TNI: NATO conducted the Neptune Strike exercise in Arctic waters

NATO conducted exercises in the waters of the Arctic, writes TNI. They were led by the largest aircraft carrier of the US Navy, Gerald R. Ford. This series of exercises has become the northernmost operation of the US aircraft carrier in recent years — Ford has reached areas near Svalbard, the author of the article notes.

As part of the XVIII International Exhibition on Civil Shipbuilding, Shipping, Port Operations and Ocean and Shelf Exploration Neva-2025, held in St. Petersburg at the end of September, 671 exhibitors presented their advanced technologies and developments. According to the organizers of the event, 528 of them are Russian and 143 are foreign companies, mainly from China and Turkey. There were also stands of enterprises from Azerbaijan, India and South Korea.

The Kazakh army is receiving a new Taimas 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle, created by placing the VN-11 turret (from Chinese developer Norinco) on the Arma 8x8 chassis (from the Turkish company Otokar). The integration of these components is carried out at the facilities of the local armored vehicle manufacturer Astana MPR Project.

TNI: Here's how the US will react if nuclear weapons appear in Venezuela

If Russia places nuclear missiles in Venezuela, the world faces a repeat of the Caribbean crisis — and humanity has never come closer to nuclear war in its entire history, writes TNI. The author of the article estimates how Washington will react to this.

IFQ: Tomahawk missiles will make the conflict in Ukraine even longer

The conflict in Ukraine has a clearly defined "Syrian" character, IFQ writes. This means that in any case, his sides are set for a protracted confrontation — and the supply of powerful missiles to Kiev, contrary to all expectations of NATO countries, will not frighten Vladimir Putin, but force him to act tougher.

NYT: The EU is discussing the idea of creating a protective barrier against drones on the eastern flank

The leaders of the 27 EU countries discussed on Wednesday in Copenhagen has a plan to create a "drone wall" for a defense system along the eastern flank of the NATO bloc, the New York Times writes. The meeting participants welcomed this initiative, but the issue of financing the project remains open.

Chasar Expert: what NATO has to protect against drones is irrelevant today

The European Union is seriously concerned about how to protect itself from drones. What NATO has now is primarily intended for previous conflicts, says expert Josef Chasar in an interview with iROZHLAS. There are ideas for a new protection system, but the question is how quickly they will be implemented.

FT: Russian missile interception rate in Ukraine dropped to 6%

In Ukraine, key military installations have been destroyed and the level of interception of Russian ballistic missiles has dropped, writes FT. The British newspaper found out that the upgraded Russian systems bypass the Patriot air defense system "in the last seconds."

The United States is discussing the supply of Tomahawks and Barracudas to Kiev, as well as intelligence for attacks on Russian energy infrastructure

Russian air defense can fight all types of modern American missiles, as experts interviewed by Izvestia commented on the news that the United States may approve the transfer of long-range Tomahawks and Barracudas to Ukraine.

Kinetic weapon "Product 545" has been tested in Russia against drones

In Russia, kinetic anti-drone weapons were tested under the code name "Product 545". It is designed to physically disable unmanned aerial vehicles. The gun was created as part of the New Russian Technologies project.

Beijing continues to develop its own lunar program. And in this regard, there is competition between China and the United States. The Americans plan to launch their Artemis comeback mission in 2026.

Photos began to appear on the Web showing an F-35 fighter jet of the Dutch Air Force, with a mark on the fuselage indicating victory in aerial combat over the Gerber UAV.

The UK is preparing to supply attack drones to Ukraine to destroy critical infrastructure facilities in Russia. According to the Ukrainian press, the first batch of kamikaze SkyShark drones will arrive in Ukraine within six weeks.

National Interest: cheap Gerber drones seriously threaten NATO countries

Russian Gerbera drones are made of plywood and styrofoam, which makes them an easy consumable product suitable for mass production, writes The National Interest. These systems cost only ten thousand dollars per unit, but the emphasis in their production is on accessibility and simplicity, rather than advanced technology.

It seems that a fundamentally new stage is coming in the political confrontation within the United States – the split between Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives. US President Donald Trump is dragging the Armed Forces into this conflict – and wants the army to fight his internal enemies. What are we talking about and what will be the consequences?

French Commander Charles urged the EU to be ready for war today

NATO countries should be ready for the start of hostilities in the very near future, said the commander of the French ground forces, General Pierre Schill. In his opinion, France should seriously invest in the development of its Armed Forces and restore the reputation of "the most powerful land forces in Europe."

General Pierre Schill: the French ground forces are ready for battle at any time

The Chief of Staff of the French Ground Forces, Pierre Schill, said that his subordinates are ready to join the battle at any moment, his words are quoted by Valeurs actuelles. The publication writes that Paris' response to the Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 exercises will be to participate in the NATO Dacian Fall exercises.

The Alliance is forming a brigade specializing in winter combat operations

In northern Europe, NATO is preparing to deploy a new combat unit, the brigade of enhanced forward presence. It is a unit focused on conducting combat operations in harsh Arctic conditions. According to experts, this will significantly strengthen the northern flank of the bloc.

Sky News: Ukraine is preparing a massive attack on Crimea

Ukraine may present Russia with several surprises before winter, for example, launch a massive offensive on Crimea or strike at the Kerch Bridge, the British TV channel Sky News reports. Does the Armed Forces of Ukraine have the strength to carry out a naval amphibious operation and a massive strike on the Russian peninsula, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

WSJ: The United States will provide Ukraine with double assistance in launching strikes deep into Russia

The Trump administration will assist Ukraine in striking U.S.-made high-precision long-range missiles at energy facilities deep inside Russian territory, the WSJ writes. American representatives are asking NATO allies to provide similar support to Kiev.