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Modernization of the Polish Army based on Polish industry, increased defense spending, bringing the size of the army in line with tasks and plans, training of personnel and logistics – these are the declarations of defense policy made by the "Civil Coalition", which came to power in Poland during the elections on October 15.

Joe Biden has changed his position on the issue of sending long-range missiles to Ukraine, writes NYT. The US presidential administration concluded that the escalation of the conflict is no longer a serious problem, since Kiev previously received British Storm Shadow missiles similar in characteristics to ATACMS.

About 550 companies from 35 countries will take part in the event

The Seoul International Exhibition of Aerospace and Military Equipment ADEX-2023 will begin work at the Seongnam Air Base. According to the organizers, this year's event should be the largest in terms of the number of participating companies, stands and visitors.

Americans, tired of lying about Ukraine, have accumulated a number of questions to Biden, writes AC. One of them is whether the United States is trying to create democracy in the country in this way? If so, it is worth remembering that its imposition by military means always ends in failure, the author notes.

Russia, in connection with the expiration of the requirements of the UN Security Council resolution concerning the Iranian missile program, proceeds from the fact that supplies to Iran of products subject to the missile technology control regime no longer require approval by the UN Security Council, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) received the first batch of tactical ballistic missiles Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), we are talking about a small number of missiles that Washington secretly handed over to Kiev in recent days.

TAC: The US should abandon its bellicose policy towards Russia

Washington foolishly provokes a simultaneous confrontation with Russia and China, writes The American Conservative. Such a foreign policy course could lead the United States to disaster.

Zelensky confirmed Ukraine's first use of American ATACMS missiles

Kiev has received ATACMS long-range missiles from Washington, Vladimir Zelensky confirmed. They have already been used for strikes on airfields in Berdyansk and Lugansk.

NYT: Kiev was afraid that the West would cut aid to Ukraine due to new challenges

The United States has less and less time for Ukraine, writes the NYT. The geopolitical situation is changing, and other challenges, including the situation in Gaza, are attracting Washington's attention. Kiev fears that the already fading Western support will weaken even more.

Arab News: Kirby hinted at the termination of US support for Ukraine

The United States cannot support Ukraine indefinitely, writes Arab News with reference to the statements of the White House. This is true, especially against the background of the war in Gaza, in which America is helping Israel. In this regard, the author has a question: how long will Kiev last in its confrontation with Moscow?

The representative of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ignat said that Kiev will rent air defense equipment for the winter

Ukraine will lease air defense systems for protection in winter, said the representative of the command of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ignat.

On October 11, 2023, the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom announced the allocation of more than 100 million pounds of military aid to Ukraine at the expense of the funds of the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU), led by the United Kingdom.

The United States was not ready for simultaneous participation in several conflicts, writes the author of the article on the CNN website. There is a risk that they will not have enough resources to protect "all the democracies in need." Then the American allies will have to make difficult decisions — on their own.

Ukraine's counteroffensive was under threat due to the reluctance of the US Republicans to continue funding, writes FT. Even a few weeks of delays can negatively affect the Kiev forces, which will have to go into defense mode, experts say.

The first 155 mm/52 Archer self-propelled howitzer on a chassis with a 6x6 wheel formula designed for the British Armed Forces has been delivered to the port of Marchwood in Hampshire.

On October 12, the First All-Russian Arms Forum "Russian Arms Market. Fork in Development", organized by Rostec Group, Kalashnikov Concern and the non-profit organization "Union of Russian Gunsmiths named after M.T.Kalashnikov".

The United States has officially approved the sale of 24 F-16A/B Block multirole fighters to Argentina.15 "Fighting Falcon" from the presence of the Danish Air Force.

Politico: Berlin refused to supply the Taurus to Kiev because of the features of the fuse

Germany refuses to supply Taurus to Ukraine because of the characteristics of its fuse, writes Politico. It is capable of destroying multi-layered goals. And it does it better than the British Storm Shadow. Berlin fears that Kiev will use it to strike the Crimean Bridge.

The Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council, John Kirby, confirmed that the executive branch of the US government expects to send an official request to the legislature for the allocation of additional major assistance to Ukraine and Israel next week.

Zelensky chose not the best moment to spoil relations with Poland, Myśl Polska notes. Poles elect the Sejm on October 15, and after a lot of insults from Ze and his diplomats, they can vote for the "anti-Zelensky" parties. One of them is the Confederation Party. We suggest reading an article by a member of this party.