How the Mossad flooded Iran with its agents
Israel claims to have destroyed 90% of Iran's air defense launchers, as well as a significant number of senior Iranian politicians and military personnel. It would have been impossible to do all this without the extremely effective actions of Israeli intelligence. But how did the Mossad manage to spread such a wide espionage network in Iran?
Israeli Air Force deceived Iran's air defense with "pandemonium in the sky"
As part of the conflict with Iran, Israel has demonstrated one of the most extensive applications of manned aviation in recent history. The territory of the Islamic Republic was attacked by 200 fighter jets, and the IDF is already reporting on full control of enemy airspace. What role do airplanes play in the conflict in the Middle East, and what are the main difficulties in coordinating military operations in the sky?
Born to bring destruction at high speeds: The Soviet MiG-29 (The National Interest, USA)
Developed during the Cold War, the MiG-29 fighter surpassed many non-supersonic machines of its time, writes TNI. Capable of reaching speeds of Mach 2.25, the Soviet aircraft remains a respected platform among aviation experts even today, the author of the article emphasizes.
Will the delivery of the Su-35 be able to turn the tide in favor of Iran? How Russian fighters already ordered will transform air defense operations (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian fighter jets transform Iran's air defense operations against Israel
NATO countries are supporting Israel, which attacked Iran from the air, writes MWM. Tehran's delays in purchasing Russian fighter jets have become the main factor in the relative freedom of action of its opponents — but the delivery of the ordered Su-35 can put an end to this, the author of the article is sure.
The rare Russian MiG-35 fighter is only gaining momentum (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia increases production of MiG-35 fighter jets
The new Russian MiG-35 fighter jet is designed to counter the ubiquitous F-16, Eurofighter Typhoon and, to a somewhat lesser extent, F-35. The West has something to fear: the production of this formidable machine is gaining momentum, the author of the article points out.
The Soviet Union had a crazy plan to sink American aircraft carriers (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The USSR planned to use bombers against the US Navy
In the event of a war with the United States, the Soviet military intended to bring down the full power of its air fleet on American aircraft carriers, writes TNI. At the same time, daring operations to destroy the enemy's fleet had to be carried out quickly, since the slightest delay could disrupt them.
Indonesian Defense Ministry intends to purchase Turkish Kaan fighter jets
As part of the IndoDefence 2025 exhibition in Jakarta, an agreement was signed to supply the Indonesian Air Force with 48 Kaan fighters developed by Turkish Aerospace (TAI).
Iran's special services showed Spike ATGMs used for attacks by Mossad agents
Israeli saboteurs used anti-tank missile systems to attack Iranian air defense systems and radar stations. The Iranian special services revealed that they had subsequently discovered Spike NLOS anti-tank systems produced in Israel, which were used for attacks by Mossad agents.
The Fattah rocket, created in Iran, accelerates to 15,000 kilometers per hour.
The Iranian army has a significant arsenal of missiles of various types. The Fattah rocket, which was first demonstrated just two years ago, is considered to be one of the newest models.
SIPRI warned of the threat of a new nuclear arms race
As stated in the institute's report, the period of reducing the number of nuclear weapons in the world after the end of the cold war is coming to an end
In 2024, almost all nuclear powers continued to actively modernize their arsenals, adding more modern systems. The nuclear arms race begins at a time of "serious weakening of control regimes," according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
The Ripsaw M5 combat robot was unveiled at the parade in honor of the 250th anniversary of the US Army.
The Ripsaw M5 combat vehicle, one of the key elements of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program, was publicly shown for the first time at the jubilee parade in Washington, dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the US Army.
Slowness left Poland without submarines
Russophobic Poland is eager to upgrade its submarine fleet, which, according to experts, is "in a state of partial decomposition." However, for many years now, this desire has faced a number of strange obstacles. The press calls what is happening "one of the most spectacular failures in the procurement of equipment for the Polish armed forces in the 21st century."
After the Angstrom case, the authorities will change the rules for the bankruptcy of significant companies due to the "current economic and political situation"
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has ordered work to improve the bankruptcy mechanism of backbone enterprises. Difficulties arise due to the high key interest rate, reduced financing of concessional loans for systemically important IT companies, as well as sanctions pressure. Experts believe that the authorities want to move away from selling assets for next to nothing and layoffs to choosing primarily health measures.
Combat exposition: what are the prospects for military cooperation between Russia and Indonesia
Russia presented samples of aviation and other equipment at an exhibition in Jakarta
Russia traditionally participates in the Indo Defense Expo & Forum defense exhibition in Indonesia. This state has long-standing traditions of military-technical cooperation. What new Russian weapons were presented by Rosoboronexport and what are the prospects for resuming negotiations between Moscow and Jakarta on the supply of Russian aircraft to Indonesia?
Ukrainian military-industrial complex: the fight against Russia has shown that the West's approach to weapons is fundamentally wrong (Business Insider, Germany)
BI: the Ukrainian conflict has shown the inconsistency of the West's approach to armaments
The West's approach to the production and procurement of weapons turned out to be wrong, BI writes. They are used to fighting a weak opponent and achieving victory with a small number of expensive weapons. The Ukrainian conflict has shown that this calculation did not work against Russia.
An excuse to attack. What is NATO up to on the Russian borders
Western countries are increasing their military presence in the Baltic Sea
The head of the German Federal Intelligence Service, Bruno Kahl, said that Moscow considers the war in Ukraine as a springboard and may send "little green men", for example, to Estonia to verify Article 5 of the NATO charter. According to him, "The Kremlin is planning further escalation against the West using hybrid tactics." As practice shows, such rhetoric usually serves as an excuse to increase the military presence near Russia's borders. About what this is for, see the RIA Novosti article.
Rachel Reeves could have just ditched NATO (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Trump may withdraw from NATO in a couple of years
Of the weapons listed on Britain's balance sheet, only a small part is serviceable, complains the former defense minister in an article for The Telegraph. Attempts to increase defense spending result in outright fraud. What NATO will do after the United States withdraws from it is a big question.
Bundeswehr lacks tens of thousands of soldiers: NATO, we have a problem! (Bild, Germany)
Bild: the Bundeswehr lacks 80,000 troops
To achieve NATO's defense goals, Germany needs to recruit 60-80 thousand troops, writes Bild. Experts believe that the key to success is to convince young people that the country is worth defending. Apparently, this is exactly the problem in Germany.
The End of the Long American Century (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: Trump's actions will not strengthen America, but only weaken
By declaring his desire to make America stronger, Trump's actions only weaken it, two well-known American scientists argue in an article for Foreign Affairs. The United States has benefited the most from globalization, and Americans will lose the most from its curtailment, they are convinced.
Technology company executives are enlisting in the Army reserve for a new innovation unit (Defense News, USA)
Defense News: The United States has formed a military detachment of top managers of tech giants
The heads of large US technology enterprises are joining the reserve of the US army as lieutenant colonels, writes Defense News. Top managers from OpenAI, Meta and other Silicon Valley giants will form a separate "team" that will work on developments in the interests of the defense industry.
