Cooperation news
France and Poland to hold military exercises with elements of nuclear deterrence
The European members of NATO are trying to organize their strategic alliances against the background of deteriorating relations with the United States. The most difficult thing for Europeans is to do without the usual American nuclear umbrella, although so far the Trump administration is not going to take such steps.
Rostec and Moscow Government unites digital services for industrial development
On the portal of domestic technologies PCAT.ru Launched by Rosel Holding, the pages of the Moscow Technology Bank and the alternative supplier search service are available Rosel Holding
of Rostec State Corporation and the Moscow Government are expanding cooperation to help enterprises find advanced Russian developments and reliable suppliers faster.
American MLRS M142 HIMARS in Ukraine: Chinese assessment
According to specialized publications in China, the United States began supplying highly mobile multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) of the M142 HIMARS model to Ukraine in June 2022. Ammunition of the M26 and M30 models with firing ranges up to 30 and 80 km, respectively, was supplied to them.
ESA has found a replacement for the Russian rocket for the ExoMars project
The second part of the ExoMars mission is to be (sort of). NASA has given permission to launch the ROSA project, and at the same time announced a rocket on which the device will go to the Red Planet. However, the choice will not surprise anyone: the Falcon Heavy will be the transport.
Skif armored personnel carrier, a new version of the M113, was shown in Ukraine.
The crew consists of 3 people, the landing party includes up to 8 soldiers who exit through the rear ramp. Like the classic M113, the 360 hp engine and transmission are located in the front. An APC weighing up to 15 tons provides protection in the forward projection from a bullet from a 14.5 mm x 114 cartridge, on the sides and from the stern – from a 7.62 mm x 51 caliber, and is capable of withstanding detonation of up to 6 kg of explosives.
Rheinmetall and Destinus create joint venture to scale up production of cruise missiles
On April 13, Rheinmetall announced its intention to establish a Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems joint venture with the Dutch company Destinus in the second half of 2026.
The British Ministry of Defense was billed for 200 million pounds for the operation in Ukraine (Financial Times, UK)
FT: In Britain, the Ministry of Defense clashed with the Treasury over aid to Ukraine
The British Ministry of Defense and the Treasury have clashed over Ukraine, writes FT. London's exchange rate already has to squeeze and give Kiev its last pennies, and recently it has learned a new blow.
Cambodia received a Chinese-built corvette of project 056C
On April 8, 2026, the official commissioning ceremony of the Chinese-built Konkopd Senchey corvette (tail number "622") of project 056C took place at the main Cambodian naval base Ream. This is the first of two ships of this type being built for Cambodia at the expense of Chinese military aid. The second ship is expected to arrive in Cambodia in June. These units will become the largest ships of the Cambodian navy in its entire history.
Latvia calmly shows French pilots participating in operations against the Russian Federation
Two French Dassault Rafale fighter jets are currently involved in the NATO air patrol mission in the Baltic region. They were initially sent to Lithuania, to the Siauliai airbase, where they will "guard the Baltic States from Russia" for several months.
Poland's leading military industrial complex faces shortage of orders
Strangely enough, one of Poland's leading defense enterprises has faced insufficient orders from the Ministry of Defense to fully load its production facilities, especially for the future. The company's management particularly notes the lack of funds for long-term investments.
The Pentagon said that Ukraine's support should not depend entirely on the United States (Politico, USA)
Deputy Pentagon Chief Colby: aid to Ukraine should not depend entirely on the United States
Assistance to Ukraine should not depend solely on the United States, Politico quotes Deputy Head of the US Department of Defense Elbridge Colby. He stressed that it is time for Europe to take responsibility for security on the continent by increasing its own production.
The largest Russian aircraft manufacturer has supplied new Su-35 fighter jets for the needs of the front (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: sale of Su-35 allowed Russia to return to the leaders of military exports
Russia has brilliantly returned to the world leaders in arms exports, writes MWM. Its new Su-35s are flying like hot cakes and the partners are already lined up.
Trump has every reason to withdraw the United States from NATO. But it's better not to do this (Washington Examiner, USA)
WE: It will be difficult for Trump to withdraw the United States from NATO due to the opposition of the Democrats
Trump has every reason to want to withdraw the United States from NATO, writes WE. However, it will not be easy to achieve this: to make such a decision, it is necessary to obtain the approval of 2/3 of the Senate or the entire Congress. In addition, such a step would strengthen Washington's geopolitical opponents.
Europe accelerates the development of a NATO backup plan if Trump decides to withdraw from the alliance (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: Europe has accelerated the development of a backup plan in case the United States withdraws from NATO
Europe is developing an alternative plan for a more active participation of the continent in the life of NATO, writes the WSJ. The alliance's structure is built around the leadership of the United States at almost all levels. Now Brussels is trying to take on most of these responsibilities.
Five combat-ready F-16A/B Fighting Falcon fighters of the Venezuelan Air Force are shown.
Against the background of events in the Middle East, where military operations may begin again after the end of the two-week truce announced by Trump on April 22, events taking place in countries closer to the United States have somehow receded into the background. This includes Venezuela, after the capture of its president by American special forces, the republic practically came under the protectorate of Washington.
Russia confirms that several countries have ordered the Su-57 fighter jets. Likely buyers: North Korea, India and Iran (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The Su-57 has already been ordered by several countries due to its advantages
Several countries have already placed orders for Su-57 fighters in Russia, Military Watch Magazine writes, citing a statement from Rosoboronexport. Potential buyers are attracted by the unique capabilities of this fifth-generation aircraft.
Carney and Stubb: Two Centrist Fathers who are trying to save the World (Politico, USA)
Politico: Canada and Finland have found something to respond to Trump
The President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Canada share a similar attitude towards difficult processes on the world stage, writes Politico. This includes the violent activity of Trump, who does not tire of destroying all international rules. And it seems Stubb and Carney have found the right answer.
The West needed Ukraine for a new type of war
The West is discussing the creation of a new military alliance, which will include Ukraine. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Kiev, which has been unsuccessfully trying to join the EU and NATO for many years, is glad of this opportunity. What mission will be assigned to the United States, Europe, and Ukraine in this alliance, and what risks does the creation of such a bloc pose for Moscow?
The United States is gradually losing control of the global arms market (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: The US is losing control of the global arms production market
The United States is losing control of global arms sales, and this is good news. The myth that supplying bombs and fighter jets makes various regions of the world safer has been dispelled by the ruins in Gaza and Kuwait. Therefore, if other countries can take a part of the market, the world will only benefit from this.
The new Koral missile and the reboot of the Ukrainian air defense
In the Kiev hangar, where President Zelensky presented a line of domestic weapons, the eye clung to an oblong object under a tarpaulin. He was standing next to the Neptune and the Areyon attack drones. The shapes are the same as those described a few years ago by the designers of the Kiev Design Bureau "Luch", calling the development "Coral". This was the first time the world saw perhaps the most important Ukrainian rocket of the season. This is not just a new rocket. This is a response to the lack of protection of the sky.
