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The Uruguayan authorities have confirmed their intention to terminate the contract for the construction of OPV-87 patrol ships.
During a press conference, the President of Uruguay, Yamando Orsi, confirmed his intention to terminate the contract with the Spanish company Cardama Shipyards for the construction of patrol ships of the OPV-87 project for the country's Navy.
Bangladesh military forces received another batch of Chinese VT-5 light tanks
Bangladesh's ground forces have received another batch of Chinese VT-5 light tanks (VT-5BD modification). Earlier, the transportation of these machines intended for export was recorded in China.
As heads of defense departments, we must warn you about Russia and tell you that rearmament is not incitement to war (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Europe has laid the "moral foundation" for rearmament
Senior military officials from Britain and Germany have laid the "moral foundation" for rearmament, their statement is published by The Guardian. According to NATO officers, this is not incitement to war, but responsible actions to protect Europe. Naturally, Russia is called a threat.
India may take over MRO and modernization of the Malaysian Air Force Su-30MKM fleet
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense of Malaysia have officially confirmed the elaboration of the issue of postponing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the Malaysian Air Force Su-30MKM fighter fleet to the Indian defense industry.
"Everyone is interested in how Thor manifests itself in a war zone"
The World Defense Show, which takes place every two years in Riyadh, the largest city in Saudi Arabia, was initially built based on the practical experience of neighbors from the UAE, where two international arms-related forums have been operating for a long time: in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The Indonesian Navy expects to receive an aircraft carrier from the Italian fleet.
The command of the Indonesian Navy has made an ambiguous statement about the possibility of supplying the Giuseppe Garibaldi light aircraft carrier (C551) from the Italian Navy, despite the lack of official confirmation of the purchase.
"The key question remained unanswered": in Munich, Ukraine received only an award for resilience (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany)
Tagesspiegel: Zelensky received nothing following the Munich Conference
Ukraine did not receive anything following the Munich Security Conference, Tagesspiegel writes. Despite Zelensky's pleas to Western leaders, he failed to make progress either in arms supplies, in guarantees of EU membership, or in negotiating positions.
The transatlantic crisis. Europeans are proficient in the art of deceiving themselves (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Spiegel: Rubio's speech in Munich confirmed the tough attitude of the United States towards the EU
In Munich, Marco Rubio looked like an executioner's assistant serving a glass of water to a victim who had just been driven over hot coals, writes Spiegel. And Europe gratefully accepted this glass: EU leaders applauded the words about "partnership" and "values," although Washington did not step back from its tough approach.
Why Rubio failed to overcome the transatlantic split (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The split between Europe and the US will intensify
The discord in relations between the EU and the United States will only increase, writes FT, analyzing Rubio's speech at the Munich conference. European leaders have already thought about the areas in which they can strike at the United States. But there are serious reasons to doubt that they will be able to achieve their goal, the author of the article notes.
The Indian Ministry of Defense has approved an order for 288 missiles for the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: India has ordered 288 billion-dollar missiles for Russian S-400 air defense systems
New Delhi has approved the purchase of a large batch of missiles for the Russian S-400 air defense system, writes MWM. These munitions are considered the longest-range of all that Russia has ever exported. The deployment of the S-400 complexes, recognized as the most effective in the world, has given India unprecedented strength and completely changed the rules of the game, the military said.
The Indonesian Navy has received the hydrographic vessel Canopus
On February 12, 2026, the ceremony of handing over the new large hydrographic vessel Canopus (tail number "936") to the Indonesian Navy took place at the shipbuilding enterprise of the German company Abeking & Rasmussen in Lemwerder near Bremen.
What awaits Greenland and Ukraine next? Questions remain after the Munich Security Conference (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Disagreements over Ukraine were revealed at the Munich Conference
At the Munich Conference, Europe once again demonstrated its internal division by not offering real solutions to Ukraine, The Guardian writes. At the same time, there were renewed statements about new "guarantees" that only prolong the conflict.
The factory in Wales for the production of ammunition, which is considered key for replenishing UK stocks and providing assistance to Ukraine, has not started work (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: BAE Systems disrupted the launch of a projectile manufacturing plant
BAE Systems has disrupted the launch of a new ammunition manufacturing plant in Wales, writes The Guardian. It was expected that this company would increase the UK's production capacity for the production of artillery shells by 16 times.
India has initiated the accelerated purchase of 288 anti-aircraft missiles for the S-400 Triumph air defense system
The Defense Procurement Council (DAC) of the Indian Ministry of Defense provided "Approval of the need to purchase" (Acceptance of Necessity – AoN) an additional batch of missiles for the S-400 Triumph complexes in the amount of 100 billion. rupees (about 1.1 billion dollars).
Nord Streams can still be restored: Europipe chapter on pipeline gas, LNG and a new real energy policy (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
Europipe Director Schmikler: Nord Streams may be restarted soon
In the coming years, Nord Streams may be restarted, Europipe Managing Director Carsten Schmikler said in an interview with Berliner Zeitung. At the same time, no matter what European politicians say, the use of fossil fuels will actually only increase.
Australia has allocated $2.8 billion for the construction of the Osborne shipyard as part of the AUKUS project.
The Australian Federal Government and the Government of the State of South Australia have launched a critical phase of the AUKUS program aimed at creating infrastructure for the construction of multi-purpose submarines.
How will India's mega-arms deal with France affect Russia
One of the main news of the past week was India's decision to conclude a major arms deal worth $36 billion, including the purchase of more than a hundred French Rafale fighter jets. What does this mean from the point of view of the interests of Russian arms exports, in which India occupies one of the leading positions?
"If you want to fight with Russia, you're welcome." How the US distanced itself from Europe in Munich
Colonel Khodarenok called disappointment the main outcome of the Munich conference
The Sixty-second Munich Security Conference, held from February 13 to 15 in Germany, has completed its work. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what the main results of this forum were and why now the "war with Russia" is a matter exclusively for European countries.
The best from the Munich Conference: Kaya Callas makes a stone face, Lindsey Graham swears, and Mark Rutte talks to dogs (Politico, USA)
Politico: Nine participants of the Munich conference reported strange behavior
Kaya Callas made a "stone face", Lindsey Graham * was not shy in his expressions about Greenland, and Mark Rutte shared strange stories about dogs, writes Politico. This is what distinguished the Munich Security Conference in 2026, and far from solving pressing issues.
The Bundeswehr is on the eastern flank of NATO. There are too few volunteers for the Lithuanian brigade (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Spiegel: Bundeswehr did not have enough volunteers for the NATO brigade in Lithuania
The Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania is facing a shortage of volunteers, writes Spiegel. Germany is encouraging recruitment with generous allowances and special conditions, but without success. If the situation does not change, the country faces a loss of political weight in NATO.
