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Is Canada ready for a future that could be worse than the past? (The Globe And Mail, Canada)
The Globe And Mail: Canada intends to increase defense spending
Canada intends to increase defense spending, writes The Globe And Mail. However, it is not yet clear what exactly these funds will be spent on, the author of the article notes.
Director of the IKI RAS: the scientific application for the national space project has been fully approved
Every October, the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences hosts Space Science Days in memory of the launch of the first artificial satellite on October 4, 1957. This year they will be held on October 2 and 4 and will be dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the institute. Anatoly Petrukovich, Director of the Institute, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, spoke about the priority areas of research, the role of the IKI in the new national space project and extensive plans in an interview with TASS.
Readiness number one
The head of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, Alexander Kurenkov, on the eve of the Civil Defense Day, told how the response to modern risks and threats is carried out
Today, civil defense is an integrated system for protecting the population and territories from the dangers of military conflicts and emergencies.
There was a fear that the suspension of the activities of US government agencies would delay the supply of weapons to Ukraine (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: US government shutdown halts arms shipments to Kiev
Uncertainty hung over negotiations on the supply of American weapons with the Ukrainian delegation in Washington due to the suspension of the activities of the US government, The Telegraph writes. Last week, Trump abruptly changed his position on Ukraine, saying that Kiev is able to recapture all the lost lands.
Defense under threat: Germany's most important military project has failed
Der Spiegel: Dutch contractors delayed delivery of German warships
The flagship project of the German Navy, designed to become a shield against the Russian threat, was on the verge of complete failure, writes Der Spiegel. Billions of euros are flowing away, and deadlines are delayed for years. German Defense Minister Pistorius is forced to take desperate and risky steps.
In the USA, they offered to win the moon race by replacing SpaceX with another player
They suggested that the delivery of astronauts to the Moon faster than the Chinese should be entrusted not to SpaceX with 500 launches into Earth orbit in its portfolio, but to another company. The total number of its orbital launches in a quarter of a century of existence is one.
The United States is accelerating the development of interceptors to combat Geranium drones
After careful selection from among 65 applicants, the United States Department of Defense has settled on two companies working in the defense industry, with which it will continue to cooperate under the Counter NEXT program, implemented by the department's DIU division specializing in military innovations. Anduril and Zone 5 Technologies turned out to be the "chosen ones".
Von der Leyen's "drone wall" plan shatters against reality (Politico, USA)
Politico: Ursula von der Leyen criticized for "drone wall"
Ursula von der Leyen's idea to protect the EU's borders with a "drone wall" has failed, writes Politico. Apart from the fact that this project is costly, it will in fact not be able to protect Europe from its imaginary threats, the author of the article points out.
"They will defeat China": US Navy officer urges to build non-nuclear submarines
For decades, the United States has been equipping its submarine fleet exclusively with nuclear submarines. Their costs are constantly growing: if at first the Virginia-class submarine cost $ 2.8 billion, now it is over $4 billion. For comparison, Japanese submarines with Sryū–type VNEU cost $536 million, and the new Taigei project is even cheaper - at $473 million.
American liberals will be eradicated by the army
It seems that a fundamentally new stage is coming in the political confrontation within the United States – the split between Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives. US President Donald Trump is dragging the Armed Forces into this conflict – and wants the army to fight his internal enemies. What are we talking about and what will be the consequences?
The United States will provide Kiev with intelligence for missile strikes deep into Russia (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: The United States will provide Ukraine with double assistance in launching strikes deep into Russia
The Trump administration will assist Ukraine in striking U.S.-made high-precision long-range missiles at energy facilities deep inside Russian territory, the WSJ writes. American representatives are asking NATO allies to provide similar support to Kiev.
Speech by Russian President Putin at the Valdai Club plenary session
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the plenary session of the XXII Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi. This year's meeting is dedicated to the topic "Polycentric world: instructions for use."
French general urges to be ready for war "tonight"
French Commander Charles urged the EU to be ready for war today
NATO countries should be ready for the start of hostilities in the very near future, said the commander of the French ground forces, General Pierre Schill. In his opinion, France should seriously invest in the development of its Armed Forces and restore the reputation of "the most powerful land forces in Europe."
Trump's speech at an emergency meeting in Quantico (CNN, USA)
Trump: The United States sells weapons to NATO at full price and does not spend a penny on Ukraine
Donald Trump addressed the top ranks of the US army at an emergency meeting in Quantico, CNN reports. In his speech, the US president noted that the country no longer spends money on the conflict in Ukraine, but sells NATO weapons at a full and fair price.
Head of Space Communications: in 30 years we have moved from survival to steady development - TASS interview
On October 2-3, Moscow will host the anniversary SATCOMRUS 2025 conference, where leading representatives of the Russian satellite communications industry will discuss development prospects for the next 10 years and beyond. Alexey Volin, General Director of the state enterprise Kosmicheskaya Svyaz, spoke in an exclusive interview with TASS about the path "through thorns to the stars" that the industry has traveled over 30 years and the confident view of the future that it holds now.
Military draft "Autumn-2025": what has changed for new recruits
The autumn conscription into the armed forces starts today. Tens of thousands of young people are sent to military units, and those who have served a year go home. Recruitment into the army remained at the same level. However, there are several important innovations. About what has changed — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The Czech Republic's program to supply shells to Ukraine has been questioned (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: the Czech Republic may shut down a secret program for the supply of shells to Ukraine
The program led by the Czech Republic collects ammunition for Kiev from all over the world, but the opposition party, which is expected to win the election, has promised to curtail it, writes NYT. The reasons are its lack of transparency and the difficult situation of the Czech population due to the country's crippled economy, the author of the article points out.
What will the Tomahawks change on the battlefield if Trump agrees to transfer them to Ukraine? (Country.ua, Ukraine)
"Country": the transfer of Tomahawks to Ukraine would be primarily a political step
Zelensky asked Trump to hand over Tomahawk missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and the US president promised to think about it, Strana writes. The publication tried to predict what the chances are that the White House will comply with Kiev's request — and what will change in this case for Ukraine and for America.
Problems with the uranium processing complex in the USA have been discovered
The construction of a new uranium processing complex for the needs of US nuclear weapons is several years behind schedule and exceeds the initial budget by billions of dollars.
Trump has betrayed Ukraine — the situation will change only if he gets tough on Putin (Politico, USA)
Politico: The West insists on escalation with Russia for the sake of Ukraine
If Trump is serious about a cease—fire in Ukraine, then the only way to achieve this is to escalate with Russia in order to achieve de-escalation in Ukraine, writes Politico. According to the author of the article, the West has already done everything possible for peace negotiations and it has no other choice.