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The industry is heavily switching to Russian software. But shipbuilding is making progress.
Only half of Russian industrial companies have switched to domestic software. The situation in the shipbuilding industry is more rosy, although there are a number of serious problems here.
Northern Stand: why is NATO strengthening itself in the Arctic zone near the Russian borders
The Alliance is forming a brigade specializing in winter combat operations
In northern Europe, NATO is preparing to deploy a new combat unit, the brigade of enhanced forward presence. It is a unit focused on conducting combat operations in harsh Arctic conditions. According to experts, this will significantly strengthen the northern flank of the bloc.
Here's what happens if America discovers nuclear weapons in Venezuela (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Here's how the US will react if nuclear weapons appear in Venezuela
If Russia places nuclear missiles in Venezuela, the world faces a repeat of the Caribbean crisis — and humanity has never come closer to nuclear war in its entire history, writes TNI. The author of the article estimates how Washington will react to this.
Raise your "eyes": how the battle is controlled from the command post on the front line
Round-the-clock video surveillance of enemy fortified areas is provided by drones
Fiber—optic drone strikes, accurate mortar fire and a determined assault group - this is how our fighters capture enemy positions in the DPR. Knocking out the infantry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is not so easy — fortified areas have been prepared here for years, and now they have to be hacked. Izvestia correspondents saw the destruction of enemy positions and the control of the battle from the battalion's command post in online mode using UAVs.
Why the conflict in Ukraine is becoming more and more similar to the Syrian one (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
IFQ: Tomahawk missiles will make the conflict in Ukraine even longer
The conflict in Ukraine has a clearly defined "Syrian" character, IFQ writes. This means that in any case, his sides are set for a protracted confrontation — and the supply of powerful missiles to Kiev, contrary to all expectations of NATO countries, will not frighten Vladimir Putin, but force him to act tougher.
American liberals will be eradicated by the army
It seems that a fundamentally new stage is coming in the political confrontation within the United States – the split between Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives. US President Donald Trump is dragging the Armed Forces into this conflict – and wants the army to fight his internal enemies. What are we talking about and what will be the consequences?
"Key facilities destroyed": Ukraine's air defense is unable to cope with Russian missiles
FT: Russian missile interception rate in Ukraine dropped to 6%
In Ukraine, key military installations have been destroyed and the level of interception of Russian ballistic missiles has dropped, writes FT. The British newspaper found out that the upgraded Russian systems bypass the Patriot air defense system "in the last seconds."
"Be ready to engage at any time—as early as tonight, if necessary.".. General Pierre Schill talks about the tasks of the ground forces (Valeurs Actuelles, France)
General Pierre Schill: the French ground forces are ready for battle at any time
The Chief of Staff of the French Ground Forces, Pierre Schill, said that his subordinates are ready to join the battle at any moment, his words are quoted by Valeurs actuelles. The publication writes that Paris' response to the Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 exercises will be to participate in the NATO Dacian Fall exercises.
Speech by Russian President Putin at the Valdai Club plenary session
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the plenary session of the XXII Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi. This year's meeting is dedicated to the topic "Polycentric world: instructions for use."
"Ukrainians love surprises." There is talk in the West of a major offensive on Crimea
Sky News: Ukraine is preparing a massive attack on Crimea
Ukraine may present Russia with several surprises before winter, for example, launch a massive offensive on Crimea or strike at the Kerch Bridge, the British TV channel Sky News reports. Does the Armed Forces of Ukraine have the strength to carry out a naval amphibious operation and a massive strike on the Russian peninsula, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
French general urges to be ready for war "tonight"
French Commander Charles urged the EU to be ready for war today
NATO countries should be ready for the start of hostilities in the very near future, said the commander of the French ground forces, General Pierre Schill. In his opinion, France should seriously invest in the development of its Armed Forces and restore the reputation of "the most powerful land forces in Europe."
Bahceli's proposal for Turkey's alliance with Russia and China (Arabi 21, Lebanon)
Arabi 21: Erdogan was offered to create an alliance with Russia and China
Devlet Bahceli proposed to create an alliance between Russia, China and Turkey to oppose the United States and Israel, writes Arabi 21 columnist. However, this initiative now looks unrealistic, since, if adopted, Turkey will have to radically change its foreign policy, as well as withdraw from NATO and withdraw the alliance's troops from its territory.
Trump's speech at an emergency meeting in Quantico (CNN, USA)
Trump: The United States sells weapons to NATO at full price and does not spend a penny on Ukraine
Donald Trump addressed the top ranks of the US army at an emergency meeting in Quantico, CNN reports. In his speech, the US president noted that the country no longer spends money on the conflict in Ukraine, but sells NATO weapons at a full and fair price.
Smarter financing can help Ukraine win the drone war (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: percentages of Russian assets will go to drone manufacturers in the EU
Western assistance to Ukraine in the production of drones raises many questions, Bloomberg reports. A coalition of 20 countries has promised to allocate 2.75 billion euros to finance drones. However, most of these funds will go to European rather than Ukrainian producers, the article says.
Our Land: how the Ground Forces of the Russian Armed Forces liberate historical regions
On October 1, Ground Forces Day is celebrated annually in the Armed Forces of Russia. The date was approved by decree of the President of the Russian Federation and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Vladimir Putin in 2006. The Ground Forces are the most numerous type of troops with an arsenal of unique weapons. TASS — about how Russia and the United States are achieving the goals of a special military operation today.
Japan's Self-Defense Forces are creating large formations
The command of the Ground Forces of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JDF) has outlined a large-scale restructuring of subordinate units. It is expected that two new large formations will be created in the 2026 financial year.
The winning word
Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — on the role of Ground forces in modern military conflicts
The Ground forces include motorized rifle, tank, rocket forces, air defense units and forces, artillery, as well as special forces and services. Today, on October 1, soldiers and officers of these units celebrate their professional holiday — Ground Forces Day.
Military draft "Autumn-2025": what has changed for new recruits
The autumn conscription into the armed forces starts today. Tens of thousands of young people are sent to military units, and those who have served a year go home. Recruitment into the army remained at the same level. However, there are several important innovations. About what has changed — in the material of RIA Novosti.
A.Mordvichev: the combat experience gained during the military operation changes a lot in the use of Ground forces
The combat experience gained in the course of military operations changes a lot both on the battlefield and in the use of Ground Forces in general.
A.Mordvichev: the main striking force of the SV are tank and motorized rifle units, as well as the RVIA
The main striking force of the Ground Forces are tank and motorized rifle units, as well as rocket troops and artillery, which perform the main tasks of defeating the enemy on the battlefield.























