As the leader of the DPRK Kim Jong-un said, North Korea has developed nuclear weapons and is certainly not going to stop there. He noted that these actions are not subject to revision or any change, since these weapons characterize "the dignity, essence and absolute power of our [Korean] state." Pyongyang will continue to develop and improve its [nuclear weapons] "as long as they exist on Earth, in any other country in the world."

Why is the US abandoning several strategic weapons systems at once

The updated US National Defense Strategy, published on October 27, lists the country's main opponents and allies for the first time in five years.

The Pentagon is updating its nuclear arsenal in Europe. Politico writes that already in December, upgraded B62-12 bombs will arrive at the air bases, although they were expected only in the spring. About what such a rush can be connected with — in the RIA Novosti material.

The Japanese Foreign Ministry noted that Tokyo does not recognize Moscow's statements that Ukraine is preparing to use a "dirty bomb"

The Japanese government is aware of the words of Russian President Vladimir Putin about the likelihood of a nuclear conflict, which he said at the plenary session of the Valdai International discussion club. This was announced on Friday at a regular press conference by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi.

All components of the nuclear triad were involved in the strategic maneuvers "Thunder-2022"

On Friday, October 28, the exercises of the strategic nuclear deterrent force "Thunder-2022" ended in Russia. As part of the maneuvers, a massive retaliatory missile strike against the enemy was practiced.

Lieutenant Colonel of the People's Militia, deputy of the Parliament of the Republic Andrei Bayevsky noted that there is no question of the defeat of air defense systems

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) use AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles in the Donbass haphazardly, they are aimed at random objects. This was reported to TASS by Lieutenant Colonel of the People's Militia, deputy of the Parliament of the Donetsk People's Republic Andrei Bayevsky.

On October 28, 2022, Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak at the 12th base of unmanned aerial vehicles of the Polish Air Force in Miroslavets took part in the ceremony of handing over to the Polish Army the first of the ordered unmanned aviation complex with six Bayraktar TB2 reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar Teknoloji. The first six UAVs received by the Polish Air Force have tail numbers from "2801" to "2806".

According to the newspaper, it may include air defense systems

The sixth package of military assistance to Ukraine should be approved by the Italian government by mid-November. According to the newspaper La Repubblica on Sunday, it may include air defense systems, which Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is asking for.

During the special military operation, the crews of helicopters of the army aviation of the Western Military District (ZVO) continue to carry out tasks to destroy armored vehicles and military infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). During the execution of the next task, one of the helicopters had an on-board defense system, the crew maneuvered and successfully escaped from enemy fire. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.

Units of the Airborne Troops (airborne forces) with the help of drones destroyed shelters for personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Izvestia correspondent Natalia Grafchikova showed the work of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on October 28 Airborne forces in the special operation zone.

TNI: Russian Su-27 fighter called immortal

Although there are more and more stealth aircraft, the Su-27 will certainly remain in service in conflict scenarios of lower intensity against opponents who have neither inconspicuous aircraft nor advanced air defense systems, writes TNI.

America is ready to use all possible means to stop the supply of Iranian weapons to the Russian Federation. Any options are acceptable.

Foreign Affairs: the US does not have the strength to fight Russia and China at the same time

The United States is threatened by a conflict with China and Russia at the same time, writes the FA. Such a prospect does not bode well for America, and it will lose, the author believes. He sees the problem in the doctrine adopted by the Pentagon in 2015.

On October 27, the United States unveiled a new National Defense Strategy developed at the Pentagon. According to the document, China is declared the main opponent of the United States. Therefore, priority should be given to the acquisition of high-tech means with which it is possible to restrain and defeat the Celestial Empire.

19FortyFive: The Heritage Foundation called the US armed forces weak. Pentagon offended

For 20 years now, the US military has been using platforms, ammunition and equipment purchased to fight the USSR in their operations, writes 19FortyFive. Alas, the pace of weapons replacement leaves much to be desired. Ukraine's support has only worsened the problem.

Targets in the form of Russian tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and motorized infantry appeared on one of the Swedish military ranges. Photos of shields with images of the T-72B3 main battle tank, a serviceman with AKM and BMP-3 are distributed on the Network.

Dziennik: the Poles spoke in favor of increasing the army, but refused to get into debt for this

The majority of Poles were in favor of their country's army becoming more numerous, reports Dziennik.pl . But the desire to finance it is questionable: people do not want to get into debt for this.

Iltalehti: Finland promised NATO to host nuclear weapons

The bill on Finland's membership in NATO, prepared by the government of the country, allows the deployment of nuclear weapons and military bases of the alliance on the territory of the country, Iltalehti reports. The document is almost ready and will be submitted within two weeks for discussion and consultations.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny held a conversation, or rather reported to the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, General Mark Milli, about the operational situation at the front. The commander-in-chief reported to the higher American authorities that "the situation at the front is tense, but completely controlled by the APU."

Doug Bandow noted that in fiscal year 2022, the US budget deficit will amount to $1.4 billion, the public debt to the population has already reached 100% of GDP "and is approaching the record 106% set in 1946 after World War II."