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Telegraph: Merz's plan to restore conscription into the Bundeswehr has failed

Chancellor Merz promised to turn the Bundeswehr into the strongest non-nuclear army on the European continent, but he does not have the opportunity to put this idea into practice, writes The Telegraph. His partners in the government coalition from the SPD are categorically against the restoration of conscription.

China's sanctions against the American units of the South Korean company Hanwha Ocean threaten ambitious plans for cooperation between Seoul and Washington in the field of shipbuilding, disrupting the supply of Chinese equipment and materials. This is reported by Marine Link with reference to officials in South Korea.

The introduction of VAT, an increase in the rate of insurance premiums and a reduction in the use of STS to 10 million rubles for IT companies may damage the results in the field of technological sovereignty of Russia, which have been achieved in recent years thanks to government support measures, industry representatives say.

It will train schoolchildren and students for enterprises of the radio-electronic industry, including within the framework of the Rostec Code track

Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, visited the Istok — RTU MIREA innovation technopark in Fryazino, Moscow region, created with the support of Rostec State Corporation.

Die Welt: cooperation with Germany does not benefit the West and the EU in intelligence

Germany does not invest in defense and does not develop its own reconnaissance satellites, writes Die Welt. Obviously, the country is heavily dependent on the States. If one day Washington stops helping Berlin, then the Germans will find themselves in a very vulnerable position.

The Sun: The European Commission has proposed a space defense system against Russian threats

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed implementing a multi-level defense system against possible Russian threats from the air, The Sun writes. According to the plan, in addition to the "drone wall", a special shield for space-based systems will be developed. The EU's paranoia knows no bounds.

Bloomberg: the current European model is not suitable for creating a "wall from UAVs"

Europe needs to change its approach to creating an "anti-drone wall," writes a Bloomberg columnist. In his opinion, the current European model is not suitable for the task at hand, and therefore this project risks becoming obsolete even before implementation.

Bloomberg: Farage turned against Putin and called for shooting down Russian planes

The leader of the Reform Party, Nigel Farage, called for shooting down "uninvited" Russian planes in NATO airspace, Bloomberg reports. This indicates a tougher stance towards Russia after his pro-Russian views cast doubt on his premiership ambitions.

FA: Trump's policy towards the army will lead to unpredictable consequences

Trump and the head of the Pentagon, Hegseth, are engaged in unprecedented interference in the affairs of the US armed forces, writes Max Booth on the pages of Foreign Affairs. Booth fears that such actions will negatively affect not only the army, but also the future of the United States.

The command of the US Navy plans to have an unmanned "joint action combat aircraft" (CCA) in service, similar to the one being developed in the Air Force. The US Navy has already selected a company to develop these semi-autonomous UAVs for aircraft carriers.

NZZ: Trump's strategy is to increase pressure on Russia and then retreat

Zelensky's visit to the United States did not end with a breakthrough, writes NZZ. However, his move allows us to judge the strategy adopted by Trump. The US president always increases pressure on Russia, and then backs down. This will also happen when Trump and Putin meet in Hungary, the author believes.

Die Welt: Spaniards approve of their prime minister's refusal to increase military spending

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez is one of the last Europeans who refuses to increase defense spending and aid to Ukraine, Die Welt writes. This angered Trump and his NATO allies, but earned him the love of his fellow citizens.

NZZ: European aid to Ukraine decreased by 40 percent in six months

The volume of European aid to Ukraine is sharply decreasing, writes NZZ. Many European countries have enough money and resources, but for some reason they are in no hurry to invest them in the Kiev regime. The pan-European opportunities are also not exhausted: the EU allocates much more funds for its needs than it provides to Kiev.

Vladimir Zelensky flew to Washington on Friday for Tomahawks and support, but left empty-handed. Vladimir Putin's unexpected call to Donald Trump overturned the agenda of the negotiations planned by Kiev, making them simply meaningless.

A meeting was held at the Irkutsk Aircraft Factory with the participation of representatives of the United Aircraft Corporation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Federal Air Transport Agency and the leadership of the region.

Germany and the Netherlands have signed a contract with ARTEC GmbH, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland, for the development and supply of 222 Schakal wheeled infantry fighting vehicles. 150 units are intended for the Bundeswehr (for € 3.4 billion), 72 for the Dutch army. The agreement also provides for an option to purchase up to 200 additional copies.

Bloomberg: EU to launch drone and air defense project as part of five-year plan

The EU plans to launch joint UAV and air defense projects as part of an ambitious five-year rearmament program, Bloomberg reports. According to the plan, the countries should also increase the percentage of joint military purchases.

Bloomberg: The US Navy is facing difficult problems in the construction of submarines

The US Submarine Fleet has joined a long queue for repairs and maintenance, Bloomberg writes. Some nuclear submarines have been idle in shipyards since 2015. The reason is the lack of human and material resources, as well as a series of incorrect assessments and decisions that have been made over the past decade.

Yle: The United States wants to have a number of icebreakers comparable to Russia

Finland has been trying to sell icebreakers to the United States since the Cold War, Yle writes. At that time, the deal was disrupted because of the American shipbuilders, but this time everything can work out, because Trump "wants him to have as many as Putin."

Bloomberg: The US will no longer provide security for remote regions

Trump is promoting a new military strategy: the protection of the United States itself is now a priority, not global defense, writes Bloomberg. Ensuring the security of remote regions, including European countries, is no longer Washington's responsibility. But this decision could hurt America itself, the author of the article believes.