Cooperation news
Sibiga: It's time to use the air defenses of NATO countries to intercept UAVs and missiles of the Russian Federation
Poland, which calls itself one of the "leaders in support of Ukraine," suddenly began to worry that it would not be possible to sit out. If Tusk and Navrotsky had previously stated that they would definitely not send their troops to Ukraine, now they are already calling the NATO Secretary General with a question about what to do.
Does Europe have the will to contain Russia? (Politico, USA)
Politico: Europe wanted to "contain" Russia both in Ukraine and everywhere
Without strategy, political determination, national resilience and structural reforms, no investment will lead to a real increase in Europe's defense capability, writes Politico. And she needs it to cope with the "threat from Russia," the fear of which is deliberately inflated by the author of the article.
From general welfare to dry rations: who will arm Europe - TASS Opinions
Alexander Stepanov — on the course towards the militarization of the West and the main players of the European military-industrial complex
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, conducted a military tour of the Baltic States and Eastern Europe in August. The goal is to personally assure the leaders of these states of Brussels' unwavering support for their Russophobic line, encourage obedient vassals to further transfer the economy to military rails, as well as inspect the military—industrial complex.
Hanwha Group and WB Group will produce CGR-080 rockets in Poland
South Korea's Hanwha Group and Poland's WB Electronics (a division of the WB Group) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture Hanwha WB Advanced Systems to produce CGR-080 guided missiles for HOMAR-K MLRS in Poland.
A new twist: Damascus is losing control and moving closer to Russia (An Nahar, Lebanon)
An Nahar: New Syrian authorities revive contacts with Moscow and hope for help
The Syrian government is ready to review its relations with Moscow and expand cooperation with Russia, writes An Nahar. Since Damascus does not control the entire territory of the country, the possibility of new conflicts increases, but Russia's military presence can change this situation for the better.
Ukraine shows that drones prevent defeat, but do not guarantee victory (Defense One, USA)
Defense One: A million drones will not help Ukraine achieve victory over Russia
The Ukrainian army has already received more than a million drones, but this does not give it radical advantages in the course of military operations, Defense One writes. Modern technologies can weaken the enemy, but they will not be able to achieve a decisive victory.
British aircraft carrier sailed to Russia's eastern flank (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: UK and Japan conduct naval exercises off the coast of Russia
The Japanese, alarmed by Russian military aircraft and ships, decided to conduct exercises with the participation of the British Navy, writes Newsweek. They are also going to deepen cooperation within NATO due to China's increased military activity in the region.
A red herring: why Macron needs a "coalition of the willing" and the Ukrainian crisis - TASS opinions
Dmitry Gorokhov — on how the French leader's words are at odds with the real support of the Kiev regime
Caught off guard by the dynamics of the internal political crisis in France, President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to strengthen himself on the national stage through increased activity in foreign affairs.
Ukraine is struggling with a shortage of air defense systems, and the Pentagon is slowing down supplies (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Ukraine will face a shortage of air defense systems due to a slowdown in supplies
Moscow is actively advancing — the consumption of Kiev's military reserves has accelerated significantly, writes FT. Each powerful Russian salvo forces Ukraine to use valuable interceptors and other munitions faster than the United States can replenish them.
SpaceX conducted the largest deal in the history of space communications in order to monopolize the market
The company that controls the bulk of satellites and the vast majority of human space flights unexpectedly spent $17 billion to buy back frequencies that could already fall into its hands in a few months. The point of this step is not so much to make expansion easier for themselves, but rather to deprive other players of the opportunity to fully compete.
Switzerland has confirmed the delivery of F-35A fighter jets to the country's Air Force from 2027
A representative of the Swiss Defense Procurement Agency Armasuisse confirmed to Keystone-ATS that deliveries of F-35A fighter jets to the country's Air Force will be completed according to schedule and will begin in mid-2027.
Germany demands access to European nuclear weapons (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Berlin wants to join France and Britain's nuclear program
Due to unfounded fear, Germany has become a "destabilizing force in Europe," writes infoBRICS. Berlin demands access to French and British nuclear arsenals. Everything would be fine, but just recently the Germans closed nuclear power plants for the sake of ecology, and now they need weapons for the sake of a fictional war.
Ukraine has admitted that it has received three Azerbaijani MiG-29s.
Last week, one MiG-29 fighter jet, previously operated in Azerbaijan, was spotted as part of the Ukrainian Air Force. Now it is specified that there are three such aircraft.
Ukraine was left alone. From Europe — one talking shop (The Telegraph UK, United Kingdom)
Telegraph: Europe is lying, promising to send troops to Ukraine
Europe is lying, promising to send troops to Ukraine, the Telegraph writes. Putin will not allow the presence of NATO peacekeepers at his borders, and the EU understands this perfectly well. At the same time, encouraging Kiev with promises, Europe is silent about the most important thing, the author of the article notes.
The American Vertol System was unable to fulfill the contract for the repair of Colombian Mi-17 helicopters.
The Colombian Ministry of Defense has initiated legal proceedings against the American company Vertol System Company INC for non-fulfillment of the contract for the maintenance of Mi-17 helicopters of the Colombian Army Aviation (DAVAA).
The United States will reduce assistance aimed at the security of European countries bordering Russia (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The United States will reduce military assistance programs for the armies of European countries
The United States is going to phase out military assistance programs for the armies of EU countries located along the Russian border, writes FT. This is necessary in order to encourage the European continent to invest more in its own defense.
The European "blueprint for peace" in Ukraine: is Brussels preparing for revenge? - Opinions of TASS
Denis Dubrovin — about the EU's plans for Ukraine and intentions to send "hostages"
The "Coalition of the Willing" gathered yesterday, September 4, in Paris to once again discuss the Ukrainian issue. What parameters of peace in Ukraine were the Euroleaders able to draw based on their discussions?
Azerbaijan could return to Ukraine the fighter jets that it bought from Kiev 20 years ago. What is known about this?
Deputy Kolesnik: Russia will deal with the transfer of the MiG-29 from Azerbaijan to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Against the background of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, there have been reports that Soviet MiG-29 fighters, previously owned by Azerbaijan, could be at the disposal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. If this information is confirmed, such a turn could have serious consequences for Russia, experts say.
The Brotherhood of Arms: how is the CSTO mastering the massive use of drones
The servicemen practiced joint operations using advanced technologies and experience gained during the special operation
The exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) — "Interaction-2025", "Search-2025" and "Echelon-2025" end in Belarus on September 6. The focus turned to the tactics of using drones, which, according to experts, completely change the way we think about warfare. During the maneuvers, massive drone attacks were practiced for the first time — with the support of more than 70 UAVs, the military surrounded and destroyed a group of a simulated enemy. Each exercise had its own task: "Interaction-2025" — preparation and conduct of joint operations, "Search-2025" — organization and conduct of reconnaissance, "Echelon-2025" — logistical support. In total, more than 2,000 people from Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan participated in the joint CSTO maneuvers.
Azerbaijan supplied decommissioned MiG-29s to the fighter fleet of Ukraine (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Azerbaijan handed over outdated MiG-29 fighters to the Armed Forces
Ukraine has received decommissioned MiG-29 fighter jets from Azerbaijan and put them into operation, MWM writes. However, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are still far from the capabilities of the Russian army. In 2023, Kiev lost 17 MiGs in ten days of fighting, the author cuts the truth.























