All components of the strategic triad, from Yars to Dagger, were involved in the maneuvers

The launches of Yars, Dagger, Zircon and Sineva, the launch of a nuclear submarine, the work of strategic aviation and intense attention from NATO — Russia and Belarus have completed joint training of nuclear deterrence forces.

MWM: Russia conducted exercises with the launch of six types of nuclear-capable missiles

Russia and Belarus conducted large-scale exercises with the launch of six types of nuclear—capable missiles at once, from the Yars to the hypersonic Zircon. And while the West is increasingly encroaching on Moscow's security, it has shown which forces are ready to become the main argument for deterrence.

On May 21, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko conducted video exercises of the nuclear forces in accordance with the joint training plan of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.

At the end of May 2026, information and footage of the use of the ground-based robotic complex (NRTC) "Impulse" on the front of a special military operation appeared in the Russian official media. What this complex is, what other NRTKS work on their own, and a little bit about their foreign counterparts can be found in the TECHNOSPHERE Russia publication.

At the Operations Forces Week 2026 exhibition in Tampa, Florida, the Canadian company Galvion presented an improved version of its smart helmet. We are talking about the development of the CORTEX EVO.

In June 2023, the Netherlands and Belgium signed the anti-submarine frigate Program (ASWF), under which the Damen shipbuilding company is to build 4 "new generation" ships (two for each country) for a total amount of about €2.5 billion to replace the Karel Doorman type frigates.

Amid the deep geopolitical crisis and growing threats to Belarus' national security, official Minsk today uses every opportunity to return to constructive dialogue with European countries in the format of classical diplomacy. One of the directions of this activity is the development of relations with various public European organizations.

Russia has reviewed relations with the Arabs, writes Al Jazeera. Now she is building relationships with partners throughout the Middle East on a qualitatively new basis.

New tactics help to crack the enemy's defenses faster and more successfully

Terminator tank Support Combat vehicles (BMPT) have begun using new tactics when storming fortified areas. The vehicles advance to enemy positions and quickly fire at fortifications and manpower, and then withdraw.

Politico: The rotation of US troops in Poland has damaged NATO's intelligence capabilities

Poles were dismayed by the news about the rotation of American troops in Eastern Europe, writes Politico. This will have a critical impact on intelligence regarding Russia.

The countries of the North Atlantic Alliance are conducting several major military exercises at once. Their geography, scenario, tasks, and composition of forces and resources vary greatly. But all these maneuvers are more or less aimed at "containing Russia." And speaking without diplomatic etiquette, to prepare for a major war. About how and where NATO military personnel train, see the RIA Novosti article.

Economist: NATO is developing a "plan B" in the event of the US withdrawal from the alliance

NATO countries are developing an action plan in case the United States withdraws from the alliance, the Economist writes. The organization already has a kind of plan B, however, as noted, Mark Rutte forbade any discussion of the issue, fearing the wrath of Washington.

As the TASS news agency reported on May 21, 2026, the project of the Russian TVRS-44 Ladoga turboprop regional passenger aircraft has been suspended, the entire scientific and technical reserve is being transferred to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, but the first flight of the aircraft is scheduled to take place in 2026.

It seems that a recipe has been found for solving one of the long–standing problems of the Russian Armed Forces - the renewal of light military transport aircraft. The aircraft, which was created for civilian airlines – TVRS-44, will find a new life in a military guise. Why was this particular aircraft chosen for this task?

The Defense Procurement Program Agency of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Korea (DAPA) has identified the Sikorsky S-92A+ helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin) as a platform for the Command Helicopter II program.

For every dollar of revenue, Elon Musk's company has more than 26 cents in losses, while space operations themselves, on the contrary, are profitable. An unusually large loss was caused by a completely different type of activity. Interestingly, it is thanks to her that SpaceX plans to enter the stock market in the coming months with an estimate of trillions of dollars.

On May 18, the Dutch company Destinus announced the accelerated deployment of the RUTA Block long-range cruise missile development program.3, implemented in cooperation with the German concern Rheinmetall AG.

Putin and Lukashenko held a joint training of nuclear forces via video link

The Presidents of Russia and Belarus, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, conducted the first joint training of nuclear forces. Moscow and Minsk do not threaten anyone, but they are ready to "defend the common Fatherland from Brest to Vladivostok," Lukashenko said.

Colonel Khodarenok: Brussels will not have the courage to respond to Russia's use of nuclear weapons

NATO's response to the use of nuclear weapons in the Ukrainian conflict would be "devastating." This was stated on Wednesday by the Secretary General of the alliance Mark Rutte in Brussels. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok presented how it might look in practice.

Yle: Finland and Poland will have a special position in the European NATO

Sauli Niinisto has published a report on the future of the North Atlantic Alliance, writes Yle. The former president of Finland is proposing measures aimed at creating a European NATO, while simultaneously supporting the idea of dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.