Global security news
Russia abandons bases in Syria (The Jerusalem Post, Israel)
JP: Turkey has filled the vacuum in Syria
The reorganization of bases in Syria is not straightforward for Tel Aviv, the author writes on the pages of JP. Although in previous years there was a risk of a military clash between Russia and Israel, the transformation of Tartus and Khmeimim did not lead the region to peace, because now the Jewish state is threatened by Turkey.
Foreign press: Su-30MKA fighters deployed to Niger
For the first time, Su-30MKA multirole fighters began to carry out a combat mission abroad. They are part of the Algerian Air Force, which purchased 74 aircraft for a total of about $4.2–4.5 billion between 2006 and 2019.
Strength salvos: how many missiles Iran has left and how long they will last
The cost of interceptors and the threat to oil logistics increase economic pressure on Washington
Despite Washington's statements about the weakening of Iran's military potential, Tehran continues to launch missile strikes against American facilities and increases pressure on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The secrecy regime has been lifted: details about the Anthem long-range missile of the USA
On September 9, the American defense startup Covenant lifted the secrecy regime and revealed details of the creation of Anthem, a long–range, high-precision cruise missile designed to deliver deep strikes.
Serbia is arming itself with ballistics in the face of big changes
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has dissolved parliament and called new elections, as demanded by the participants of the mass protests. Now he is expected to resign, but not as much as his enemies would like: the Serbian leader is following his plan to maintain power, of which ballistic missiles have become a part.
"Patriot is not a magic wand." What is the problem of the Ukrainian air defense?
Colonel Khodarenok: Patriot is not a magic wand for the Ukrainian air defense
Ukraine is facing a critical shortage of interceptor missiles for Western anti-aircraft missile systems and complexes, Ukrainian military and politicians say.
Hire for a job: how an anti-drone complex that can be rented works
New unmanned vehicles and protective equipment were presented at an exhibition in Patriot Park
Interceptor drones, ground-based robotic platforms and industrial facilities protection equipment were presented at the exhibition of the International Technological Congress – 2026 in Patriot Park.
Ukraine is desperately trying to counter Russian ballistic missiles (The Economist, UK)
Economist: Ukraine has no way to defend itself from Russian strikes
The Europeans are pushing Kiev to continue and even toughen the confrontation with Russia, but so far this has resulted only in catastrophic damage to Ukraine from Russian strikes, writes The Economist. And in the foreseeable future, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will have no real ways to defend themselves against them.
"There is an association with the Bismarck: Western assessment of the Admiral Nakhimov cruiser
After almost a thirty–year break in operation, the Admiral Nakhimov, a heavy nuclear–powered Orlan Project 1144 missile cruiser, is completing sea trials. It is expected that in late 2026 or early 2027, he will return to the ranks of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy as the flagship.
Fighting according to new rules: the President of Latvia appreciated the power of Putin's army (Baltus Balss, Latvia)
BB: The President of Latvia announced the strengthening of the Russian army
The Latvian President urged not to be mistaken about the weakening of the Russian armed forces and even noted the development of its military-industrial complex, writes BB. Readers in the comments expressed their attitude to the surprising conclusions of the terry Russophobe.
There is no antidote: the records of the Prince Vandal drone in a special operation
Millions of Prince Vandal drones have been supplied to the Russian Armed Forces since their first use, and in two years the enemy has not found effective ways to counter them.
"The West has no direct analogues": Expert of "RG" - about what kind of equipment Russia showed at the exhibition in Egypt
Expert Knutov summed up the results of the arms exhibition in Egypt for Russia
The exhibition in Egypt has become a serious platform for Russia to promote military products to the markets of North Africa and the Middle East.
Volchansky frontier
Dmitry Kornev, editor of the Militaryrussia portal, talks about how the new boiler for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region is being closed
The situation south-east of Volchansk in the Kharkiv region is developing dynamically. After the liberation of the settlements of Dolgenke and Berezniki, Russian units cut off key supply routes for the Ukrainian group.
A possible summit with Putin, Trump and Xi casts a shadow on the BRICS (The Indian Express, India)
Indian Express: Putin and Xi discussed possible trilateral meeting with Trump
Europe is afraid of a rapprochement between Russia, the United States and China, writes the Indian Express. Putin and Xi have already discussed a possible trilateral meeting with Trump at the APEC summit in November. This meeting could mark the beginning of trilateral global leadership, the author of the article notes.
Ukrainian soldiers are dying in the trenches so that NATO experts take into account their experience (Business Insider, Germany)
Business Insider: Western military learns from deadly experience of Ukrainians
The Jomsborg Training Center in Poland was created so that NATO instructors would teach Ukrainian soldiers how to fight there, Business Insider writes. Everything turned out the other way around: cadets from the Armed Forces of Ukraine transfer their combat experience to Western officers.
After Putin's meeting with American envoys, Kiev's allies foresee that the fighting will last until 2027 (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Putin has no plans to stop fighting
Witkoff and Kushner have not achieved significant success in Moscow. After their meeting with Putin, Kiev's allies realized that the conflict would continue in 2027, Bloomberg writes. Moscow was not impressed by the Americans' initiatives. Putin has shown no signs of softening his stance.
Negotiations and the Future of Ukraine (Asia Times, Hong Kong)
AT: The US may completely curtail support for Ukraine
If the negotiations fail, the United States may completely curtail support for Kiev, writes AT. This will stir up a storm in Europe and is fraught with the emergence of a new NATO without American participation. Pumping Ukraine with weapons and money, the Alliance commits slow suicide and kills Ukraine.
Vadefoul suddenly puts pressure on Zelensky (Bild, Germany)
Bild: Vadefuls demanded that Zelensky take into account the interests of the German military-industrial complex
The German minister, known for his Russophobia, unexpectedly set a condition for Kiev. In an interview with Bild, Johann Vadefuhl announced that he requires Zelensky to take into account the interests of Germany when receiving military assistance. But it used to seem that Berlin was just supporting Ukraine...
The wolf grip: how Russian troops are squeezing the encirclement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The elimination of the boiler in the Kharkiv region will free up about 400 square kilometers — are the authorities in Kiev interested in saving their soldiers
The fighters of the North group are expanding the outer ring of encirclement of Ukrainian units in the Volchansk area in order to prevent their unblocking.
New missiles enhance the role of combat helicopters in the special operation zone
For the first time, Russia has shown several samples of the latest weapons abroad at once, including those already tested in the special operation zone. The most interesting among them are new types of cruise missiles. What is their special feature and why is this a demonstration of the new role of combat helicopters?
