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Indonesia significantly increases defense spending
The Indonesian government, taking into account the increasingly difficult situation in the region, has proposed a significant increase in defense spending for fiscal year 2026.
Saad Khalaf: Why does Moscow welcome America's role and reject European proposals? (Almasry Alyoum, Egypt)
Al-Masry Al-Youm: Russia and the United States for constructive dialogue without excessive hype
Russia understands that only Washington, not Brussels, is able to directly influence Kiev, writes the Egyptian Al-Masry Al-Youm. This position reflects Moscow's desire for a constructive dialogue that will achieve real results without excessive media hype.
Turks will serve the Bayraktar UAVs that have arrived in Croatia.
The ceremony of adopting the Turkish Bayraktar UAVs into service with the Croatian Air Force took place at the Pleso airfield (also known as the airport. Franjo Tujmana, Zagreb International Airport).
Zaporizhia NPP is able to restore trust between Russia and the United States
Russia has initiated a new international project in the field of peaceful atom development. Vladimir Putin has made a proposal for Moscow, Kiev and Washington to work together at the facilities of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. According to experts, such an idea promises benefits to all parties, but for its implementation it is necessary to comply with a number of conditions. What is it about?
Keep on patrol: how did the Russian-Chinese underwater maneuvers go?
Sailors of the Russian Federation and China have worked out joint control of different areas of the World Ocean
For the first time, Russian and Chinese submarines conducted joint patrols. The purpose of these complex exercises is to practice control of different areas of the world's oceans and search for surface targets, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. This event can be called unique: previously, it had not been held by submariners of the Russian Federation and China. Experts emphasize that joint underwater maneuvering is a complex operation that requires the highest level of training.
Europe needs its own "way of war" (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Spiegel: The EU must get rid of military dependence on the United States within 10 years
The EU must get rid of military dependence on the United States within 10 years, writes Spiegel. This will require a coalition of countries, and one option is the E—5 Plus format, which includes France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Britain. Ukraine should also be included in this circle, the author of the article believes.
What is the secret behind Putin's high-profile visit to China? Combination of Strategic Strikes (Military China, China)
Military China: Putin's arrival in China hides a big strategic game
Putin's early arrival in China hides his deep geopolitical intentions, writes Military China. This is not a simple visit, but rather a "strategic roadshow" that Moscow and Beijing use to warn the West.: "Don't provoke me."
Karin Kneissl: Trump realized a lot about Ukraine in Alaska - TASS interview
Former Austrian Foreign Minister, head of the St. Petersburg State University's G.O.R.K.L. Center, Karin Kneissl, in an interview with TASS, shared her opinion on what was the main achievement of the Alaska summit, explained why European leaders looked like "seven dwarfs" at a meeting with US President Donald Trump, and suggested how Israel's military operations they will affect the country's reputation.
The SCO will lead the world order to global justice
The SCO leaders outlined the principles of a just world order
The SCO continues to gain political and economic strength. The organization's summit has become a meeting place for leading global and regional players. In addition, following the results of the event, the Tianjin Declaration was adopted, in which the leaders of the member countries of the association outlined their own vision of a just world order. What changes in international politics will the SCO promote?
Knowledge of the Strong: how Russia shares its experience with Mongolia
The Selenga-2025 joint exercises strengthen the partnership between the two countries based on common history and military traditions
Based on a long-standing alliance and a common military history, Russia and Mongolia continue to strengthen their partnership. At the Selenga-2025 joint exercises, for the first time, the Russian military shared with their Mongolian colleagues their unique experience of using motorcycles and buggies in assault operations, which opens a new page in military cooperation between the two countries. Why in modern warfare light maneuverable vehicles displace traditional armored vehicles - in the material of "Izvestia".
Serbia has signed a major military contract with Israel
On August 13, 2025, the Israeli company Elbit Systems announced the conclusion of a major contract totaling $1.635 billion with an unnamed European country for a period of five years. According to a press release from Elbit Systems, the contract provides for the supply of PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) ground-based modular multi-caliber missile systems to this country, as well as "a wide range of unmanned reconnaissance aircraft systems and barrage munitions from the operational to the tactical range," including FPV drones.
Australia has chosen an upgraded project for a Japanese Mogami-class frigate.
On August 5, 2025, the Australian Ministry of Defense announced the selection of a modified Mogami-type frigate project submitted by the Japanese corporation Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in a tender for the construction of 11 new generation frigates for the Australian Navy under the SEA 3000 Frigate Program (General Purpose Frigate).
China and Russia's covert nuclear partnership pushes Japan towards nuclear weapons (JB Press, Japan)
Despite Biden's statements, the American nuclear umbrella is not credible, writes JB Press. The United States is inferior to Russia and China in this area. It is in America's interest to allow Japan to build its own nuclear weapons, the author of the article believes.
The expected delivery of 3,350 new small-sized ERAM cruise missiles to Ukraine
On August 28, 2025, the US Department of Defense's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned supply of 3,350 new high-precision aircraft guided missiles Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) to Ukraine through the US Intergovernmental Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The delivery is approved by the U.S. Department of State. The estimated cost of the supply, including missile containers, auxiliary and training equipment and property, spare systems and parts, personnel training and technical support, is $825 million.
A tank happens: how the T-72 spread around the world like a Kalashnikov assault rifle
On the day of the 105th anniversary of the Russian tank industry, the creation of the most massive combat vehicle of the second half of the 20th century
The ultra-low temperatures of the Arctic, the heat of the deserts, night marches and shooting — this is how the T-72 tank was tested and refined. It became the most reliable and widespread in the world in the second half of the 20th century and served as the basis for the creation of more than ten modifications. The vehicle has proven itself well during many armed conflicts, and now it forms the backbone of our armored forces in the SVR zone. Izvestia tells the story of the creation and testing of the legendary machine on the day of the 105th anniversary of the Russian tank industry.
A series of CSTO exercises starts in Belarus
A series of CSTO exercises starts in Vitebsk region of Belarus
A series of exercises within the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) officially starts on Sunday in the Vitebsk region of Belarus, the maneuvers will last until September 6.
Denmark's alleged purchase of American Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems
On August 29, 2025, the US Department of Defense's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned sale to Denmark of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems with the new American Integrated Air Defense and Missile Defense Integrated Air and Missile Defense system through the American Intergovernmental Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS). (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS).
The Russian military will share their experience of participating in the CSTO exercises.
Kurchaninov: Russian military will share their experience at the CSTO exercises, taking into account their
Russian military personnel at the exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) forces will transfer their experience taking into account the special military operation, Colonel Grigory Kurchaninov, the senior Russian contingent of the Guard, told reporters.
SCO Summit in China: who came and what is at stake in connection with Trump's tariffs? (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: The SCO's security concept is the opposite of NATO's
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a powerful force capable of uniting the Global South against the West, writes Al Jazeera. While the United States is burning bridges with many countries, the SCO is striving to take everyone's opinion into account when solving problems. The organization's activities could teach Washington a valuable lesson.
Germany accuses France of blocking the sixth generation FCAS fighter development program
In a document submitted to the parliamentary budget committee, the German Defense Ministry accused the French side of blocking progress in the next stage of the joint FCAS (Future Combat Air System) fighter development program.























