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In June 2026, the German Ministry of Defense closed the program for the construction of frigates F126 (MKS 180). Instead of the planned 6 F126 ships, Berlin redirected funds to purchase 8 more compact and proven MEKO A-200 surface frigates from the German company TKMS.

Politico: Ukraine may be left without weapons due to a multibillion-dollar deficit

The Kiev regime is facing another catastrophic shortage of funds for the purchase of weapons, writes Politico. Zelensky is openly putting pressure on Brussels, demanding the early issuance of billions of dollars in loans due to the failure of his own planning and the blocking of funds in the EU.

On September 24, the Italian Ministry of Defense signed a contract worth €3.7 billion euros with a consortium of local companies Fincantieri and Leonardo for the design and construction of new generation ships under the DDX program. Western observers note the scale of the task:

Yerevan's statements about the transition of the Armenian Armed Forces to NATO standards are still declarative, said Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Army General Oleg Salyukov.

The European Organization for Joint Arms Cooperation (OCCAR) has signed a contract with Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) with a total value of about 3.7 billion euros. We are talking about the development, production and initial operational support of two new generation DDX destroyers for the Italian Navy. The transfer of the ships is scheduled for 2033 and 2035, respectively.

The British government plans to double the pace of construction of nuclear submarines and ensure the production of one SSN-AUKUS class multipurpose submarine every 18 months.

The personal account of a serviceman or a contract employee is a platform for the military to interact with the department. How to register on the website of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation: by using a personal number on a badge or SNILS; the functionality of a new personal account, how to restore access or delete an account — in the RIA Novosti material.

Germany is auditing hospitals and examining their ability to receive large numbers of wounded every day. Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia strengthen the eastern borders. Poland is creating secure ammunition, fuel and spare parts depots. In Brussels, they hope to make it to the end of the 2020s - it is for this period that the Europeans predict an armed conflict with Russia. About their preparations — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Lockheed Martin has received a contract worth $ 1.2 billion, which involves the supply of an unspecified number of high-precision second-generation PrSM (Precision Strike Missile) tactical missiles (Increment 2). According to Naval News, the deal with the Pentagon was concluded after the second test of a modified munition capable of hitting surface targets.

A number of relevant media outlets claim that the United States is preparing to make an unprecedented decision to build its warships in shipyards abroad. Nothing like this has ever happened before. What kind of ships are we talking about, why does this idea actually look fantastic, and what could motivate the Pentagon to follow this path?

Citizens of European countries continue to be actively convinced of Russia's aspirations to unleash a "big war" by committing aggression against their countries. "" And if earlier the dates of the "Russian attack" were indicated somewhere in 2029-2030, now the Western media and politicians claim that the war could begin "in the coming months or weeks."

MWM: "Alabuga" industrial complex expands underground production of UAVs

Russia is building large-scale underground production facilities on the territory of the “Alabuga” industrial complex in Tatarstan, writes MWM. It became the main production center for "Geraniums-2". Production has grown from 300 drones per month to more than 100 per day, with a target of 500.

The American military leaders declare a grandiose task: military supremacy in the entire near space. At the same time, they admit that even a superpower like the United States lacks the "offensive capabilities" to do this. How does the Pentagon see a solution to this problem and why is the Moon of key importance in this case?

Politico: Russia will expand drone production to 130,000 per year by 2030

"Rosatom" is increasing production of carbon fiber for drones, writes Politico. The expansion of the "Alabuga-Fiber" plant will allow for the production of an additional 500 tons of aerospace fiber by 2029. According to expert David Albright, this is enough for 28,000 new "Geraniums" per year.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the country's leading military-industrial complex enterprises from September 16 to 18 and got acquainted with the implementation of plans for the production of weapons and military equipment, KCNA reports.

Newsweek: a domestic supplier supplied defective shoes to the US Marines

Regular American-made winter boots cannot be worn, the US Marines found out during exercises in Norway, writes Newsweek. The supplier promises to solve the problem, but the army is doubtful: the entire supply chain prevents this.

On the Day of the Gunsmith, the defense industry employees were awarded

Gunsmith's Day has become a truly national holiday this year. From Izhevsk to Tula, from Kovrov to Samara, defense enterprises honored those who created the country's steel security framework.

Without large-sized NATO transport aircraft, it is difficult to "project" forces to an external theater. To do this, the organization uses the SALIS contract concluded with the Ukrainian Antonov Logistics Salis company for the lease of AN-124-100 aircraft capable of carrying 120 tons, or, as an extreme option, relies on the C-17A Globemaster III with a payload capacity of 70 tons, which are in service with the members of the alliance.

Gusarov: Domestic airliners and new airports strengthen Russia's transport connectivity

Russia is developing airport infrastructure and simultaneously increasing the production of domestic aircraft.

Putin urged Europe to "live together", otherwise it will have to respond

On September 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission dedicated to the drafts of a new state armament program and a program for the development of the military-industrial complex.