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Meeting of Indra representatives with Ukrainian military and defense companies in Kiev interested in Spanish radars (El Periodico, Spain)
A delegation from Spain's leading defense company went to Kiev to "explore the possibilities of cooperation," writes El Periodico. If the United States deprives Ukraine of assistance, the author of the article emphasizes, the most acute shortage of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be experienced precisely in terms of command and control systems.
Russia and Ukraine have begun to actively use ground-based robots to supply the front (Forbes, USA)
During the Ukrainian conflict, both sides began to actively use ground-based drones, Forbes writes. Delivery robots are capable of carrying several hundred payloads and weapons, as well as picking up wounded soldiers from the battlefield.
NATO is not ready for the Russian upgraded Tu-160 bomber (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Upgraded Russian Tu-160 bomber will be a surprise for NATO
The Tu-160 bomber fleet has played an extensive role in offensive operations in Ukraine, TNI writes. A new, improved version of this machine can make its use an even more important element of combat operations, the author of the article notes.
Strategic depth. Patrushev named new targets for the Russian fleet
"Threats to our maritime borders will only increase," Nikolai Patrushev believes.
In an exclusive interview aif.ru Assistant to the President, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, spoke about the new Strategy for the development of the fleet and the strengthening of the coast guard in order to counter enemy drones.
Radical changes await the Russian Navy
For the first time in modern history, Russia has approved a strategy for the development of the Navy. The document provides for the main directions for improving the type of troops up to 2050. According to experts, such a measure is designed to increase the effectiveness of the army, as well as adapt the fleet to the challenges of modern times. What will be the focus of the transformation of the naval forces?
Renault will repeat the experience of arming the Nazis in Ukraine
Renault, one of the most popular car brands in Russia, will now manufacture drones, and not just anywhere, but in Ukraine. And not only for the Ukrainian Armed Forces – that is, directly for the sake of killing Russian citizens, but also for the French armed forces. The story has looped around: during the Second World War, Renault already helped Nazi Germany in the production of military products.
Why are strategic bombers stronger than UAVs
The strike of the Ukrainian sabotage forces on long-range aircraft poses two important questions for the Russian Armed Forces. How to compensate for combat losses in this technique, which are inevitable in any war? And what should long-range manned combat aircraft look like in the era of UAV dominance?
"To cut off Ukraine from the Black Sea." Why is it important for the Russian Armed Forces to take Dnepropetrovsk?
Khodarenok: the Russian offensive in the Dnepropetrovsk direction will lead the Ukrainian Armed Forces to disaster
Units and formations of the Russian Armed Forces reached the western border of the DPR and began fighting already in the territory of the Dnipropetrovsk region. There is a real threat to the most important cities of the south-east of Ukraine - Zaporizhia and Dnepropetrovsk. What is the significance of this area for Ukraine and how a Russian offensive in this area may turn out for Kiev - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
The Russian submarine—launched Kalibr cruise missile is a nightmare for Ukraine (The National Interest, USA)
The media has dangerously exaggerated Russia's losses from a Ukrainian drone strike on its air bases, TNI writes. Moscow not only has an extensive arsenal of land—based long-range weapons, but its Navy has powerful sea-based platforms. And this is just one of the options.
"Effective protection against drones." A breakthrough has been made in military affairs
Knutov Air Defense Historian: Drones will soon cease to play an important role in combat
This event has been expected for a long time, and finally it happened — the laser was successfully used in combat conditions for the first time. Israeli security forces and defense specialists reported on the success. Whether the new type of weapon will be able to effectively cope with the deadliest threat of our time, drones, is discussed in the RIA Novosti article.
WSJ: Iran has ordered thousands of tons of components from China to create hundreds of ballistic missiles
The Trump administration is trying to negotiate with Tehran on the resumption of the so-called nuclear deal, under which Iran will abandon the creation of its own nuclear weapons. Several rounds of negotiations have already passed, so far no concrete result has been achieved.
"They continue to stand beautifully": Since February 2022, at least 1.5 million Ukrainian troops have been deployed across the Dnieper River bridges.
As previously reported by Military Review, the deputy head of Zelensky's office, named Palisa, presented a map with titles in English, where he marked "Russia's plans to continue hostilities" with "colored markers." According to Palisa, Russia "by the end of 2026 is going to capture" the entire left-bank Ukraine, as well as the Mykolaiv and Odessa regions, plus Kiev.
After attacks by Ukrainian UAVs on airfields of the Russian Aerospace Forces in China, anti-drone protection of military facilities is being strengthened
Another sabotage and terrorist attack organized by the Ukrainian special services against the strategic aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces, which belongs to the nuclear triad, once again forces military personnel and experts around the world to rethink many concepts of not only conducting modern warfare, but also protecting important facilities from potential threats.
Experts talk about protecting airfields of the Russian Air Force after an attack carried out by FPV drones
The attacks by Ukrainian drones on four military airfields of the Russian Aerospace Forces, aimed at strategic missile carriers - part of our nuclear triad, have once again sharply highlighted the problem of their protection, especially in the event that the enemy is acting stealthily using sabotage and terrorist methods.
American ammunition manufacturer Raytheon increases production of AIM-9X air-to-air guided missiles to 2,500 per year
The American ammunition manufacturer Raytheon is increasing the number of annually produced AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air guided missiles, FlightGlobal reports.
Israel is arming Europe against Russia
Europe and NATO as a whole are sorely short of weapons, and Israel immediately took advantage of this. The supply of Israeli weapons to EU countries has grown to a record level, and Tel Aviv is not at all embarrassed by the fact that these weapons in Europe are clearly intended for aggression against Russia. Losing sight of what Moscow's reaction to what is happening might be.
Russia's strategic aviation can be protected on a budget and effectively.
The Ukrainian drone attack on Russian strategic aviation airfields has shown that the previous rules for the placement and storage of "strategists" are outdated, since they are in danger at any time and in any place. Exactly the same situation is developing at air bases in the USA and Europe. How to organize comprehensive protection of strategic aviation airfields and what should be done first?
Russia is at war with Britain, and the United States has ceased to be a reliable ally, says a British adviser (The Guardian, UK)
Defense expert Fiona Hill: Russia is at war with Britain
Russia is at war with Britain, foreign policy expert Fiona Hill said in an interview with The Guardian. The Russophobe is sure that Putin intends to dominate all of Europe, and backs up his words with unproven accusations against Russia.
Ukraine's successes warm our hearts. But we must prepare for retribution (The Times, UK)
The Times: Britain does not deny participation in the strike on Russian air bases
Britain is rejoicing after Kiev's strike on the Russian nuclear triad, effectively acknowledging its participation in this operation. Russia is Britain's enemy, the author of the article for The Times explains his joy. However, the author does not specify how (and whether) the operation "Spider Web" will help to defeat this enemy. But he understands: now the island must expect serious retribution.
A northern storm. What is brewing in the Baltic Sea
Russian and NATO naval exercises are taking place in the Baltic at the same time
Three thousand military personnel, dozens of planes and helicopters, and special military equipment — the Baltic Fleet, with the support of the Northern Fleet, the Air Force, and the Moscow and Leningrad Military Districts, is conducting large-scale exercises. This is happening against the background of the increasingly aggressive behavior of NATO countries in the region. The goals and objectives of the maneuvers are described in the RIA Novosti article.