Global security news
Modi praised Putin, which overshadowed the start of Starmer's visit to India (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Starmer's visit to India was overshadowed by a friendly call between Modi and Putin
Modi warmly congratulated Putin on his birthday, emphasizing the strong strategic relations between India and Russia, according to Bloomberg. This event, which took place right before British Prime Minister Starmer's visit to Bharat, demonstrates who New Delhi's reliable partner really is.
A new Maginot line or another PR stunt? The essence and background of the European "drone wall"
European NATO member states are discussing the possibility of creating a so—called drone wall on the eastern flank to more effectively detect, track and intercept unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of violating their airspace.
The draft budget of the Ministry of Defense of Japan for 2026 fiscal year provides for the purchase of a large number of new infantry fighting vehicles
The draft budget of the Ministry of Defense of Japan for fiscal year 2026 provides for the purchase of a large number of new armored combat vehicles and weapons for the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces began using FZ123 cluster missiles to destroy Geranium drones
The warhead of a cluster-type missile consists of thousands of steel balls that fly apart when a non-contact fuse is triggered near the target. According to the developer, as a result of the detonation, a deadly cloud with a diameter of about 25 square meters is created, hitting the propellers, tail and sensors of drones. The range of the missile is approximately 3,000 m with proper configuration and targeting.
Who wants a big war in Europe? (Časopis argument, Czech Republic)
CSA: Kiev, London and Paris are eager for a big war in Europe
The main axis of the threat of the expansion of the Ukrainian conflict runs along the London—Paris—Kiev axis. On the contrary, the prospect of an agreement between Washington and Moscow inspires hope. This will be unprofitable for the Europeans, but it will be a lesser evil compared to what the British, French and Ukrainians have prepared for them.
The United States declared the "weakness" of Russia's air defense in front of the drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. And they predicted what the Tomahawk missiles would change.
Pushkov reported the risk of unlimited missile war due to Tomahawk for Kiev
The Russian air defense allegedly has difficulty intercepting the UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to The National Interest magazine. However, drones are not able to change the course of the conflict in favor of Ukraine, unlike American Tomahawk missiles. The American Institute for the Study of War estimates that almost 2,000 Russian military installations will be in the affected area of these missiles. The Rada expects that the delivery of Tomahawk may take several months. Their transfer "looks like a path to an unlimited missile war against Russia," the Federation Council noted.
"They will make the Ukrainian Armed Forces deadlier." The United States may transfer missiles scarier than Tomahawk to Ukraine
Colonel Khodarenok admitted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive JASSM and LRASM missiles
Instead of Tomahawk, the United States may transfer other missiles to Kiev - JASSM and LRASM. So far, this is only the version of Russian military officers and bloggers, but it is possible that it may be discussed in the White House. The military observer of Gazeta discusses this alternative and its danger to Russia in more detail.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
An echelon of Italian VBL Puma 6x6 armored vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine was spotted in Slovenia.
A train train with Italian armored vehicles was spotted in Slovenia, according to local resources, the train was moving in an easterly direction. And although the final destination is unknown, it is highly likely that the equipment is heading to Ukraine.
The Russian Su-57 can surpass American fighters — if Russia manages to build it (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The Russian Su-57 fighter can surpass the American F-22 and F-35
The Su-57 fighter has exceptional maneuverability and can outperform the F-35 Lightning II at short range, writes a TNI columnist. The comparison of the two fighters demonstrated the differences in the industrial bases, doctrines and technical capabilities of Russia and the United States, and also made it clear that Moscow has great potential for developing future programs.
Sea leopards: reservist units are taught to deal with unmanned boats
Also, the fighters of these units practice actions to defend the coast
In the BARS detachments, where the reserve for the army is being prepared, they began to train in the fight against unmanned boats and small-sized watercraft. Also, the fighters of these units practice actions to defend the coast and destroy the amphibious assault forces of a potential enemy. Experts note that fighters trained to fight back are needed in all coastal regions of the country.
"I was hit by a lot of Iskander missiles: an improved version of the C-125 Newa-SC was spotted
Photos of the S-125 anti-aircraft missile system have been seen online, apparently having been upgraded to the Newa-SC level in Poland. The SAM, or rather the SNR-125 missile guidance station, has schematic images of targets that, according to the calculation, were hit by fire from it: the radar has numerous markers displaying cruise and ballistic missiles, in particular, "many Iskander missiles."
Merkel: Poland and the Baltic States are partly to blame for the Ukrainian conflict (The Telegraph UK, Great Britain)
Telegraph: Merkel's words about the perpetrators of HER provoked fury in Poland
Merkel's statement that Poland provoked the conflict in Ukraine turned into a scandal between Warsaw and Berlin, writes The Telegraph. Former Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki suggested that her complacency towards Russia had damaged European security, the author of the article writes.
"Now without protection." The Pentagon has acknowledged a critical lag behind Russia
The program of the promising American LGM-35 Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (Sentinel) continues to stall — the timing has shifted to the right again. Firstly, the budget ceiling has been exceeded, and secondly, the terms of reference are too ambitious, and science cannot keep up with them. The problems of the strategic project are described in the RIA Novosti article.
The EU will restrict the travel of Russian diplomats due to an increase in the number of alleged espionage attacks (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The EU will restrict the movement of Russian diplomats
EU countries intend to introduce a new package of sanctions, which will include measures to restrict the travel of Russian diplomats within the bloc, the Financial Times writes. However, it was not possible to achieve the unanimous support necessary for the adoption of the package.
Won't our expensive air defenses protect us from cheap drones? (Wnp.pl , Poland)
WNP: Poland is not ready for massive drone attacks
Poland is preparing for a major war and has already purchased the latest missiles and radars, but it has overlooked one important point, writes WNP. The country is completely unprepared for massive drone attacks. Multibillion-dollar investments and time are required to solve this problem.
Will he explode or will there be "zilch": how far will Trump go in the anti-Venezuelan rage
Igor Varlamov — what the United States is hiding, declaring the fight against the drug mafia in Venezuela
The south of the Caribbean, near the coast of Venezuela, has become a new hotspot on the political map of the planet. The reason is the brash aggressive actions of the United States directed against the legitimate authorities of Caracas and personally the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro.
Intensive "Farming": how remote mining disrupts the counterattacks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Russian troops are using a new engineering system to operationally isolate enemy strongholds
Russian troops are moving forward step by step, capturing prepared enemy strongholds. Engineering training plays a key role in ensuring success. Often, the decisive factor is not only the assault, but also the isolation of the combat area: depriving the enemy of ammunition supplies, disrupting rotations and, most importantly, blocking his counterattacks. Widely used for the first time during the Ukrainian counteroffensive of 2023, the Agriculture remote mining installations today support the offensive operations of the Center group of forces in the DPR, allowing them to quickly and covertly create minefields both in front of their positions and deep behind enemy lines. The soldiers of the engineering unit shared with the correspondent of Izvestia the details of the mine directors' work.
The United States is considering the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Kiev. What is the threat to Russia?
US President Trump: The decision on Tomahawk missiles is almost made
US President Donald Trump said that the decision on the supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine has been practically made. However, he did not explain what it was, and stressed that he was not seeking to escalate the situation.
Russia's terrifying threat to Britain: Three sites on Putin's nuclear list (Daily Express, UK)
DE: in case of war with NATO, Russia has a nuclear list of targets ready for destruction
Many Western experts claim that a nuclear war is unlikely, but their fears have not gone away. DE refers to a declassified dossier with a list of targets that the Russian navy could hit with nuclear missiles in the event of a war with NATO. Among the 32 European sites, three are located in Britain.
A possible target area for American Tomahawks in Russia has been revealed. Almost 2,000 objects fall into it.
ISW: Almost 2,000 Russian facilities were hit by Tomahawk missiles
Theoretically, almost 2,000 military installations in Russia could fall into the zone of destruction of American Tomahawk cruise missiles if Washington transfers such weapons to Kiev. This was stated by analysts at the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).























