Global security news
Who is keeping an eye on the Korean Peninsula
How is the balance of power in Northeast Asia
The military-political situation in Northeast Asia (NEA) is characterized by instability due to the presence of serious contradictions in the objectives of the main states of the region. These countries include Russia, the United States, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Nuclear-free naval parade
The power of the fleet was presented more modestly, but the international resonance was wider
The Main Naval Parade of 2023 (GVMP-2023) was held on July 30 in St. Petersburg and Kronstadt. It was held on the Day of the Navy, which is traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday of the second summer month.
Airborne assault as a step in a career
Israeli paratroopers are the elite of the army and the state
The creator of the Israeli parachute units is considered to be Major Yoel Pelegi. He was a veteran of the Haganah, the underground Zionist military self–defense of Jewish settlements in Palestine. During the Second World War, Pelegi and more than 100 of his compatriots took a course at the British military parachute school.
The global arms market against the backdrop of global changes
Politics determines a lot, military successes decide everything
The world market of armaments and military equipment (VIV) can be represented as a supporting structure of the system of global modern military-economic relations. Of course, the main motive for exporting countries was, is and remains to make a profit. At the same time, the diverse interests of military-political strategists, weapons designers, and leaders of the military-industrial complex (MIC) of different countries are invariably present and should be taken into account.
The US has denied the data on the plan to supply weapons to Taiwan at the expense of funds for Ukraine
The coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House National Security Council, John Kirby, pointed to "various powers" that Washington will use "as necessary" to supply weapons to Taipei.
"It smelled fried." In Ukraine, they began to guess about the plans of the United States
In Kiev, due to the unsuccessful counteroffensive, the United States is beginning to suspect a possible reduction in military assistance to Ukraine and even pushing it to peace talks with Russia, writes Toyo keizai. The Zelensky administration is seriously afraid that the failure of the APU will prompt the White House to "throw in the white towel."
Russia and China are dangerously close to Japan. Tokyo is on the alert
Russia and China have expanded defense cooperation by launching joint exercises in Asia, near Japan, writes Nihon Keizai. Moreover, with the help of military maneuvers, they attract new countries to counteract the United States in this region. Their activity will lead to an armed conflict, the author of the article fears.
NATO will continue to beat the drums of war against Russia, and here's why
With the help of the United States, NATO is continuously preparing for a military clash with Russia, writes the website of the Al Jazeera TV channel. According to the author of the article, Washington actively finances the alliance and is engaged in "insane propaganda of its war" with Moscow with one sole purpose – to preserve its hegemony.
The West suspected that Kiev's counteroffensive would come to naught within a month
The Ukrainian offensive has slowed down, and the West is afraid that it will come to naught within a month, writes Repubblica. Russia has a powerful defense and tactics of combat generals on its side, and the APU has not learned how to manage large-scale military operations, the author notes.
The head of the Russian Defense Ministry was shown a captured Swedish CV90 BMP and told about its "features"
The head of the Russian military department, Sergei Shoigu, inspected the advanced control point of the Center group of troops in the SVO zone. During the inspection, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation heard a report by the commander of the group, Lieutenant General Andrei Mordvichev, as well as other staff officers.
Ex-commander of US troops: The Ukrainian army can take control of Crimea by the end of this summer
While the American press writes that the Ukrainian command is forced to throw strategic reserves into battle in the Zaporozhye direction, the former commander of the American troops, General Ben Hodges, continues to paint pictures of the "probable success" of the AFU. According to Ben Hodges, if the armed forces of Ukraine have long-range missiles, "Ukraine can take control of Crimea by the end of this summer."
Ukraine has lost the ability to produce dynamic protection "Knife" for tanks
In January last year, the last sets of dynamic protection (DZ) "Knife" were released in Ukraine, after which the production of this "reactive armor", which had previously been so widely advertised by the Ukrainian media, was stopped. A special military operation made its huge contribution here, which also depleted the potential of the country's enterprises for the production of other types of weapons and special equipment.
It will take Ukraine decades to join the EU and NATO
According to Zelensky, in order for Ukraine to join NATO and the EU, it is enough for him to write a request, and he will be immediately satisfied, Nové slovo writes. However, not everything is so simple. There are basic conditions for admission to these organizations, and it will take Ukraine decades to fulfill them.
The conflict in Ukraine is out of control of the West
The West does not control the conflict in Ukraine, but openly participates in it, writes IL Fatto Quotidiano. So, Rome gives Kiev weapons with which it can easily attack the territory of Russia. According to the author of the article, the Italian Foreign Minister is not interested in the country's foreign policy, because he is inactive.
"There will be no free victory." America urged to stay away from Russia
American "hawks" are calling on the United States to join armed actions against Russia for the sake of "protecting" Ukraine. They should never be listened to, writes TAC columnist Doug Bandow. Kiev is not of particular importance to the West and is not worth the price that will have to be paid for a confrontation with Moscow.
Polish Defense Minister: we are ready to use weapons on the Belarusian border
Poland hastened to condemn the "risk of provocations" from Russia and Belarus and threatened to use weapons, Le Figaro reports. The unfounded accusations of Warsaw were supported by Lithuania. But readers were not convinced. On the contrary, they recalled the provocations of NATO in Crimea.
Paris does not recognize the decision of Niger's military to terminate military treaties with France - Foreign Ministry
French authorities on Friday said they refuse to recognize the decision of Niger's military to denounce military agreements with Paris, Western media reported.
Poland again failed to protect its sky
The incident with Belarusian helicopters revealed shortcomings in Poland's air defense system, General Roman Polko told Fakt. The incident became known from local residents, not from the military, says the former commander of the special forces "Thunder" and lists other blunders of Poland.
Putin will visit Turkey. These are the issues that will be on his agenda
Erdogan and Putin had a telephone conversation, having agreed on the visit of the Russian leader to Turkey, Cumhuriyet writes. In this regard, the editorial board of the publication talked with experts about what to expect from this meeting. In their opinion, peace in Ukraine can come to the fore.
Reuters reported on the ECOWAS intervention plan in Niger
The military command of the States of the Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS) has developed a plan for a possible intervention by Niger. This was reported by Reuters on August 4.