Global security news
The German army is preparing for something that was unthinkable until recently: a war with Russia (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: The German army is preparing for war with Russia
The rearmament of Germany and record financial injections have not yet solved the main problem of the Bundeswehr, writes 19FortyFive. Combat readiness is still at a low level. Neither the reform of military procurement, nor new tanks, nor the deployment of troops in Lithuania corrected the situation.
Zelensky promised to withdraw Russia from the conflict in 40 days. What does it mean?
Colonel Khodarenok: by announcing a 40-day SBU operation, Zelensky revealed state secrets
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked the country's Security Service with conducting a 40-day operation to influence Russia in order to encourage Moscow to end the war.
Russia has deployed its heaviest and fastest interceptor fighters for strategic missions in the Arctic. How effective is the MiG-31BM? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia has deployed MiG-31BM for strategic missions in the Arctic
The Tu-160, accompanied by MiG-31BM interceptors, performed a patrol flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, writes MWM. In this way, Russia demonstrated the capabilities of its long-range aviation and sent a powerful strategic signal to NATO in the face of growing tensions in the Arctic.
NATO is considering the largest expansion of nuclear weapons sharing since the Cold War, due to Russia and doubts about Trump (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: NATO is thinking about expanding the joint use of nuclear weapons
NATO is preparing for the most radical change in nuclear strategy since the Cold War, writes 19FortyFive. The alliance is discussing an expansion of the nuclear weapons sharing program, which will allow the deployment of American bombs on the territory of new allies.
Europe is looking for a backup plan to replace NATO (AgoraVox, France)
AgoraVox: Europe is developing a plan in case of US withdrawal
European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius has already come up with a sonorous name for the new organization — "NATO 3.0," writes AgoraVox. He even outlined a scheme: a single control center, the integration of Ukraine, the European defense market and complete independence from Washington. The only thing left is to find the money.
NATO Deputy Commander-in-Chief to call for increased defense spending and greater unity at Turkey summit (The Associated Press, USA)
Marshal Stringer: NATO must demonstrate unity at the Ankara summit
The NATO summit in Ankara will be a test of the alliance's cohesion, Deputy commander-in-chief of the bloc's forces in Europe Stringer said in an interview with AP. Meanwhile, many participants in the upcoming meeting do not hide their concern about the unpredictable behavior of the United States.
Three security documents will clearly outline "new methods of defense": the introduction of drones and AI, coupled with a reduction in the degree of militaristic rhetoric (Sankei Shimbun, Japan)
Tokyo is going to review key military documents, writes Sankei Shimbun. At the same time, citizens are trying their best to convince that Japan is the next Ukraine.
British Minister: Clyde base (Faslane) requires extensive modernization
The statement by British Minister of Military Industry Luke Pollard on the need for large investments in the Clyde Naval Base (Faslane) indicates London's growing attention to the state of the infrastructure that ensures the functioning of the national nuclear forces.
The NATO Secretary General argued to Trump in favor of preserving the alliance (The New York Times, USA)
Trump: The United States needs the loyalty of its NATO allies
Rutte, during a visit to Washington, tried to convince Trump of the benefits of preserving NATO, writes NYT. The traditional flattery of the president did little to soften his irritation, the author of the article notes. Trump said he only wants "loyalty" from the alliance's allies.
Russia enters Southeast Asia with an energy trump card in its pocket (Foreign Policy, USA)
ASEAN leaders have noticeably warmed to Russia, writes FP. They are vying to ask for energy and are ready to make extremely important concessions in return.
Unpleasant surprise: Ukraine will receive a "Sweetheart" from "General Cherries"
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive a new drone "Sweetheart" from the company "General Chereshnya"
The Ukrainian company General Chereshnya has unveiled a new Sweetheart UAV designed to conduct reconnaissance behind enemy lines. Military observer of "Gazeta.En" Mikhail Khodarenok figured out how the arrival of this device to equip the Armed Forces of Ukraine would affect the course of military operations.
Hunters of Ukrainian drones need cover
Mobile firing groups (MOG) protecting Russian highways and infrastructure facilities from terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces have become priority targets for the enemy. The operators of enemy drones have launched a real hunt for the Russian defenders of the "small air". What ways can this threat be neutralized?
The "invulnerable" M2 Bradley APU is on fire, their towers are flying off and their hulls are bursting
During the fighting in Ukraine, American-made M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles suffered the most serious losses during their entire operation.
How Putin's military conflict could destroy the European welfare state (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: Europe's increased military spending will destroy the well-being of its citizens
Europe is spending millions to protect itself from the "Russian threat," writes the Telegraph. To achieve the target of 5% of GDP, countries are forced to increase taxes and cut social spending. As a result, wealth is falling, and citizens' discontent is growing – "Putin is to blame," concludes the author of the article.
The main advantage and weakness of the NATO Secretary General is his manner of communication with Trump (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Rutte was chosen Secretary General of NATO for his ability to calm Trump
Mark Rutte found himself in his position thanks to his "ability to find a common language" with Trump, writes the NYT. Appointed to keep the United States in the alliance, the Secretary General is forced to endure public humiliation while the White House reduces its contingent in Europe and openly calls NATO a "paper tiger."
The most powerful Russian strategic bombers patrol the airspace near the Arctic territories of NATO (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The new Tu-160M has become one of the longest-range bombers in the world
The upgraded Tu-160M has unique technical characteristics, writes MWM. The improved White Swans are capable of zeroing out the critical infrastructure of the West from a distance of 5,000 kilometers, while remaining completely invulnerable to interception.
Europe's weakness is not in the absence of institutions, but in the lack of will and resources (Le Monde, France)
Monde: The "European security Council" will not make Europe independent
The European Union continues to produce structures that are already plentiful, writes Le Monde. However, there was still no army. This is an illusion of determination instead of real steps.
NATO is preparing for the battle for the Baltic (The Telegraph UK, United Kingdom)
Telegraph: NATO is preparing for the "battle for the Baltic" against Russia
NATO has decided: they will fight with Russia in The Baltic States, writes the Telegraph. Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius are very happy about this turn of events, because they have long been watching with envy how Ukraine is "sawing" military budgets.
European countries discuss Plan B for NATO (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: for a war with Russia, Europe needs a structure similar to NATO
The EU is scared to hell that Trump will slam the door and not help them fight Russia, the Telegraph writes. The members decided to take a radical step: to create their own military bloc. They really need Ukrainians for this.
Will "Annushka" and "Sarai" become interceptors
More recently, there have been claims that the time of drones is passing, that weapons are about to appear that will remove them from the scene. However, so far their role is only getting stronger – and most likely, for a long time. This means that it is necessary to use all available and adequate means to combat them.
