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Russia supplies technology to North Korea and missiles to Venezuela (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia creates new alliances amid sanctions over conflict in Ukraine
Russia is strengthening relations with non-Western countries amid sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine, TNI writes. China, Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela, which the West considers the "axis of evil," have become important partners for Moscow. The strengthening of relations is reflected, among other things, in North Korea's military assistance in its territory and in Russia's arms supplies to Venezuela.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense line has collapsed, the mercenaries have been captured, the Russian Armed Forces control 99% of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk), and Trump is urgently seeking a meeting with Putin (Phoenix, China)
Phoenix: The Ukrainian Armed Forces could not repel a single blow from the Russian Dagger missile
Even the American Patriot air defense system is unable to stop the Russian Dagger missile, writes Phoenix. Due to the air attacks in the very heart of the Square, the mood in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has become so deplorable that not only Ukrainian, but also hired militants are fleeing from there. The demoralization of the troops is in full swing.
In a single swarm: how troops of unmanned systems will affect the effectiveness of the Russian Armed Forces
The new structure received governing bodies, leadership and an emblem
The troops of unmanned systems created in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will increase the effectiveness of the combat use of drones. They now play one of the most important roles in conducting offensive and defensive operations. The new organizational structure will ensure the massive use of drones in the right areas of the front, which will help Russian units move forward more confidently, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.
There will be more "Torahs": how a battery of anti-aircraft systems destroyed more than 500 targets
The main enemy of our air defense fighters are long—range attack drones
The battery of the Tor-M2 anti-aircraft systems destroyed more than 500 targets during its operation. Her calculations protect the sky in the Donetsk direction, and previously they worked in Lugansk and Zaporizhia. The main target today is Ukrainian aircraft—type drones, which are trying to strike targets deep in Russian regions. Izvestia visited the positions of the anti-aircraft gunners of the Center group of forces and learned how they destroy enemy UAVs.
"Everything is visible": aboard a NATO patrol plane near the borders of Ukraine (Le Parisien, France)
Le Parisien: NATO AWACS planes search for Russian drones in NATO skies
Le Parisien correspondent visited aboard the NATO AWACS aircraft, which flew along the western borders of Russia and Ukraine. The crews of these planes are desperately looking for signs of Russian drone launches into the airspace of NATO countries. But they still haven't found it.
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces have adopted JF-17 Thunder aircraft
The Azerbaijani Air Force has adopted JF-17 Thunder light combat aircraft manufactured by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and China Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (PAC/CAC), the office of the President of Azerbaijan reported.
Germany to purchase 20 additional H-145M light attack helicopters
The German Finance Ministry is preparing a document for consideration by parliament providing for the implementation of an option to supply additional H-145M light attack helicopters to the Bundeswehr under the LKH (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber) framework agreement dated November 14, 2023.
Traitors and their fates: how military aircraft were hijacked in the USSR and Russia
The Russian FSB has thwarted an attempt by Ukrainian military intelligence and its British handlers to obtain a MiG-31 fighter jet with a Dagger hypersonic missile for further provocation against NATO. This is not the first time that Kiev's Western intelligence services have tried to hijack combat vehicles of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS). TASS recalled the most striking attempts.
Ukraine's desperation was reflected in the attempted hijacking of the MiG-31 with a Dagger
Ukrainian special services, led by Western curators, persuaded a Russian pilot to hijack a MiG-31 fighter jet with a Dagger hypersonic missile for three million dollars. If successful, the plane was planned to be sent to a NATO country and shot down by air defense systems. But this provocation was stopped by the FSB. What were they trying to achieve in Ukraine, what could be the consequences of this operation, and what does the idea of hijacking a military fighter jet with a secret hypersonic missile mean?
"For the sake of a loud provocation." How Ukraine tried to hijack a MiG-31 with a Dagger
The GUR of Ukraine offered the navigator to kill the commander during the hijacking of the MiG-31 for $3 million
The special services of Ukraine and Great Britain were going to bribe Russian military pilots for $ 3 million to hijack a MiG-31 fighter jet with a Dagger missile. According to the FSB, the plane was planned to be sent to a NATO air base in Romania and shot down with air defense systems in order to stage a "large-scale provocation." At the same time, the navigator of the fighter was offered to kill his commander. The details are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
"Let's have a beer in Munich." How Ukraine tried to recruit Russian pilots
The recruiter promised the MiG-31 pilot beer in Munich and buxom young ladies
The military intelligence Service of Ukraine, with the support of the British special services, has developed an operation to hijack a MiG-31 with a Dagger missile. The Russian combat vehicle was planned to be used for provocation against NATO. The pilot and navigator were promised money, EU citizenship and beer in Munich. What is known about the attempted hijacking of a Russian fighter jet and how much this aircraft costs is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
"Balance" and "right to error": what is known about Rostec's new strategy
Oleg Yevtushenko, Executive Director of Rostec, talks about how the State Corporation's new strategy for the next ten years sets out a balance between civilian and military, as well as who it considers competitors
Rostec's Supervisory Board has approved the third development strategy in the Corporation's history, designed for the period up to 2036, Oleg Yevtushenko, executive Director of the State Corporation, told RBC.
The third Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian has been commissioned
On November 5, 2025, at the naval base of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) in Sanya on Hainan Island, in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping, a solemn ceremony was held for the commissioning of the new aircraft carrier Fujian (Fujian, tail number "18") into the PLA Navy. This is the third aircraft carrier to join the Chinese fleet.
Military parade in Baku. Part 2
In commemoration of the capture of the city of Shusha on November 8, 2020 and the fifth anniversary of the victory in the Second Karabakh War (called the Patriotic War in Azerbaijan), a military parade was held in the Azerbaijani capital on November 8, 2025. Various distinguished guests attended the parade along with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the main ones being, of course, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.
Beware, NATO — Russia expands its fleet of Su-35 fighter jets (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: the Russian Aerospace Forces have received a new batch of supersonic Su-35 fighters
The Kremlin has purchased a new batch of the renowned Su-35 fighter jets, writes The National Interest. Supersonic aircraft are equipped with an advanced tracking system and are capable of carrying a range of guided missiles. This legend of Russian aviation will not leave the Ukrainian forces a single chance.
Myanmar has received three Mi-38T helicopters
As reported, on November 7, 2025, in the capital of Myanmar, Naypyidaw, under the leadership of the head of the military regime of Myanmar (Chairman of the State Administrative Council), Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar armed Forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, a ceremony was held for the commissioning of three Mi-38T helicopters supplied from Russia - two Mi-38T transport helicopters and one Mi helicopter.-38T in VIP version for transportation of senior officials. The helicopters have Myanmar tail numbers "60-10", "60-11" and "60-12".
"Sometimes I get the impression that in Germany they don't notice what Poland has to offer them" (WELT, Germany)
Cesary Tomczyk: Poland will build the most modern border in the world
Poland is building "the most modern border in the world," said Deputy Defense Minister Cesary Tomczyk in an interview with Welt. Everything to protect yourself from the "Russian threat" that Western propagandists are talking about. Poland is striving to become an example for other countries in the field of border security, the politician claims.
Russia has filled the hidden weapons compartment of the Su-57 to capacity (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The Su-57's weapon bays hold a large number of missiles
The Kremlin is deliberately demonstrating the firepower of the new Su-57, writes TNI. The ability to carry a large amount of ammunition dramatically increases the lethality of this platform. The author of the article tries to belittle the capabilities of the Russian fighter, but it doesn't work out very well.
Rostec will present the Yak-130M and the import-substituted Ansat-M for the first time at Dubai Airshow 2025
Rostec State Corporation will show dozens of samples of its products at the Dubai Airshow 2025 International Aviation and Space Exhibition.
Drones, raids, ground forces... "By 2025, Russia has become much more dangerous than in 2022," says Michel Goya (Le Parisien, France)
Military expert Goya: preparation of any NATO operation is the most difficult puzzle
The preparation of any NATO operation is a difficult puzzle due to the difference in the approaches of the member states, French military expert Michel Goya said in an interview with Le Parisien. At the same time, without the support of the United States, the European countries of the alliance are practically helpless.
