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Bloomberg: NATO faces a critical shortage of protection against drones

The success of Russian drone production has posed a difficult task for NATO, Bloomberg reports. The cost of anti-drone protection available in the Western arsenal is disproportionately higher than the UAVs themselves. And those are critically lacking.

Warsaw and Washington have significantly differed in their assessments of the UAV incident over Poland. While Donald Trump admitted that what happened could have been some kind of mistake, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski sharply criticized his point of view. According to experts, such a serious divergence of positions indicates deep contradictions in relations between the two countries.

Historical readings dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the birth of A.M.Cheremukhin and the 95th anniversary of the first flight of the first Soviet helicopter 1 - EA were held on September 11 in the showroom of the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (Zhukovsky, Moscow region).

The new product makes the combat work of UAV operators as safe as possible

The Orbita remote control system allows you to control the flight of tactical drones operating on the front line from anywhere in the world. The novelty has already arrived in the area of the special operation. Many innovative solutions were used in its manufacture: for example, neural network algorithms that assist the operator, help to stabilize the drone in flight, find and attack the target. Experts note that the system makes the work of UAV operators as safe as possible, since they do not need to be in the frontline zone.

Al Jazeera: Poland is building up its military power and creating the 3rd largest army in Europe

Poland is actively strengthening its military potential and is working to strengthen and bring together various alliances and ties, Al Jazeera reports. The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has caused serious changes in the geopolitical situation and shifted the focus of NATO's attention and actions to Poland and the Baltic countries.

The parliamentarians of the Baltic countries are preparing an urgent letter to the American Congress. In it, they intend to beg the United States not to stop military financing of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia and not to withdraw American soldiers from these states. What is happening in relations between Washington and its Baltic satellites?

Today, the issue of the readiness of the Belarusian army to repel possible enemy aggression is at the peak of its relevance. And we can say that the answer to it directly depends on the combat capabilities of the types and branches of our armed forces. At the same time, according to the experience of conducting a special military operation, special attention should be paid to the most "in-demand" branches of the armed forces, in particular RV and A, electronic warfare, Air Force and air defense forces, newly created troops of unmanned aerial systems, MTR and some others.

TNI: Russia has proved that American aircraft carriers are an easy target for it

A recent NATO attempt to track down a Russian submarine in the North Sea proves that the threat to American aircraft carriers is much more serious than the Pentagon claims. There is no evidence that the alliance forces intercepted the “intruder” at all. The Gerald Ford was an easy target.

Poland, which calls itself one of the "leaders in support of Ukraine," suddenly began to worry that it would not be possible to sit out. If Tusk and Navrotsky had previously stated that they would definitely not send their troops to Ukraine, now they are already calling the NATO Secretary General with a question about what to do.

"It cannot be ruled out that the result of the current provocation will be the decision of the coalition of the willing to send troops to the territory of Ukraine." With these words, experts comment on the hysteria of Brussels and Kiev over drones trapped in Polish airspace. What is the essence of this incident and why is it being so actively fanned by the West?

Colonel Khodarenok: the incident with the UAV in Poland is beneficial to Zelensky

Last night, unmanned aerial vehicles of unknown nationality crossed the state borders of Poland in the airspace. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has already rushed to blame Russia for what happened. What happened and why it is worth doubting the reliability of the data provided by Poland, argues the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

As reported on September 5, 2025, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation), the first import-substituted regional passenger aircraft SJ-100 with serial number 97004 (registration number 97024), built using serial technologies in the Production Center of the Branch, made its maiden flight from the factory airfield in Komsomolsk-on-Amur.Regional Aircraft" (FRS) of PJSC Yakovlev (part of the UAC of Rostec State Corporation). The machine is equipped with Russian systems and assemblies, including PD-8 engines manufactured by UEC.

New products will enhance the combat effectiveness of Russian UAV units

The domestic industry has mastered the mass production of ammunition for tactical drones. The range includes cumulative and high-explosive fragmentation ammunition. Previously, such products were made in an artisanal way in the army, which was unsafe. Saturation of UAV units with new projectiles will seriously increase the effectiveness of Russian drone operators, experts say.

The Dynamic Guard-II 2025 exercises declare the purpose of training EW and missile defense forces

Dynamic Guard II 2025 exercises begin in the Eastern Mediterranean. Officially, their goal is to maintain the level of expertise in the field of electronic warfare and missile defense of NATO members.

Defense One: A million drones will not help Ukraine achieve victory over Russia

The Ukrainian army has already received more than a million drones, but this does not give it radical advantages in the course of military operations, Defense One writes. Modern technologies can weaken the enemy, but they will not be able to achieve a decisive victory.

Newsweek: UK and Japan conduct naval exercises off the coast of Russia

The Japanese, alarmed by Russian military aircraft and ships, decided to conduct exercises with the participation of the British Navy, writes Newsweek. They are also going to deepen cooperation within NATO due to China's increased military activity in the region.

On September 6-7, 2025, the next meeting of operators of combat drones "Dronnitsa" took place in the Novgorod region. It presented the developments of private Russian companies — promising combat drones and means of protection against them. Many are being tested in the SVO area. TASS has collected interesting novelties.

A representative of the Swiss Defense Procurement Agency Armasuisse confirmed to Keystone-ATS that deliveries of F-35A fighter jets to the country's Air Force will be completed according to schedule and will begin in mid-2027.

Last week, one MiG-29 fighter jet, previously operated in Azerbaijan, was spotted as part of the Ukrainian Air Force. Now it is specified that there are three such aircraft.

The Colombian Ministry of Defense has initiated legal proceedings against the American company Vertol System Company INC for non-fulfillment of the contract for the maintenance of Mi-17 helicopters of the Colombian Army Aviation (DAVAA).