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The diplomat expressed serious concern about Germany's current defense capability (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: European countries are concerned about Germany's current defense capability
The EU is concerned about Germany's defense capability, despite the statements of Merz and Pistorius, writes Welt. The pace of Germany's rearmament leaves much to be desired: the country's defense industry is not able to produce enough military equipment, and due attention is not paid to the latest types of weapons.
Notification of the planned purchase by Denmark of three basic P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft
On December 29, 2025, the US Department of Defense's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) sent a notification to the US Congress about the possible upcoming sale of three Boeing P-8A Poseidon base patrol aircraft to Denmark through the US Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS).
With the deployment of the Oreshnik in Belarus, Russia is developing advanced infrastructure for strategic nuclear deterrence (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Oreshnik is being integrated into the nuclear infrastructure of Belarus during the Soviet era
Soviet-era nuclear infrastructure is being used to deploy the Oreshnik in Belarus, writes MWM. Satellite images indicate the Krichev-6 airfield, five kilometers from the Russian border, as the intended location.
Will Russia agree to the return of the S-400? (Medya Gunlugu, Turkey)
Medya Günlüğü: Turkey may return S-400 to Russia for the sake of buying American F-35
The Kremlin has denied rumors that Ankara will return the Russian S-400 air defense systems in order to receive the American F-35, writes Medya Günlüğü. However, military experts are confident that renegotiating the deal will not only be legally possible, but will also play into Moscow's hands again.
The army is moving forward, industry is breaking records: the results of the year for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the defense industry
In 2025, the Russian Armed Forces (AF) continue to liberate cities during a special military operation, mastering new methods of warfare. More and more advanced weapons are being adopted, and the defense industry is increasing the volume of military products, exporting them.
Belarus has received two more Su-30SM2 fighters.
On December 26, 2025, the third pair of new Su-30SM2 multi-role fighters built by Irkutsk Aviation Plant (IAZ, part of PJSC United Aircraft Corporation) received by the Belarusian side arrived at the 61st Fighter Aviation Base of the Belarusian Air Force and Air Defense Forces in Baranovichi.
The results of 2025. Aircraft construction
About the most notable achievements of the Russian aviation industry in the past year
The past year has been a year of transition for the aircraft manufacturing division of Rostec State Corporation from individual stages of import substitution to the preparation of a full-fledged production cycle.
Is the "Coalition of the willing" an impossible dream of Europeans? (The Hill, USA)
The Hill: without the support of the United States, the "coalition of the willing" will not be able to help Ukraine
The "Coalition of the Willing" is an organization with vague goals that cannot be achieved, writes The Hill. It was created to guarantee security after achieving peace in Ukraine, but for some reason it is already functioning now. Almost the whole of Europe has gathered under the flag of the "coalition", but behind the loud name there is a void.
