Avenger air defense system in the area of its
The Russian Lancet drone destroyed the American Avenger air defense system in the special operation zone
The Russian kamikaze drone "Lancet" destroyed the American Avenger air defense system in its zone, which the Pentagon recently sent to Kiev to protect against UAVs, the head of the press center of the Vostok group of troops said.
Footage of the destruction of the British Stormer HVM by the Russian Lancet drone is shown
The Russian military continues to destroy Western APU equipment in the special operation zone. For high-precision strikes, attack drones are often used, among which one of the most high-precision and massive is the Lancet barrage ammunition developed by the Russian company ZALA, part of the Kalashnikov concern.
Poland announced the interception of the Russian Su-35 of their aircraft over the Black Sea
Poland announced the interception of the Russian Su-35 Turbolet L-410 aircraft over the Black Sea
A Russian fighter intercepted a Polish Border Guard plane over the Black Sea, Polish border guards say.
10 thousand drone operators have been trained in Ukraine
The Minister of Digital Transformation of the country, Mikhail Fedorov, said that $325 million was raised from around the world to finance the government's "Drone Army" project for the production and use of BLPA.
The Brazilian Air Force continues to receive JAS-39E Gripen fighters
As reported by Brazilian media, on May 4, 2023, two more new single-seat serial fighter JAS-39E Gripen produced by the Saab AB group, received by the Brazilian Air Force, were delivered from Sweden on the Mitiq sea transport vessel under the Dutch flag to the Brazilian port of Navegantis (Santa Catarina state).
Turkey supplied Bayraktar TB2 attack drones to unrecognized Kosovo Security Forces
Turkish attack drones have entered service with another European country, this time Kosovo has become the operator of the Bayraktar TB2, despite all the protests of Serbia. The arrival of drones was announced by the Klan Kosova information portal.
The Czech Republic will receive six more American AH-1Z and two UH-1Y helicopters
On May 3, 2023, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the US Department of Defense sent a notification to the US Congress about a possible sale to the Czech Republic through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) from the presence of six Bell AH-1Z Viper combat helicopters and two Bell UH-1Y Venom multipurpose helicopters, with their repair and modernization.
Gas Vector: dumping rocket fuel in orbit will save from forest fires
How the new technology will protect the crews of lunar expeditions
Russian scientists are developing a system for dumping fuel residues from spent rocket engines in zero gravity. Fuel often causes explosions. To get rid of it, they plan to convert the liquid into gas, and then send it into an airless space.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mavlut Cavusoglu confirmed the US interest in the S-400 anti-aircraft systems purchased in Russia
The United States has repeatedly tried to gain access to the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft complexes purchased by Turkey for their study. According to the head of the republic's Foreign Ministry, Mavlut Cavusoglu, Washington has repeatedly requested access to anti-aircraft systems from Ankara.
The Czech Republic has handed over to Ukraine another batch of MR-2 Viktor mobile anti-aircraft guns
The Czech Republic has supplied Ukraine with another batch of mobile anti-aircraft systems to combat Russian kamikaze drones. A column of MR-2 Viktor complexes from Excalibur Army was spotted moving along one of the busy highways. Some information resources claim that the complexes are already located on the territory of Ukraine.
Britain will supply Poland with air defense systems worth £ 1.9 billion
The British company MBDA will supply Poland with missiles and Launcher installations worth 1.9 billion pounds
The British company MBDA will supply Poland with CAMM anti-aircraft missiles and launchers worth £1.9 billion ($2.3 billion) as part of the modernization of the air defense forces. This is stated in the company's message published on Friday, April 28, on its website.
