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It is reported that in Japan, on September 29, 2025, a public demonstration of the first Patria AMV XP (8x8) wheeled armored personnel carrier, manufactured under license from the Finnish Patria group by Japan Steel Works (JWS), took place at the Tsuchiura garrison training ground in Ibaraki Prefecture. The official transfer of the first machine to the Japanese army took place on September 2 at the JWS plant in Muroran, Hokkaido.

Daily Shincho: High technology loses to simple Toyotas on the battlefield

Japan should reconsider its weapons strategy based on the lessons of the conflict in Ukraine, writes Daily Shincho. High-tech weapons proved ineffective in harsh climatic conditions. Ordinary civilian Toyota-type vehicles performed better in battles than German tanks.

Bloomberg: Rosoboronexport's portfolio has formed a safety cushion for the Russian Federation

Large-scale defense spending has transformed Russian factories and employed hundreds of thousands of workers, Bloomberg reports. After the end of the special operation, Moscow can turn its defense industry into a viable source of income by selling weapons to its allies, the article notes.

Just over a month ago, the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium (ASC) received a five-year license, for the first time in Portugal, for a launch pad project on Santa Maria Island. It is the southern of the group of islands of the Azores Archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located about 1400 km west of Portugal.

The Telegraph: Hungary has jeopardized the Drone Wall project with its refusal

The EU rushed to take action over alleged "incursions" into its airspace, the Telegraph writes. Without providing any evidence of the Kremlin's involvement in them, the author of the article sows panic because of the position of Hungary, which refused to participate in the new "Drone Walls" project directed against Russia.

Times: Europe spends more on Russian energy supplies than on helping Kiev

Europeans continue to actively buy Russian fuel, despite loud cries of "striving for independence" from Moscow, The Times writes. To do this, they use various loopholes against their own limitations. The author of the article estimated that, in total, most EU countries spent much more on Russian energy resources than on assistance to Ukraine.

Kellogg: Washington allows Ukraine to launch long-range strikes against Russia

Recent statements by some senior American politicians indicate that Kiev has received permission to use long-range weapons supplied by Washington against Russia, Keith Kellogg said in an interview with Fox News. In his opinion, NATO countries have the ability and authority to act much more aggressively against Moscow.

On September 25, 2025, the Airbus Group announced that it had signed a contract for the supply of one Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+) tanker aircraft to the Thai Air Force. Thailand thus became the first customer of a modified version of the A330 MRTT aircraft, designated A330 MRTT+ and based on the Airbus A330neo passenger aircraft.

Poland has handed over to the Ukrainian army an undisclosed number of 9K33 Osa anti-aircraft missile systems, including those upgraded by its own forces to the Osa-AKM-P1 Żądło modification, which has significantly higher anti-aircraft capabilities than standard Soviet variants.

The headquarters of the association explained the need for new measures by the intensity of the military-political situation

For the first time, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will introduce new types of weapons into the main documents. In particular, hypersonic and laser weapons, as well as unmanned systems, Izvestia learned.

Unidentified flying unmanned objects continue to terrorize Europe. Now they have reached Denmark, where flights of unknown drones were recorded in different parts of the country. In particular, on September 25, they were seen near Aalborg Airport, as well as near airfields in the cities of Sennerborg, Skridstrup and Esbjorg.

Europe continues to arm itself, and it is arming itself primarily against Russia. Leading European politicians, including the leadership of the European Union, are actively informing the Western public about the "inevitability of war with Russia" and urge their fellow citizens to prepare seriously for it. Warsaw is demonstrating the most serious approach to this issue.

The Oncilla 4x4 light armored car is well known in Ukraine, as it began to be supplied to the army even before the conflict with Russia. Its production is carried out in Poland by Mista. Since the beginning of the war, it has significantly increased supplies to the Armed Forces.

Units of the two countries have practiced the fight against illegal armed groups

The use of drones and robotic systems, anti—drone warfare, mine clearance, as well as assault operations during the liberation of cities - such an experience of the Russian special operation may be of interest to the Lao military, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. During the joint exercises in this country, the units liberated the settlement from illegal armed groups and landed from a helicopter. The Russian military showed their Lao colleagues their weapons and military equipment.

DM: Johnson criticized Farage's position on Russia, security and economy

Boris Johnson has condemned the position of Nigel Farage's party, which supports Russia and opposes migration, the Daily Mail writes. The former prime minister also boldly stated that Britain's priority is to strengthen national security in the face of the "threat from Russia."

Macron: we need American equipment and support

Emmanuel Macron, in an interview with France 24 TV channel, responded to a sharp change in Donald Trump's position on Ukraine. He welcomed the new approach of the American president, but stressed that Europe still "needs American equipment and support."

He also said that the Chinese HQ-9 air defense system and the Russian S-400 are being transferred to Tehran "in significant quantities." Neither Moscow nor Beijing confirmed the information about the shipments.

Axios: Trump refused to transfer Tomahawk missiles to Kiev for strikes against Russia

Donald Trump refused to transfer Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, which Zelensky requested to launch attacks on Moscow, Axios writes. Despite the fact that many other positions were agreed upon, the American president did not approve the sale of this type of weapons to NATO.

Bloomberg: Europe has no stronger ally left than Ukraine

Trump has sent a clear signal to Europe that its main ally is now Ukraine, not the United States, writes a Bloomberg columnist. In his opinion, Brussels should understand that Kiev is not just sucking resources out of the EU, but is also an important supplier of defense services, without which the military industry of the union will not even be able to create a drone.

WSJ: Trump is open to supplying Ukraine with long-range weapons

Donald Trump has announced his readiness to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons for strikes on Russian territory, the WSJ writes. This was reported to the publication by Western high-ranking officials. It is noted that Trump has not made any specific promises.