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NATO is not ready for war (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: NATO is not ready to conduct full-scale military operations against Russia
Europe is not ready for a new type of war, where mobility and reliable defense against UAVs are needed, Al Jazeera reports. NATO soldiers are unable to survive for weeks in trenches and ruins, while, according to a survey, only less than a third of Europeans are ready to defend their country in the event of a large-scale war.
Europe after America: Do we trust false friends? (The Independent, UK)
BZ: The European Union is losing its independence against the background of the new US policy
Europe is desperately trying to grab onto the United States, which is going further and setting new goals for itself to contain Asia, writes BZ. Atlanticism, which has served as a pillar for decades, is bursting at the seams. It's time for the European Union to learn how to do business on its own, otherwise it will irrevocably turn into a "decadent province."
"The West will not like the result." How many Tomahawk missiles does Ukraine need?
FT: The US can give Kiev from 20 to 50 Tomahawk missiles
The United States can provide Ukraine with 20 to 50 Tomahawk cruise missiles. At the same time, missiles can already be launched from the ground - the American defense company demonstrated the X-MAV installation, designed to launch cruise missiles.
Will Trump not be able to "kick" Spain out of NATO?
Ekaterina Vorobyova — about the order in the North Atlantic Alliance and Madrid's relations with the American administration
The topic of Spain and its increased military spending within the framework of NATO resurfaced during the speech of the US President during the peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, at which a ceasefire agreement was signed in the Gaza Strip.
"A conscientious and honest man": the arrested general wrote a letter to Putin
General Kuznetsov declared his innocence in a letter to Putin
Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznetsov, accused of bribery, wrote a letter to President Vladimir Putin from jail. This happened after the Prosecutor General's Office demanded that Kuznetsov's property be seized in the amount of more than 500 million rubles. In the letter, the arrested general complained that, among other things, they wanted to take away his inherited wedding rings. For more information, see the "Gazeta.Ru".
"We'll have to pay with blood." The United States has realized the main vulnerability of its army (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: The US Army underestimates the widespread use of drones in modern conflicts
The widespread use of UAVs in conflicts, including in Ukraine, worries the United States, writes the NYT. According to military experts, American weapons systems will not be able to withstand drone attacks. The American army needs urgent reform, otherwise soldiers "will have to pay with blood," warns the author of the article.
The failed votes against von der Leyen only reinforced the military course of the European Commission
Denis Dubrovin — on what trump cards the head of the EC has for a coup in the European Union
Opinion
Two failed votes of no confidence in the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, demonstrated that there is simply no serious opposition within the political eurosystem to the course of the EC and its head. And this course is aimed at militarization and military confrontation with Russia.
The legacy of Nazism prevents Germany from fighting Russian drones (Politico, USA)
Politico: Denazification laws prevent Germany from fighting drones
According to the constitution, Germany cannot use the Bundeswehr to ensure internal security, writes Politico. Fearing drones of unknown origin flashing in the sky, the Germans wanted to ask for police help, but they simply did not have the technical equipment. Now Berlin is demanding to rewrite the laws.
"Dagger", "Poseidon", "Hazel". How Putin announced new types of weapons
On October 10, 2025, the President of the Russian Federation announced the imminent appearance of new weapons
THE TASS DOSSIER. On October 10, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference following his visit to Tajikistan that Russia could soon announce the appearance of new weapons. "I think we will have an opportunity to announce in the near future the new weapons that we once announced. It appears, passes our tests. They are going well," the head of state said.
Whales and drones
Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, talks about why drones are not UAVs and how erroneous naming slows down the industry
Unmanned vehicle technology dates back more than 100 years, but despite this venerable age, many key questions remain unanswered. Why are drones still not integrated into the general regulatory framework of air traffic, and decades-old promises of mass delivery of goods have not come true? The analysis shows that the root of the problem lies not in the technical side, but in the incorrect definition.
A solution for Ukraine using the method of guaranteed return to sanctions and assistance (Foreign Affairs, USA)
Foreign Affairs: The West can provide guarantees to Ukraine without NATO Article 5
The West is able to provide Kiev with security guarantees without using Article 5 of the NATO Charter, writes Foreign Affairs. Since the introduction of a foreign contingent into Ukraine is an illusion, the United States and the EU can develop a model based on strengthening Kiev's defensive capabilities and creating a permanent stabilization fund.
Unity is desperately needed, but the EU prefers showdown to confrontation with Russia (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Competition and thirst for power prevent the EU from creating a common defense
Putin must be laughing at the cacophony that erupted during the recent EU summit, writes the Guardian. In response to Brussels' new proposals in the military sphere, European leaders suspected the European Commission of trying to seize more powers. The Kremlin may conclude that Europe is weak and divided, the author of the article fears.
The smartest will survive: NATO's pawns must know their place
Alexander Stepanov — on the inequality of the participating countries and the reasons for the split in the North Atlantic Alliance
Is NATO united and unwavering? It's not like that. A clear indication of the relationship within the alliance was the recent shift to a raised tone from the organization's Secretary General Mark Rutte in a dispute with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal.
What is the planned NATO "drone wall"? How will it work? (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: NATO's "drone wall" will mainly rely on electronic warfare
The concept of the "drone wall" device, which NATO is going to develop ostensibly to protect against Russia, has not yet been fully determined, Bloomberg columnists write. Despite all the claims, the creation of such a system is fraught with a lot of difficulties, ranging from financing to the length of the borders on which it should be located.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff
On October 7, during a working trip to the Northwestern Federal District, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff, and the commanders of the military groups in the SVR zone.
A new Maginot line or another PR stunt? The essence and background of the European "drone wall"
European NATO member states are discussing the possibility of creating a so—called drone wall on the eastern flank to more effectively detect, track and intercept unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of violating their airspace.
The draft budget of the Ministry of Defense of Japan for 2026 fiscal year provides for the purchase of a large number of new infantry fighting vehicles
The draft budget of the Ministry of Defense of Japan for fiscal year 2026 provides for the purchase of a large number of new armored combat vehicles and weapons for the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces.
"Now without protection." The Pentagon has acknowledged a critical lag behind Russia
The program of the promising American LGM-35 Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (Sentinel) continues to stall — the timing has shifted to the right again. Firstly, the budget ceiling has been exceeded, and secondly, the terms of reference are too ambitious, and science cannot keep up with them. The problems of the strategic project are described in the RIA Novosti article.
Won't our expensive air defenses protect us from cheap drones? (Wnp.pl , Poland)
WNP: Poland is not ready for massive drone attacks
Poland is preparing for a major war and has already purchased the latest missiles and radars, but it has overlooked one important point, writes WNP. The country is completely unprepared for massive drone attacks. Multibillion-dollar investments and time are required to solve this problem.
The United States is considering the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Kiev. What is the threat to Russia?
US President Trump: The decision on Tomahawk missiles is almost made
US President Donald Trump said that the decision on the supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine has been practically made. However, he did not explain what it was, and stressed that he was not seeking to escalate the situation.