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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.
Vadefoul suddenly puts pressure on Zelensky (Bild, Germany)
Bild: Vadefuls demanded that Zelensky take into account the interests of the German military-industrial complex
The German minister, known for his Russophobia, unexpectedly set a condition for Kiev. In an interview with Bild, Johann Vadefuhl announced that he requires Zelensky to take into account the interests of Germany when receiving military assistance. But it used to seem that Berlin was just supporting Ukraine...
Dmitry Shugaev: Russia and Vietnam will discuss the issue of Project 636 submarines in October
The issue of Project 636 submarines, which Vietnam is very interested in, will be discussed at a meeting of the Russian-Vietnamese intergovernmental commission in October.
Sweden received the first upgraded Strv 123A tank
On September 7, 2026, the Swedish defense procurement agency Försvarets materielverk (FMV) announced that it had received and delivered to Sweden the first model of the upgraded Leopard 2S tank under the designation Stridsvagn 123A (Strv 123A).
The UAC represents in New Delhi comprehensive solutions for the development of air transportation in India
Visitors of the INNOPROM exhibition. India" can get acquainted with the models of the regional turboprop IL-114-300, short-range SJ-100 and medium-range MS-21
The United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation) will present INNOPROM at the international exhibition.
From the black sheep: why Berlin demanded Kiev to support the German military-industrial complex
Andrey Nizamutdinov — about what European countries are fighting about and how it relates to Russia and Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Johann Vadefuhl apparently decided to try on the role of a debt collector: he demanded that Kiev increase the volume of orders placed at enterprises of the German military-industrial complex (MIC).
Specifics on the serial MC-21: The third serial machine is in the assembly, the first flight routes and delivery details are named
Serial production of the new fully Russian MC-21-310 medium-haul passenger aircraft at the Irkutsk Aircraft Factory, as is known, began in 2026 with the assembly of the first batch of aircraft for the country's largest airline, Aeroflot.
First upgraded Stridsvagn 123A delivered to Sweden
In October 2023, the country's military department instructed KNDS Deutschland to upgrade a total of 44 Stridsvagn 122 MBT (local designation Leopard 2), adopted in the 1990s, to the Stridsvagn 123A standard.
The Citadel drone shield with smart projectiles was shown abroad for the first time.
Rostec introduced the Citadel complex on the international stage for the first time. These days, a demonstration of the latest anti-aircraft artillery system is taking place at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt.
The United States is preparing Norway for a confrontation with Russia in the Arctic
The deployment of South Korean self-propelled guns and the American Mk 70 complex in Norway turns the kingdom into a new NATO military foothold near the borders of Russia. Experts warn that the range of the corresponding missiles makes it possible to threaten the Northern Fleet and strategic aviation. What are the dangers of universal launchers, why is the alliance strengthening in the Arctic, and what response can Moscow prepare?
"Bison" in the land of pyramids. What Russia will present at the Egyptian air show
The Russian Bizon, Citadel and Owl will be shown at the Egyptian Air show
From September 8-10, the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 will be held at the El Alamein International Airport in Egypt.
The United States brought decommissioned A-10 attack aircraft to Egypt
The US Air Force brought a whole "outfit" of combat aircraft to the exhibition in El Alamein, trying to return to the Egyptian market. The vehicles that arrived here include F-16 and F-15E fighter jets, C-130J Super Hercules military-technical forces and A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft. F-35 is missing: Washington is demonstrating equipment that it is ready to sell, and its sale in the Middle East is prohibited due to the Israeli Military Superiority Law (QME).
Ukrainians have found a gold mine. It's easier to steal from your own people (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Audits revealed fraudulent schemes in Ukraine's defense procurement system
Secret audits have revealed a huge number of fraudulent schemes in Ukraine's military procurement system, the NYT writes. In 2024 alone, the Kiev regime lost $1.2 billion due to corruption and waste in this area.
The Estonian Defense Minister resigned after a scandal involving the purchase of shells for Ukraine.
According to Estonian media, on September 2, 2026, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned due to a scandal over his ministry's unsuccessful purchase of artillery shells for Ukraine through dubious Italian and Indian companies.
Europe is not ready for a protracted war of attrition with Russia (The Guardian, UK)
Guardian: NATO recognizes the EU's inability to stand up to Russia for a long time
NATO recognizes that Europe may lose the confrontation with Russia due to society's unpreparedness for a long war, the Guardian writes. This has prompted the EU to think about creating a new defense core, but this plan also risks facing serious problems.
Turkey is considering joining the Eurasian Bloc and nuclear cooperation with Moscow, balancing between NATO, Russia and China (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Turkey continues to balance between three different directions
Turkey is deepening cooperation with Russia in the nuclear field and is considering full membership in the SCO, infoBRICS writes. At the same time, the country retains its place in NATO and strengthens ties with the Turkic states. Tension is growing in all directions, but Ankara does not intend to change anything.
Brazil has ordered the first batch of serial BMW Centauro II
On September 1, Leonardo Group announced the signing of a contract with the Brazilian Army Logistics Command for the supply of the first batch of mass-produced armored vehicles with heavy weapons.
For a big war. What weapons have been tested in the United States?
The American branch of the German defense concern Rheinmetall has handed over to the US Army for testing the first prototype of a promising Lynx XM30 infantry fighting vehicle, which may eventually replace the M2 Bradley veteran in mechanized formations. The company emphasizes that the new product was created taking into account the experience of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and meets all the requirements of the 21st century battlefield. About what Lynx is, see the RIA Novosti article.
Hindustan Times: India will receive the last regimental set of S-400 air defense systems in November
India will receive the last (fifth) regimental set of S-400 air defense systems ordered in 2018, in November this year, the country's authorities are also considering the possibility of purchasing five more regimental sets of this type of air defense system.
