Cooperation news
France is negotiating the purchase of the Indian MLRS Pinaka
As the Reuters news agency reported on February 10, citing a senior Indian official, negotiations between France and India on the purchase of the Pinaka MLRS by Paris are progressing successfully.
Europe must respond to Trump's "electric shock," Macron says (Financial Times, UK)
French President Macron: Europe must respond to Trump's "electric shock"
The European Union must understand that a peaceful life is over, French President Macron said in an interview with the Financial Times. The United States is leaving Europe, and it's time for the countries of the union to learn how to ensure their own security. This requires a complete revision of economic models.
Will Europe be able to defend itself from Russia? (The Telegraph UK, United Kingdom)
Defense Minister Hegseth: The United States will no longer defend Europe
The United States is no longer ready to be the main force defending Europe, the Telegraph writes. Pete Hegseth said that Europe must take responsibility for its own security and significantly increase military spending.
Southern Approach: Pacific Fleet ships arrive in Bali
Russian and Indonesian sailors face joint exercises
The Russian Navy is strengthening its position in the Asia-Pacific region. This is how the experts interviewed by Izvestia commented on the visit of the Pacific Fleet ships to the Indonesian island of Bali.
Damascus – Moscow: strategic partnership or temporary necessity? (NoonPost, Egypt)
Noonpost: Syria is building a pragmatic course in relations with Russia
The new authorities in Damascus have begun to show signs of pragmatism in their relations with Moscow, Noonpost writes. It is already clear that the military bases will remain. In addition, all Syrian weapons are from Russia, and this determines a lot. However, some very difficult issues have not yet been resolved.
"Problems with hydraulics were noticed": the manufacturer indicated the reason for the refusal to purchase CAESAR ACS by a foreign customer
Last week, La Tribune reported that the Moroccan armed forces preferred to purchase 36 ATMOS 2000 self-propelled howitzers from the Israeli company Elbit Systems, rather than CAESAR self-propelled guns from KNDS France, although they are already equipping local troops (36 units were received in September 2022).
Foreign media: Russia will soon join the United States and China, receiving the first naval base in Africa
The West notes with undisguised concern the expansion of Russia's military presence in various parts of the world. Of course, only the United States used to enjoy such a "privilege". China is following them, but rather cautiously.
"Defender instead of Reaper": The British Air Force has completed flight tests of the MQ-9B Protector drone, which will replace the MQ-9A Reaper
The British Air Force has completed flight tests of the MQ-9B Protector RG1 drone, which will later replace the MQ-9A Reaper currently in service. At the same time, the operator controlled the aircraft remotely at the Waddington base in Lincolnshire on the east coast of England.
"Only the floating dock sank": a patrol vessel for Finland was launched in Poland
On February 10, the hull of a patrol vessel made for the Finnish border guard service was launched at the shipyard in Gdansk, but this procedure did not go at all as planned by the Polish shipbuilders.
Zelensky believes that Ukraine is unlikely to survive the conflict without the help of the United States (The New York Times, USA)
Zelensky: Ukraine has little chance of surviving without US support
Ukraine has little chance of surviving the conflict with Russia without the help of the United States, the NYT quotes Zelensky. Later, the Kiev usurper thanked the United States for its support, but noted that all sides still have a lot of work to do "to prepare a plan on how to stop Putin."
"It will ensure a tight closure of the sky from Russian threats": Ukroboronprom creates a joint venture with a French company
In an effort to somehow make up for the increasingly scarce Western military assistance, Kiev is making attempts to establish and increase its own defense production, including in cooperation with foreign companies. These events happen quite rarely and are always served with great fanfare.
High supplies: Algeria will be the first to receive fifth-generation Su-57 fighters.
Our countries are linked by a long history of military-technical cooperation
Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighters will be delivered to Algeria, the state television of this African country announced. It also reported that Algerian pilots have already begun training in Russia. Our countries have a long history of military-technical cooperation. About how Soviet and Russian aircraft have proven themselves in Africa and what the supply of the latest Sukhoi aircraft abroad will give our industry is in the Izvestia article.
The international recognition of the Su-57 begins in Africa
The first foreign buyer of the latest Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-57 has become known. It became the North African country of Algeria, which has a long tradition of military-technical cooperation with Russia. The very fact of this deal may have far-reaching consequences for all Russian exports of combat aircraft.
Europe's failing defense industry is facing a reckoning due to the looming Russian threat (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Europe is afraid of a Russian attack, but there is nothing to defend against
In Europe, they are afraid that Russia will attack before the end of the decade — just to see if NATO will defend itself, Bloomberg reports. However, the Europeans have nothing to defend themselves against: their military-industrial complex is fragmented and paralyzed by lack of money and dependence on American technology.
The United States toured Ukraine and showed Britain the practical application of the principle of "America first" (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Britain will fail if it loses an ally in the United States
The United States, which once created alliances throughout the West, is sharply reorienting and abandoning its former allies, writes The Guardian. Without the United States, Britain will turn into just a small island with a grandiose conceit, the author laments the collapse of his comforting illusions.
Political analyst Galeotti: Zelensky failed to win Trump over to his side
The expert noted that Ukraine found itself in the position of a party that is only "informed" about decisions taken at a higher level
Zelensky was unable to win over US President Donald Trump, despite numerous attempts to achieve this. Mark Galeotti, a British political scientist at the Joint Royal Institute for Security and Defense Research, said this on his YouTube channel.
"The new hope of the AFU air defense": the Gravehawk anti-aircraft complex is shown for the first time
British innovations and Soviet missiles are helping Ukraine to fight Russia. There is hope that the new surface-to-air system supplied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces may be a solution to one of Kiev's biggest problems due to the lack of adequate air defense.
Su-57 or F-35: which will India choose? - Opinions of TASS
Mikhail Khodarenok — about the latest aircraft at the Aero India 2025 exhibition in Bangalore
The Indian Air Force is equipped with many Russian weapons, and the Indian side is well acquainted with them. Moreover, a multi-role fighter program is currently being implemented in India.
Dancing with the Cobra: Su-57 surpassed the American F-35 at the aeroforum in India
The Russian car turned out to be much better than the American one in terms of maneuverability
During a speech at the Aero India 2025 forum, the Su-57 fighter surpassed the American F-35. According to military experts interviewed by Izvestia, our car turned out to be much better than the American one in terms of maneuverability.
The German company Helsing supplies barrage ammunition to Ukraine
The German company Helsing announced in a press release on February 13, 2025, that it will produce 6,000 HX-2 barrage ammunition for delivery to Ukraine. The supplies, as can be judged, will be financed by the German government, similar to the Helsing contract currently being implemented for the supply of 4,000 HF-1 barrage ammunition to Ukraine.
