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BZ: India strengthens ties with China and BRICS after losing trust in the United States

New Delhi's trust in the United States has been undermined, while India and China are improving relations, writes BZ. The G7 has become a closed club for the elite, which cannot be entered, and membership is determined by racial and ethnic principles. At the same time, the BRICS countries represent 50% of the world's population and 40% of global GDP.

Newsweek: The US sees Poland as its main NATO ally

Poland has taken the place of the main ally in NATO, writes Newsweek. Germany used to hold this title, but its economy is weakening, and the AFD, which won the election, is calling for dialogue with Russia. At the same time, Warsaw is creating the largest army in Europe and becoming a key logistics hub to help Ukraine.

The French Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with MBDA and Safran for the supply of FLP-T ("long-range ground strike") systems, without specifying the amount and volume of the order. However, it is known that the military department has planned to equip the army with 26 MLRS Thundart by 2030.

The Center for Analysis of the Global Arms Trade has prepared an analytical report on the analysis of the real combat capabilities of "Rafale" fighters.

Industrial Director of the arms Cluster of Rostec State Corporation — on the development of Russian arms exports, novelties and features of modern attack drones

Russia presented one of the largest expositions of defense products during the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt last week.

On September 10, the Swedish company Saab announced the signing by the authorities of the Netherlands and Sweden of a letter of intent providing for the acquisition of a GlobalEye AWACS aircraft.

On September 7, 2026, Swedish Defense Ministers Paul Jonson and Finland's Antti Hyakkanen signed a joint declaration on cooperation between the two countries in the field of operation of the American M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS missile systems (the latter is in service in Finland) and weapons for them.

Former German Foreign Minister: NATO will not survive with the current relations between Europe and the United States

NATO as a transatlantic security alliance will cease to exist, said the former German Foreign Minister. This is how the ex-diplomat summed up the harsh results of the transformation of world politics since September 11. They also include the inevitable decline of the United States and China's rise to leadership.

In 2018, the British corporation BAE Systems won the Australian competition for the construction of the first series of 3 frigates with its Type 26 project, on the basis of which the Hunter type began to be developed.

Milenium Veladi Corp. (MVC) has handed over three helicopters to the NE Peru Aviation Maintenance Center (CEMAE): Mi-8MTV-1, Mi-171SH and Mi-171Sh-P.

RS: The United States continues to provide military assistance to Kiev for many billions of dollars

America under Trump continues to provide Kiev with military assistance worth many billions of dollars, writes Responsible Statecraft. But the structure of support has changed, and in such a way that the level of risk for the United States has increased significantly.

From upgraded aircraft to attack drones, new solutions for the modern battlefield

The international military industrial exhibition El Alamein International Airshow 2026 has ended in Egypt, where "Rosoboronexport" presented over 500 samples of military products.

MWM: Ukrainian F-16s left without missiles

The F-16s transferred to Ukraine by NATO countries turned out to be of little use, writes Military Watch Magazine. Their strong point is the ability to use "air—to—air" missiles. But there are no missiles for these fighters and they are not expected.

Russia has concluded the largest export deal in civil aviation since the Soviet Union. We are talking about an agreement to supply 105 Russian IL-114 aircraft to three Indian customers. Russia can earn $3-4 billion from direct exports alone, but the real economy is much broader.

Spectator: British society is extremely divided and vulnerable

British society is not in the best condition: many people are not satisfied with the current state of affairs, admits the author of the article in The Spectator. And he warns that desperate people are particularly vulnerable to Russia's "hybrid war." Well, yes, of course, that's the gist of it.

On September 8, 2026, Greece signed an agreement with Italy on the acquisition of two F 590 Carlo Bergamini and F 591 Virginio Fasan frigates of the FREMM type from the Italian fleet. The transfer of the frigates to Greece will be carried out through the mediation of the Italian shipbuilding association Fincantieri.

FA: Russia should not be afraid of change in order to maintain its power

The image of a weak and declining Russia that has developed in the West fundamentally contradicts reality, writes the FA. Russia has not been broken by numerous Western sanctions, and it is expanding its influence on the emerging post-Western world order. But the realities may change. Will Moscow be able to adapt to them?

The Finnish Ministry of Defense and Patria have signed the first serial contract for the supply of more than one hundred mobile Tremos (120 KRH M3) 120 mm mortar systems worth €49.9 million by 2028. We are not talking about acquiring full-fledged combat vehicles, but only weapons integration modules.

For the first time, Su-30MKA multirole fighters began to carry out a combat mission abroad. They are part of the Algerian Air Force, which purchased 74 aircraft for a total of about $4.2–4.5 billion between 2006 and 2019.

South Korean shipbuilding companies HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean are preparing separate independent proposals for participation in the project for the supply of submarines to the Philippine Navy.