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Ukrainian air defense still poses a real threat to Russian aviation, as evidenced by reports that fifth-generation Su-57 fighters operate in Ukraine outside its zone of operation. This is written by the American edition of The Drive.

The United States has begun developing a new reconnaissance and strike drone capable of operating in conjunction with fifth-generation F-35 fighters. The work is being carried out by Lockheed Martin Corporation.

More than 10 ships and support vessels were involved, including a submarine and a frigate

The Northern Fleet conducted planned exercises in the Barents Sea to exit its bases and deploy fleet forces in the near sea zone.

Ex-Colonel of the General Staff Khodarenok told what reforms NATO needs

Finland and Sweden have applied to join the North Atlantic Alliance. They were opposed in Turkey and Croatia. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how effective the NATO management structure is today.

The XV International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2022 was held from May 19 to 21, 2022 in Moscow at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center. Over the years of its existence, the exhibition has grown to the status of the largest industry event in Europe and Central Asia, demonstrating the full range of products and services of the helicopter industry.

The head of the special exporter company, Alexander Mikheev, said that negotiations are underway for the supply of another 120 machines

More than 200 helicopters worth over $3 billion are in Rosoboronexport's order portfolio, and negotiations are underway for the supply of another 120 vehicles. This was stated to journalists at the Helirasha-2022 exhibition by the head of the special exporting company, Alexander Mikheev.

The special military operation has become a giant testing ground for the latest Russian weapons. Another example of this was the reports about the beginning of the use of Su-57 fighters in Ukraine. What kind of weapon was first used during the special operation and what results did it show?

45 years ago, on May 20, 1977, the first flight of a prototype of a 4th generation heavy fighter with the code T-10 took place in the USSR. Now we know it as the Su-27. The development of this machine was the beginning of an era in Soviet (Russian) combat aviation. But the significance of this truly outstanding aircraft is not limited to this.

And Erdogan is against: why would Turkey block NATO expansion

Turkish President Recep Erdogan did not support the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, reports "European Truth". The author understands the reasons that led Ankara to such a decision.

In Mariupol, militants continue to surrender, blocked on the territory of the Azovstal plant

In the area of the settlement of Podgornoye, several 155-mm M777 howitzers of American production were destroyed, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on May 18. The coordinates of their positions were established with the help of drones and artillery reconnaissance, and then missile strikes were launched.

The web resource "Naval News" published an interesting material by Daehan Lee "Prospect: CVX And K-SSN In South Korea's New Administration" ("Perspective: CVX and K-SSN under the new South Korean administration"), in which it is reported that after the election of the new president of South Korea, Yun Sokel, his administration, apparently, will review the ambitious design and construction program initiated by the previous leadership for the CVX light aircraft carrier for the South Korean Navy.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) will present new and upgraded versions of Russian helicopters at the 15th International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2022, which will be held from May 19 to 21 at the Crocus Expo IEC in Moscow.

Ka-52 attack helicopters take an active part in the special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine; in military chronicles they are much more common than Mi-24/35 and Mi-28 machines performing similar tasks at the front. As part of one of RT's reports covering the combat situation, "Russian television mistakenly showed the weaknesses of the Ka-52, calling into question the protection from small arms," Air&Cosmos claims.

On Thursday, the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, Major General Igor Konashenkov, began a summary of the progress of the special military operation with, perhaps, the main event of this week - the process of surrendering militants trapped in the dungeons of the Mariupol metallurgical plant "Azovstal".

The dubious deal between Kiev and Ankara partially succeeded

A leak in a number of Turkish and Ukrainian media sheds light on the list of weapons that Kiev demands from the European Union. In this case, it is essential that Kiev shows interest in Turkish weapons and military equipment. And this nomenclature goes beyond the military drones and ammunition already supplied by Ankara.

Artillery in the course of a special military operation is not so often mentioned as effective strikes of "Calibers" and "Iskanders". However, it turns out that guns today play an almost decisive role on the battlefields in Ukraine. How are these weapons used today and how is their effectiveness preserved?

Retired US General and one of the employees of the MSNBC TV channel Barry McCaffrey posted a video on Twitter, which he considered footage of the destruction of the Russian Air Force aircraft by Ukrainian air defense forces, Fox News reports with a Twitter link.

The logic of "NATO expansion to the north" has become even more obvious

The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO does not bode well, it is a "new wave of madness" of the alliance. It will further strengthen Russia's geographical deterrence, and it will take a long time to deal with the consequences, writes Huanqiu Shibao.

The Kaliningrad region, bordering Poland and Lithuania, is of strategic importance to Russia and is a well-fortified fortress in the "heart" of NATO. One of the French periodicals writes about this.

A unique 180-meter dam may appear in China by 2024. It will be built using 3D printing and artificial intelligence, which will take over the management of the entire construction process of the structure. People will not take part in the construction.