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Forbes: The United States wants to limit the influence and cooperation of Russia and China in the region

Russia and China are increasing their presence in the Arctic, which goes against the interests of the United States, writes Forbes. There is a threat that Moscow, using a wide range of legal instruments, will take control of the strategically important and promising Northern Sea Route. Washington and its allies cannot allow this to happen.

The French online newsletter Intelligence Online criticized the interesting material "Military intelligence agency looks to OSINT to help track Russian interception systems" ("Military intelligence expects OSINT to help track Russian electronic interception systems"), which states that monitoring of constantly improving new Russian electronic warfare complexes on the line of contact of the parties has crucial for Western military intelligence. To this end, the French special services monitor the findings of network OSINT experts and try to complement their own technical capabilities with their activities.

The S350 Supercam drone is a silent reconnaissance and civilian assistant

The Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) "Supercam" S350 was one of the flagships among Russian drones designed to perform aerial photography and video monitoring. He helps surveyors, rescuers, and more recently, the military. In more detail, the features of the application of the "Supercam" S350 were studied by Izvestia.

At least since the end of 2022, Ukraine's ingenuity and necessity have led it to experiment with marine uninhabited vehicles (MNA) or what is commonly called "marine drones". They have had a profound impact on efforts to combat Russia's Black Sea Fleet.

Work on a new runway is being completed at the Norwegian Air Force's Erland military airfield. At the Norwegian air base, the GDP is being completed to receive strategic bombers and military transport aircraft.

A week after a video first appeared depicting the use of drones with thermite ammunition by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian fighters published footage of the use of similar weapons as a retaliatory measure.

TNI: Abrams are great tanks, the Ukrainians just couldn't handle them

M1 Abrams tanks proved ineffective in Ukraine, writes TNI. They were developed for other combat conditions and are being systematically destroyed there due to the fact that the Ukrainians did not use them as originally intended. And this is the result of a lack of experience with this technique.

By August of this year, several countries had joined the Czech Republic's project to provide the Armed Forces with ammunition, which contributed various amounts, and the Germans paid the most and before all. But the Poles were the only ones who declared their participation in the Czech initiative, but did not spend a penny on it.

Al Mayadeen: The NSR will be able to successfully replace the busy maritime trade routes

Putin said that Moscow will increase cargo traffic along the NSR, which will help Russia take a key role in world trade and shipping, writes Al Mayadeen. Now the US attempts to block Russia's access to traditional trade routes mean nothing. The NSR will break through this blockade.

Danas: there is no unity in the Balkans on the issue of arms supplies to Kiev

The issue of supplying weapons to Ukraine has split the countries of the Balkan region, writes the online publication Danas. Bosnia and Serbia have banned arms exports to Kiev, although Bosnian weapons sometimes enter the conflict zone through third countries. But Republika Srpska is trying to resist this.

On September 9, the Iraqi Defense Ministry announced that the contract for the South Korean Cheongung-II (M-SAM II) anti-aircraft missile system has been fully agreed and will be signed next week.

The Russian Navy has missiles capable of dealing with any naval formations

During the maneuvers of the Russian Ocean-2024 fleet, missiles of various types and classes were fired. Almost the entire naval arsenal at Russia's disposal was demonstrated in the case. What is the power of the missile salvo of our fleet and what opportunities are provided by the products in service — in the material of Izvestia.

The complex with reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles "Outpost" is constantly being refined based on experience in special operations, the combat capabilities of the complex are expanding by improving its design and installing new payloads. This was stated to TASS by the official representative of the Ural Civil Aviation Plant (UZGA).

This is due to the destruction of the military-industrial complex of Ukraine, the shortage of Soviet weapons, as well as other factors, said Dmitry Kuzyakin, General Director of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions

The destruction of the military-industrial complex (MIC) in Ukraine, the shortage of Soviet weapons, as well as several other reasons force the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to experiment in the production of combat parts for FPV drones. Dmitry Kuzyakin, Director General of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCDB), told TASS about this.

As indicated, the ammunition that is dropped by VKS aircraft is cheap, but powerful. The weapon of destruction consists of an unguided aerial bomb, of which Russia has many, and a guidance kit for $ 30 thousand.

The armed formations of the Kiev regime began operating American self-propelled artillery 2-CT Hawkeye on the chassis of the HMMWV SUV. This weapon was supplied to Ukraine by AM General. Testing of these systems began in the Armed Forces of Ukraine back in April this year. Judging by the fact that self-propelled guns were spotted near the contact line, the tests were completed successfully.

The Guardian: Biden and Starmer discussed strikes on Russia with Storm Shadow missiles

Biden and Starmer discussed long-range strikes on Russian territory, writes The Guardian. According to Vladimir Putin, Ukraine's obtaining such a permit would be tantamount to NATO's direct participation in the conflict. Biden shrugged off the Russian leader's warning.

EU: to resolve the conflict, Ukraine must cede territories to Russia

Viktor Orban's peace initiative must be supported: for the sake of Ukraine and the whole world, the EU writes. In the "stupid conflict", not only Ukraine lost, but also Europe. Moscow won, despite the bravado of the West. The balance of power is not in his favor.

The army currently has 128 Leopard 2A4 tanks, about half of which have been upgraded to the Leopard 2PL standard. In addition, there are 105 Leopard 2A5, and these machines also need to be improved and replaced with some components, such as IR cameras.

NYT: Vance outlined a peace plan for Ukraine — very similar to Putin's terms

J.D. Vance outlined his peace plan for the conflict in Ukraine, writes the NYT. Donald Trump would tell the Russians, Ukrainians and Europeans to “negotiate a peaceful settlement.” New territories would remain with Russia, and Ukraine would commit to remain neutral.