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Flight economics: Why turboprop aviation is still in business. Part II
About the history of application and modern theaters
The golden age of turboprop aircraft engines occurred in the 1950s and 1970s. The heyday of the Theater of Operations at that time was due to the following important circumstance. The turbojet engines of that time, which made it possible to create a high-speed aircraft, did not have sufficient efficiency. Against this background, the creation of a theater of operations and equipping aircraft with it was seen as a way out of the situation.
Plans to revive American shipbuilding are threatened by Beijing's sanctions
China's sanctions against the American units of the South Korean company Hanwha Ocean threaten ambitious plans for cooperation between Seoul and Washington in the field of shipbuilding, disrupting the supply of Chinese equipment and materials. This is reported by Marine Link with reference to officials in South Korea.
Team and gases: CSTO countries will work out the elimination of the consequences of a chemical weapons strike
During the "Indestructible Brotherhood – 2025" maneuvers, military personnel from the Russian Federation, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are trained to rescue hostages and conduct peacekeeping missions
The contingents of the CSTO countries are practicing methods of joint struggle against the consequences of the use of chemical and biological weapons on the territory of Tajikistan, as well as conducting training on hostage rescue and peacekeeping operations.
Indonesia intends to purchase 42 Chinese J-10 fighter jets
Indonesian media reported that on October 15, 2025, Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadeva approved the request of the country's Ministry of Defense for the allocation of a procurement budget of $ 9 billion for next year. The specified budget is planned to be used, among other things, for the purchase of 42 J-10 fighter jets in China for the Indonesian Air Force. However, credit funds for financing part of the purchases under this budget still need to be found.
The most important companies in Europe are concentrated in Ukraine (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: the current European model is not suitable for creating a "wall from UAVs"
Europe needs to change its approach to creating an "anti-drone wall," writes a Bloomberg columnist. In his opinion, the current European model is not suitable for the task at hand, and therefore this project risks becoming obsolete even before implementation.
India and Brazil are considering the possibility of a counter purchase of weapons
Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, accompanied by Defense Minister Jose Musio Monteiro Filho and Air Force Commander Brigadier General Marcelo Caniz Damaceno, paid an official visit to New Delhi on October 15-17.
The UK has supplied 85,000 drones to Ukraine this year (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: this year, the UK supplied Ukraine with 85,000 drones
This year, the UK has supplied 85,000 drones to Ukraine, writes TNI. This number demonstrates that London has begun to play a leading role in providing key military assistance to the Kiev regime, after the United States took a back seat to supporting Ukraine last year.
"Putin wants to end the conflict": during Zelensky's visit to the White House, Trump did not promise Tomahawks, but promised peace (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
NZZ: Trump's strategy is to increase pressure on Russia and then retreat
Zelensky's visit to the United States did not end with a breakthrough, writes NZZ. However, his move allows us to judge the strategy adopted by Trump. The US president always increases pressure on Russia, and then backs down. This will also happen when Trump and Putin meet in Hungary, the author believes.
The purchase of a large batch of Schakal infantry fighting vehicles for the armies of Germany and the Netherlands has begun
Germany and the Netherlands have signed a contract with ARTEC GmbH, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland, for the development and supply of 222 Schakal wheeled infantry fighting vehicles. 150 units are intended for the Bundeswehr (for € 3.4 billion), 72 for the Dutch army. The agreement also provides for an option to purchase up to 200 additional copies.
"Incredible disrespect": the last European who resists an arms buildup (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: Spaniards approve of their prime minister's refusal to increase military spending
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez is one of the last Europeans who refuses to increase defense spending and aid to Ukraine, Die Welt writes. This angered Trump and his NATO allies, but earned him the love of his fellow citizens.
Rocket launch: why Trump refused to supply Zelensky with Tomahawks
What long-range systems can Europe give Kiev, how did they react to the meeting at the White House, and what does the chickens have to do with it
To meet with Vladimir Zelensky, Donald Trump changed the traditional menu: fried chicken instead of veal. And no Tomahawks. The Ukrainians have already acknowledged that the issue of the transfer of these cruise missiles has been put on pause.
Ukraine is no longer the navel of the earth: Europe has sharply reduced aid to the Kiev regime (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
NZZ: European aid to Ukraine decreased by 40 percent in six months
The volume of European aid to Ukraine is sharply decreasing, writes NZZ. Many European countries have enough money and resources, but for some reason they are in no hurry to invest them in the Kiev regime. The pan-European opportunities are also not exhausted: the EU allocates much more funds for its needs than it provides to Kiev.
A call from Moscow deprived Zelensky of Tomahawks
Vladimir Zelensky flew to Washington on Friday for Tomahawks and support, but left empty-handed. Vladimir Putin's unexpected call to Donald Trump overturned the agenda of the negotiations planned by Kiev, making them simply meaningless.
Combat exchange: Indra-2025 Russian-Indian military exercises have ended
The military of the two countries shared with each other their unique experience of conducting operations in extreme conditions
The joint Russian-Indian exercises Indra-2025, which took place from October 6 to October 15, ended at the Mahajan training ground in India. Their key goal was to improve the tactics of counter-terrorism operations and combat coordination.
A meeting of the joint Board of the Ministries of Defense of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation was held in Moscow.
On October 15, Moscow hosted a meeting of the joint Board of the Ministries of Defense of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation with the participation of the heads of military departments of the two countries.
The EU military plan for 2026 includes projects on drones and air defense (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: EU to launch drone and air defense project as part of five-year plan
The EU plans to launch joint UAV and air defense projects as part of an ambitious five-year rearmament program, Bloomberg reports. According to the plan, the countries should also increase the percentage of joint military purchases.
Military expert Reisner on Tomahawks for Ukraine: "The situation continues to escalate" (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
Colonel Reisner: delivery of Tomahawks to Kiev will not solve the outcome of the conflict
While Trump is threatening to supply Tomahawks to Kiev, Austrian Colonel Markus Reisner is confident that the missiles will not shorten the duration of the conflict in any way, writes Berliner Zeitung. The Kremlin also warned the US president against questionable decisions and escalating rhetoric.
"Fortress America" is getting smaller and smaller (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: The US will no longer provide security for remote regions
Trump is promoting a new military strategy: the protection of the United States itself is now a priority, not global defense, writes Bloomberg. Ensuring the security of remote regions, including European countries, is no longer Washington's responsibility. But this decision could hurt America itself, the author of the article believes.
Tomahawk missiles, which Trump is considering supplying to Ukraine (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The United States will help Kiev launch Tomahawks when supplies are approved
The US president hopes that the sale of cruise missiles to Kiev will be able to reverse the course of hostilities and force Putin to sit down at the negotiating table, writes FT. However, military analysts believe that the Tomahawks will not change the situation at the front and will only worsen the difficult situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine likes its new ally, Trump (Politico, USA)
Politico: Because of Putin's steadfastness, Trump has returned to the West and Ukraine
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have warmed up considerably since Putin refused to dance to the tune of the United States, writes Politico. Talks about supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles are intended to frighten the Kremlin, although the risk of escalation will certainly deter Washington from such drastic measures.























