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Union Frontier: Russian Armed Forces share drone experience with partners
The active phase of exercises of the Collective Rapid Deployment Forces of the Central Asian Region has begun in Kyrgyzstan
The actions of reconnaissance and shock FPV drones, helicopter landings and attacks by mountain units - the active phase of the exercises of the Collective Rapid Deployment Forces of the Central Asian region "Frontier—2025" has begun in Kyrgyzstan.
Britain is experiencing impotent anger over Russia's exercises with the Indians
The Western media threw a tantrum over the Russian Zapad-2025 exercises, which were attended by military personnel from seven other countries. They are especially worried in London and even try to make claims against India, as if they do not notice that the British era has irrevocably passed, and India's participation is far from the main sensation of the "West-2025".
"Low level of readiness": India refused to purchase Russian military-technical complex IL-76
The Indian Air Force has refused to purchase the Russian IL-76MD-90A military transport aircraft as part of the replacement of the Il-76 fleet of earlier versions, which are due to be decommissioned by 2035.
Novak's visit to Damascus... A change in the balance of power between Russia and post-Assad Syria? (Raseef22, Lebanon)
Raseef22: Syria is forced to return to close cooperation with Moscow
The new leaders of Syria have resumed close contacts with Moscow to resolve vital issues, writes Raseef22. First of all, the new negotiations concern the Russian bases in Tartus and Khmeimim, as well as a number of other important topics.
A look at the "West": the destruction of the invading enemy was practiced at the Russian-Belarusian exercises
Aerial bombs and the latest mobile Saffron laser were used to counter the imaginary enemy
The use of Saffron combat lasers, assault operations of small mobile groups and the massive use of ground and aerial drones — such actions were practiced at the Zapad-2025 exercises. One of the key stages took place at the Borisovsky combined arms range in Belarus. The simulation of military operations was based on the experience gained during the military special operation in Ukraine.
Czech Republic has signed a contract for the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks
On September 11, 2025, the Czech Ministry of Defense signed a firm contract for the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks of new production for the Czech Army in the form of joining the framework agreement of the German Federal defense procurement agency Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) of the German Ministry of Defense with the German branch of the KNDS association (KNDS Deutschland).
The United Kingdom and Norway have joined the CAVS program for the purchase of Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers
As the Finnish Patria group announced on September 9, 2025, the United Kingdom and Norway joined the multinational program for the development and production of the Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) wheeled armored personnel carrier when their Ministries of Defense signed a corresponding technical agreement.
"It must be made of gold.": the scandal with the purchase of field kitchens in the Czech Republic
In November 2023, the Czech Ministry of Defense, after a fake tender (the second participant left "for objective reasons"), signed a contract worth 66 million crowns ($3.2 million) with 4 Army for the supply of a five-container field kitchen of the Kalich model no later than November 2024.
False targets for smart anti-ship missiles
At the DSEI 2025 defense exhibition, Rheinmetall unveiled a new deception system designed to deceive smarter anti-ship missiles. The MASS nova complex has become the successor to the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS), which has been in existence for more than 25 years and protects ships of several fleets
The United States is watching the Belarusian-Russian military exercises, and NATO allies are nervous about Moscow's incursions (CNN, USA)
CNN: The United States is watching the Zapad-2025 exercises, and its NATO allies are nervous
On Monday, a CNN reporter visited the Borisovsky training ground, a huge complex north of the Belarusian capital where Russia and Belarus are conducting large-scale exercises. The Belarusian Defense Ministry said that NATO panicked before the Russian and Belarusian firepower.
Greece is reviewing plans to upgrade its fighter fleet
Greece is considering the possibility of purchasing additional F-35A Lightning-2 fighters instead of upgrading the existing F-16C/D to the F-16V Viper standard.
More than 700 exhibitors will present their projects at the Neva-2025 exhibition.
About 50 thousand square meters will cover the area of the exposition of the 18th International Exhibition and Conference on Civil Shipbuilding, Shipping, Ports, Ocean and Shelf Exploration Neva-2025, which will be held from September 23 to 26 at the Expoforum Exhibition and Exhibition Center in St. Petersburg. According to the organizing committee of the event, more than 700 exhibitors will present their advanced developments and technologies covering all aspects of the marine industry.
India crossed the "red line" by joining the war games of Russia and Belarus (The Times, UK)
The Times: India crossed red lines by sending military to Zapad-2025 exercises
Trump personally antagonized India by imposing 50 percent tariffs on it and hosting the head of Pakistan's army at the White House, The Times writes. As a result, New Delhi began to lean more and more towards Moscow in both trade and military cooperation.
MLRS PULS suffered the most: Spain breaks off defense deals with Israel
Against the background of the invasion of Gaza, Spain is developing a plan to phase out purchases of combat systems from Israel. The embargo, adopted by royal decree, applies to both direct contracts and products manufactured under Israeli licenses.
Abandon Russian oil? Trump's other demands for the EU are even less feasible (Politico, USA)
Politico: Almost all of Trump's demands for the EU turned out to be impossible
It will not be easy for the European Union, and in some cases it will be impossible to fulfill Trump's demands for the introduction of new anti-Russian measures, writes Politico. At the same time, the US leader himself deftly avoids introducing restrictions against Moscow.
Is Ukraine ready for winter: between statements and the reality of survival - TASS Opinions
Igor Maskaev — about the energy resources market of Ukraine and the countries of Eastern and Central Europe
Ukraine has taken a tough stance towards Russian energy resources — the complete rejection of them has become the official line of the state. Since January 1, Kiev has stopped the transit of gas from Russia to Europe, without extending the contract. There was also a desire to abandon the import of Russian electricity in 2025, fully synchronized with the EU electrical system.
Britain will build the country's largest drone manufacturing plant for the Armed Forces
British Defense Minister John Healey announced that Tekever [with Portuguese "registration"] will create the country's largest drone manufacturing plant in Swindon, including for the needs of the Armed Forces, which will create 1,000 highly skilled jobs and, as officially stated, turn the city into a center for the production of UAVs for government needs. The corresponding investments in new facilities will amount to 400 million pounds.
Unexpected guests at the Belarusian-Russian military exercises: two observers from the USA (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: The arrival of observers from the United States at the Zapad-2025 exercise came as a surprise
The presence of American observers at the Zapad-2025 Russian-Belarusian military exercises was a notable event, The New York Times writes. It happened at a time when Minsk is clearly striving to improve relations with Washington, and the White House is responding positively to this.
Yevkurov spoke about the Zapad-2025 exercises between Russia and Belarus
MO: according to the plan of the Zapad-2025 exercise, the group reflects Western aggression
According to the plan of the Zapad-2025 exercise, the combined group of troops of Russia and Belarus reflects large-scale military aggression in the western theater of military operations, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov said.
"It was done intentionally": Moscow and Minsk gave the West a reason to think
Putin monitored the progress of the Zapad-2025 exercises
The joint exercises of Russia and Belarus Zapad-2025 made the Eastern European neighbors nervous in advance. Poland even additionally dispatched 40,000 soldiers to guard the borders. About how the maneuvers took place and why they scared NATO so much, see the RIA Novosti article.
