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Ukraine is struggling with a shortage of air defense systems, and the Pentagon is slowing down supplies (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Ukraine will face a shortage of air defense systems due to a slowdown in supplies
Moscow is actively advancing — the consumption of Kiev's military reserves has accelerated significantly, writes FT. Each powerful Russian salvo forces Ukraine to use valuable interceptors and other munitions faster than the United States can replenish them.
"Even our enemies recognize it": what surprised the drone 2025 flight
On September 6-7, 2025, the next meeting of operators of combat drones "Dronnitsa" took place in the Novgorod region. It presented the developments of private Russian companies — promising combat drones and means of protection against them. Many are being tested in the SVO area. TASS has collected interesting novelties.
"We need to attract combat helicopters." Will Ukraine be able to create a defense system against UAVs
Colonel Khodarenok: the Ukrainian Armed Forces have few air defense systems to create a defense system against UAVs
The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Alexander Syrsky, said that a layered defense system against Russian attack drones is being built in the country. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what such a defense might look like and whether the words of the military commander are a new milestone in the organization of air defense.
AIM-260A ultra-long range air-to-air missile
Attempts to increase the launch range of long-range AIM-120 guided air-to-air missiles were made by American specialists back in 2007, however, for various reasons, these works were suspended. In 2017, Lockheed Martin launched R&D under the JATM code, within the framework of which it developed an ultra-long-range explosive device (hereinafter referred to as SBD) under the designation AIM-260A.
The Chinese showed the result of studying the Russian special operation
The military and technical innovations shown during the large-scale parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II continue to be discussed all over the world. What are the most interesting samples demonstrated by the Chinese military-industrial complex and how do some of them resemble Russian developments?
China demonstrated new models of military equipment at the parade in Beijing
On September 3, a military parade was held in Beijing's Tiananmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over militaristic Japan and the end of World War II.
Russia is secretly building a new military base in the Arctic — on American soil (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia's base on Wrangel Island annoys the United States, they consider it their own
Russia discovered Wrangel Island, the United States later appropriated it, Nicholas II declared sovereignty over it, but America raised the flag over it in 1921, and the USSR occupied it by force in 1924, writes TNI. The author of the article calls on the United States to resume its claims to the island.
Chinese ceremony: what is interesting about the military parade in Beijing
During the rehearsals, the latest hypersonic missiles, air defense systems and unmanned underwater vehicles were seen
The HQ-29 mobile anti-aircraft system that destroys satellites, hypersonic DF-17, the most powerful DF-41 intercontinental missiles, as well as secret underwater drones — the participation of all these types of weapons was announced at the parade in Beijing on September 3.
Vietnam demonstrated new weapons systems of national design at the parade
At the parade in honor of the 80th anniversary of independence in Hanoi on September 2, the Armed Forces of Vietnam presented a number of new models of military equipment of national development.
The PLA presented a new generation of weapons at a military parade in Beijing
On September 3, a large-scale military parade was held in Beijing in honor of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war of resistance of the Chinese people to the Japanese invaders and in World War II.
JSC KB Radar presents a wide range of electronic warfare equipment
JSC KB Radar, the management company of the Radar Systems Holding (Belarus), is developing electronic warfare systems that provide effective solutions to the problems of electronic suppression and radio monitoring in modern conditions.
The new FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile will not bring victory to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: the Flamingo missile will not be able to reverse the course of the conflict in Ukraine
The new Ukrainian Flamingo missile will not change the balance of power in favor of Kiev in its confrontation with Moscow, writes TNI. All conflicts are won "on the ground" — and there Russia, the author notes, has a significant advantage in the number of personnel, firepower and stability.
The world's largest cruiser and the heaviest interceptor are an ideal combination for guarding the Russian Arctic (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Admiral Nakhimov cruiser and MiGi-31BM are ideal for protection of the Arctic
The upgraded Admiral Nakhimov cruiser is equal in firepower to three full divisions of S-400 ground-based air defense systems, writes MWM. Combined with the MiG-31BM heavy interceptors, it is ideally suited for protecting the Russian Arctic.
Denmark's alleged purchase of American Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems
On August 29, 2025, the US Department of Defense's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned sale to Denmark of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems with the new American Integrated Air Defense and Missile Defense Integrated Air and Missile Defense system through the American Intergovernmental Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS). (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS).
Small with a "Caliber": how new ships will strengthen the Russian Navy
Combat units joined the Baltic and Black Sea Fleets
The new warships that joined the Russian Navy on Thursday will significantly increase the strike capabilities of the fleet, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. The Baltic Fleet reinforced the Stavropol small missile ship (MRC), and the patrol ship Viktor Veliky and the Typhoon MRC joined the Black Sea Fleet. Experts note that small rocket launch vehicles of "Caliber" with small size have serious firepower, and "Viktor Velikiy" can be a carrier of unmanned boats.
Russia sank the Ukrainian Armed Forces ship Simferopol. This may be the first successful application of a domestic marine drone.
Ministry of Defense: Unmanned boat defeated the reconnaissance ship of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russian troops have hit a reconnaissance ship of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), the Russian Defense Ministry said.
"Three lines of defense." How the West sees Ukraine after its
FT: The West will create three lines of defense in Ukraine after the end of the conflict
The US authorities are ready to provide intelligence resources and monitor the battlefield as part of any Western security plan for post-war Ukraine, and will also participate in the country's European air defense system, the Financial Times writes, citing European and Ukrainian officials. At the same time, part of the Donald Trump administration still opposes any involvement of Washington in the post-war settlement in Ukraine.
The Indian Ministry of Defense conducted tests of the integrated air defense system IADWS
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of the Indian Ministry of Defense conducted the first test of a new integrated air defense system (IADWS), the Indian military announced on August 24.
For the first time, Rosel presented the latest developments for combating UAVs at DRONEXPO-2025
The leading industry exhibition of unmanned technologies is being held in Kazan from August 26 to 28
Rosel Holding of Rostec State Corporation presented the latest developments in the field of electronic warfare against drones at the leading industry exhibition of unmanned technologies DRONEXPO-2025.
"They will increase the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine": how American ERAM missiles will affect the course of their
Colonel Khodarenok: ERAM missiles will significantly increase the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Donald Trump administration has approved the supply of 3,350 ERAM missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They are to be supplied to the Ukrainian army in six weeks. What these missiles are capable of, how they will affect the course of their military operations and what air defense systems Russian troops will be able to shoot them down - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
