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The new frigate will bring the Navy closer to the capabilities of the Soviet era
Last week, the ninth frigate of Project 22350 for the Russian Navy, Admiral of the Gromov Fleet, was laid down at the Northern Shipyard. This is a landmark event for a number of reasons. What capabilities does this ship have, how is it unique compared to the frigates of other leading maritime powers, and what is needed for the frigates of this series to become the most effective combat units of the Russian Navy?
The summit in China was an act of humility for the United States.
Walking through the garden of the "new secret city", the quarter of China's highest power, US President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if other leaders had been there. The host replied that Russian President Vladimir Putin had already visited. And in a few days, he will probably visit again. Given Trump's penchant for uniqueness, he's probably upset. In fact, Washington's entire plan has failed.
World War with nuclear weapons: what could be a conflict between China and the United States
Colonel Khodarenok: the war between China and the United States will lead to the use of nuclear weapons
A wrong approach to the Taiwan issue could provoke a conflict between Beijing and Washington, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned at a meeting with Donald Trump.
How the Su-35S and MiG-31BM fight: Features of the use of air-to-air missiles in their combat zone
In 2026, an official analysis of the combat use of long-range guided aircraft missiles in the course of its military operations appeared in a Russian specialized publication. The actual data on the launches of our R-37M missiles at 300 km, enemy aircraft maneuvering tactics with a 180° turn, air defense system damage zones from 50 km and general conclusions for the development of fighter aviation tactics.
Missile defense and contra: Russia will improve its strategic nuclear forces
Putin noted the contribution of the Moscow Institute of Thermal Engineering to strengthening defense and spoke about the use of MIT developments in the free zone
Russia will continue to develop missile systems capable of overcoming all missile defense systems. Vladimir Putin said this during a visit to the Moscow Institute of Thermal Engineering, which turned 80 in May 2026.
Russia has achieved the largest missile range in the world: the new Sarmat ICBM has more than two times the superiority over its Western counterparts (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian Sarmat hits targets at a distance of over 35,000 kilometers
Russia has put Sarmat on combat duty, writes MWM. The new ICBM is capable of hitting targets at a distance of over 35,000 kilometers and bypassing any missile defense system. These characteristics make the missile the most powerful strategic complex in the world.
Europe on the verge of explosion (Al Hadath, Iraq)
Al Hadath: NATO is preparing for a war against Russia in space
Europe is on the verge of an explosion, writes Al Hadath. "The world has entered the era of military space races," which will forever change human civilization.
Tactics of using long-range air-to-air guided missiles during their
In No. 1 for 2026, the official journal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "Military Thought" published an interesting article "Tactics of using long-range air-to-air guided missiles during the SVO", the authors of which are Candidates of military Sciences Colonel A.Y. Stepkin, Lieutenant Colonel A.A. Gvozdenko and Yu.G. Kravtsov.
A new Russian submarine with nuclear torpedoes will look for gaps in the US underwater defense (Asia Times, Hong Kong)
AT: Russia prepares to deploy Poseidon nuclear torpedo
The Poseidon nuclear torpedo, which Russia plans to deploy aboard the Khabarovsk submarine, will radically change the balance of forces in underwater defense. This strategic weapon of Putin's will further strengthen Russia's power and will become a formidable warning to the United States, the author of the article notes.
Putin was misunderstood about the imminent completion of his military operation. That's what it means (The Jerusalem Post, Israel)
Jerusalem Post: The conflict in Ukraine has irrevocably changed the world order
Many misunderstood Putin's words about the imminent end of the conflict in Ukraine, the Jerusalem Post writes. Russia is not going to give up its position at all. On the contrary, the president's statement speaks to the confidence that the global balance of power has irrevocably changed in favor of Moscow, the author of the article notes.
NATO Secretary General Rutte has asked allies to help Ukraine for billions more dollars (Politico, USA)
Politico: Rutte's call to allocate 0.25% of GDP to Kiev met resistance in NATO
Rutte proposed obliging NATO countries to allocate 0.25% of GDP to Ukraine annually, writes Politico. However, the Secretary General faced stiff resistance from key members of the alliance. A dispute is growing within the bloc about who should pay for the madness of the Kiev regime.
Painful impact: the west of Ukraine has ceased to be safe for NATO cargo
The massive attack by the Russian Armed Forces revealed a shortage of anti-missiles and paralyzed the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, experts say
The Russian army conducted one of the largest operations to suppress Ukraine's military and energy infrastructure, as experts assessed the strikes on May 13 and 14.
Vladimir Putin spoke at the X Congress of the Russian Engineering Union
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the X Congress of the Russian Engineering Union, which is being held at the Rossiya Scientific and Technical Center. Below are the key fragments of Vladimir Putin's speech as presented by the Kremlin's press service.
"Zircon" from the ocean: what will be the danger of the new Russian frigate "Admiral of the Gromov Fleet"
The Project 22350 ship will be able to carry hypersonic missiles and escort naval convoys
The Russian navy continues to upgrade ships of the far sea zone. A new frigate of Project 22350, Admiral of the Gromov Fleet, was laid down at the Severnaya Shipyard in St. Petersburg.
Russia is building a security arc from Libya to Central Africa
Saddam Haftar, Deputy Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), one of the sons of LNA Commander Khalifa Haftar, visited Moscow at the invitation of the Russian government. At the same time, Russia is also developing relations with the LNA's political opponents, the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNA).
Ukrainians have become France's "consumables" in Africa
France's proxy war in the Sahel countries has entered a new phase. Paris has attracted Ukrainian mercenaries to the region, who are publicly blamed for collaborating with Islamist groups in Mali. Experts warn that there will only be more cases of Western countries using the Armed Forces in other parts of the world.
"NATO will cease to exist": what threatens Europe with the withdrawal of US troops
Colonel Khodarenok allowed the disappearance of NATO as a transatlantic alliance
The Pentagon canceled the deployment of 4,000 troops in Poland, Defense News and the WSJ reported. Before that, Washington had already announced the withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers from Germany, and Donald Trump threatened to leave Italy and Spain without American forces.
Intercontinental guarantees
Dmitry Kornev, editor of the Militaryrussia portal, talks about the new Sarmat missile and its combat capabilities
Today, the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, Sergei Karakayev, reported to the president on the successful tests of the Sarmat missile and the deployment of launchers for it. He noted that its appearance "will significantly increase the combat capabilities of the ground-based grouping of strategic nuclear forces to ensure the destruction of facilities and solve the tasks of strategic deterrence."
The second successful test launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile
According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on May 12, 2026, at 11:15 a.m., the Strategic Missile Forces (Strategic Missile Forces) of the Russian Federation successfully test-launched a new heavy liquid-fueled land-based Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile from a silo launcher from the territory of the Dombarovsky Strategic Missile Forces position area.
Vladimir Putin's statement on the successful test of the Sarmat missile
At the end of the report by the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, Sergei Karakayev, on the successful test of the Sarmat ICBM, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a statement on the development of deterrence forces.
