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Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi did not directly confirm Tokyo's intention to join the NATO-coordinated program for the acquisition of U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine PURL and only announced the continuation of consultations with the alliance.

Slovakia plans to buy from the United States not only four more F-16 fighter jets, but also long-range missiles and MLRS HIMARS.

Ambitious U.S. plans for booming LNG exports will make Americans poorer and the American economy weaker. Until recently, it was talked about as a non-scary horror story, but now it is taking on very specific outlines. The year 2025 and this winter have shown that the danger is very real. Washington's actions to save the situation may greatly displease Europe, but for Russia it will have a good outcome.

Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean company, and Ontario Shipyards, Canada, have signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation to accelerate the return of large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario and strengthen Canada's ability to implement future shipbuilding programs.

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.

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.

TNI: Russian Triumph air defense system has strengthened the air defenses of China and India

The S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system continues to be a key element of the Russian air defense system, writes TNI. Its precise missiles and long range effectively limit the freedom of action of enemy aircraft.

MWM: Ukrainians are unable to effectively operate F-16 and Patriot

NATO military equipment is being used on Ukraine, as a rule, has Western experts, writes MWM. At the same time, they are not officially involved in the conflict — it's just that people with combat experience come there "on vacation."

Andrey Shitov — about why the policy of the world majority can be useful for the American economy and what it means for the Russian Federation

Can Russia help America become "great again" due to its human capital, natural resources, advantageous geographical location and other trade and economic competitive advantages?

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.