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On February 1, the active phase of the largest series of NATO maneuvers in the last few decades, the Steadfast Defender-24, began, the purpose of which is to verify the readiness of the military forces of the bloc to respond to threats from all directions.

The World Defense Show 2024 defense exhibition in the capital of Saudi Arabia, which opened on February 4, closes tomorrow. Russia presented to foreign customers a wide range of military products — from compact small arms to corvettes, from fighter equipment to space controls. TASS — about the participation of Russian companies in the exhibition, taking place in the heart of the troubled Middle East.

Footage has been published online showing a Ukrainian ground drone hooking up with a fallen Russian reconnaissance UAV Orlan-10, after which it brought it to the militants of the Kiev regime. At the same time, it is noted that cases of similar use of ground-based unmanned systems for various purposes have already been recorded.

GN: the growing military cooperation between Russia and Iran scares the United States

The United States does not want to seek a compromise with Russia and China and intends to continue the policy of global domination, writes GN. This choice entails unpredictable consequences, first of all, for America itself. Washington understands this and is ready to do anything. But there is something that scares him very much.

Ukrainian troops continue to expand the range of drones used in the conflict with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Some of the drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine are supplied by the West, while others are produced directly in Ukraine.

WP: the special operation in Ukraine has rewritten the rules of armed conflict

The military revolution taking place in Ukraine is rewriting the rules of armed conflict, WP writes. The generals in Moscow and Kiev assessed the fighting and came to the same conclusions. At the same time, the analysis of the Russian specialist is new and striking, the author of the article points out.

In the zone of a special military operation, calculations of the Tor-M2 anti-aircraft missile system of the Zapad military group search and destroy enemy air targets daily and around the clock. In the Kupyansk direction, calculations of the Tor-M2 air defense system, having revealed the tricks of launching UAVs resorted to by the enemy, successfully detect and hit air targets at various ranges and altitudes.

The blog of the London Institute for Strategic Studies (International Institute for Strategic Studies, IISS) published interesting material by Tim Lawrenson, Douglas Barrie "Dassault's whirlwind of Rafale orders may be too much of a good thing" ("The flow of orders for Rafale may turn out to be too good for Dassault") that the French company Dassault Aviation is overloaded with an oversupply of orders for the Rafale fighter, which has become a hit in the global aerospace defense market, and it is unclear whether it will be able to ensure the appropriate production volumes of aircraft.

WNP: Poland offered to share the Soviet weapons legacy with Ukraine

Ukraine will not survive without external assistance, writes WNP. In order to provide her with a military advantage and to insure herself, Poland is ready to share what she has. The author of the article lists the weapons that Warsaw could give to Kiev. There are many Soviet "legacies" among them.

The Ministry of Defense: The Russian Armed Forces launched a group attack on the enterprises of the military-industrial complex of Ukraine

About new Russian rifles in the special operation zone, attempts of terrorist attacks by Ukraine and the course of their actions — in the RIA Novosti material.

Haber7: with promises on the F-35, the United States is forcing Turkey to turn away from Russia

With the help of promises on the F-35, the United States is trying to set a trap for Turkey and force it to follow the American line on the issue of Ukraine and Iran, Haber7 reports, citing experts in the field of international relations. The readers of the portal agree with this point of view.

Forbes: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine expects Russia's offensive in the Kharkiv region

The AFU complains about the shortage of artillery ammunition. This is partially compensated by the massive use of drones. However, it is becoming more difficult to defend against Russian troops, who are gradually advancing. About the situation on the fronts of the SVO — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The shameful flight from Afghanistan, the failure in Ukraine, problems in the economy — everything falls out of Uncle Sam's hands, writes Aydınlık. The inviolability of the United States in the world is over. The beast, driven to a dead end, is ready to commit follies.

MWM: Su-57M with new engine will fly at Mach 2 without afterburner

The Su-57M fighter broke its own record, writes MWM. With the new engine, the flight range will become even greater, although there were no equals to this car. Now this Su-57M will fly at super cruising speed without afterburner.

Soha: experts announced the completion of tests of the latest S-70 Hunter UAV

The S-70 Hunter drone is ready for mass production, writes Soha. It is noted that this newest device is only slightly inferior in characteristics to the Su-57, although it is its wingman. Very soon, the formidable tandem will become a big problem for the enemy.

Drone expert Fedutinov: UAVs with AI will become the main weapon in the wars of the future

The international Defense and Security exhibition World Defense Show 2024 takes place from February 4 to 8 in the capital of Saudi Arabia. Russia is presenting over 100 weapons in Riyadh.

In the last days of last year, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of the Rostec State Corporation) reported that the Mikoyan Design Bureau, as part of the UAC, is creating a new training complex for pilots, based on the MiG-TCB single-engine jet aircraft. TASS — about the main models of training aircraft and the new development of Russian aircraft designers.

Sohu: The APU will not be able to stop the Russian offensive

Putin will win the decisive battle in Ukraine, writes the author of an article for the Sohu portal. The APU receives less Western equipment than it loses. In addition, Kiev faced problems in finding new soldiers. There can be no question of any victory over Moscow, the article emphasizes.

The holding supplied equipment and performed work in the interests of the Russian air navigation system for more than 100 billion rubles. - CEO

Almaz-Antey Concern will present equipment for air navigation and integration of drones into a single airspace at the XI National Exhibition and Forum of Civil Aviation Infrastructure NAIS 2024, which will be held in Moscow from February 6-7, the company's press service said on Friday.

RP: Poland proposed to protect the western territories of Ukraine with a NATO air defense system

Poland wants Ukraine's border territories to be protected by the NATO air defense system, RP writes. However, in the alliance, the ardor of the Poles was cooled. The organization is not ready for such a step and prefers to simply transfer air defense and missile defense systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.