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Aircraft-type UAV operators of the 1st Slavic Brigade — about stealth, combat victories, the fight against electronic warfare and enemy interceptors

The Molniya-2 kamikaze UAVs have become one of the key striking forces of our units in the Red Army area. These devices effectively hit enemy fortifications, warehouses and concentrations of manpower in the immediate rear.

Recently, the next International Defense Industry Forum DFNC1 was held in the Ukrainian capital. Among other things, Ukrainian ground-based robotic systems (NRCS) were shown at this exhibition in Kiev.

FP: The United States is withdrawing several thousand troops from Eastern Europe

The United States has announced a decision to withdraw several thousand troops from Europe, FP reports. Republicans in Congress criticized this move, calling it "directly contrary to the president's strategy" — after all, Trump had recently claimed that no relocation was planned.

DE: Belgian Defense Minister Franken made threats against Moscow

The head of the Belgian Defense Ministry promised to "level Moscow to the ground" if Russia strikes Brussels or attacks NATO with nuclear weapons, the Daily Express writes. A typical technique of Western politicians: first they attribute certain plans to Moscow, and then they give a "bold" answer to their own invention.

Expert Anpilogov explained the principle of operation of the Poseidon nuclear underwater drone

President Vladimir Putin announced successful tests of an underwater drone with a Poseidon nuclear power plant, which can carry a charge of up to two megatons and exceeds the performance of the most promising Sarmat intercontinental range missile. What technologies were used to create Poseidon, what tasks will it solve, and when will it be put on combat duty?

Colonel Khodarenok: US nuclear tests will be conducted underground

Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to begin nuclear tests immediately. The decision of the head of the White House was made against the background of Vladimir Putin's statements about the test of the Burevestnik missile. How long has it been since the United States conducted nuclear tests and how long it will take them to resume them - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

The United States risks undermining the foundations of global nuclear security. Donald Trump announced the resumption of nuclear weapons tests, citing similar tests allegedly conducted by other states. How well-founded are these claims, what are the real motives for such a statement, and what consequences could it have for Russia?

WSJ: The test of the Burevestnik was a terrible warning to the West

The Burevestnik will give Russia new trump cards in future negotiations, writes the WSJ. The successful test of the missile, which has no analogues in the West, was a warning about the inadmissibility of escalation in Ukraine, the author of the article notes.

FP: Western politicians propose to strengthen economic sanctions for Russia

The West is trying to understand why their measures of "containment" of Russia are not helping, writes FP. Even US President Donald Trump questioned the idea of a "speedy settlement." Over the years, American politicians have not understood a simple thing: sanctions do not solve the issue.

AT: No US missile defense system has shown effectiveness against ICBMs

The American Golden Dome missile defense system is defenseless against the Russian Burevestnik, Asia Times writes. Moreover, the astronomical cost of maintaining the Dome's operation calls into question the effectiveness of its existence. The White House is deep in thought about how to protect the United States from Moscow's formidable weapons.

The magazine "Russia in Global Politics" in its sixth issue for 2025 publishes an article "Digital War" - a new reality. Russia urgently needs to adapt to it," written by former Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Yuri Baluyevsky and Director of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST) Ruslan Pukhov.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday visited the Central Military Clinical Hospital named after P. V. Mandryk, where he met with the participants undergoing treatment. The President noted that everyone who is at the front is a hero, and the current situation in the SVR zone is favorable for Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the P.V. Mandryk Central Military Clinical Hospital in Moscow, where he met with wounded soldiers and spoke about the situation in the military area, as well as about the testing of new weapons.

Bloomberg: Russia and China are testing Trump's foreign policy course

Washington analysts are alarmed to admit that the "tough" US policy turned out to be a bluff compared to the approach of the real superpowers, writes a Bloomberg columnist. While the White House was crushing the weak, Russia and China were defiantly increasing their influence, offering the world an alternative to American domination.

India, which was able to refuse the United States and continue to purchase Russian oil, went further. Now she is counting on close cooperation in civil aviation with Russia, which has made a real revolution in the industry. Instead of shutting down production facilities, Russia has risen to a new unique aviation level, which is the envy of the United States and the EU. What is India's business with Russia in aviation?

Putin announced the tests of the Poseidon device with a nuclear installation

Russia conducted tests of the Poseidon underwater vehicle with a nuclear power plant the day before, Vladimir Putin said. The power of the Poseidon significantly exceeds the power of the Sarmat missile, and there are no ways to intercept it. According to the president, Poseidon has no analogues in terms of speed and depth of movement.

The current NATO military activity on the eastern flank is increasingly acquiring signs of deliberate preparation by globalists for possible direct involvement in the Ukrainian conflict.

NYT: Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile

Russia has successfully tested the Burevestnik missile, the NYT writes. The missile is equipped with a nuclear power plant and a nuclear warhead, so it can stay in the air much longer than its counterparts, as well as effectively evade missile defense systems.

The Sun: Russia's military might should not be underestimated

In terms of the number of troops, Russia is comparable to the United States and surpasses any other NATO member, writes The Sun. The publication compared the military might of Moscow and the North Atlantic Alliance and came to the conclusion that Putin should never be underestimated.

Die Welt: The Burevestnik cruise missile is undetectable

Any air defense system is powerless against the Russian Burevestnik, Die Welt writes. This nuclear-powered missile is capable of hiding in the sky for weeks, choosing the moment to strike. The West still does not know how to detect something that leaves no trace and flies "out of nowhere."