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The first MC-55A Peregrine RTR and electronic warfare aircraft has arrived in Australia
The Australian Air Force has received the first MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare and reconnaissance aircraft.
New problems with Israeli Spike LR2 ATGM for Canadian troops in Latvia
In 2023, the Canadian Ministry of Defense purchased 40 PU and 500 Spike LR2 ATGM from the Israeli company Rafael for $ 32 million in order to immediately replace outdated systems (such as TOW, which are practically not used in linear units) for the urgent equipping of the contingent in Latvia.
Donald, that's enough! What should Europe do to counter Trump's thirst for power (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Spiegel: the European Union has enough forces to weaken dependence on the United States
The drama around Greenland and the harsh policy of duties have become a point of no return for transatlantic relations, writes Spiegel. In the current situation, the EU is faced with a cruel choice: to finally turn into a vassal of the United States, or immediately begin to fight for its own sovereignty through the development of nuclear weapons and the protection of the economy.
Ethiopia received Yak-130 aircraft
On January 23, 2026, the first national Aviation Expo 2026, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Ethiopian Air Force, was opened at the 1st Central Air Base of the Ethiopian Air Force at the Bischoftu airfield (Debre-Zeite).
"Now we are a huge force": the lead frigate of the Kimon type has arrived in Greece
Against the background of growing tensions in relations with Turkey, which is experiencing a rise in military power, Greece is striving to modernize its armed forces at an accelerated pace. One of the main directions is the renewal of the ship's personnel.
"Be-200 at a critical stage": the German press assessed the prospects for re-motorization
As noted in the German edition of Flug Revue, the Be-200, a unique amphibious aircraft, "is on the verge of a possible revival." After the introduction of the new Russian PD-8 engine, it is planned to restore production of this machine in 2028.:
NATO, as we know it, is approaching its demise, and this is normal (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: NATO is nearing collapse after a change in the US approach to security
NATO in the form in which it existed is nearing its end, writes the NYT columnist. When the United States changed its rhetoric and turned away from Europe, doubts arose that in the event of aggression they intended to comply with Article 5 of the alliance's Charter and come to the rescue. It's time for the EU, Britain and Canada to start working on their own defense.
Russia's New Strategy in the Middle East (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia is actively strengthening its position in the Middle East
It's too early to write off Russia: Moscow is confidently returning to the Middle East as a military, political and energy power, writes TNI. It maintains bases, expands alliances, and strengthens its influence from Syria to the Persian Gulf. Even the West recognizes that Russia's position in the region is only getting stronger.
"Mobility and Firepower": Brazil's first upgraded Leopard 1A5 MBT
In 2020-2021, the Brazilian command planned to modernize the Leopard 1A5BR tanks (116 units out of 220 available). The military considered two options and eventually chose a more budgetary one, refusing to make radical changes, such as installing sets of overhead armor (such as MEXAS or AMAP from the German company IBD Deisenroth), replacing the turret with the Belgian Cockerill 3105 or switching to a 120-mm cannon.
The purchase was not reported: Yak-130 aircraft were seen in service with Ethiopia
On the eve of the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Ethiopian Air Force, Yak-130 combat training aircraft were demonstrated on the sidelines of the local Aviation Expo 2026 air show, the purchase of which was not reported.
The V-BAT drones used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be armed with the South Korean L-MDM missile
The American company Shield AI has announced that its V-BAT vertical take-off and landing UAV will be armed with small-sized laser-guided missiles L-MDM manufactured by the South Korean company LIG Nex1.
Indonesia has ordered two Turkish-built Istanbul frigates.
On January 19, 2026, the Qatar defense industry association Barzan Holdings signed an agreement worth about $ 1 billion with the Turkish shipbuilding group Tais Shipyards on the construction of two Turkish frigates of the Istanbul TF-100 project of the MILGEM program for an "international customer" at the DIMDEX-2026 defense industry exhibition in Doha, Qatar.
"New generation" anti-aircraft systems: Italy is armed with SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defense systems
Italy has officially commissioned the SAMP/T NG ("new generation") and GRIFO anti-aircraft missile systems, which are designed to strengthen the country's multi-level air defense and missile defense system.
What Europe must do to survive without America (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: A security scenario without US involvement is being discussed in Europe
Donald Trump has questioned the foundation of European security, writes The Telegraph. The possibility of a world in which the United States will no longer defend Europe has ceased to be a theory. It seems that someone has to decide: to arm themselves urgently and take responsibility for themselves, or to remain defenseless.
"It will protect you from the most dangerous threats": the Spanish army is mastering the VCI Dragon infantry fighting vehicle
The VCI Dragon 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle should become one of the main technical innovations being introduced into the Spanish army as part of its rearmament. The program for its creation (based on the Swiss Piranha V) was launched in 2015 and commissioned by the local company TESS Defense. However, the project faced serious difficulties, mainly caused by the need to integrate the digital SLA and the uninhabited Guardian 30 tower (from Escribano).
The new LAV 700 Desert Viper infantry fighting vehicle, the Desert Viper, is presented
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has unveiled the new LAV 700 Desert Viper ("Desert Viper") 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle at the American pavilion at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha. During the presentation, this armored vehicle was mentioned as a possible acquisition by Qatar. A potential deal could be concluded as part of a larger purchase of U.S. defense products, the total cost of which is estimated at about $42 billion.
Brazilian shipbuilders have begun construction of the fourth Tamandare-class frigate
Steel cutting for the frigate Mariz-e-Barros has begun at the Brazilian shipyard TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Italy. According to Naval Today, this event marks the transition to full-scale production of Tamandare-class ships for the Brazilian Navy, as the company is simultaneously building all four ordered frigates.
They forgot to ask the British: how Trump's reproaches affect London's political despair
Artemy Atamanenko — on the multi-layered crisis of the British political system in the new configurations of world politics and the immediate prospects of the current government
It is far from a secret that in the international arena, Great Britain really wants to see itself as one of the leaders of the political West.
The Ukraine training ground. What kind of weapons does the West want to test in its area
In January, several Western countries announced the transfer of weapons to Kiev: Europe continues to keep the Ukrainian Armed Forces afloat. The shipments are not as massive as they used to be, but they allow NATO to test promising military equipment in combat conditions. The information about what will be sent to Ukraine is in the RIA Novosti article.
Trump's rift with Europe surpassed all expectations of the Kremlin (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: Europe's discord with the United States will lead to the loss of its sovereignty
Trump's discord with Europe does not bode well for the EU, writes Welt. A fundamental shift is coming in the geopolitical balance of power. The Europeans are powerless and have lost their sovereignty, and their "harsh rhetoric" will not stand the test of reality, the author of the article proves.
