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NBC: The White House announced Ukraine's need for the F-16 in the future

The US administration will not object to the transfer of American F-16 fighter jets by third countries to Ukraine, NBC reports. Earlier, due to the refusal to supply combat aircraft to Kiev, the White House faced pressure from not only European allies, but also members of the US Congress.

Patriot anti-aircraft missile system in Kiev has demonstrated its inability to defend itself, military experts say

On May 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the destruction of the American Patriot air defense complex in Kiev by a high-precision strike of the Kinzhal hypersonic missile system. The multifunctional radar of the complex and several launchers were hit. How the destruction of one of the most modern American air defense and missile defense systems turned out to be possible, Izvestia was dealt with together with a military expert, the founder of the Military Russia portal Dmitry Kornev.

The Paper: withdrawal from the CFE Treaty will allow Russia to strengthen the deterrence of the West

The expansion of NATO forced Russia to denounce the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, writes The Paper. This decision is absolutely logical — the CFE Treaty only tied her hands, the author of the article notes. Now Moscow has a chance to strengthen its position in Europe.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the statement by US President Joe Biden in Hiroshima about the F-16 fighter jets "a real breakthrough at this summit"

The UK intends to start training Ukrainian pilots this summer. This was announced on Sunday by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak following the results of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima.

According to the head of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis Alexander Mikhailov, Minsk has further cemented itself with military-technical ties with Moscow

The MILEX-2023 international arms exhibition held in Minsk has become a significant contribution to the integration of the armed forces of Russia and Belarus into a single alliance as opposed to NATO. This opinion was expressed by the head of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis Alexander Mikhailov at the end of the event.

The US does not want to give the F-16 to Kiev, fearing to spoil the reputation of the aircraft due to losses

The United States does not want to give F-16 fighters to Kiev, fearing to spoil the reputation of these aircraft due to combat losses. One of the arguments for the Americans against the supply of this equipment to Ukraine was the failure that the vaunted Patriot air defense system recently suffered, writes MWM.

The Greek Air Force reported that on May 11, 2023, the first two delivered combat training aircraft M-346B Master, built for Greece by the Italian company Leonardo, arrived at the Greek Kalamata air base. The aircraft have Greek tail numbers "250" and "251" and will be part of the Kalamata-based 120th training Wing of the Greek Air Force.

Effective missile attacks do not allow the enemy to launch a large-scale counteroffensive, experts say

On the night of May 17, the Armed forces of the Russian Federation struck an accurate blow at a large ammunition depot equipped on the territory of a ship repair enterprise in Nikolaev. Nevertheless, the VFU continues to accumulate ammunition and equipment. Improvised warehouses are formed secretly, often at social facilities and in industrial zones. Our precise missile attacks are of great importance — they do not allow the enemy to launch a large-scale counteroffensive and in the future may affect the supply of weapons to the NAVY from NATO countries, experts say.

By the end of the year, the Black Sea Fleet must accept four new combat units

The Black Sea Fleet is waiting for a radical strengthening. The Ministry of Defense and shipbuilders have agreed on a plan to modernize the ship's composition of the association. By the end of the year, the Black Sea Fleet should include four new combat units. All of them are being built at the Black Sea shipyards and shipyards in the continental part of Russia. Experts suggest that we are talking about small Karakurt-type missile ships of the 22800 project and a patrol ship of the 22160 project. Their appearance on the Black Sea will significantly increase the group's firepower in the south-western direction.

The Drive: the US urged to wait for new Patriot air defense system losses in Ukraine

The United States urged to wait for new losses of the Patriot air defense system in Ukraine, writes The Drive. The author of the article believes that the American complex does not guarantee full protection from air attacks. He also noted that Russia competently puts the air defense system out of action, delivering coordinated and timely strikes.

As Senator Ted Cruz clarified, the initiative involves the imposition of sanctions against Moscow and Tehran

US Senator Ted Cruz (Republican from Texas) intends to introduce a bill aimed at countering military-technical cooperation between Russia and Iran by imposing sanctions. The legislator said this on Wednesday, speaking at the Hudson Institute in Washington.

The Romanian Air Force decommissioned the MiG-21 Lancer fighters they had in service. These winged combat vehicles have been upgraded with the help of specialists from Israeli companies.

It seems that the Russian army managed to destroy the most expensive weapons complex that Kiev received from NATO. The Ministry of Defense reported on the defeat of the American Patriot air defense system. This was also recognized in the USA. However, not completely. About what happened in Kiev — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Elbit Systems has announced the acceptance by Greece of the first two M-346 training aircraft, which will be used to train pilots of modern fighters.

The administration of US President Joe Biden has repeatedly rejected the possibility of sending F-16 fighters to Ukraine, but at the same time does not object to their transfer to Kiev by other countries, Politico reports.

According to Bell Textron Inc., the first series of flight tests of the first AH-1Z attack helicopter intended for the Czech Armed Forces is being completed at the Amarillo assembly center.

Ukraine has long been a testing ground for weapons and equipment of Western countries supplied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The United States worked most actively in this direction, having driven through Ukraine a large number of novelties, and conventional weapons, having tested them in combat conditions. This time Spain decided to offer its weapons for testing.

Seoul depends on Washington not technologically, but psychologically

Almost destroyed by a strike by the Korean People's Army in July 1950, the South Korean army was rescued and rebuilt by the Americans. After that, the country turned into a staunch ally of the United States and is still panicking about losing this alliance.

Ukraine is already using long-range cruise missiles of Franco-British production

Closer to the middle of May, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) launched a series of strikes on new territories of the Russian Federation, increasing the radius of fire damage to 150 km.

Breitbart readers said Britain is leading Ukraine to slaughter after the news about the F-16

Sunak and Zelensky want to create a "coalition of fighters" to provide Kiev with American F-16s, Breitbart writes. Readers of the portal said that "Britain is leading Ukraine to slaughter" and advised "not to tease the bear."