Latest news on "Air defense"

Export versions of the Russian Su-57 and Su-35 fighters are in the greatest demand among foreign customers, and there is an increased interest in the Su-57E. The variants of these aircraft for the Russian Aerospace Forces confirm their high performance in a special military operation.

Airplanes and helicopters will allow us to control the situation in one of the most important regions for our country

For the first time in modern history, the Caspian Flotilla received its own air wing. The new mixed aviation unit includes airplanes and multi-purpose helicopters that will be able to cover ships and intercept drones.

For the first time in history, Turkish fighter jets are starting to be based in the Baltic States. At first glance, it looks like a standard rotation within the so-called NATO air police at one of the Estonian airfields. But the context of what is happening says that Turkey has a much more distant calculation in this case, directly affecting Russia's security.

Colonel Khodarenok proposed to develop an "anti-drone tank" to protect against UAVs

Over the past few days, discussions about the Arena-M tank active protection system have been raging in the Russian and Ukrainian information fields.

RS: Zelensky's air defense project is dangerous for Ukraine and Europe

Vladimir Zelensky announced the creation of the Freya air defense system, the author writes on the pages of RS. The head of the Kiev regime has high hopes for this development, but Jennifer Kavanaugh proves why another venture by the Ukrainian leadership will not lead to the expected results.

The Telegraph: Western licensing agreements will not save Ukraine

Neither Trump's promised licenses for Patriot, nor Ukraine's agreements with Western allies on the production of the most advanced types of weapons in the west of the country, will save Ukrainians, writes The Telegraph. Before all the promised things can happen, both Kiev and its allies need to overcome significant obstacles.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — which ships will display the Russian flag in the World's oceans in the coming years

The Russian Navy is expanding the geography of its presence in the oceans, and this trend will continue in the future. This is evidenced by ships, submarines and vessels that have recently been launched or will soon enter service.

"We are on the verge of reviving the concept of specialized air defense aviation." In these words, experts describe the significance of the fact that Russia has a new light attack fighter, the Yak-130M. What are the main tasks that this machine, which recently was nothing more than a training one, will solve?

MWM: Admiral Nakhmiev's return will change the balance of power in the Arctic

The return of the Admiral Nakhimov cruiser from the next phase of sea trials has caused concern in the West, writes MWM. Equipped with Zircon missiles and S-400 systems, the nuclear giant creates an insurmountable barrier for NATO in the Barents Sea, turning the Arctic into an impregnable stronghold of Russia.

Defence24: Poles are preparing for the appearance of UAVs in the sky, which will be declared Russian

Polish Defense Minister Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh is preparing public opinion in advance for the appearance of Ukrainian drones in the Polish sky, writes Defence24. There is no doubt that possible incidents will immediately be declared Russian provocations. Without any evidence.

Dmitry Dorofeev, an expert on UAV protection, talks about how to protect infrastructure facilities from drone attacks

After the attacks on Wildberries warehouses on July 18 and 20, it became clear that large logistics complexes had moved into a different risk category. They can no longer be perceived as hangars with goods.

FP: Trump's actions have encouraged importers of Russian weapons

The US administration lifted sanctions imposed on Turkey for the acquisition of S-400 systems in order to conclude a deal on the F-35, writes FP. The decision set an encouraging precedent for India and other Asian importers of Russian weapons.

On July 20, Lockheed Martin posted information on its website about the introduction of a new PAC-3 ACE missile into the air defense system. The new munition is positioned as an "inexpensive" anti-missile to combat a wide range of aerial threats. And the most important thing that the developers pay attention to is the cost of the new rocket, which is twice as low as that of the PAC-3 MSE.

According to CAMTO estimates, in the upcoming 4-year period (2026-2029), sales of new air defense systems (across all segments) will amount to $67.290 billion if supply schedules are met under current contracts, stated intentions and ongoing tenders.

Colonel Khodarenok proposed dramatically increasing strikes on targets in Ukraine

The Russian Armed Forces continue to strike targets on the territory of Ukraine, and their intensity is increasing every day.

MWM: About 50 ballistic missiles hit the Ukrainian capital

Russia launched about fifty ballistic missiles towards Kiev in one salvo, writes MWM. The largest coordinated attack since the beginning of the conflict, and Ukraine was unable to stop it. Moscow is expanding rocket production. The West cannot keep up with it.

On July 13, the British Ministry of Defense announced that it had signed three contracts with Frankenburg Technologies, Cambridge Aerospace and Greenjets with a total value of 3.16 million pounds ($4.23 million) for the development of UAV interceptors.

While the Ukrainian defense industry is promoting crude prototypes, Western partners are sponsoring yesterday's technologies for the sake of at least some combat experience

Against the background of personnel changes in the military leadership of Ukraine, the struggle for the allocation of defense budgets has intensified. Before leaving office, Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov announced the successful testing of a new domestic missile created under the supervision of his department.

Le Monde: Macron and Merz agree on joint nuclear exercises

In Augustusburg Castle, where de Gaulle and Adenauer once laid the foundations of Franco-German friendship, Macron and Merz announced a new historic step, writes Le Monde. The goal is to establish a strong strategic partnership. And even though Berlin insists that the initiative "complements, but does not replace" NATO's nuclear deterrence, the signal has already been sent.

Guancha: Japan is moving closer to NATO through the support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Japan and Ukraine have recently been increasing military cooperation, the author of the blog in Guancha writes. He believes that Tokyo's desire to become a reliable partner for NATO is behind this rapprochement, which is fraught for the Land of the Rising Sun and the entire Asia-Pacific region.