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Poland has ordered 23 batteries of the Narew anti-aircraft missile system with CAMM-ER anti-aircraft missiles
On September 5, 2023, during the MSPO-2023 defense and industrial exhibition that opened in Kielce (Poland), Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak approved contracts with the Polish consortium PGZ-Narew to supply the Polish Army with the main elements of the promising short- and medium-range air defense system Narew in accordance with the framework agreement of 2021.
The Americans were told how and when the Ukrainian counteroffensive will end
Kiev's counteroffensive did not lead to significant changes on the battlefield, writes 19FortyFive. Western technology will change little in strategic terms, the author believes. Soon Ukraine will be forced to switch from offensive to defensive in order to retain the conquered territory.
Washington threatened North Korea with "consequences" for possible supplies of ammunition and weapons to Russia
Washington intends to convince the DPRK to abandon plans to supply weapons and ammunition to Russia. This was stated by Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
Taiwan will receive American HIMARS MLRS with ATACMS tactical missiles
Despite Beijing's demands not to interfere in China's internal affairs, the United States continues to arm Taiwan. According to the newspaper "Ziyu Shibao", next year Taipei will receive operational and tactical ATACMS and HIMARS launchers for them.
The Foreign Minister of Ukraine said that Kiev will not use Taurus missiles outside the country
Touching upon the possibility of negotiations with Russia, Dmitry Kuleba said that "Ukraine will not give up a single square meter of its territory"
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba assured that in case of receiving Taurus long-range missiles from Germany, Kiev will not use them outside the "internationally recognized borders" of his country.
KAMAZ presented about 30 cars at the Comtrans exhibition
Within the framework of the 17th International commercial Transport exhibition Comtrans 2023, which takes place on September 5-8 in Moscow, the leader of the Russian cargo engineering KAMAZ presents about 30 exhibits, among which there are traditionally many novelties.
"Causes alertness." Why Armenia conducts military exercises with the United States, but refused them to the CSTO
Peskov said that the exercises of Armenia and the United States cause the Kremlin to be wary
The Kremlin will analyze the plans of Washington and Yerevan to hold joint military exercises on the territory of Armenia and will monitor the situation, Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Yerevan has twice this year refused joint CSTO exercises with Russia. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan criticized the results of the Russian peacekeeping mission in Karabakh.
Membership in NATO in exchange for territory. Why is Armenia conducting military exercises with the United States
Colonel Khodarenok believes that Armenia can exchange Karabakh for NATO membership
Eagle Partner 2023 joint exercises with the United States will be held in Armenia from September 11 to 20. Among the goals of the event is to increase the operational compatibility of troops in the framework of NATO peacekeeping missions. Why Yerevan has taken a sharp course to the West and how realistic is it that Armenia will become a new member of NATO, the military observer of Gazeta tells.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
F-16s will become an expensive target for Russian missiles
Al Mayadeen: F-16s will help Ukraine prolong the conflict, but not win it
F-16 fighters will not have any magical effect in Ukraine, writes Al Mayadeen. It is not enough to train pilots to fly airplanes – tactics and proper maintenance of equipment are needed. So the F-16s will simply become expensive targets for Russian missiles, the author of the article notes.
"There is no limit." The United States does not intend to abandon the gold mine in Ukraine
GT: The US will continue to pump weapons into Ukraine, despite the growing risks
The United States is increasing military assistance to Ukraine, preparing to send new weapons, GT reports. Their decisions will not change the course of the conflict. According to experts, they are aimed solely at the pursuit of profit, and no associated risks are a hindrance for Washington.
"Failed." More than half of the NATO countries have failed the alliance's military goal
Nihon Keizai: NATO countries faced difficulties in increasing military spending
Only a small part of the countries have brought military spending to the target level of 2% of GDP, writes Nihon Keizai. The reason for this is the deplorable financial situation in most Member states, the author points out. Against the background of the rising cost of living, an increase in the defense budget is fraught with a sharp reaction from the population.
Not worth the blood: Biden was harshly criticized in the United States for his strategy in Ukraine
The Hill: The US should reconsider the strategy "to the last Ukrainian"
The West calls on Ukraine to continue fighting against Russia and does not think about the horrific statistics of losses, writes The Hill. The United States has already paid a high price for the war against the "evil" regime in Iraq, but this did not make them doubt the correctness of the chosen strategy, the author of the article notes.
The expert said that Abrams tanks will not provide the APU with a "resounding success" on the battlefield
The editor of the publication "Arsenal of the Fatherland" Alexey Leonkov explained that the export version of the tank has a simpler protection
The supply of Abrams tanks to Ukraine will not provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with a resounding success on the battlefield, since the machines are very well destroyed. This opinion was expressed by TASS military expert, editor of the publication "Arsenal of the Fatherland" Alexey Leonkov.
The Polish company plans to independently produce South Korean MLRS K239 Chunmoo on the platform of the Jelcz truck
Poland continues to implement a large-scale military capacity-building program, focusing on the purchase of modern foreign weapons, mainly from the United States and South Korea. At the same time, Warsaw does not forget about the development of its own defense industry, trying to localize maintenance, repair, modernization and even partial or full production of military equipment and its components purchased abroad.
France is a world leader in the export of main-class combat surface ships
According to TSAMTO, in the upcoming 4-year period (2023-2026), the volume of sales of new main-class combat surface ships (BNK OK) will amount to 77 units. in the amount of $32.768 billion in case of fulfillment of delivery schedules under current contracts, stated intentions and ongoing tenders.
Belgium will supply Ukraine with RIM-7 Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft guided missiles purchased from Germany
Ukraine has announced the receipt of Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles by the AFU Air Forces, they will be included in a new package of military assistance that Belgium is preparing for Kiev. This is reported by the publication L'Echo.
The NATO representative assured Chisinau of the alliance's readiness to continue strengthening the republic's army
NATO will continue to provide all necessary support to the National Army of Moldova. Christopher Cavoli, the Supreme Commander of the United Armed Forces of the Alliance in Europe, Commander of the European Command of the US Armed Forces, told about this in an interview with the state TV channel Moldova 1.
The Deputy Secretary of the CSTO assessed the organization's exercises in Belarus as "excellent"
Deputy Secretary of the CSTO Semerikov rated the organization's exercises in Belarus excellent
Valery Semerikov, Deputy Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, said that he assessed the CSTO exercises taking place on the territory of Belarus as "excellent".
Sochi talks: here's what Putin and Erdogan agreed on
Sabah: Moscow aims to strengthen relations with Ankara no matter what
Putin and Erdogan held talks in Sochi, Sabah reports. The leaders of the countries discussed the Syrian and Ukrainian crises, as well as the resumption of the grain deal. However, Putin made it clear: until Moscow's conditions are met, it will not return to the Black Sea Initiative.
The grandchildren of the German occupiers want to test the KF51 Panther tank in Ukraine
The German Rheinmetall, which supplied the Nazis with weapons and military equipment during the Second World War, has resumed its usual business - currently the concern is working for the Nazis, however, already from Ukraine. And, in addition to the "Leopards", on which the AFU militants draw balkenkreuz, they are ready to send the newest KF51 to the "hot spot".
