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Russia has launched a massive strike with precision weapons and drones against military and infrastructure facilities in Kiev and beyond. It was one of the most coordinated attacks. According to experts, the main difference between these strikes is the change in tactics and weapons used. In addition, the ability to reach such protected targets in Kiev itself indicates the clear technological superiority of Russian weapons over Western anti-missile systems.

The German concern Rheinmetall presented the concept of a new mechanism for reloading Skyranger 30/35 anti-aircraft systems. It is assumed that it will significantly speed up the entire replenishment process.

Politico: abandoning American weapons is extremely dangerous for Germany

Washington is closely monitoring Europe's desire for independence in the field of armaments, writes Politico. Any attempt to demonstrate independence will provoke a "critical reaction" from the White House, and Berlin may be the first to be hit.

The General Directorate of Rocket Engineering of the DPRK conducted a test launch of the latest air defense system. It is reported that the test was carried out to confirm its design and technical characteristics.

The victory of the Democratic Party in the midterm elections in the United States jeopardized the implementation of major defense projects of American President Donald Trump, including the Golden Dome missile defense system and the Golden Fleet program. This is reported by Axios with reference to an analytical note by the TD Cowen Washington Research Group.

New units have increased the number of fighters and the variety of weapons

Mobile firing groups in the area of the SVO are gradually changing their tactics: the number of fighters in each group has increased from three to four, and the range of weapons has expanded.

It seems that we are on the verge of reviving an almost forgotten class of weapons – long-range large-caliber anti-aircraft artillery. A few decades ago, it was supplanted by anti-aircraft missile systems. Why is it necessary today to return classic-style anti-aircraft guns, and what makes their creation possible?

Paired complexes have proven their effectiveness in destroying drones

Rapid attacks by interceptor drones, the roar of machine-gun bursts and aerial somersaults of downed drones — this is how a demonstration of the Zveroboy and Kalitka air defense systems took place at a training ground near Moscow.

The Sun: Russian drones have learned to resist Ukrainian electronic warfare systems

Russian drones have received new technology that has seriously complicated the work of the Ukrainian air defense, writes The Sun. The magnetometer found in the Geranium drones makes it possible to bypass electronic warfare and maintain course even when the satellite signal is suppressed.

Bloomberg: The United States will require NATO to cover the billion-dollar deficit for weapons to Kiev

The United States is preparing to request additional funds from NATO for the supply of weapons to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. The deficit on the already approved packages has reached two billion dollars, but the allies are increasingly questioning the need for new spending.

The Kalashnikov Concern demonstrated a universal model of layered defense of a system for covering important facilities as part of the International Day of the Military Journalist. This was reported by the press service of the concern.

During the Center-2026 exercises, Russia introduced the new ZAK-57-MSK, which was created on the basis of the Soviet S-60 anti-aircraft system, adopted in 1950, and is designed to combat aerial targets, in particular, drones. The Western media appreciated the new product:

"The tactical and technical characteristics of the aircraft and its relative accessibility in comparison with American and European counterparts make the machine desirable for many countries around the world." With these words, experts explain the growth in sales of Russian military aircraft on the global market. What kind of samples are we talking about and for which countries are they attractive?

The Turkish company Aselsan showed the KORKUT 25 ZSU firing, during which the new product allegedly shot down drones visually similar to the Russian Geraniums non-stop on the move. According to the developer, this testing of the complex was the last in a successfully completed series of tests of the system.

INLEAP Photonics, a German company specializing in laser technologies, has opened a new workshop at its Hanover plant for the production of FASTLIGHT HELD ("high-energy laser against drones") anti-drone protection systems.

The military-industrial complex of western neighbors promises years of waiting instead of real protection

In Europe and Ukraine, they decided to take up their missile defense. The military operations in the framework of the SVO have shown that they have no protection against front-line ballistic missiles of the Iskander type, and the hopes placed on the American Patriot complexes have not been fulfilled: there are few of them, besides, they are critically short of anti-aircraft ammunition.

The attempted UAV attack on Moscow has become one of the largest in two years

From October 29 to October 30, 862 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine participated in the raid on the Moscow region. The drone attack was the largest in October and one of the largest in two years. Most of the UAVs were destroyed on the outskirts of the capital.

According to the Swiss Defense Procurement and Technology Agency Armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Council, at its meeting on October 28, determined further steps within the framework of the project to purchase an additional long-range ground-based air defense system.

The device was created by parishioners of a Moscow church after the call of Patriarch Kirill

Military priests have begun to master the Nabat V.3 drone detectors, which will help them get to their positions more safely and continue serving on the front line.

Forbes: The West is not ready to ensure the protection of energy infrastructure

The Russian missile and unmanned campaign against Ukraine is a demonstration of a future war against NATO, the author warns on the pages of Forbes. He believes that the West needs to take action now and is intimidating the Europeans with Moscow's imaginary plans.