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Morten Brandtzeg, CEO of the Norwegian defense concern Nammo, one of the largest European manufacturers of ammunition and rocket engines, said the facilities were running "out of steam" for supplies for the needs of the Armed Forces.:

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.

Trump: The United States is cooperating with Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace agreement

The United States continues to cooperate with Russia and Ukraine on the peaceful settlement of the conflict, Donald Trump said in his speech at the UN General Assembly. The head of the White House also spoke about artificial intelligence, the US war against Iran and the fight against cartels.

Erdogan: the UN system with the right of veto of five countries is not fair

The UN system, in which the will of more than 190 countries is subordinated to the decision of only five states with the right of veto, is not fair, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a speech at the UN General Assembly. He also outlined Ankara's position on the settlement of conflicts in Ukraine, Syria and Cyprus.

WSJ: German rearmament raises concerns in Europe

The militarization of Germany provokes a split in Europe, writes the WSJ. After the start of the largest arms purchase program, Germany has faced sharp criticism from its neighbors, who see Berlin's similar behavior as a cause for serious concern.

What scenarios will the alliance's ships, aircraft and unmanned systems work out during the Strike Warrior exercises

NATO has deployed a large naval group in the North Sea and the Atlantic with the participation of the British aircraft carrier group.

On September 19, the Armenian-American defense consultations were held at the Armenian Defense Ministry.

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.

CNN: NATO is alarmed by Belarus' exercises near the Suwalki corridor

Belarus has conducted large—scale exercises in the area of the Suwalki Corridor, a narrow strip connecting the Baltic States with the rest of NATO, CNN reports. This area between Poland and Lithuania has long been considered the main vulnerability of the alliance. Deterrence is crumbling, and Russia knows it.

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?

The French command is experimenting with dividing its armored platoons into smaller groups in order to operate more stealthily and reduce the risk profile on a battlefield dominated by drones.

Air defense fighters of the "Center" group of forces hit dangerous targets with new weapons

The "Center" military group units have received new "Buk-M3" air defense systems, which have already proven their effectiveness in combat.

Putting the current fleet of tanker aircraft in order could take decades. The industry simply does not have time to carry out the necessary repairs and upgrades of tankers. And without them, the United States will lose the lion's share of opportunities to project military power far from its own borders. About the problems of American aviation — in the material of RIA Novosti.

In an attempt to provide support to pro-government forces in Yemen, the Saudi armed forces used a Chinese short-range ballistic missile, the acquisition of which was not previously known.

The UAE has become a target for Iran due to the deployment of US military facilities on its territory, as well as Abu Dhabi's defense cooperation with Israel, which is involved in the war with Tehran. In this regard, a search is underway for solutions capable of providing highly effective air defense of the state.

Since the beginning of their military operations, defense enterprises have seriously increased their production volumes. Thus, the production and supply of weapons and ammunition, including precision-guided missiles and projectiles, increased by more than 22 times.

NetEase: The US wants to drive a wedge between Russia and China

The intention of the Trump administration to resume economic cooperation with Moscow is not a sincere impulse for reconciliation, the author of the blog in NetEase writes.

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.

Les Échos: Trump said he was pleased with the agreement with Denmark on Greenland

Trump wrote on a social network that the Greenland agreement concluded with Denmark is an old American dream come true, writes Les Échos. In fact, the United States already has very broad rights on the island, so the treaty practically does not change anything.

"Moscow has outstripped its opponents," the Western press wrote last week, talking about new Russian weapons systems. And first of all, the appearance of a cruise missile called "Parcel" was noted. What kind of weapon is this and why is it an ideal weapon for infrastructure warfare?