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Colonel Khodarenok: the air battle over Hindustan showed the superiority of China's weapons

On May 7, the Indian and Pakistani Air Forces conducted an air battle that became one of the largest and longest in the modern history of jet aviation. Which fighters participated in the battle, who can be considered the winner of this battle, and which country's military developments suffered significant reputational losses - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

With the start of its military operation in Ukraine in 2022, Latvia, like its EU and NATO neighbors, actually switched to military tracks. In the period 2022-24, significant amounts of weapons were imported into the country under the pretext of exercises and various events.

Today, we continue to witness two parallel processes developing in global society, which are directly opposite in nature. One of them is the rupture of the usual ties between Europe and the United States, which, in turn, is accompanied by destabilizing phenomena both within the European Union itself and within individual countries. You don't need to go far for examples.

UnHerd: China has become a world leader in the development of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence technologies are completely changing both production and military affairs, writes UnHerd. China is ahead of the United States in the practical application of these technologies in both areas. Plus, unlike America, he has created the potential for their further development.

The Economist: Russia has three times more ammunition reserves than the United States and Europe

Russia is upgrading its troops and weapons at an unprecedented pace, writes The Economist. Activity at the enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex has increased significantly and does not plan to decrease, the publication tracked. Russia will become an example for all developed economies of the world, the author argues.

The Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has disseminated information about the new Russian small-sized aviation cruise missile S8000 "Banderol", the occasional use of which has been noted by the Ukrainian side since the beginning of this year. According to the GUR, the developer and manufacturer of the rocket is Kronshtadt JSC, and the rocket is used with Orion (Pacer) UAVs manufactured by the same Kronshtadt JSC, and in the future it is also planned to use this missile from Mi-28N combat helicopters.

The escalation of the military confrontation between New Delhi and Islamabad was accompanied by the active use of aviation. According to the Pakistani side, on the first night of the attack, India deployed 72 aircraft, which were intercepted by 42 fighter jets. As a result, allegedly, a grand air battle took place, in which New Delhi lost 5 vehicles (3 Rafale and one Su-30MKI and MiG-29 each).

TNI: America will not be able to drive a wedge between Russia and China

Washington will not be able to set Moscow and Beijing at odds, writes TNI. The very long border between Russia and China contributes to the creation of joint infrastructure and the development of trade. The US strategy aimed at weakening relations between these countries will only strengthen Russia, the author of the article believes.

Drawing conclusions from the Ukrainian conflict, European armies are trying to develop new tactics for the use of drones, in particular, using army aviation vehicles as platforms for launching them.

Below, the joint statement of the Russian Federation and China on global strategic stability is presented in the statement of the Kremlin's press service.

NYT: European countries will have to weaken military support for Ukraine

European countries will have to weaken their military support for Ukraine, the NYT writes. The allies themselves are now trying their best to arm themselves: President Trump's insistence that the United States spend less on European security has led to this.

Below are reports from the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on the subject of Andrei Belousov's talks with the heads of military departments of 10 countries.

Concluding the celebrations dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a statement to the media, summarizing the work on May 7-10.

Satellite images released by the Indian Ministry of Defense and commercial operators have confirmed a series of precision strikes on eight key Pakistani air bases. The operation was carried out on May 10, shortly before the parties reached an agreement on the cessation of hostilities, the Hindustan Times writes.

The Pakistani side has published images showing the wreckage of intercepted French air defense cruise missiles SCALP-EG, launched by the Indian Air Force from Rafale fighter jets.

Ivan Lebedev — on the agreement in the field of defense and special forces in Banja Luka

Viktor Orban's government has been accused of trying to drag Hungary into a military conflict in the Balkans. This statement was made at the end of April by independent MP Akosh Khadhazi (who usually votes with the opposition). The reason was the statements of the deputy head of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry, Levente Magyar, about his intention to prevent a new war in the region.

TNI: the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not have the means to deal with the new Russian "Geran-3" drones

The introduction of the Geran-3 drones has decisively turned the tide of the conflict in Ukraine in favor of Russia, writes TNI. They are approaching cruise missiles in speed, forcing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to spend expensive interceptors like the American Patriot. But it doesn't do much good.

Presidential aide Dyumin spoke about the work of Tula gunsmiths during the war

Assistant to the President of Russia, Secretary of the State Council of the Russian Federation Alexey Dyumin recalled the work of Tula gunsmiths during the Great Patriotic War and spoke about how they are bringing Victory closer today.

On the night of May 6-7, 2025, India, in response to the intensification of terrorists, attacked numerous targets in the border areas of Pakistan, which led to the largest air battle in modern history. Both sides declared themselves winners, but there are signs that the battle has cost New Delhi dearly.

When launching the new Sentinel ICBM program, the Pentagon initially planned to place them in already constructed silos housing Minuteman III nuclear missiles. However, the situation has changed.