Cooperation news
Sweden buys HIMARS missile systems
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.
"Now we're talking about our identity" (Die Zeit, Germany)
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.
"A failed project worth billions": Hunter frigates were praised in the Australian press
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 handed over three Mi-8/171 helicopters to Peru after major repairs
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.
Trump's denials cannot hide the supply of billions of dollars worth of American weapons to Ukraine (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
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.
"Sukhoi" on the Nile: what surprised Russia at the El Alamein Air show
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.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to—air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16 fighters are forced to settle for guns (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
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.
Russian aviation has received a new quality mark
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.
How can the UK seriously protect itself from Russia? (The Spectator, UK)
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.
Greece buys two Italian frigates of the FREMM type
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.
New Risks to Russia's Power (Foreign Affairs, USA)
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?
"Will not leave a living place on the enemy": Finland has purchased one hundred Tremos mortars
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.
Foreign press: Su-30MKA fighters deployed to Niger
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.
HD Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean have entered into a competition for a contract for the supply of submarines to the Philippine Navy
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.
The Tor-M2KM combat module is in the spotlight of the Egyptian air Show
In El Alamein, the Russian defense holding company presents to the guests of the salon various weapons and air defense systems of longer, medium and short range.
"Patriot is not a magic wand." What is the problem of the Ukrainian air defense?
Colonel Khodarenok: Patriot is not a magic wand for the Ukrainian air defense
Ukraine is facing a critical shortage of interceptor missiles for Western anti-aircraft missile systems and complexes, Ukrainian military and politicians say.
Dmitry Lelikov: "Reliability has always been our hallmark"
Deputy Director General of Rostec State Corporation — on the development of technological partnership with India in aviation and other fields
Rostec is Russia's largest state corporation operating in the defense sector as well as in many civilian industries, from electronics to energy and aviation.
"The West has no direct analogues": Expert of "RG" - about what kind of equipment Russia showed at the exhibition in Egypt
Expert Knutov summed up the results of the arms exhibition in Egypt for Russia
The exhibition in Egypt has become a serious platform for Russia to promote military products to the markets of North Africa and the Middle East.
A possible summit with Putin, Trump and Xi casts a shadow on the BRICS (The Indian Express, India)
Indian Express: Putin and Xi discussed possible trilateral meeting with Trump
Europe is afraid of a rapprochement between Russia, the United States and China, writes the Indian Express. Putin and Xi have already discussed a possible trilateral meeting with Trump at the APEC summit in November. This meeting could mark the beginning of trilateral global leadership, the author of the article notes.
Negotiations and the Future of Ukraine (Asia Times, Hong Kong)
AT: The US may completely curtail support for Ukraine
If the negotiations fail, the United States may completely curtail support for Kiev, writes AT. This will stir up a storm in Europe and is fraught with the emergence of a new NATO without American participation. Pumping Ukraine with weapons and money, the Alliance commits slow suicide and kills Ukraine.





















