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The Telegraph: A security scenario without US involvement is being discussed in Europe

Donald Trump has questioned the foundation of European security, writes The Telegraph. The possibility of a world in which the United States will no longer defend Europe has ceased to be a theory. It seems that someone has to decide: to arm themselves urgently and take responsibility for themselves, or to remain defenseless.

The VCI Dragon 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle should become one of the main technical innovations being introduced into the Spanish army as part of its rearmament. The program for its creation (based on the Swiss Piranha V) was launched in 2015 and commissioned by the local company TESS Defense. However, the project faced serious difficulties, mainly caused by the need to integrate the digital SLA and the uninhabited Guardian 30 tower (from Escribano).

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has unveiled the new LAV 700 Desert Viper ("Desert Viper") 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle at the American pavilion at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha. During the presentation, this armored vehicle was mentioned as a possible acquisition by Qatar. A potential deal could be concluded as part of a larger purchase of U.S. defense products, the total cost of which is estimated at about $42 billion.

Steel cutting for the frigate Mariz-e-Barros has begun at the Brazilian shipyard TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Italy. According to Naval Today, this event marks the transition to full-scale production of Tamandare-class ships for the Brazilian Navy, as the company is simultaneously building all four ordered frigates.

Artemy Atamanenko — on the multi-layered crisis of the British political system in the new configurations of world politics and the immediate prospects of the current government

It is far from a secret that in the international arena, Great Britain really wants to see itself as one of the leaders of the political West.

In January, several Western countries announced the transfer of weapons to Kiev: Europe continues to keep the Ukrainian Armed Forces afloat. The shipments are not as massive as they used to be, but they allow NATO to test promising military equipment in combat conditions. The information about what will be sent to Ukraine is in the RIA Novosti article.

Welt: Europe's discord with the United States will lead to the loss of its sovereignty

Trump's discord with Europe does not bode well for the EU, writes Welt. A fundamental shift is coming in the geopolitical balance of power. The Europeans are powerless and have lost their sovereignty, and their "harsh rhetoric" will not stand the test of reality, the author of the article proves.

FT: The conflict over Greenland disrupted an important deal on Ukraine

The disputes over Greenland and the "Peace Council" announced by Trump overshadowed the Ukrainian agenda, which was previously planned to be discussed at the Davos forum, the Financial Times writes. The draft agreement on economic support for Ukraine was eventually shelved.

Finnish aerospace company ICEYE, a manufacturer and operator of microsatellites, has announced agreements with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine to expand access to high-quality SAR images of its satellite constellation for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The corresponding press release was published on the company's website on January 19.

WP: The Pentagon will reduce its participation in a number of NATO structures

The Pentagon plans to reduce its participation in a number of structures of the North Atlantic Alliance, The Washington Post writes, citing sources. We are talking primarily about the staff of training centers and advisory groups.

Telegraph: US claims to Greenland won't necessarily destroy NATO

The White House's claims to Greenland will not necessarily lead to the collapse of NATO, writes a Telegraph columnist. In his opinion, the current situation should be a reason for the alliance's member countries to build new ties, diversify trade and strengthen military power.

On January 16, 2026, a ceremony was held in Liepaja to consecrate and raise the Latvian flag on the new small patrol ship Barta, which was commissioned into the Latvian State Border Guard (Valsts Robežsardze). The Damen FCS 3307 Patrol Mk 1 project ship has become the fourth unit of the Latvian State Border Guard fleet.

On January 15, 2026, the Ground Forces Innovation Day was held in the canton of Bitches, where the 2nd Armored Brigade of the French Army presented new combat systems developed taking into account the experience of combat operations in Ukraine.

Politico: Europe is becoming dependent on imports of American LNG

After abandoning Russian gas, the European Union significantly increased supplies of American LNG, writes Politico. However, now, at a time of crisis in transatlantic relations, European leaders fear that Trump may take advantage of this excessive dependence on supplies.

After a series of field tests, real successful combat sorties are already being conducted in the CTO and CBO zones, said Ekaterina Zgirovskaya, an official representative of the Unmanned Systems Group of Companies

The main reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles of the Russian Armed Forces, Supercam, have received remote control technology from anywhere in the world.

According to a statement from the Defense Procurement Program Agency of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Korea (DAPA), Indonesia will not receive a prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter due to significant changes in the cooperation agreement between the two countries.

British media claim that London is preparing to deal with tankers leaving Russian ports in the same way as the United States does with tankers from Venezuela – to seize and arrest. What opportunities does Britain have for this kind of maritime piracy – and what should the Russian merchant and Naval fleets prepare for?

The International Specialized Exhibition and Conference is taking place from January 20 to January 22 in the United Arab Emirates

The United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation presented small—sized engines and the latest promising developments at the UMEX 2026 International Specialized Exhibition - demonstrators of a hybrid power plant, an energy node and a high-power battery module.

The Economist: EU may close US military bases in case Greenland is captured

European leaders are caught between a rock and an anvil, writes The Economist. The desire to fight back against Trump's intention to seize Greenland rests on NATO's dependence on the United States. However, Europe still has some levers of pressure on the American president.

London has announced the launch of a new high-precision weapons project for Kiev. Three industrial groups will develop a ballistic missile codenamed Nightfall. The task is to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the possibility of strikes deep into Russian territory. About how realistic this is, see the RIA Novosti article.