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The production of the Tornado MLRS now works in three shifts
The Tornado-G and Tornado-S jet systems are manufactured by the Motovilikha Plants enterprise. In connection with the special military operation in Ukraine, the production of these combat vehicles has increased significantly, breaking the record of a decade ago.
Ukraine has asked to join NATO. But the main condition it does not fulfill
Heinrich Braus: Ukraine does not fulfill the key condition of NATO membership
Ukraine's application for membership in NATO under the accelerated procedure has no significance for the fighting, former Deputy Secretary General of NATO Heinrich Braus told Bulgarian Radio. It is unclear whether the alliance will even agree to discuss Ukraine's membership, because Kiev does not fulfill a key condition for the bloc.
World media: Putin called for the overthrow of the Western world order
Putin's speech marks a new stage of the war in Ukraine, his message is unequivocal: Russia is fighting to overthrow what it considers a despotic world order led by the West. This is how the Western press reacted to Vladimir Putin's "St. George's Speech", in which the Russian president issued a sharp condemnation of the United States and its allies, mentioning the slave trade and the plundering of Africa, the genocide of Indian tribes in America, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as the carpet bombing of Vietnam.
Expert: Borrel's words indicate that the EU will prolong the conflict in Ukraine at any cost
We are talking about the words of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy about the impossibility of ending the conflict around Ukraine after the annexation of four territories to the Russian Federation
The West is ready to contribute by all means to prolong the military conflict in Ukraine, the confrontation will be long.
Spiegel: The European Union intends to train 15 thousand Ukrainian military
According to the diplomats who took part in the relevant negotiations, 3 thousand servicemen from Ukraine should undergo special training, for example, tactical and combat training for commanders or courses for sappers.
The officer spoke about the use of new types of missiles for HIMARS by the APU
LNR officer Hetmansky: The APU uses a new type of missiles for the HIMARS system for strikes
Alexey Getmansky, an officer of the representative office of the Luhansk People's Republic (LNR) in the Joint Control and Coordination Center (JCCC), said on October 3 that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) began shelling the region with new types of multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) HIMARS.
In the West, they were afraid of the Russian super torpedo. There is no protection against it yet
NATO intelligence has become aware of the movements of the Russian nuclear submarine Belgorod, the Italian La Repubblica reports. According to the publication, the alliance fears that its mission may be related to the test of the Poseidon super torpedo, capable of overcoming up to ten thousand kilometers underwater.
The US called the reasons for the possible refusal to supply Leopard 2 and Abrams to Kiev
Kiev's receipt of Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams tanks seems unlikely due to the possible inefficiency of the machines. The publication of Military Watch magazine named the reasons for the possible refusal to supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with modern armored vehicles.
Biden signed a law including $12.4 billion in additional aid to Ukraine
Of these, $4.5 billion is proposed to be allocated for economic support of Kiev
US President Joe Biden signed a law on Friday to continue funding the US government until December 16, 2022, including $12.4 billion in additional aid to Ukraine. This was reported by the press service of the White House.
In Russia, the Day of the Ground Forces is celebrated on October 1
The Day of the Russian Ground Forces is celebrated annually on October 1. The corresponding order was signed by the President in 2006.
The United States discussed with its allies the impact on the elite of the Russian Federation by confiscating assets
The country's authorities also touched on the topic of measures aimed at forcing Moscow to "pay reparations"
The United States authorities discussed on Friday with allies efforts to influence Russian elites by confiscating assets, as well as measures aimed at forcing the Russian Federation to "pay reparations." This is stated in a statement published by the American Ministry of Finance.
MiG-31 presented a surprise in the conflict in Ukraine
The first flight of the first-class MiG-31 fighter took place on September 16, 1975
The Soviet MiG-31 made its first flight in 1975, but is still in service with the Russian army. Excellent characteristics allowed the fighter to play an important role in the Ukrainian conflict, writes Yahoo News Japan.
Undermining the "Northern Streams": American zombies are leading everyone to death
Goodbye, common sense
America has been obsessed with Russian gas pipelines in Europe for 40 years, writes the author of the article on the Substack platform. In his opinion, the sabotage on the "Northern Streams" is a reckless adventure of the United States, which can lead to a world war. "This senseless march to death can be stopped even tomorrow," he complains.
The Ministry of Defense showed the work of the calculations of the MLRS "Hurricane" for the destruction of AFU facilities
On October 1, the Russian Ministry of Defense showed a video recording showing the work of the calculations of the multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) "Hurricane" of the Eastern Military District in the zone of a special operation to protect Donbass.
Without Russia, the UN Security Council will turn into an appendage of NATO. The West is satisfied with this
The fate of the UN hangs in the balance
The West wants to exclude Russia from the UN Security Council, but then this organization will turn into an offshoot of NATO, writes Novi Standard. And its role will be taken over by other multinational organizations such as BRICS or SCO. However, this will deepen the fault lines in the world, the author of the article believes.
Expert: Britain can arrange provocations at EU infrastructure facilities
Expert Losev: Britain's special services can prepare provocations at EU infrastructure facilities
British intelligence services can arrange provocations at critical facilities of the energy infrastructure of the European Union and blame Russia for this, says Alexander Losev, a member of the presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy.
Shoigu named categories of citizens that do not fall under partial mobilization
Shoigu: partial mobilization will not affect women and students of commercial universities
As part of the partial mobilization, women will not be called up. This was announced on October 1 by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Norwegian Defense Minister: NATO expansion will lead to a review of defense policy
NATO expansion at the expense of Sweden and Finland will lead to a revision of Norway's defense policy. The focus remains on the question of how exactly this will change the alliance itself and the military planning of the northern states that are part of it.
Erdogan reminds Sweden and Finland of their promises to Turkey before joining NATO
Turkey will not ratify the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO until these countries fulfill the promises made to Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.
Hit to the depth: how marine drones are developing in different countries
Izvestia assessed the level of development of underwater drone engineering in the West
The reason for the explosions that stopped both "Nord Streams" for an indefinite period is not clear, nor is it clear which state is behind it. In the light of the still completely unclear situation with obvious damage to gas pipelines, it is interesting to assess the underwater unmanned potential of foreign countries.
