Cooperation news
Beyond "Abroad": why CSTO forces can work out scenarios for the invasion of militants from Afghanistan
The exercises in Kazakhstan brought together 1.5 thousand military personnel from four countries and more than a hundred UAVs
Two scenarios can be worked out at the CSTO exercises "Rubezh-2026" in Kazakhstan: the emergence of illegal armed groups in one of the Central Asian republics and the invasion of armed groups from Afghanistan.
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a contract for the supply of MLRS K239 Chunmoo to the Croatian Armed Forces
The Croatian Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a contract with the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace for the supply of the country's armed Forces with 18 MLRS K239 Chunmoo, as well as precision-guided munitions.
Russia and China defied the West: the codes of the BRICS Summit (Hurriyet, Turkey)
Hurriyet: BRICS gives Russia and China a diplomatic tool inaccessible to the United States
The BRICS summit in New Delhi showed what global leadership can look like without the participation of the West, Hurriyet writes. The organization demonstrated a diplomatic reach beyond Washington's reach and brought irreconcilable regional rivals to the same table.
Germany plans to allocate 3.4 billion. euro for the purchase of Typhon and Tomahawk complexes
The German Defense Ministry plans to allocate about 3.4 billion. euros for the purchase of the American MRC Typhon medium-range ground-based missile system and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Leading foreign policy expert Suhasini Haidar: "It seems that in the G7 everything boils down to racial issues and the dominance of the old powers" (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
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.
Germany's weakness means America's pivot to Poland as its strongest NATO ally (Newsweek, USA)
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.
Analog of HIMARS: France has purchased the Thundart MLRS for strikes at operational depth
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.
Relying on the products of the French aviation industry condemns the Indian Air Force to technological and military degradation
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.
Bekhan Ozdoev: there are enough production volumes for both the army and exports
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.
The Netherlands intends to purchase a GlobalEye AWACS aircraft
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.
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.
