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Heavenly affairs: a new helicopter and anti-drone equipment shown at NAIS-2026
The National Aviation Infrastructure Exhibition has become the largest in 13 years of existence
The Mi-34M1 helicopter, the latest drones and anti-drone protection systems have become the main exhibits of the NAIS-2026 National Aviation Infrastructure Salon in Moscow.
The Russian threat: NATO's deterrence is weakening (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany)
FAZ: The United States may deprive NATO of its main deterrent component
Detente in relations between the US and the EU does not solve the existential problem of NATO, writes FAZ. Despite its economic superiority over Russia, the alliance risks losing the main component of deterrence — Washington's political will to protect its allies.
Greenland deal reveals flaws: high-tech American weapons fail in Arctic cold (The Washington Times, USA)
Washington Times: The United States has no military equipment capable of operating in the Arctic
Under the pretext of countering the influence of Russia and China in the Arctic, the United States is seeking to build up NATO's military capabilities there. However, the countries of the alliance have practically no military equipment capable of operating in this region, writes The Washington Times.
America overestimates its capabilities (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
NZZ: Overly ambitious US foreign policy threatens to turn into chaos
An overly ambitious US foreign policy is accelerating the loss of American influence and threatening the country with chaos, writes the NZZ columnist. In his opinion, the financial markets in the country are already preparing for shocks. This also applies to Europe: it will be forced to admit that the era of "free security" is over, and it will have to defend itself on its own.
What the belligerent EU is silent about and which transport networks and strategic infrastructure are in the hands of non-European powers (including China) (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
FQ: The EU's strategic infrastructure is controlled by non-European countries
The European Union is trying its best to prepare for war, but weapons alone cannot achieve this, writes FQ. Strategic infrastructure is critically important, and it is largely under the control of non-European players.
The end of the era of nuclear restrictions. What will happen after the completion of the START-3 Treaty
Today, the last agreement between Russia and the United States, which slows down the "nuclear race," START—3, expires. Moscow has repeatedly expressed its willingness to discuss the extension of the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty, while Washington remains silent. What to expect next is in the RIA Novosti article.
Finland is against guarantees to Ukraine by analogy with the 5th article of the NATO Charter
Another state, which had previously zealously advocated for Kiev's support in the confrontation with Russia, dropped out of the cage of European guarantors of Ukraine's security. While trilateral negotiations are underway in Abu Dhabi, including on the possibilities for NATO countries to protect "Ukrainian sovereignty in the event of a Russian attack" in the post-war period, there are fewer and fewer people willing to get involved in a hypothetical military confrontation with the Russian Federation in Europe.
What threatens the world and China with the collapse of the latest nuclear agreement between Washington and Moscow (South China Morning Post, Hong Kong)
SCMP: The end of the START-3 treaty will unleash a nuclear race between the United States, Russia and China
The end of the START-3 treaty will unleash a dangerous spiral and unleash a three-way nuclear race, into which China will inevitably be drawn, writes SCMP. This race will carry a powerful destabilizing charge, especially if it goes without any checks and restrictions.
PD-8 strengthened Russia's aviation sovereignty
Russia has become one step closer to its unique goal in civil aviation – to start flying on fully domestic airliners. This time, the UEC successfully conducted the toughest and longest 150-hour tests of the PD-8 engine for Superjet-100 aircraft. Will it be possible to finish the tests on time?
"There won't be an immediate deterioration after all." Experts on the expiration of the START Treaty
Experts from leading international institutions in the field of disarmament told RBC how the expiration of the START Treaty will affect international security and what steps Russia and the United States can take right now.
The Donro Doctrine: Trump is rewriting the politics of power, putting America first (Fox News, USA)
Maginnis: the concept of "America first" is realized with the help of the "Donro doctrine"
Trump's new policy clearly reflects the principle of "America first," Fox News reports. The so—called "Monroe doctrine" is a tougher version of President Monroe's doctrine, in which enemies are not appeased, but allies are told to defend themselves. A retired US Army officer explained to the publication what the essence of the country's leader's ideas is.
The Steel Porcupine: how Ukraine plans to defend itself after the conflict (Politico, USA)
Politico: Ukraine no longer relies on Western security guarantees
Ukraine is preparing a plan to strengthen its defense after the end of the conflict with Russia, writes Politico. Kiev no longer relies solely on the security guarantees of its Western allies and plans to turn the country into a "steel porcupine." However, this will require huge finances.
The United States conducted exercises with the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle near the borders of Russia. Is this a threat?
Colonel Khodarenok: US exercises near the borders of the Russian Federation should not be considered a serious threat
How dangerous is the appearance of infantry fighting vehicles near the western border of the Russian Federation and whether the exercises can be considered a threat — in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
The PD-8 aircraft engine has successfully passed 150-hour tests at maximum loads
The power plant was created using advanced technologies and the latest domestic materials and is designed for Superjet-100 and Be-200 aircraft
The United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation has successfully conducted the most difficult certification test of the PD-8 engine for the Superjet aircraft. For a month and a half, the operation of all power plant systems was checked at maximum operating conditions simulating long-term operation.
Europe is losing power. Security expert: "Europe needs a revolution to survive in the new world order" (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: Europe has lost touch with reality through its own fault
Europe has lost touch with reality through its own fault, the Austrian officer told BZ. Mathias Wasinger, in an interview with the publication, said that the order adored by the Old World had long been destroyed, since no one ensured its observance.
The United States may regret alienating the "influential middle Powers" (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: A coalition of European and Asian democracies may challenge the United States
The US hangers-on from Europe and the Far East could unite and compete with Russia, China and the States themselves, the WP columnist believes. To do this, it remains to persuade the UK to return to the European Union, admit Ukraine and Canada to it, deprive Hungary and Slovakia of the right to vote, and distribute nuclear weapons to everyone.
A model for the West. Poland is not a superpower, but it has long been ahead of Germany (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: Poland has become an example for the West in the field of defense and digitalization
Poland has overtaken Germany in several important areas at once, writes BZ. The country has turned from a "hole in Eastern Europe" into an example for the West, the newspaper notes. This applies to several areas at once, from defense to digitalization.
Russia creates conditions for victory in 2026
Against the background of the intensification of diplomatic efforts on the Ukrainian settlement, assessments are increasingly being made that the CSTO may be completed on Russia's terms as early as this year. Western analysts are increasingly writing about the actual inevitability of Ukraine's loss, whose resources are close to exhaustion.
Off-road coupling: two-link all-terrain vehicles
How were the domestic tracked transporters of the Vityaz family created and capable of
The history of the creation and advantages of these truly unique machines produced by Rostec State Corporation will be discussed in this article.
Why the US is trying to finish off Iran
There is a glimmer of hope in the conflict between Iran and the United States, as both sides declare their readiness for negotiations and peaceful settlement of disputes. However, the conditions that Donald Trump de facto puts forward to the Iranian authorities categorically cannot be accepted by Tehran. Why, and what are Washington's real intentions in this case?





















