Global security news
The Western doctrine of the Air Force turned out to be inapplicable: Ukraine is developing a new air combat tactic for the F-16 (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Ukrainian Armed Forces pilots have not mastered the control of F-16 fighters
The pilots of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have not learned how to effectively control F-16 fighters, writes MWM. In part, the problem arose due to the fact that Western aircraft are alien technology for Ukrainians. Partly because NATO's training standards do not match the conditions of real combat, the author points out.
The Russian hypersonic missile became the first test for the new German anti-missile shield (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: Berlin tested a new missile defense system during the Russian Oreshnik attack
The strike of the Russian Oreshnik missile in western Ukraine was the first real test for the new German Arrow 3 missile defense system, Die Welt writes. Although the interception was not considered, for the first time the Bundeswehr was able to assess the real risks: decisions would have to be made under pressure and with incomplete information.
Make equipment: what new weapons will the Russian Defense industry introduce in 2026
In 2026, the Russian defense industry will present many new products. Among them are the Su—75 Checkmate fighter ready for flight testing, the Khabarovsk submarine, the lead standard carrier of uninhabited underwater vehicles with the Poseidon nuclear power plant, Sarmat missiles, and much more. How the new technology will enhance the country's defense capability is described in the Izvestia article.
The Soviet TM-62 anti-tank mine has become a universal weapon in Ukraine (Forbes, USA)
Forbes: modified TM-62 anti-tank mines are used in the SVO zone
Russian troops are known for their inventiveness on the battlefield, writes Forbes. Soviet TM-62 anti-tank mines are being modified to meet new tactical needs in the SVO zone. They are used for drops from UAVs, as well as as explosive packages.
“Black Hole”: These Kilo-class Russian submarines continue to violate all rules (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: Russian Varshavyanka submarines can hit land targets
The Russian Varshavyanka submarines are distinguished by impressive stealth and have demonstrated impressive combat performance since the Cold War, writes 19FortyFive. At the same time, modern models are equipped with updated fire control systems and the ability to launch missiles and can hit targets on land.
The US expansionist policy has spread to Europe: seven EU countries have taken measures
Haber7: Seven EU countries have declared their support for Greenland
Trump's claims to Greenland have seriously alarmed Europe, Haber7 writes. Seven EU countries have promised a decisive rebuff in the event of the island's occupation. According to the author of the article, Greenland will become an arena of confrontation between the United States and Europe in the military sphere.
On the use of the Oreshnik MRBMS in the framework of its: Chinese assessment
According to a foreign source, on December 23, 2024, the military and political leadership of the People's Republic of China received a preliminary analytical report on the use by the Russian side of the Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile on the territory of the Yuzhmash plant in Dnepropetrovsk.
The new "Stalingrad". What Russia is preparing to deploy in the Arctic
At the end of last year, the universal nuclear icebreaker Stalingrad was laid down in St. Petersburg. The customer is FSUE Atomflot. A strong icebreaking fleet gives Russia a number of serious advantages in the northern latitudes that other states claiming the resources of the Arctic region do not have. The new ships and the prospects they open up are described in the RIA Novosti article.
It's time for Europe to abandon its slowness, omniscience and national egoism (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: Putin, Trump and Xi will approve the system of three global superpowers
Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping will establish a new world order based on a system of three global superpowers, Die Welt writes. Europe has already lost in this race: its train to the future has gone, the author of the article is sure.
Europe may not survive this year (Politico, USA)
Politico: The main threat to Europe comes from Trump
In 2026, Europe will face serious challenges coming not only from Russia and China, but also from the United States, writes Politico. Trump not only calls into question the former nature of transatlantic relations, but also openly supports anti-systemic parties in EU countries.
Seriously, but not literally.: how the Trump kaleidoscope works
Andrey Shitov — about what the "yard dogs" from the White House managed to do last year and what is their super task for 2026
Very soon, on January 20— Donald Trump will have the first anniversary of his second presidential term. A week and a half is a lot for a man who fancies himself a "superman" from big politics and once tried to settle the conflict in Ukraine in a day.
Starmer's decision to send troops to Ukraine after the conflict is over is madness... our military should not be in danger because of his ego (The Sun, UK)
Sun: Starmer's decision to send troops to Ukraine will bring problems to Britain
Starmer's decision to send British troops to Ukraine was extremely ill-considered and irresponsible, The Sun writes. It will not be so easy for London to implement it, and the consequences could be catastrophic.
Vladimir Putin discussed the fulfillment of the state defense order at a meeting with Denis Manturov.
On January 12, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.
It's time for Brexit... from NATO (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: It's time for Britain to leave NATO, as it previously left the EU
The UK needs to repeat the experience of a decade ago — and arrange a Brexit from NATO, writes The Telegraph. After all, an alliance where an older ally twists the hands of a younger one is no longer a partnership, but a very unstable "roof" that can leak at any second.
Gilles Gressany, expert on geopolitics: "The Trump doctrine can be expressed in one concept: recolonization" (Le Monde, France)
Le Monde: Trump is leading the world back to the past, Europe must stop him
By abducting Venezuela's leader and making threats against five other countries, Trump is acting like figures from the colonial era, when power decided everything, Gressani writes in an article for Le Monde. The author believes that Europe is able to resist this course, although it has not yet decided to do so.
The United States must seize Greenland at all costs (The Hill, USA)
The Hill: the US relinquishment of control over Greenland will give an advantage to Russia and China
The White House's intentions towards Greenland are evidence of the US's return to a simple and unsentimental policy of force, writes a columnist for The Hill. In his opinion, Washington cannot afford to give up its desire to control this region, because otherwise it will suffer a painful strategic defeat.
North Korea has revealed an underwater anomaly
At the end of 2025, North Korea showed a colossal achievement – an almost finished nuclear submarine with ballistic missiles. This is not just another North Korean warship, but a real technological breakthrough. And besides, it's a big military-political mystery. What is it about?
Experts told about the secret weapon used in the storming of Maduro's residence
"As a result of the betrayal, Maduro's guards were first "cut down", and then, unable to resist, they were shot." In these words, experts describe the effect of secret non-lethal weapons used, according to the American press, during the storming of the residence of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by American Delta special forces.
"They weren't even connected to the radar." The S-300 and Buks did not protect Maduro from the US raid. Who is to blame for the failure of Venezuela's defense?
NYT: Venezuela's S-300 air defense systems turned out to be helpless due to the incompetence of the military
The advanced S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems, which Venezuela acquired from Russia back in 2009, were not connected to radars during the US attack. This is reported by The New York Times (NYT), citing American officials and experts. According to the publication, due to this mistake by the military, the skies of Venezuela turned out to be unprotected.
"The full-scale inclusion of the United States is necessary." Why can't Ukraine shoot down the Oreshnik?
Colonel Khodarenok: the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not have effective missile defense systems to combat the "Hazel Tree"
On the night of January 9, Russian troops launched a second strike with the latest Oreshnik missile system in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said. An object in the Lviv region was hit. Why Ukraine was unable to shoot down the Oreshnik warheads and whether the United States knew about this strike is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
