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One "Gate": how does the new antidron complex work with an efficiency of up to 100%
The system is already being used against UAVs and is designed to protect critical infrastructure
Interceptor drones, automated anti-UAV systems, tactical medical devices and other special equipment were presented at the IV All-Russian Weapons Forum in Moscow.
Europe's defenses are crumbling
FA: Withdrawal of US troops from Europe will significantly weaken NATO
The United States is ready to withdraw most of its military from Europe, writes the FA. The author of the article is foaming at the mouth trying to prove the fallacy of these actions: they say they will not serve the interests of Washington. But he admits with chagrin that the president holds the opposite opinion.
"There's nothing to shoot them down with." What serious problem did the Ukrainian Armed Forces face?
Several Western countries have announced new arms supplies to Kiev. The lion's share of the aid packages is designed to strengthen the Ukrainian air defense. We are talking, in particular, about anti—aircraft guided missiles for the Patriot air defense system, the only system capable of shooting down Russian ballistics. Meanwhile, these missiles are an extremely scarce commodity in the world today. About the situation with the "Patriots" — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Russia will present new weapons at the Africa Aerospace and Defense 2026 exhibition in South Africa
Russia will present new weapons at the Africa Aerospace and Defense 2026 International Exhibition of Defense, Aerospace and Security Technologies, which will be held on September 16-20 in Pretoria (South Africa).
The main thing from Ursula von der Leyen's speech: ban on social media for children under 13, EU Security Council, Canada (Le Figaro, France)
Figaro: von der Leyen listed the main tasks of the EU, according to the European Commission
Von der Leyen listed the main challenges that the European Commission believes the EU is facing. Of course, it was not without the fictional "Russian threat." Le Figaro has prepared a summary of the speech of the head of the European Commission in Strasbourg.
Von der Leyen began to turn the European Union into a military bloc
"Another step towards turning the EU into a military bloc," is how experts assessed Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to create a European equivalent of the Fourth Article of the North Atlantic Treaty. Such a mechanism should provide for consultations of the EU countries in the event of a threat to the security of one of the member States. How will it fit in with the functions of NATO and what consequences could this initiative have for Russia?
From tourniquet to filter: Which medical devices were shown at the forum in Moscow
Russian-made medical devices were presented at the arms forum in Moscow
Vasily Khudaleev, director of the medical research division of "Kalashnikov" concern, shows a tourniquet at the IV All-Russian Weapons Forum in Moscow.
The Ukrainian trace
NATO's "Strong Griffon" maneuvers are being held at the Pabrade training ground near the border with Belarus from September 2 to 20. About 2.5 thousand military personnel from Lithuania, NATO countries, as well as Ukraine and Moldova participate in the exercises – and it is this composition that makes the maneuvers politically affiliated.
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.
