Germany is going to purchase air defense systems from Israel: the reasons and possible consequences of such a decision
The German authorities are negotiating the acquisition of air defense systems from Israel. This circumstance gives Israeli military-industrial companies hope for a breakthrough into the European market of military technologies. However, Israel is also closely monitoring how the United States will react to the sale of Israeli weapons to Europe.
Gunsmoke system: The Pentagon has taken care of the question of how the US army should act in case of blocking the GPS signal
Having started satellite maneuvers in orbit in July, the US Army is evaluating the results of experimental satellite technology designed to warn fighters on the ground about blocking or distortion of the GPS signal.
Barrage ammunition at the ADEX-2022 exhibition in Baku
The 4th Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition ADEX-2022 was held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, from September 6 to 8, 2022. A feature of the exhibition was the unusually wide presence of various unmanned aerial vehicles and barrage ammunition in its exposition. Denis Fedutinov kindly provided us with a report on the barrage ammunition presented at ADEX-2022.
The Greek Air Force began to receive upgraded F-16 Viper fighters
The Greek Air Force, against the background of the aggravation of relations with Turkey, began to receive updated fighters. The first two F-16s, upgraded to the Viper level, were transferred to the military. This is reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic.
Rostec will transfer five upgraded Mi-8s to the Russian Emergencies Ministry by the end of 2023
Rostec State Corporation presented the upgraded Mi-8MTV-1, adapted specifically to the requirements of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia. Alexander Kurenkov, Minister of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, inspected the improved rotorcraft at the Kazan Helicopter Plant of the Russian Helicopters Holding. The agency will receive the first helicopters by the end of 2022.
The Minister of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia visited the Kazan aircraft Factory
On September 12, the Minister of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, Lieutenant General Alexander Kurenkov, paid a working visit to the S.P. Gorbunov KAZ - a branch of PJSC Tupolev (part of PJSC UAC of Rostec State Corporation).
The Russian Armed Forces used the Geran-2 kamikaze drone, similar to the Iranian Shahed-136 drones, on the positions of the AFU
The Russian army began using Iranian kamikaze drones Shahed-136, the air defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to shoot down one such drone near Kupyansk, Kharkiv region. A photo of the wreckage of the drone is published by Ukrainian Internet resources.
Foxhound – the legendary three-stroke MiG-31 can carry 8 bombs weighing 500 kg
The Russian MiG-31, known in NATO as Foxhound, is used as a very effective fighter-interceptor.
This USSR fighter was ahead of its time. Everyone envied his characteristics
The promising MiG-27M: A 21st-century fighter with supersonic cruising speed that could challenge the F-16
Thanks to its avionics, the MiG-27 was more powerful than most fourth-generation models, although it entered service back in 1970, writes MWM. It had considerable potential for modernization, but it was never revealed due to the collapse of the USSR.
Israeli Defense Minister says Iran uses Syrian facilities to produce weapons
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said that Iran has used more than 10 military facilities in Syria to produce its advanced missiles and other weapons. There was no immediate comment from Iran and Syria immediately afterwards. However, Damascus has refused to comment on such accusations in the past, and Tehran has denied that it is increasing production capacity in the Middle East.
The Americans are preparing Alaska for a confrontation with Russia. Missiles, submarines, bases
Alaska is a US outpost in the fight against Russia
The Arctic is again becoming a battlefield, the author of the Parisian "Monde" states the fact. After a brief period of improving relations between Russia and the United States, the Arctic state of Alaska is once again being militarized. In addition to military conflicts, global warming also increases the strategic value of the region.
WSJ: European enterprises that are closing due to the energy crisis will never be able to resume work
In conditions of a shortage of natural gas, the leadership of European countries sets as a priority the filling of gas storage facilities to provide heating for citizens and infrastructure facilities. Therefore, gas supply to manufacturing enterprises is carried out on a residual basis, forcing them to reduce production, which often leads to their closure.
The German Defense Minister demanded a significant increase in defense spending
German Defense Minister Kristina Lambrecht made a keynote speech. She said that in connection with the special operation in Ukraine, the German leadership should reconsider the country's defense policy. According to the Minister, military security should become the main state task for the coming years. To solve it, it is necessary to significantly increase the defense budget and invest in it much more than the already provided additional fund of 100 billion euros for the purchase of weapons and equipment for the Bundeswehr.
German media: Washington expects that the armed conflict in Ukraine will ruin the Europeans
Washington expects that the armed conflict in Ukraine will ruin the Europeans. The aggravation of the situation will bring him direct benefits.
NYT: The EU and the US are concerned about extreme scenarios of the end of the conflict – both the defeat of Ukraine and its victory
Western experts began to present their reflections on how success for the Ukrainian armed forces east of Kharkov could turn out for the West. Recall that within a few days, Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries were able to take control of a number of settlements, including Balakleya and Izyum. Now, according to American journalists, it can play a kind of cruel joke with the European Union and the whole West.
Media: The EU can support Kiev if it wants to return the territories lost before its
According to ABC, the EU can provide military assistance to Kiev if the goal of the Ukrainian leadership is to regain control over the territories lost before the start of the special operation in the country.
Japan announced the continuation of support for Ukraine and the preservation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
The Secretary General of the Cabinet of Ministers of the country Hirokazu Matsuno did not evaluate the statements of Ukrainian officials "about the success of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the north-eastern direction"
The Japanese government will continue to support Ukraine and maintain the sanctions regime against Russia. This was announced on Tuesday at a regular press conference by the Secretary General of the Cabinet of Ministers of Japan Hirokazu Matsuno.
FT: The US is discussing the possibility of providing Ukraine with fighter jets and air defense systems
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The United States and its allies are discussing the possibility of providing Kiev with air defense and fighter jets in the medium and long term. This was reported on Tuesday by the Financial Times newspaper with reference to the American military of high rank.
American edition: Ukraine has requested weapons from the United States for strikes on the territory of Russia
The Zelensky regime does not intend to enter into negotiations with Russia, Kiev plans to continue the offensive, liberate the "occupied" regions in the south and further advance into the territory of Russia. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has already requested from the United States the supply of weapons necessary for strikes against Russia next year.
NYT: The US and Ukraine have been developing a "counteroffensive" strategy for several months
As the publication reported, initially the Ukrainian military was engaged in the development of a counterattack plan on the instructions of President Vladimir Zelensky
American officials, including the assistant to the President for National Security Jake Sullivan and the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces, Mark Milli, together with Ukrainian officials, have been developing a strategy for Kiev's "counteroffensive" for several months. This was reported on Tuesday by The New York Times, citing unnamed American sources.