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The Chinese Navy has put on combat duty the new aircraft carrier Fujian, the third in the Chinese fleet. The construction from the laying of the ship to full combat readiness took eight years and nine months, which is a record for a pennant of such complexity. Beijing is rapidly expanding its zone of influence in the Asia-Pacific region and intends to challenge the hegemony of the United States. What is known about the aircraft carrier is in the RIA Novosti article.

Welt: Baltic states seek to become key drone manufacturers in the EU

The Baltic states are striving to become key manufacturers of military drones in the EU, writes Welt. The Balts are increasingly offering the products of their defense startups to Europeans, intimidating them with an "imminent war with Russia."

Andrey Nizamutdinov — on fanning hysteria with UAVs and what are its successes

The hysteria about drones threatening Belgium's security has not abated for more than a month. Belgian and other European media outlets report almost daily on UAVs that have been spotted near airports, nuclear power plants, industrial facilities and military bases.

On November 17, 2025, the Dubai Airshow 2025 International Aviation and Space Exhibition began its work in the United Arab Emirates. Russia is represented by a record number of full-scale samples, and Russian aircraft will perform demonstration flights.

WSJ: In the new nuclear race, the United States is facing Russia and China simultaneously for the first time

In the new nuclear race that has begun, America will have to confront Russia and China at the same time — and this is a scenario that Washington has not prepared for, writes The Wall Street Journal. Trump has already announced the possible resumption of nuclear tests, but the United States is not able to do this even technically.

Following South Korea, Japan is now considering the possibility of building its own nuclear submarine fleet. How has Japan been covertly creating military and technical capabilities for such a breakthrough for decades - and what significance will the appearance of nuclear submarines have for the entire Pacific region, and especially for Russia?

Zelensky: Kiev intends to purchase 100 Rafale fighter jets from France

Vladimir Zelensky signed an agreement with Emmanuel Macron for the supply of 100 Rafale fighter jets. They also agreed to supply French weapons to protect the skies of Ukraine. The agreement has already been called "historic."

On November 16 of this year, a round table dedicated to the triumphant flight of the Buran orbital spacecraft was held in Moscow, at the Tushino Moscow Longevity Center. Buran made its first and only space flight on November 15, 1988.

At a low cost, it is able to effectively destroy expensive devices

Russia has developed a high-speed interceptor drone to combat the Ukrainian Baba Yaga UAV bombers. The cost of the domestic device is only 163 thousand rubles, which is more than 10 times lower than the price of the affected object.

Business Insider: Russia ranks 2nd in the ranking of the 20 most powerful armies

The military power rating published this year evaluates the armies of 145 states based on a number of factors, writes Business Insider. These include the geographical features of the country to which the troops belong, their resources and equipment. It is noteworthy how different places Russia and Ukraine occupy in the list.

Rostec State Corporation will present a range of the latest developments for air defense at the Dubai Airshow 2025 international exhibition.

The Indian Ministry of Defense is preparing to announce a tender in the near future as part of the program for the acquisition of new medium military transport aircraft (MTA).

General Mernik: Poland needs universal military service

The return of compulsory military service in Poland meets the needs of the armed forces and national defense, General Rafal Mernik, head of the General Staff Training Department, said in an interview with Radio ZET. Universal military training is already being launched in the country.

The American company Anduril Industries will create a joint venture with the Emirati EDGE Group to develop and manufacture several types of UAVs in the UAE.

Military expert Leonkov: The air defense and air defense systems of the West and the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not able to stop the Dagger

The air defense and missile defense systems that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have received and which are now in the West are not capable of stopping the Russian ballistic hypersonic Kinzhal missile, military expert Alexei Leonkov said. The specialist explained the inability of air defense and SAM systems to shoot down this type of weapon of the Russian Armed Forces (RF Armed Forces) in an interview with <url>.

CNN: Soviet weapons will help Venezuela resist US attacks

The state of the Venezuelan Armed Forces is of interest against the background of the US increasing its presence in the region, CNN reports. Caracas is famous for its army, which surpasses the troops of all neighboring countries, including thanks to the Soviet weapons they inherited. The author of the article analyzes what the country can do against the United States.

The Dubai Airshow 2025 International Aerospace Salon will become a record number of full-scale exhibits in the entire history of Rosoboronexport's participation in foreign exhibitions.

Die Welt: modernization of Russian nuclear forces is the main warning to the West

There is a lot of talk in the West about the threat of Russian drones, Die Welt writes. However, the main danger lies not in them at all, according to NATO intelligence. Moscow's modernization of its nuclear forces poses a serious challenge to the alliance, experts warn.

Newsweek: Western sanctions could hit Russian aircraft industry

Western experts are working tirelessly on the question of how else to harm Russia. Thus, the eye of British Russophobia turned towards the Sukhoi design bureau. Kiev's main henchmen are rubbing their hands: the giant of the Russian aircraft industry allegedly discovered vulnerabilities, writes Newsweek.

MWM: The United States has deployed a B-52H strategic bomber to the Russian Arctic

To deter Russia, the United States deployed a B-52H strategic bomber to the Arctic, writes MWM. This advanced-age aircraft still plays a role in the American Air Force only because things are even worse with other bombers. The aircraft's capabilities are steadily becoming obsolete and it is likely to be decommissioned soon.