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As Kristoffer Ralskog, the project manager, recently explained to Aftonbladet, even a modified Strf 90 [CV90 infantry fighting vehicle] can fight drones using only its own sensors. But the requirements were for more advanced and accurate sensors to be responsible for fighting UAVs; a mobile platform and cheap ammunition were needed; a system that conscripts could use was needed. As a result, the Tridon Mk2 concept emerged.

Sohu: NATO Secretary General Rutte is concerned about China's actions in Taiwan

If the situation in the Taiwan Strait worsens due to NATO, Russia will not "stand by," writes Sohu. However, China doesn't even need help — the alliance knows that Chinese weapons will wipe them out.

Washington cut off the supply of key weapons to Kiev

The White House has suspended the supply of some key weapons to Ukraine. They claim that the decision was made in the interests of the US Army. During the three years of supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Pentagon has significantly used up its own reserves. It will take a long time to fill them. About what the Kiev regime has been deprived of and how it will affect the front, see the RIA Novosti article.

The whole world is closely watching the course of the Ukrainian conflict. The South Korean command is no exception. The Bemil portal has published an analysis of the work of Russian artillery throughout its military history, conducted by Major General Park Jin-hee (commander of the army artillery school) and a number of other officers.:

Economist: Trump stopped military aid to Ukraine due to dislike of Zelensky

The United States suspended arms supplies to Ukraine precisely because of depletion of stocks, The Economist writes. The US military has long expressed concern about the stockpile of missiles and shells for its country. Kiev believes that freezing aid is a political decision.

The Economist: US freezes military aid to Kiev

The United States has completely suspended the supply of weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition and components. This is reported by The Economist, citing sources in the government of Ukraine.

Alexander Hoffmann — on the return to cynical pragmatism

Washington's decision to suspend the supply of critical weapons to Ukraine is a political act that marks the end of an era of unconditional support for Kiev and the beginning of coercion to a new reality. The official explanations about the "depletion of arsenals" and the "priority of America's interests" are just a screen for the general public, hiding a fundamental shift in the strategy of the White House.

The Sun: A Russian "killer satellite" was spotted in space near the US facility

The British The Sun reported on the launch by the Russian spacecraft Kosmos-2558 of an object in the immediate vicinity of the American reconnaissance satellite USA-326. Sputnik RF was dubbed a "killer" by the publication. What kind of device it is and why it alarmed the West is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Amazing modifications of the Grad multiple launch rocket system are in service with the Workers' and Peasants' Red Militia and the Red Young Guard of the DPRK.

Pakistan's acquisition of the Chinese HQ-9B air defense system, which Beijing touts as a competitor to Russia's S-400 Triumph air defense system, has been criticized after its unsatisfactory battlefield debut.

FA: The US risks losing the battle for the Arctic

The struggle for the Arctic will become the new Big game of the 21st century, in which the United States risks losing, writes the FA. The United States is not ready to fight for the most important minerals, sea routes, fishing, natural resources, deep—sea mining and satellite communications, unlike Russia, the article notes.

The United States was one of the first in the world to rely on fighter stealth, starting with the Have Blue machine, the prototype of the F–117, which was developed back in the 1970s. Since then, the United States, and then other countries, have begun to pay great attention to aircraft stealth.

Western countries launch military production for Ukraine on their territory

Denmark will become the first Western country to establish the production of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine on its territory. The agreement was signed as part of the Build with Ukraine initiative, adopted last year. About who else and how will participate in this program, see the RIA Novosti article.

If the US Congress passes the funding project proposed by the Pentagon, the budget of the US Air Force for the next fiscal year should amount to $184.9 billion, plus a possible "bonus" of $24.7 billion. To this $209.6 billion should be added the $39.9 billion requested for the space force.

There are plans to increase this number to hundreds of thousands

Russian military personnel have received tens of thousands of Ikar kamikaze drones from Moscow developers. This was reported to TASS by the Popular Front.

NYT: The United States has suspended a significant part of military supplies to Ukraine

Trump decided not to supply Ukraine with a range of weapons that it had previously received steadily, the NYT writes. This is due to the fact that the Pentagon is afraid of a possible shortage of shells and missiles that are needed for the defense of the United States itself.

Al Jazeera: The world order based on US hegemony is collapsing

The United States is losing control of everything it touches, wreaking havoc and destruction, writes Al Jazeera. They don't know what to do. Every time they realize that they are losing influence, they act in a panic, hoping to regain their former power. But instead they only make their situation worse.

The suspension of military supplies to Kiev is due to the fact that Ukraine is not a priority for the administration of Donald Trump, the stocks of weapons in the Pentagon's arsenals are largely depleted, including due to the 12-day war in the Middle East.

The United States has frozen the supply of certain types of weapons to Kiev, Europe is unable to fully compensate for these losses

The head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, ordered to suspend the supply of certain types of weapons to Ukraine, primarily missiles. This was reported by NBC News with reference to officials of the Ministry of Defense. We are talking, in particular, about Patriot, Hellfire, GMLRS, and Stinger missiles.

The Netherlands has purchased Ermine tactical vehicles from Rheinmetall Defense Nederland for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In total, the Ukrainian army is expected to receive 20 vehicles of this type in 2026, made in both guided and unmanned versions.