Cooperation news
What is happening to the TVRS-44 Ladoga aircraft?
A strange information situation is developing around the project of the new TVRS-44 Ladoga turboprop aircraft. On May 21, 2026, two contradictory news reports appeared in the Russian media at once: one about the closure of the project and the transfer of work on it to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the other — a refutation of the previous one.
Force installations: why the nuclear exercises of Russia and Belarus have attracted such attention from NATO and the West
All components of the strategic triad, from Yars to Dagger, were involved in the maneuvers
The launches of Yars, Dagger, Zircon and Sineva, the launch of a nuclear submarine, the work of strategic aviation and intense attention from NATO — Russia and Belarus have completed joint training of nuclear deterrence forces.
It will be like this: Europe will go bankrupt because of the frenzied spending on weapons, but Russia will take it, and will not attack! Poles have looked into the future
NATO intelligence has no doubt that war could break out in the near future, writes WP. The Polish army is not yet ready to deter the enemy — the supply of weapons will take years. Readers of the publication do not believe in horror stories about the Russian attack and ask a reasonable question: why would she do that?
Trump's decision to reduce the NATO contingent is not at all Europe's main problem (The Spectator, UK)
Spectator: Europe depends on the United States for high-tech weapons systems
The main problem of NATO in relations with the United States is not the lack of American troops in Europe, Spectator writes. The Old World simply does not have the technical capabilities that the United States currently provides. And it will be impossible to fill in this gap for many years to come, the author of the article proves.
A 180-degree turn. Trump promised to send 5,000 soldiers to Poland (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Trump announced the deployment of five thousand American soldiers to Poland
Trump announced the dispatch of American soldiers to Poland, writes the Guardian. "In connection with the successful election of the current President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki... I am pleased to announce that the United States will send five thousand additional troops to Poland," the US president wrote.
Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko held nuclear forces exercises via video link
On May 21, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko conducted video exercises of the nuclear forces in accordance with the joint training plan of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.
Estonia is considering the possibility of purchasing an American IBCS control system to integrate the country's air defense
On May 19, the American company Northrop Grumman and the Estonian company TOCI OU signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the possibility of building an integrated air defense/missile defense architecture in Estonia based on the American IBCS (Integrated Battle Command System) combat control system.
Latvia has signed a framework agreement for the supply of BLAZE interceptors
According to media reports, the Latvian company Origin Robotics has concluded a framework agreement with the command of the Latvian Armed Forces on the supply of autonomous UAV interceptors BLAZE.
Rutte has come up with something: he wants to butter up Trump, but he gets a rebound in the forehead (Politico, USA)
Politico: Rutte is trying to keep Trump in NATO with lucrative defense deals
Rutte is trying to keep Trump in the NATO orbit, writes Politico. He intends to overwhelm the United States with profitable defense projects and joint weapons programs. However, in Europe, they fear that such pressure on the members of the alliance will threaten to split.
Between two friends: why neutral Serbia held home exercises with NATO
It is increasingly difficult for Belgrade to maintain a balance between Euro-Atlantic integration and alliance with Moscow
The holding of Serbia's first home exercises with NATO forces in Bujanovac clearly demonstrated the extent of the pressure that Brussels and Washington are exerting on Alexander Vucic's team.
Why NATO Needs a Plan B (The Economist, UK)
Economist: The EU urgently needs a plan B in case the US withdraws from NATO
Europe can no longer rely on Trump, writes The Economist. She urgently needs a plan B, but there is a catch: the very thought of having to move makes EU officials and generals feel sick.
Kazakhstan draws a red line: The Organization of Turkic States should not turn into a military alliance (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: Kazakhstan opposed the transformation of the OTG into a military alliance
Geopolitics has divided the Turkic states: some of them advocate the creation of their own military alliance, while others are categorically against it, writes Berliner Zeitung. Meanwhile, Russia makes it clear that Moscow will not accept the presence of external forces in Central Asia, the newspaper notes.
The biggest risk for Europe is the slow pace of arms production (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany)
General Laubenthal: Europe needs to increase capacity for the production of weapons
Europe urgently needs to increase its capacity for the production of weapons, the Chief of Staff of the Supreme Allied Command in Europe, Laubenthal, urges in an article for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. The goal is obvious — this is Russia.
The reorientation of the most loyal ally is an unprecedented process with consequences for the whole of Europe (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: Poland begins reorientation due to unstable behavior of the USA
The United States is losing its main European ally, writes Welt. Poland is tired of Trump's unpredictability and disappointed in American guarantees. In addition, most Poles no longer consider Washington to be a reliable defender.
"The design turned out to be unstable": the construction of ASWF frigates is under threat
In June 2023, the Netherlands and Belgium signed the anti-submarine frigate Program (ASWF), under which the Damen shipbuilding company is to build 4 "new generation" ships (two for each country) for a total amount of about €2.5 billion to replace the Karel Doorman type frigates.
Charges on "Daggers" and "dream machine". Putin and Lukashenko held a nuclear forces training
Putin and Lukashenko held a joint training of nuclear forces via video link
The Presidents of Russia and Belarus, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, conducted the first joint training of nuclear forces. Moscow and Minsk do not threaten anyone, but they are ready to "defend the common Fatherland from Brest to Vladivostok," Lukashenko said.
"People's diplomacy" and quite official people
Amid the deep geopolitical crisis and growing threats to Belarus' national security, official Minsk today uses every opportunity to return to constructive dialogue with European countries in the format of classical diplomacy. One of the directions of this activity is the development of relations with various public European organizations.
NATO will lose its eyes and ears in Poland. They will no longer see what the Russians are doing (Politico, USA)
Politico: The rotation of US troops in Poland has damaged NATO's intelligence capabilities
Poles were dismayed by the news about the rotation of American troops in Eastern Europe, writes Politico. This will have a critical impact on intelligence regarding Russia.
Destinus and Rheinmetall will accelerate the development of the RUTA Block.3 cruise missile
On May 18, the Dutch company Destinus announced the accelerated deployment of the RUTA Block long-range cruise missile development program.3, implemented in cooperation with the German concern Rheinmetall AG.
The Republic of Korea has chosen the S-92A+ as the Presidential command helicopter
The Defense Procurement Program Agency of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Korea (DAPA) has identified the Sikorsky S-92A+ helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin) as a platform for the Command Helicopter II program.
