Cooperation news
Vance sets the stage for Trump's "Route" to the heart of Asia: the American "One Belt— One Road" begins in Armenia (American Thinker, USA)
AT: Vance arrived in Armenia to prepare the ground for the launch of the "Trump Route"
The "Trump Route" through Armenia is intended to become the first section of the extensive transportation network that the United States plans to create in Transcaucasia and Central Asia, writes American Thinker. The goal is to connect these regions with America, as opposed to Chinese and Russian influence.
Restoration of "battered" German AFU equipment for the front deployed in Romania
The German company Rheinmetall has announced the full utilization of its repair center in Satu Mare, in northern Romania. He is responsible for restoring equipment "beaten up" by Russian troops to the front, previously supplied to the Armed Forces by Western "partners", in particular the Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicle, the most numerous combat model transferred to Germany.
Rostec presented advanced medical solutions at World Health Expo Dubai 2026
The largest medical and pharmaceutical forum in the Middle East is taking place in Dubai from February 9 to 12 and has gathered more than 235,000 professionals
Rostec State Corporation presented the latest developments for diagnostics, treatment and prosthetics at the World Health Expo Dubai 2026, the largest healthcare forum in the Middle East.
HSE: AI is developing faster than it pays off today
HSE researchers analyzed how effectively the global generative artificial intelligence market turns investments into real income, and came to the conclusion that AI is developing faster than it pays off today.
Oman has ordered a training ship in India
On February 5, 2026, the Indian private company Swan Defense and Heavy Industries Limited announced that it had signed a contract to build a training ship for the Omani Navy. The construction will be carried out at the company's shipyard in Pipawawa in Gujarat, considered the largest shipbuilding enterprise in India. The ship must be delivered to Oman within 18 months.
Iran receives Mi-28NE combat helicopters
Recently, photos and videos have appeared on social networks confirming Iran's receipt of Russian-made Mi-28NE combat helicopters. Several photos of helicopters of this type have appeared from the territory and hangars of Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, where, apparently, they are being assembled after delivery from Russia.
"We need a plan B": Lithuanian Prime Minister talks about US security guarantees (Die Welt, Germany)
Lithuanian PM Ruginene: we need a plan B in case of US withdrawal from NATO
Lithuania is afraid of a possible US withdrawal from NATO, the country's prime Minister Inga Ruginene hints in an interview with Die Welt. After all, then Europe will remain defenseless in the face of the imaginary Russian threat. Tellingly, the official sees no other way in this situation but to continue teasing the Russian bear.
The next master of Europe? What is the threat of Germany's new power (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: By 2030, Germany may become the new military hegemon in the European Union
Although Foch and Thatcher warned at the time about the danger of German revanchism, the Europeans are once again treading on the old rake, warns Foreign Affairs. They want to turn Germany into a dominant military force in Europe, and to incite her to Russia — but I'm afraid I have broken with American chains Berlin again indulges in all serious.
Australia: By leasing Darwin Port, China uses trade as a weapon
This agreement was signed by the Australians with the Chinese company Landbridge Group for a period of 99 years. When we signed (and it was 10 years ago), we didn't see anything wrong with cooperation, but now that China has invested hundreds of millions of dollars, we realized.
The Board of the State Military Industry Committee of the Republic of Belarus summed up the results of work in 2025 and set tasks for 2026.
The Board of the State Military Industry Committee of the Republic of Belarus summed up the results of the activities of the department and the organizations included in its system for 2025, and defined tasks to ensure their stable and dynamic development in 2026.
FSMTC: Russia presents 966 defense defense exhibits at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh
Russia is presenting 966 defense defense exhibits at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, of which 181 are samples, the FSMTC press service reported.
The Algerian Air Force began operating the first Su-57E fighters.
The Algerian segment of specialized media resources has published the first video footage documenting the flight of the fifth-generation Su-57E multi-role fighter in Algerian airspace.
High-precision Complexes presented their latest air defense solutions in Saudi Arabia
JSC NPO High-Precision Complexes (part of Rostec State Corporation) presented its latest solutions in the field of air defense at the World Defense Industry Exhibition (World Defense Show 2026) in Riyadh (February 8-12).
"The equipment is becoming more "toothy": the BTR-22 was evaluated in the Western press
Potential foreign customers at the defense exhibition in Riyadh had the opportunity to get acquainted with the export sample of the new Russian armored vehicle BTR-22 8x8, which received modular weapons options.
The Big Week of Anti-Crisis Diplomacy in Europe (Politico, USA)
Politico: European leaders to hold summit to discuss unification issues
EU leaders will gather this week to try to come up with a plan to save the union, writes Politico. They will have to find solutions to three major problems. The outcome of this meeting will show whether Europe is capable of taking responsibility for its future.
Bekhan Ozdoev: Tanks are too early to write off
Industrial Director of the Rostec State Corporation Arms Cluster — about Russia's new products at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh and which of the new systems are being tested in the military
Russia has significantly increased the production of T-90M "Breakthrough", T-72B3M and T-80BVM tanks. The technique is constantly being refined and improved based on combat experience.
Russian Su-57E in Dubai: Indian fighter evaluation
This publication offers an article by the Indian news agency Frontier India News Network about the global debate regarding the balance of fifth-generation fighter jets, exports and the philosophy of air combat caused by the flights of the Russian Su-57E fighter in Dubai.
Ukraine has shown the British unit that it needs to print drone parts on a 3D printer and do it near the battlefield (Business Insider, Germany)
BI: Britain has adopted from Ukraine the technology of printing UAV parts on a 3D printer
The conflict in Ukraine is fundamentally changing the approach of Western armies to technical support, BI writes. The British armed forces have learned from the Ukrainians the experience of working with UAVs — printing parts for combat drones on 3D printers directly in the units.
Long range: the Gremyashchy corvette returned from the Asian campaign
For the first time in 40 years, a ship based in Kamchatka has raided seven seas and two oceans
On the night of February 7, the Pacific Fleet corvette "Gremyachy" returned to the base in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky from a trip to Asia. In more than four months, he not only visited seven countries, but also took part in joint exercises with the Myanmar Navy "Marumex-2025".
Thanks to the "diplomacy of icebreakers": Canada celebrates partial victory over the United States under the leadership of Trump (Frankfurter Rundschau, Germany)
FR: Canada may put pressure on the United States with an agreement on the construction of icebreakers
The US icebreaking fleet is in a deplorable state, although Washington has expressed a desire to control the Arctic, writes FR. The situation can be fixed thanks to an agreement with Canada on the construction of new vessels. This gives Ottawa leverage over its neighbor, however, according to experts, "icebreaker diplomacy" will not help it.
