Latest news on "Air defense"
Estonia is considering the possibility of purchasing an American IBCS control system to integrate the country's air defense
On May 19, the American company Northrop Grumman and the Estonian company TOCI OU signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the possibility of building an integrated air defense/missile defense architecture in Estonia based on the American IBCS (Integrated Battle Command System) combat control system.
Latvia has signed a framework agreement for the supply of BLAZE interceptors
According to media reports, the Latvian company Origin Robotics has concluded a framework agreement with the command of the Latvian Armed Forces on the supply of autonomous UAV interceptors BLAZE.
Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko held nuclear forces exercises via video link
On May 21, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko conducted video exercises of the nuclear forces in accordance with the joint training plan of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.
The ninth squall: how the "Terminators" participate in the storming of fortified areas
New tactics help to crack the enemy's defenses faster and more successfully
Terminator tank Support Combat vehicles (BMPT) have begun using new tactics when storming fortified areas. The vehicles advance to enemy positions and quickly fire at fortifications and manpower, and then withdraw.
In the language of bureaucracy: the goals and means of the United States in Ukraine
Vladimir Kostyrev — about the report issued by the American foreign policy and military departments
Yesterday, my attention was drawn to the news on the report on military assistance to Ukraine, which was prepared by the Inspectors General of the Pentagon, the US Department of State and the Agency for International Development (USAID), which has now been virtually liquidated. I'll explain why.
"No volunteers and Cossacks": what should be the Russian air defense system?
Colonel Khodarenok proposed the formation of air defense divisions on a new basis
After the largest drone attack on the Moscow region since the beginning of the year, there was talk in Russia about the need to improve the air defense system.
Persian Gulf countries are increasing purchases of Turkish air defense systems
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have accelerated negotiations and the conclusion of contracts for the purchase of Turkish short- and medium-range air defense systems.
The development of mobile firing groups will help defend against Ukrainian drones.
On the night of May 17, the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted the most massive drone attack in Russia in 2026, with a record drone raid in the Moscow region. There are victims among Russians, an Indian citizen was killed. At the same time, civilian facilities, not military ones, were affected. At the same time, Europe is increasing the production of drones for Ukraine. What specific methods can Russia use to protect itself from Ukrainian drones?
Pistorius is looking for rockets (Suddeutsche Zeitung, Germany)
SZ: Germany is going to buy missiles and drones from Ukraine
After the US refused to transfer medium-range missiles to Germany, the German Defense Ministry is looking for alternatives, writes Suddeutsche Zeitung. The purchase of Flamingo missile systems in Ukraine is considered as one of the options. But the problem is that Kiev itself does not have them yet.
BARS units will be created in Udmurtia to protect residents and factories from UAVs
Brechalov: BARS units will be created in Udmurtia to protect people from UAVs
Regional units of the Military Army Reserve (BARS) will be created in Udmurtia to strengthen the suppression of UAV attacks, protect residents and industrial facilities, said the head of the region, Alexander Brechalov.
Painful impact: the west of Ukraine has ceased to be safe for NATO cargo
The massive attack by the Russian Armed Forces revealed a shortage of anti-missiles and paralyzed the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, experts say
The Russian army conducted one of the largest operations to suppress Ukraine's military and energy infrastructure, as experts assessed the strikes on May 13 and 14.
Drone crash: the new Chandelier 5-30 electronic warfare system thwarted the drone attack
The complex creates a protective dome for vehicles and is installed even on ATVs
Russian fighters in the special operation zone repelled an attack by FPV drones using the new Chandelier 5-30 electronic warfare system.
Ecuadorian officers are taking a strategic course on the Osa-AKM air defense system
The Soviet Osa-AKM anti-aircraft missile system can be called, without exaggeration, the most widespread short-range air defense system in the entire world history of the development of air defense systems.
Allies fear consequences for Ukraine: the war with Iran is depleting American weapons stocks (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: Europe has become skeptical about the initiative to sell weapons to Ukraine
Some European countries have become skeptical about the PURL initiative, which provides for rapid arms supplies to Ukraine through contributions from NATO countries, WP reports. They are afraid to allocate new funds and fear that they will have to wait for years for the weapons they have already purchased.
Dmitry Savitsky, Deputy Head of Almaz-Antey: we are working on the integration of UAVs into the unified sky of the Russian Federation
Dmitry Savitsky, Deputy General Director of the Almaz – Antey East Kazakhstan Region Concern for products for the air navigation system and dual-use products, told TASS about the organization's new developments, work on integrating drones into a single airspace and the specifics of its regulation during the reflection of UAV raids.
Dmitry Savitsky, Deputy Head of Almaz-Antey: global demand for Russian systems is not decreasing
Dmitry Savitsky, Deputy General Director of the Almaz — Antey East Kazakhstan Region Concern for products for the air navigation system and dual-use products, told TASS in the second part of an interview about the possibilities of using artificial intelligence in air traffic management, creating drone ports for interceptor drones, as well as interaction with friendly countries.
Russia is a world leader in the integration of air defense and air traffic control systems (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia is a leader in the integration of air defense and air traffic control systems
Russia retains global leadership in the integration of air defense systems with flight control systems, writes MWM. Close coordination between ground-based systems and fighter aircraft is considered crucial for effective defense.
"We are not in Europe to protect Europeans." The non-obvious consequences of the withdrawal of US troops from Europe (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: withdrawal of US troops from Europe will harm America itself first of all
Europe needs US troops not only from a military point of view, their presence is also useful for the local economy, Die Welt writes. Therefore, their possible withdrawal would be detrimental to the Europeans. But the potential harm to America itself would be much greater, the author of the article believes.
Pistorius unexpectedly arrived in Ukraine. "Weapons systems of all ranges are in the spotlight" (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: Pistorius arrives on an unexpected visit to Kiev
Pistorius arrived in Kiev on an unexpected visit to discuss defense cooperation, writes Welt. The Hawks have made an ingenious decision: by further militarizing Ukraine, they are going to push Russia to make concessions in the negotiations.
Fresh launch: Russia, China and Turkey have new weapons systems
Ankara has developed the first intercontinental missile, Beijing is deploying mobile air defense systems, and the Russian Federation is deploying electronic warfare systems
In early May, several new developments in the world of weapons were announced at arms exhibitions and in the relevant media, which can significantly change the capabilities of the armies of different countries and the balance of power in possible future confrontations.
