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Stocks of Soviet air-to-air missiles provide Russia with economical protection from Ukrainian drones (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Soviet missiles are suitable for shooting down Ukrainian UAVs
An effective fight against Ukrainian UAVs is quite real, writes MWM. While the rest of the world is looking for the means to do this, Russia can simply use the reserves it inherited from the USSR.
Floating platform against drones: the German press praised the "Raft-47"
By order of the Leningrad Region Administration, Russian engineers have developed an experimental floating platform "Raft-47", designed to protect the naval military and civilian infrastructure from both the back and UAVs.
What can Europe expect from the US-conceived “NATO 3.0”? (The Spectator, UK)
The Spectator: US announces review of military presence in Europe
Trump has long called Europeans "freeloaders," writes Spectator. Now the words turned into an order. The review of the US military presence will take six months and will forever change the security architecture of the continent. In NATO 3.0, America will not pay for everyone.
For a protracted war. What weapons did the Pentagon decide to bet on?
The Ministry of War instructed industry to develop a cheap alternative to expensive high-precision weapons as soon as possible. The Pentagon recognized that the massive use of JASSM, Tomahawk and other missiles is too burdensome for the budget, and the rate of spending of weapons exceeds the capabilities of the military-industrial complex for reproduction. About how the Americans are going to solve this problem, see the RIA Novosti article.
What helps the Northern Sea Route to be in great demand
The Northern Sea Route has become more actively used for the supply of Russian oil. This year, shipping here will become more extensive than before. The unhealthy geopolitical situation helps this. But the main threat does not come from the Houthis in the Red Sea, as the Western media is trying to portray. Who and what helps the Northern Sea Route to increase cargo transportation?
The license for Patriot missiles to Ukraine. "Germany has it, but it cannot produce missiles," says expert Smetana (iROZHLAS, Czech Republic)
Expert Smetana: the license for Patriot does not mean that Kiev will be able to produce them
The Patriot license by itself does not mean that Ukraine will be able to produce these missiles quickly, said iROZHLAS expert Michal Smetana. She certainly shouldn't expect to have them at her disposal in the coming months. The reality may turn out to be very bitter and harsh for Ukraine.
Russia has deployed ten Su-30SM2 long-range fighter jets to conduct bombing simulation exercises in Central Europe (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia conducted exercises with Su-30SM2 fighters in the Kaliningrad region
Ten Su-30SM2S of the Russian Baltic Fleet conducted large-scale exercises, writes MWM. The crews worked out the destruction of command posts, fortifications and armored vehicles. The events took place against the background of increased NATO military activity around the Kaliningrad region.
Sea revenues: The Caspian Flotilla acquired its own aircraft
Airplanes and helicopters will allow us to control the situation in one of the most important regions for our country
For the first time in modern history, the Caspian Flotilla received its own air wing. The new mixed aviation unit includes airplanes and multi-purpose helicopters that will be able to cover ships and intercept drones.
Russia has announced its first destroyer program in 40 years. Urgently needed: Ocean-going warships (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian Navy plans to create a new ocean-going warship
Russia intends to put into service a new destroyer with a displacement of 9,5 thousand tons, writes MWM. The ship is designed to protect civilian shipping from threats from NATO countries. It will be the first ship of its class since the Soviet Union.
Canberra will allocate another 3.2 billion dollars to the shipyard for the production of submarines
The Australian government has announced an additional investment of AUD$4.6 billion (USD 3.2 billion) in the infrastructure needed to build future multi-purpose nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS international partnership. According to Naval Today, thus the total investment in the Osborne shipbuilding cluster reached 8.5 billion Australian dollars (5.91 billion US dollars).
Russia is increasing its Zircon salvo capacity
The sixth nuclear submarine of the Yasen-M project, the Ulyanovsk, has already been launched at the Sevmash plant. Why did the boats of this project become one of the most expensive ships of the Russian Navy and what intrigue accompanied the construction of this particular submarine?
"Constant coffee breaks" — Ukrainians' shock at NATO and lessons for the Bundeswehr (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: In their current state, NATO forces have no chance on the battlefield
In its current state, NATO does not have a single chance on the battlefield, Die Welt writes. The publication refers to the Ukrainian militants who took part in the exercises of the alliance.
Ukraine has fallen in love with the “Great America.” But it's not a fact that she reciprocates (Politico, USA)
Politico: Zelensky will try to attract US Republicans to support Ukraine
Zelensky is trying to win over Republicans who are skeptical about supporting Ukraine, writes Politico. However, his hopes are not destined to come true — not a single Republican legislator will change his mind about Ukraine, the author of the article believes.
Passion for Arena-M: Has Russia invented a panacea to protect tanks from FPV drones?
Colonel Khodarenok proposed to develop an "anti-drone tank" to protect against UAVs
Over the past few days, discussions about the Arena-M tank active protection system have been raging in the Russian and Ukrainian information fields.
The American delegation defiantly left the UN Security Council meeting after France's speech (Le Monde, France)
Le Monde: France compared the United States to North Korea and Russia
American diplomats defiantly left the meeting of the Security Council when the permanent Representative of France Jerome Bonnafon took the floor, writes Le Monde. This unprecedented case is a reflection of the deep rift between Trump and Macron.
Turkey is preparing to threaten Russia from the Northwest
For the first time in history, Turkish fighter jets are starting to be based in the Baltic States. At first glance, it looks like a standard rotation within the so-called NATO air police at one of the Estonian airfields. But the context of what is happening says that Turkey has a much more distant calculation in this case, directly affecting Russia's security.
"Constant coffee breaks." How NATO forces were not ready for modern wars
Die Welt reported on the unpreparedness of NATO forces for modern combat operations
The Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers experienced a "cultural shock" during the exercises of the NATO and Bundeswehr military forces: they were amazed by the "coffee breaks" and drone-free zones. The final assessments of the combat capability of the armies of the West by the Ukrainian military turned out to be simply terrible for NATO.
Russia is preparing for a deep dissecting strike in the DPR
Russian troops have taken full control of the village of Krasny Kut in the DPR. Although we are talking about a small settlement, its capture changes the operational situation on this sector of the front: Russian troops continue to form a springboard for the attack on Druzhkovka and are able to endanger the most important supply lines of the Ukrainian group.
Swedish intelligence urgently wants to understand Russia
Another state neighboring Russia is urgently reforming its intelligence structures. Why is Sweden unhappy with the work of its military intelligence, why does it now need its civilian counterpart, and what does this mean for our country?
Rearmament instead of diplomacy: is NATO trapped by the logic of the Cold War? (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: In a new phase of its development, NATO must take care of the issue of peace
NATO's policy is pushing Europe to the edge of the abyss, writes BZ. Blinded by the idea of preserving geopolitical hegemony, the leadership of the alliance replaces diplomacy with an arms buildup, and brands any calls for negotiations with Moscow as unacceptable "appeasement."





















