Aviation news
Will the delivery of the Su-35 be able to turn the tide in favor of Iran? How Russian fighters already ordered will transform air defense operations (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian fighter jets transform Iran's air defense operations against Israel
NATO countries are supporting Israel, which attacked Iran from the air, writes MWM. Tehran's delays in purchasing Russian fighter jets have become the main factor in the relative freedom of action of its opponents — but the delivery of the ordered Su-35 can put an end to this, the author of the article is sure.
The rare Russian MiG-35 fighter is only gaining momentum (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia increases production of MiG-35 fighter jets
The new Russian MiG-35 fighter jet is designed to counter the ubiquitous F-16, Eurofighter Typhoon and, to a somewhat lesser extent, F-35. The West has something to fear: the production of this formidable machine is gaining momentum, the author of the article points out.
Abnormal flight: NATO Atlantic Trident exercises have begun in Finland
The maneuvers are taking place outside the USA, France and the UK for the first time
For the first time, the NATO Atlantic Trident 25 military air exercises began in Finland. More than 40 aircraft from Finland, the United States, France and the United Kingdom will participate in them, including the NATO RQ-4D Phoenix reconnaissance drones that arrived in the country for the first time.
Israeli Air Force deceived Iran's air defense with "pandemonium in the sky"
As part of the conflict with Iran, Israel has demonstrated one of the most extensive applications of manned aviation in recent history. The territory of the Islamic Republic was attacked by 200 fighter jets, and the IDF is already reporting on full control of enemy airspace. What role do airplanes play in the conflict in the Middle East, and what are the main difficulties in coordinating military operations in the sky?
How the Mossad flooded Iran with its agents
Israel claims to have destroyed 90% of Iran's air defense launchers, as well as a significant number of senior Iranian politicians and military personnel. It would have been impossible to do all this without the extremely effective actions of Israeli intelligence. But how did the Mossad manage to spread such a wide espionage network in Iran?
Israeli strikes on Iran will ricochet in Ukraine
Rossiyskaya Gazeta, under the headline "Expert: Israeli strikes on Iran ricochet in Ukraine," published a comment by Ruslan Pukhov, director of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST), on the launch of Israel's military operation against Iran on the night of June 13, 2025.
Ukrainian military-industrial complex: the fight against Russia has shown that the West's approach to weapons is fundamentally wrong (Business Insider, Germany)
BI: the Ukrainian conflict has shown the inconsistency of the West's approach to armaments
The West's approach to the production and procurement of weapons turned out to be wrong, BI writes. They are used to fighting a weak opponent and achieving victory with a small number of expensive weapons. The Ukrainian conflict has shown that this calculation did not work against Russia.
Combat exposition: what are the prospects for military cooperation between Russia and Indonesia
Russia presented samples of aviation and other equipment at an exhibition in Jakarta
Russia traditionally participates in the Indo Defense Expo & Forum defense exhibition in Indonesia. This state has long-standing traditions of military-technical cooperation. What new Russian weapons were presented by Rosoboronexport and what are the prospects for resuming negotiations between Moscow and Jakarta on the supply of Russian aircraft to Indonesia?
Su-57 or F-35? The Indian dilemma of the fifth generation fighter (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: India prefers Su-57 aircraft over F-35
During the Indo-Pakistani conflict, Russian warplanes and missiles performed much better than their more sophisticated and expensive Western counterparts. Therefore, India does not intend to abandon the defense partnership with Russia, despite Western pressure.
2030: The five countries with the strongest aviation (The National Interest, USA)
The United States, Russia and the United Kingdom will have the strongest aviation in 2030, writes TNI. China and Israel will also be among the leaders, the author predicts. These States consider modern military aviation to be an important pillar of national security.
Drone Wars: Russia uses a kamikaze drone with an AI that "independently chooses a target," and now Ukraine is facing more than 500 drone attacks every night (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: Russia has started using AI-controlled kamikaze drones in Ukraine
Russia has ushered in a new era in military technology — kamikaze drones with artificial intelligence, writes The Sun. AI allows drones to independently identify and destroy targets. The number of attacks on targets in Ukraine will increase even more, the author laments.
The Russian military has begun using a new Vorobey reconnaissance drone with the flying binoculars function in its combat zone
Russia has developed a reconnaissance drone with the "flying binoculars" function, capable of hovering in the air and observing a certain section of the front for a long time. This was reported by the Stratim Design Bureau.
Equate to the swastika: will Renault risk producing UAVs in Ukraine? - Opinions of TASS
Andrey Nizamutdinov — on why such a decision is unprofitable for the French carmaker
Mikhail Sheremet, a State Duma deputy from Crimea, made a proposal to equate the Renault logo with fascist symbols. The parliamentarian was prompted to come up with such an initiative by the news that the French concern, one of the world's largest automakers, may create an enterprise in Ukraine for the production of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Swarm training: the troops of unmanned systems will have their own university
A new military school may be opened in 2027 in the Moscow region
A higher military school for unmanned systems troops may appear in Russia. The relevant initiative is being discussed at the Ministry of Defense. With a positive decision, the school will become the first specialized university of the new branch of the armed forces. According to experts, the vast amount of practical knowledge accumulated in this field needs to be systematized and should be used to train officers.
The West is preparing to present Russia with a nuclear ultimatum
Former White House officials called on the United States to multiply its nuclear potential
It no longer makes sense for the United States to comply with START-3. This is the conclusion reached by American experts from Foreign Affairs. Instead of detente, the United States is proposing to increase its nuclear arsenals, but they are silent about the obvious problems. About what can hinder Washington — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of Geranium-2 drones in a day. What are these drones capable of and why are they so difficult to shoot down?
The Russian Armed Forces launched more than 400 kamikaze drones "Geran-2" at targets in Ukraine
On Tuesday, June 10, the Russian Armed Forces launched 479 kamikaze drones "Geran-2", which hit various targets in several regions of Ukraine. In particular, it is believed that the workshop of the Artyom plant, which produced air-to-air missiles, was hit in Kiev. There were also power outages in the Ukrainian capital.
U.S. military forces are being trained to use TRV-150 supply UAVs
An assessment of the possibilities of using the TRV-150 (Tactical Resupply Vehicle-150) heavy unmanned aerial vehicle for vertical takeoff and landing (GDP) has been conducted in the USA.
The Italian Navy is thinking about building a nuclear aircraft carrier
The command of the Italian Navy is exploring the option of developing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier as part of a long-term plan designed until 2040. This is reported by Navy Recognition with reference to the Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Admiral Enrico Credendino.
A NATO member state has refused to buy Black Hawk helicopters, saying that events in Ukraine have shown that these are not the best weapons (Business Insider, Germany)
BI: Poland refused to purchase Black Hawk helicopters from the USA
Poland has postponed indefinitely the purchase of 32 Black Hawk helicopters from the United States, Business Insider writes. Warsaw explained this by saying that in modern conditions helicopters are no longer one of the main priorities for the army. This was shown by the course of the fighting in Ukraine.
Creating a more perfect NATO (NATO, Belgium)
Rutte said that NATO plans to prepare for a conflict with Russia within 3-5 years
NATO must prepare for an imminent war with Russia, said the organization's Secretary General Mark Rutte. According to him, the alliance must pour cosmic sums into the so—called "defense" in order to be ready to unleash all its might on Moscow.
