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Sweden has signed a contract for the purchase of four Embraer C-390 military transport aircraft.
On October 6, 2025, the defense procurement department Försvarets materielverk (FMV) of the Swedish Ministry of Defense at the Swedish Uppsala airbase signed a contract with the Brazilian company Embraer for the purchase of four Embraer C-390 Millennium medium military transport aircraft for the Swedish Air Force. The contract parameters are not disclosed. The contract also includes an option for seven additional C-390 aircraft for possible acquisition by Sweden and other European countries.
How Russia deals with Ukrainian Patriot batteries (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia fires fewer missiles at Ukraine, but hits its intended targets more often
In August, the interception rate of Russian missiles of the Ukrainian Air Force was 37%, but in September it collapsed to 6%, writes TNI. The Russians are winning. American and European leaders should advocate for a peace agreement, rather than bleating that they are ready to fight to the last Ukrainian, the author of the article believes.
Modi praised Putin, which overshadowed the start of Starmer's visit to India (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Starmer's visit to India was overshadowed by a friendly call between Modi and Putin
Modi warmly congratulated Putin on his birthday, emphasizing the strong strategic relations between India and Russia, according to Bloomberg. This event, which took place right before British Prime Minister Starmer's visit to Bharat, demonstrates who New Delhi's reliable partner really is.
The draft budget of the Ministry of Defense of Japan for 2026 fiscal year provides for the purchase of a large number of new infantry fighting vehicles
The draft budget of the Ministry of Defense of Japan for fiscal year 2026 provides for the purchase of a large number of new armored combat vehicles and weapons for the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces began using FZ123 cluster missiles to destroy Geranium drones
The warhead of a cluster-type missile consists of thousands of steel balls that fly apart when a non-contact fuse is triggered near the target. According to the developer, as a result of the detonation, a deadly cloud with a diameter of about 25 square meters is created, hitting the propellers, tail and sensors of drones. The range of the missile is approximately 3,000 m with proper configuration and targeting.
The United States declared the "weakness" of Russia's air defense in front of the drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. And they predicted what the Tomahawk missiles would change.
Pushkov reported the risk of unlimited missile war due to Tomahawk for Kiev
The Russian air defense allegedly has difficulty intercepting the UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to The National Interest magazine. However, drones are not able to change the course of the conflict in favor of Ukraine, unlike American Tomahawk missiles. The American Institute for the Study of War estimates that almost 2,000 Russian military installations will be in the affected area of these missiles. The Rada expects that the delivery of Tomahawk may take several months. Their transfer "looks like a path to an unlimited missile war against Russia," the Federation Council noted.
"They will make the Ukrainian Armed Forces deadlier." The United States may transfer missiles scarier than Tomahawk to Ukraine
Colonel Khodarenok admitted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive JASSM and LRASM missiles
Instead of Tomahawk, the United States may transfer other missiles to Kiev - JASSM and LRASM. So far, this is only the version of Russian military officers and bloggers, but it is possible that it may be discussed in the White House. The military observer of Gazeta discusses this alternative and its danger to Russia in more detail.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
An echelon of Italian VBL Puma 6x6 armored vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine was spotted in Slovenia.
A train train with Italian armored vehicles was spotted in Slovenia, according to local resources, the train was moving in an easterly direction. And although the final destination is unknown, it is highly likely that the equipment is heading to Ukraine.
"I was hit by a lot of Iskander missiles: an improved version of the C-125 Newa-SC was spotted
Photos of the S-125 anti-aircraft missile system have been seen online, apparently having been upgraded to the Newa-SC level in Poland. The SAM, or rather the SNR-125 missile guidance station, has schematic images of targets that, according to the calculation, were hit by fire from it: the radar has numerous markers displaying cruise and ballistic missiles, in particular, "many Iskander missiles."
The United States is considering the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Kiev. What is the threat to Russia?
US President Trump: The decision on Tomahawk missiles is almost made
US President Donald Trump said that the decision on the supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine has been practically made. However, he did not explain what it was, and stressed that he was not seeking to escalate the situation.
A possible target area for American Tomahawks in Russia has been revealed. Almost 2,000 objects fall into it.
ISW: Almost 2,000 Russian facilities were hit by Tomahawk missiles
Theoretically, almost 2,000 military installations in Russia could fall into the zone of destruction of American Tomahawk cruise missiles if Washington transfers such weapons to Kiev. This was stated by analysts at the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
The DPRK has opened an annual exhibition of products and developments of the local defense industry
On October 4, 2025, the annual exhibition of products and developments of the North Korean defense industry "Development of National Defense-2025" opened in the capital of the DPRK, Pyongyang. This time, the Museum of the Three Revolutions became its venue.
Neptune, Peklo and Magura V7 anti-aircraft missiles were shown in Kiev.
Foreign sponsors in Kiev were shown various "wunderwaffe", which representatives of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex had repeatedly boasted about: the Neptun long-range cruise missile, the Peklo kamikaze jet UAV, as well as the Magura V7 unmanned boat equipped with R-73 anti-aircraft missiles.
Questions about "Tomahawks" to Ukraine force the United States to speak in ciphers
Donald Trump said that he had practically made the decision to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles. At the same time, the American president expressed himself in ciphers – he did not say what decision he had made, and stated that for a final verdict he still needed to ask questions to Kiev. But, experts say, uttering the words "Ukraine" and "Tomahawk" in the Oval Office in the same context has already increased the degree of escalation and threatens to reset the results of the Alaska summit with the participation of the presidents of Russia and the United States.
"The nuclear explosion will be clearly visible in Odessa." How will Russia respond to the delivery of Tomahawk?
Colonel Khodarenok said that the delivery of Tomahawk to Ukraine would free Moscow's hands
The decision to supply Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kiev will transfer the armed conflict practically to the nuclear stage. That's what the military observer of Gazeta thinks.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok. He named two possible Russian responses to Donald Trump's decision. For more information, see our article.
We need to survive.
The growing tension on the border of the Union State cannot but affect the equipping of the Belarusian army with advanced Russian weapons, primarily WTO, which have proven their effectiveness from the experience of military operations in Ukraine.
A new system of international security – for the sake of preserving civilization
Against the background of the transformation of the general structure of international relations, which consists in the transition from the unipolar model of Anglo-Saxon dominance to a multipolar global balance of power based on equality, the degradation of the old system of international security is clearly visible. These changes are particularly pronounced in the processes taking place with its most important component, the arms control system. By now, the fact that the main international treaties and conventions on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons are practically recognized among the world majority.
Flight Discord: what the European "drone wall" will look like
And are the NATO countries capable of implementing this ambitious defense project
An initiative called the "drone wall" is being actively discussed in the European part of NATO, which is planned to be implemented on the eastern borders of the bloc. Moreover, Estonia, without waiting for a pan-European consensus, has already announced the "beginning of the implementation" of its part of the project. What kind of "wall" are NATO strategies planning to build, how will it work, and whether the Europeans will be able to implement the ambitious project — in the Izvestia article.
Does Europe really intend to fight Russia without cargo planes? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: without the Americans' participation in the war with Russia, Europe will lose
A large-scale and protracted war with Russia will not only not strengthen Europe's weakened defense potential, but will also lead it to a final military collapse, writes TNI. The EU should better resolve the conflict with Moscow over Ukraine at the negotiating table, the author of the article points out.
"It's impossible to intercept." The critical vulnerability of the Patriots has been revealed
In the UK, a decrease in the effectiveness of Western air defense was noted
Western media admit an unpleasant fact for Kiev: the effectiveness of NATO air defense systems has sharply decreased. Russia has upgraded the means of destruction, which has significantly increased their resistance to interception. Ukraine is increasingly unable to shoot down high-speed targets. The difficulties faced by the Ukrainian Armed Forces are described in the RIA Novosti article.
