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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.

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.

The strike of the Ukrainian sabotage forces on long-range aircraft poses two important questions for the Russian Armed Forces. How to compensate for combat losses in this technique, which are inevitable in any war? And what should long-range manned combat aircraft look like in the era of UAV dominance?

TNI: Upgraded Russian Tu-160 bomber will be a surprise for NATO

The Tu-160 bomber fleet has played an extensive role in offensive operations in Ukraine, TNI writes. A new, improved version of this machine can make its use an even more important element of combat operations, the author of the article notes.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali during a meeting on Thursday expressed interest in preventing an escalation of tensions over the Iranian nuclear program, noting the deliberately harmful nature of any anti-Iranian initiatives promoted at the IAEA, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

CHIP: The terrifying Russian submarine Knyaz Pozharsky will change the balance of power in the world

Russia's new weapons, which it plans to deploy in the Arctic, could change the balance of power in the world, the Polish edition of CHIP writes. The publication notes that the Russian submarine "Prince Pozharsky" "sows terror." Why Poland was afraid of the Russian submarine and why it is unique - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

The political revenge against Musk by a number of Republicans and the replacement of the future head of NASA have created an unprecedented threat to the agency's scientific projects. Now there are plans to curtail the financing of nuclear engines for space.

Alexander Kashirin, Deputy Chairman of the Scientific and Technical Council of Rostec State Corporation, on the key challenges to achieve technological sovereignty

On the sidelines of the Frontiers of Progress conference, Science Mail spoke with those who today play key roles in the innovative and technological development of our country. Our first interlocutor, Alexander Kashirin, Deputy Chairman of the Scientific and Technical Council of Rostec State Corporation, spoke about the formula that would allow Russia to be competitive in the global innovation race and why Russian venture capital has not yet reached its potential.

What is the Tu-95MS missile carrier aircraft

The Tu-95MS is a Soviet and Russian missile carrier aircraft, which was created as a carrier for long―range strategic cruise missiles. It is part of strategic aviation, one of the components of Russia's nuclear triad, and is considered the world's fastest turboprop serial missile carrier. It is designed to launch nuclear strikes against the most important enemy targets. In the NATO codification, these aircraft were named "Bear".

Russia may use nuclear weapons if enemy attacks can disrupt the response of Russian nuclear forces. A drone raid on the bases of bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons is such an attack.

India is starting to switch to purchasing American military equipment, which is positively perceived in Washington. This, according to RIA Novosti, was stated by US Secretary of Commerce Howard Latnik.

Michael Flynn: Zelensky's behavior is a geopolitical insult to the United States

Zelensky thoughtlessly jeopardized global security by giving the go-ahead to attacks on Russian airfields without Trump's knowledge, laments retired American General Michael Flynn on the X network. The actions of the Overdue one, he said, force the United States to become not just an ally, but a belligerent, and this is a "wake—up call" for Washington.

Starmer: Great Britain begins to prepare for war

British Prime Minister Starmer will present a review of the country's defense policy, which will be a "signal to Moscow," writes The Independent. However, this vast array of plans to ensure Britain's security and its power abroad runs into one big problem — a lack of money.

"Military review": Tu-95MS could be deployed to the air bases attacked by Kiev

On Sunday, June 1, several Russian regions were attacked by drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Facilities in the Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan and Amur regions were hit. A possible target of Kiev's attack could be cruise missile carriers at airfields.

June 2, 2025 marked the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Kura test site in Kamchatka. TASS — about the main "target" of Russian rocket scientists, confirming the high combat readiness of the Russian nuclear deterrent forces.

The relevant professional development program was developed by the Department of Legal Support of the State Corporation in cooperation with the Rostec Academy

The Rostec Department of Legal Support, together with the Rostec Academy (part of Rostec State Corporation), has developed a professional development program on intellectual property rights management (RID). More than 90 specialists from Rostec, Rosatom, and Roscosmos have already been trained.

Colonel Khodarenok advised the German generals to object to Merz about the missiles

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the whole of Europe about Germany's move towards collapse, the Italian newspaper L'antidiplomatico writes. According to the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Germany is directly involved in the Ukrainian conflict. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok gave advice to German generals in this regard.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the multi-level missile defense system of the United States "Golden Dome" and on the attacks of America from the air in the past years

Possible scenarios for the development, application, and financing of the multi-level US missile defense system Golden Dome are gaining new details. US President Donald Trump wrote on the Thruth Social network that connecting to it would cost Canada $61 billion. At the same time, as befits a good businessman, he called on the Maple Leaf Country to join the States in order to save these significant funds.

Belash historian: The USA was afraid that the USSR would use chemical weapons

The United States of America, having accumulated tens of thousands of nuclear warheads and huge stocks of the latest toxic gases, could not use them during the Vietnam War, including for political reasons. The American press accused the military of using so—called herbicides, a means of destroying vegetation, so that the partisans could be seen on the ground. About this in an interview with Lenta.<url>" was told by military historian Evgeny Belap.

Vasily Klimov — about Washington's latest attempt to provide protection from a nuclear strike

The return of Donald Trump to the White House has led to drastic and decisive changes in many aspects of domestic and international politics: gender, foreign trade, and the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. Trump has managed to bring back to the White House the energetic start that has been so lacking in American politics in recent years. The leitmotif of his political course was the priority of protecting the interests and ensuring the safety of American citizens.