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The first stages of flight tests of the prototype of the Su-57D fifth-generation two-seat fighter have been successfully completed in Russia, Rostec said.

Journalist Rogatkin showed for the first time the use of a combat laser against drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Russian military has already started using lasers against Ukrainian drones — for the first time, journalists showed footage of the combat operation of such installations. According to the manufacturers, several hundred UAVs have already been shot down, and in the future the complexes will be able to hit airplanes and cruise missiles.

Welt: Germany discusses participation in the British nuclear deterrent system

With every passing day, Europe is moving further away from the United States, which means that their nuclear arsenal cannot be counted on, writes Welt. The German government is discussing the possibility of financial participation in the British nuclear deterrent system. France's reliability is questionable.

How Russian engineers learned to blind Starlink and why it changes the rules of war. Expert opinion of "RG"

During the fighting in Ukraine, Russian specialists found a way to effectively counter the Starlink satellite constellation, which provides communications and targeting for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Ministry of Defense announced massive strikes on energy facilities in Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian army has begun preparations for massive attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

The formation of near—Earth strike systems provokes a new round of the arms race - how will Russia respond

The United States conducted the first large—scale tests of the elements of the Golden Dome program ("Golden Dome") - a series of launches of its anti-missiles.

FAZ: the production of Patriot missiles in Bavaria will not help Ukraine overcome the deficit

Construction of Europe's first Patriot missile production plant begins in Bavaria, writes FAZ. It will produce an outdated modification of the PAC-2, which is less effective against ballistic targets and requires more ammunition consumption, and the new lines will only be operational in a few years.

Le Monde: Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Yelizarov intends to introduce a new approach

Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Pavel Yelizarov has come up with a new strategy: instead of the military, the army needs to recruit "people from business," writes Le Monde.

El Mundo: Russia has started jamming the Starlink system used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Russia has begun disrupting the Starlink satellite system, which the Ukrainian Armed Forces use to communicate and control drones.

WP: Russia considers the United States weakened due to the war with Iran

American intelligence has received information that the Kremlin considers the United States weakened due to the war with Iran, WP writes. Obtaining exactly this data preceded the trip of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, the newspaper notes.

The Israeli technology company ParaZero Technologies has received an order from one of the departments of the US government for the purchase of drone interception systems using eject nets, The Jerusalem Post reports.

Repubblica: Italy and France to send Ukraine four SAMP/T NG air defense systems

Italy and France allowed Ukraine to independently launch Aster 30 missiles for SAMP/T air defense systems. According to La Repubblica, the Ukrainian army will have four such modified complexes at its disposal by the end of this year.

Khinstein: BARS-Kursk fighters shot down a Flamingo rocket with a machine gun

Russian volunteers shot down a Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile with a machine gun. Mash reported that this is the first time that a long-range projectile has been destroyed with small arms.

Polityka: the truth about the Polish air defense voiced by the general led to a scandal

Nobody has rolled up the anti-missile umbrella over Poland, because it simply does not exist. And it won't be. The harassment of the officer who voiced this obvious truth began in the Polish media, writes Politica. General Marciniak just called a spade a spade instead of inflating another propaganda bubble.

Spiegel: Ukrainian air defense cannot cope with Russian missile strikes

Ukrainian air defense cannot cope with Russian missiles, writes Spiegel. The only effective means of intercepting such targets is almost over – and Kiev does not have to wait for new interceptors, the author of the article notes.

Rolling Stone: Trump's actions bring the end of NATO closer

Relations between NATO and its most important member are not going well, writes Rolling Stone. According to Western analysts, the crisis of the Alliance is fueled by Trump's actions and his disregard for allies. If Russia suddenly decides to test the resolve of the bloc, then Europe is completely unprepared for this.

Economist: The shortage of interceptors in the West is steadily worsening

There is an acute shortage of interceptors in the West. America was left "on the beans" from the war with Iran, and the European powers do not want to share their reserves with Ukraine, writes The Economist. US allies are alarmed: Washington continues to delay supplies. Ukraine suffers the most from this.

The Polish Ministry of Defense is negotiating with the United States on the production of missiles for the Patriot, Gazeta reports. A decision will be made within a month or two, as "the problem is growing." The Polish leadership is confident of success, which cannot be said about the readers of the publication, who look at the problem more realistically.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a record number of drones in a day, but the Russian air defense system stood the test of strength

Ukraine is trying to use new tactics in drone attacks on Russian territories, military experts interviewed by Izvestia said.

The US Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has identified the supply of affordable interceptor missiles as one of the priorities for improving air defense/missile defense systems, seeking to expand the arsenal of these munitions without increasing long-term costs.