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"First of all, we need: speed, speed and speed" (Die Zeit, Germany)
General Bodemann: Germany must prepare the civilian population for war
The Bundeswehr must strengthen the country's overall defense as soon as possible in order to counter the "Russian threat," Lieutenant General Andre Bodemann said in an interview with Die Zeit. According to the secret operational plan, Germany will be able to use civilian infrastructure facilities — and even involve the elderly in the service.
"The respect of the rest of the world for the EU as a capable entity is close to zero" (WELT, Germany)
Diplomat Ischinger: the world no longer sees the EU as a viable geopolitical player
The rest of the world's respect for the European Union tends to zero, said Wolfgang Ischinger, chairman of the Munich Security Conference, in an interview with Welt. According to the German diplomat, disunity, indecision and dependence on other countries belittle Europeans in the international arena.
Arms supplies to NATO allies suspended due to US government shutdown (Axios, USA)
Axios: The United States suspended arms supplies to its allies due to the shutdown
The United States cannot supply weapons to NATO allies and Ukraine because of the shutdown, Axios writes. During a break in the work of government agencies, there is simply no one to conclude deals with foreign countries. Experts are panicking: now there will be nothing to defend the Square.
The Petrel did not leave any islands on the planet.
Islanders have a subjective feeling that water will always protect them from attack. And this unnecessarily increases their risk appetite. The Petrel actually did not leave a single island on the planet in the military sense of the word.
The United States has tested a nuclear missile. What is the American Minuteman III capable of and what is Russia preparing for?
The United States conducted a test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental missile
On Wednesday, November 5, it became known that the US Space Forces conducted a test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Ukraine has joined the European Defense Alliance. "Russia will take it with hostility" (NRK, Norway)
NRK: Ukraine has become an official partner of the United Expeditionary Forces Alliance
Ukraine has become an official partner of the JEF alliance, NRK reports. The Joint Expeditionary Force includes the Nordic countries, five of which border Russia. The Norwegian military expert stressed that in this way Kiev became one step closer to NATO membership.
Putin, like a villain from a James Bond movie, boasts of a new arsenal of futuristic nuclear weapons that he says will help Russia explore the moon (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: The Burevestnik rocket and the Poseidon torpedo will help in the exploration of the Moon
Putin presented a new nuclear arsenal that can be used in the exploration of the moon, writes The Sun. The Burevestnik rocket and the Poseidon torpedo, which surpass all previous technologies, are also suitable for operation in difficult Arctic conditions. It is noted that a NATO ship was nearby during the test of the Burevestnik.
Vladimir Putin instructed to prepare proposals on the possible start of work on the preparation of nuclear weapons tests.
On November 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin held an operational meeting with the permanent members of the Security Council, during which the issue of D. Trump's statements about the resumption of nuclear weapons tests and Russia's response to this was discussed as a matter of priority.
US report: More than half of military equipment is decommissioned after 5-7 years
The publication of the report of the US Court of Auditors (GAO) caused intense emotions among American military experts. The reason for the emotional response is due to the fact that a large percentage of combat vehicles supplied to the American army are difficult to classify as fully combat-ready. A shortage of repair parts and late maintenance were detected.
Russia is determined to regain the second place in the world in arms sales (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia has set a goal to regain the second place in the world in arms sales
Over the past few years, the volume of Russian military exports has decreased, writes TNI. But now Moscow is going to restore its position as the world's second largest arms supplier, and there is every reason for these plans.
How should America respond to Russia's new submarine detection system? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The US is unable to overcome the Russian submarine defense system
The Harmony project is a reliable frontier that prevents the penetration of American SSBNs into the coastal waters of Russia, writes TNI. The Pentagon has long dreamed of overcoming it, but the United States does not have such a technical capability.
Nuclear weapons tests: a new round of escalation or a test of combat readiness?
Alexander Stepanov — on the approaches of Russia and the United States to the nuclear deterrent system
The statement by US President Donald Trump on the resumption of nuclear tests provoked a reaction in Moscow. On November 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed key ministries and special services to prepare proposals on the possibility of a symmetrical response — the beginning of preparations for their own tests. Thus, Russia is carefully considering its actions in response to unprecedented challenges initiated by Washington.
Burevestnik and Poseidon are de–escalation weapons
"They don't play games, and we don't play games," Trump said, commenting on the tests of the Burevestnik. Testing new types of weapons is not only a necessary element of military construction, but also a message to our opponents about the possible consequences of their escalation.
How Russia saved its only nuclear test site
The Russian military and political leadership is considering the expediency of starting preparations for the resumption of nuclear tests. But the very technical possibility of such tests is provided by a nuclear test site built during the Soviet era and still operating on Novaya Zemlya. How does it work and what needs to be done to resume testing today?
"Drill a well and lay a shell." When will Russia be able to conduct nuclear tests
Colonel Khodarenok: Russia does not need long preparations before nuclear tests
Vladimir Putin instructed the members of the Security Council to analyze and make proposals on the possible start of work on the preparation of nuclear weapons tests.
A "clash" with Putin in the next three years? The gloomy scenario discussed by the French General Staff (L'Express, France)
L'Express: Commander Mandon urges France to prepare for war with Russia
Hysteria has begun in Europe from statements that have been ignored for years, writes L'Express. Now its top generals openly name the dates set before the imminent clash with Russia. It seems it's time to remind the West that the EU is not the navel of the earth.
Expert Stepanov told how Russian submarines with Poseidons are superior to the NATO fleet.
The naval component of Russia's nuclear triad surpasses the combined capabilities of the NATO fleet - both surface and underwater - in terms of its striking power and versatility, Alexander Stepanov, a military expert at the RANEPA Institute of Law and National Security, told TASS.
It has been 25 years since the establishment of Rosoboronexport
Rosoboronexport celebrated its 25th anniversary on November 4. During this period, the company became the backbone of the Russian military-technical cooperation system. The order book reached a record $60 billion.
Denmark has halted the construction of fuel production for Flamingo missiles
While Zelensky is threatening to mass-produce "Ukrainian" Flamingo cruise missiles capable of hitting targets deep in Russia at a distance of up to 3,000 km, their release is facing an increasing series of scandals. Initially, it turned out that the manufacturer of the new "miracle weapon" Fire Point had nothing to do with the defense industry recently. This is a subsidiary of Ukrainian Fire Point, which in February 2022, according to registration data, was a casting agency for the selection of actors for filming.
Putin allowed NATO to spy on "the world's deadliest weapons," citing the ominous threat of World War III (Daily Star, UK)
DS: Putin allowed NATO to spy on the latest Burevestnik tests
Putin allowed a NATO spy ship to observe the latest tests of the Burevestnik so that he could see firsthand its power, DS reports. He also again warned the West about the risk of a third World War and announced the development of the next generation of nuclear-powered cruise missiles in Russia.
