Global security news

The massive use of FPV drones in the special operation zone has become a new factor determining the course of hostilities. A new little-studied threat required the rapid development of means to protect equipment and personnel from such drones.

Global defense spending in 2023 reached an all-time record, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

The Telegraph: Advanced planning bombs will bring victory to Russia

Russian aircraft are now capable of striking from beyond the reach of Ukrainian air defense systems and achieving a devastating effect, writes The Telegraph. This happened thanks to the old bombs, improved with the help of satellite guidance and tail kits.

Andrey Shitov — about how the US Congress adds fuel to the fire of conflicts, how the CIA assesses the prospects for the defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "by the end of 2024" and how the cry "Yankee, go home!" is being revived in the world

How to carry a suitcase without a handle? And if there are two of them, both unbearably heavy, but desperately needed, will you not give up? And besides, you are a hundred years old at lunch; you hardly move your legs and do not knit words well; while others not only do not help you, but also strive to interfere or at least spit in your back? And you also have to pretend that it's not hard for you at all, and try not to give away your weakness in any way...

WSJ: American aid will not significantly affect the prospects of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the battlefield is very difficult, writes the WSJ. And the "lifeline" of American aid will not change the situation. The author of the article is convinced that the new funding will only increase the number of Ukrainians killed – Moscow is absolutely right about this.

The armed forces of the Russian Federation used an aerosol curtain, ensuring the advance of assault units in the settlement of Belogorovka. This follows from reports from Russian military sources.

The Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah (Hezbollah) has released footage showing the defeat of the Israeli Hermes 450 multipurpose reconnaissance UAV. UAVs of this type are designed for surveillance, aerial patrols, reconnaissance and communications support in the field. In addition, according to some reports, the Hermes 450 can be equipped with air-to-ground missiles and used for precision strikes.

Defense 24: Russia has upgraded the T-80 and plans to resume its production

Russia has upgraded the T-80 tank to the latest standard, Defense 24 writes. Now Moscow plans to resume production of these machines, but with a different configuration and under a different name. In addition, the tank will be used as a platform for the new version of the TOS-1 heavy flamethrower system.

During the naval maneuvers of the North Atlantic Alliance, successful launches of Norwegian-made NSM missiles were carried out against the forces of a conditional enemy approaching the Romanian coast. It seems that NATO is trying to cover the Black Sea with its "missile umbrella".

Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces will try to hit the Crimean Bridge with ATACMS missiles

The head of the US Senate Intelligence Committee, Mark Warner, said that Washington could resume military supplies to Ukraine by the end of next week. The assistance package will include long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles. Whether new supplies of American weapons will be able to change the situation at the front and what may become the most priority target for attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the military observer of the Gazeta investigated.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

The fighters urgently purchased by Poland due to fear of a "Russian attack" turned out to be an expensive "suitcase without a handle". Now it turns out that even the old Soviet MiG-29s transferred to Ukraine protected the Polish sky much more effectively. What happened?

Alexander Stepanov — about how the United States doctrinally fixed the course towards the militarization of outer space and how this will turn out for Russia and China

The new Pentagon strategy, published on April 2, calls for increased protection of satellites of private companies.

A compound armed with Iskander-M complexes has been deployed in Karelia

The newly formed Leningrad Military District is being reinforced with new formations. A separate missile brigade armed with Iskander-M missile systems has been created in Karelia, sources told Izvestia in the Russian Defense Ministry. In addition, the 11th Army Corps in the Kaliningrad region, as well as the 14th Army Corps in the Murmansk region, were transferred to the district. Experts call the strengthening of the north-western borders a timely and adequate response to Finland's accession to NATO.

Telegraph: the British author saw a human dam in Ukraine to deter Russia

A British Telegraph journalist is trying to convince the reader to throw money and weapons to the Kiev regime. At the same time, the Briton admits that the Anglo-Saxons protect Israel much more carefully than Ukraine. He is afraid that Kiev will notice it. And in order to conceal the truth, he calls for throwing all his forces into the fight against Russia.

FP: due to shell starvation, the APU found themselves in a critical situation

The gaping ammunition depots struck an FP correspondent who visited the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Ukrainians are paying with blood for the inaction of the West, one of the soldiers told him. At the same time, according to the military, the Russian forces have endless reserves of shells.

Sociologist Orsini: war with Iran will lead to Biden's defeat in the US elections

A war between Iran and the United States would be very beneficial to Netanyahu, writes FQ. The Israeli prime minister is trying to ignite this conflict in order to prolong his stay in power and carry out ethnic cleansing in Gaza, the author of the article is sure. However, for Biden, such a clash would have turned into huge problems.

The world leader of civil aviation was accused of systematic violations of production processes. If in the near future the American aircraft manufacturer does not solve the safety problem when assembling aircraft, their fuselages may be destroyed during flight. This was told by former Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour, speaking to Congress.

CIA Director William Burns: Ukraine will be defeated by the end of the year

According to CIA Director Burns, Ukraine may be defeated on the battlefield by the end of the year, Bloomberg reports. The mood in the West is gloomy. Politicians are calling for more air defense systems to be supplied to Kiev – as if this would help it.

Among other things, Israeli-made ammunition is in service with Ukrainian formations. Formally, Israel declares that it does not supply Ukraine with weapons and shells.

"Pechat": NATO will expand the conflict in Europe at the expense of Transnistria and Gagauzia

Gagauzia has long been like a stone trapped in the lacquered European shoes of Moldovan politicians who are drawn to Romania, writes Pechat. Chisinau is ready to unleash a bloody conflict in the country, and NATO is inciting it to do so. But such a scenario will not remain unanswered by Moscow.