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The US Department of Defense's annual intelligence report (2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment) published information about the modernization of the Russian R-37M missile, which made it possible to install a nuclear charge in its warhead. Thus, it turns out that one Russian fighter (carrier of four R-37M units) It will now be able to destroy entire squadrons of enemy aircraft, dozens of cruise missiles (including nuclear-armed analogues), or large swarms of drones.

Colonel Khodarenok: lifting restrictions on missile range will lead to escalation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Germany, Britain, France and the United States have lifted restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine. Why did the West take such a step, what is the threat of this decision and why it could involve Berlin in a nuclear missile war, argues the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

Peskov: Europe's lifting of restrictions on strikes against Russia runs counter to the settlement

Western countries have lifted restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons. Now the Ukrainian Armed Forces can attack military installations on the territory of Russia, said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The Kremlin called this decision potentially dangerous and contrary to attempts to resolve the conflict. The State Duma promised to use "other weapons" to prevent the shelling of Russian cities.

infoBRICS: Russian air-to-air missile receives nuclear warhead

Russia has the most powerful air-to-air missiles, writes infoBRICS. But that's not enough: the R-37M missile was equipped with a nuclear warhead. Now one Russian fighter is capable of destroying entire squadrons of aircraft, hundreds of cruise missiles and swarms of UAVs. This is bad news for the reckless West and criminal NATO, the author concludes.

Military observer Leonkov: the United States will multiply the satellite grouping

One of Donald Trump's most ambitious projects is the creation of a fundamentally new missile defense system, the Golden Dome, which will be deployed on land, sea and in space, and will be put into operation before the end of his presidential term. What is known about the large—scale program worth 175 billion dollars is in the RIA Novosti article.

It is difficult to perceive the urgent efforts of the White House administration to resolve the Ukrainian crisis in isolation from the rivalry between the United States and China. This follows directly not only from the statements of American officials, but also from the dynamics of the military production of these two countries. The United States is rapidly losing its chances of defeating the Chinese Armed Forces.

CNBC: Russia is "annoyed" by Western claims to the Arctic

The geopolitical competition for the Arctic is intensifying, CNBC reports. Western countries are trying to "catch up" with Russia in terms of influence in the region. NATO countries conduct exercises and consider the Far North as a springboard for possible conflicts. Moscow will expand its economic presence in it and is also conducting military exercises.

To facilitate the survival of people after an atomic war, it is rational to create seed stocks that allow harvests to be restored even after years of failures caused by a nuclear winter. Otherwise, researchers from the United States believe, it will be problematic to provide food for the survivors.

Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology noted that it is still difficult to comment on the plans for the deployment of the space component of missile defense

The space component of the American Golden Dome missile defense system (ABM) would pose a serious threat to the satellites of Russia, China and other countries that Washington may consider as potential adversaries.

MWM: Russian R-37M nuclear missile will be able to shoot down squadrons

American intelligence has announced a new Russian air—to-air missile with a nuclear warhead, which the Russian Aerospace Forces have allegedly begun to adopt. The report of the intelligence directorate of the US Armed Forces says that we may be talking about a new version of the long-range missile R-37M.

An accident occurred in the DPRK in the presence of Kim Jong-un during the launching of a destroyer

In the DPRK, an accident occurred at the Chongjin shipyard during the launching of a new destroyer with a displacement of 5 thousand tons. The vessel was damaged, which, according to the North Korean KCNA news agency, will have to be repaired in the near future. The ceremony was attended by the country's leader Kim Jong-un, who was outraged by the incident. It is reported that both party workers and shipyard employees will be punished for this incident.

This case will surely go down in history as paradoxical: the tiny Middle Eastern emirate of Qatar offers the most powerful country in the world, the United States, an unusual gift worth $ 400 million. We are talking about a used luxury Boeing 747-8 "flying palace", which previously belonged to the ruling dynasty of Qatar and which will temporarily serve as the "No. 1 flight" of the US president.

The processor developer NPC Elvis was almost 2.5 years overdue in developing an analog of an imported microcircuit, for which he received a fine of 89 million rubles. The chip is needed for drones. It is also used in automated test equipment, flow meters for liquid and gaseous media in industry. The project will now be completed no earlier than 2026.

Against the background of the unstable international situation and the growing threats in the field of security, the need to strengthen the defense mechanisms of the Union State is coming to the fore. At the same time, the key factor ensuring the sovereignty and independence of Belarus and Russia is the coordinated policy of the two states in this area, which makes it possible to effectively respond to external challenges and maintain stability in the region. This was recently discussed at a meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly's commission on security and defense of the Union State, held on May 14 in Lida.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — about the naval forces of India and Pakistan

The ceasefire period between India and Pakistan ends on May 18. It is difficult to say whether the clashes will resume after this. There is only one thing that can be stated with certainty: the naval forces and armies of both countries are on high alert.

Sailors filmed an attempt by the Estonian Navy to stop a tanker bound for Russia

The Estonian Navy, together with NATO aircraft, tried to detain a Jaguar tanker in international waters bound for a Russian port. The Estonian side tried to force him to enter its territorial waters.

19FortyFive: The feasibility of the US SSN(X) submarine program is questionable

Modern submarine technologies may not meet expectations in regional conflicts, and the cost of developing the fleet may become burdensome, writes 19FortyFive.

TNI: Moscow uses the Oreshnik tests as a warning to Kiev and Trump

Apparently, Russia is testing the Oreshnik in action before striking Ukraine, writes TNI. Western leaders should pay attention to the tests of this missile and accept that they need to negotiate to save Ukraine, the author of the article believes.

Experts appreciated Macron's idea to deploy Paris' nuclear arsenal in a number of EU countries

France has once again outlined its military ambitions. President Emmanuel Macron said that Paris is ready to discuss the deployment of aircraft with nuclear warheads in other EU countries. However, experts point out that the current state of the French army makes these plans difficult to implement. Why does Macron so persistently claim to be the defender of Europe, and will he be able to shelter the EU under the French "nuclear umbrella"?

In the current reality, it is necessary to realize a simple fact – Europe longs for war. The reasons are trivial: revenge and profit. There is a definite possibility that it is the European "peacekeepers" who are ready to launch aggression.