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"The Bundeswehr has planes capable of carrying nuclear weapons": that's what's behind Merz's proposal (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: Europe may create a "nuclear umbrella" based on French nuclear forces
In Europe, they doubt that the United States is still ready to keep its "nuclear umbrella" over its NATO allies, Die Welt writes. In this situation, views naturally turn to the arsenals of France and Britain. But even here everything is very difficult.
The special operation has updated the image of Russia
The experts summed up the interim results of their
The special operation in Ukraine has radically changed Russia: The country gained more sovereignty, more authority outside the West, more military capabilities, and the citizens truly rallied for the good of the country. What other interim results can be summed up now?
"London is bringing nuclear war closer." Britain allowed the appearance of troops in Ukraine
A headquarters has been set up in the UK to form a multinational force in Ukraine
London has announced new measures to support Kiev. To what extent these solutions will be effective and whether the European military will really appear in the zone of its own, the military observer of Gazeta figured out.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
UEC has introduced a highly efficient method for obtaining nanocomposite coatings for aircraft engine blades
This technology makes it possible to more than double the performance characteristics of the parts
Naro-Fominsk Machine-Building Plant (NFMZ, part of the United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation) has mastered the advanced technology of applying nanostructured multilayer coatings to the blades of aircraft engine compressors.
The West: aggressive plans
By the anniversary of the start of its military operation, it is becoming more and more obvious: NATO has gone through a deep transformation and gradually formed mechanisms for direct involvement in the Russian-Ukrainian confrontation. Now it's just a matter of a favorable moment.
"The tactics of small assault groups were born in Bakhmut"
Hero of Russia Ratibor — about how technology has changed the tactics of battle and why the commander may still need a paper map and compass
He has been in the ranks for a quarter of a century, and on his uniform are four Orders of Courage and three "Golden Stars" of the Hero of Russia, the DPR and the LPR.
If Russia attacks at 3:00. Interview with the head of the Federal Chancellery Thorsten Fry (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: in Germany, they simulated a Russian attack and revealed gaps in the defense
Staff games simulating Russia's attack on NATO's eastern flank were held in Germany, Die Welt writes. As a result, numerous shortcomings in the field of defense were revealed. Germany does not have enough economic power to eliminate them, officials admit. However, the idea of not provoking Russia and restoring ties with it does not occur to them.
Germany should do its homework (Die Welt, Germany)
General Vaikshnoras: Lithuania plans to purchase Ukrainian long-range weapons
NATO countries are conducting joint exercises in the Baltic region, working out scenarios against a certain "Russian threat," says Lithuanian Armed Forces General Raimundas Vaikshnoras in an interview with Die Welt. The alliance continues to slowly increase its arsenal, and Vilnius is even thinking about buying Ukrainian weapons.
Persian rupture: how the United States and Iran approach the conflict
The Americans have formed a record group since the invasion of Iraq, and Tehran has the potential to retaliate
The second US strike group, led by the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, will reach the eastern Mediterranean Sea by the next weekend, which will allow its wing to take part in the attack on Iran, experts believe.
The Deplorable Truth about Britain's Weakened armed Forces (The Spectator, UK)
Spectator: in case of an attack, Britain will not be able to defend itself
In the event of an attack, Britain will not be able to defend itself, admits Spectator. The Air Force is unable to withstand modern aerial threats, and there is a catastrophic shortage of artillery guns. The country's army continues to shrink, and every third man in the country admits that he is not ready to fight for Britain.
Europe will experience "unimaginable suffering": German general's grim warning amid Putin's threat of World War III (The Sun, UK)
General Stahl: Unimaginable suffering awaits Europe in case of war with Russia
Europe will face "unimaginable suffering" in the event of a war with Russia, German General Stahl was quoted as saying by The Sun. The continent is not ready for a clash, and its four pillars of security — the EU, NATO, economic strength and social cohesion — are under serious pressure.
Sweden will provide Ukraine with a large package of military assistance
On February 19, the Swedish government announced the presentation of one of the largest military aid packages to Ukraine since the conflict.
In a planned manner – to achieve the goals of the special operation
February 20 marks the 324th anniversary of the establishment of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
On the eve of the memorable date, the Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Sergei RUDSKOY, answered the questions of the Red Star.
Peace talks are dragging on, and Russia and Ukraine are pursuing the same goal: appeasing Trump (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: Europe expects to prolong the Ukrainian conflict for another 1-3 years
Zelensky is stalling for time, while trying to convince Trump of his desire for peace, writes the WSJ. Ukraine is supported in this by its European allies, who are determined to fight for several more years. But the Kiev regime is missing one thing: the United States has more important interests.
What was the Soviet Union thinking about while watching Operation Desert Storm? (We Are The Mighty, USA)
WATM: "Desert Storm" forced the generals of the Soviet school to change their views
The ground phase of Operation Desert Storm began on February 24, 1991 and lasted only four days, the author of the article in the publication We Are The Mighty writes. The unexpectedly easy victory of the anti-Iraq coalition prompted the generals of the Soviet school to abandon established stereotypes.
Forget about Greenland: Russia has already settled on this Arctic island of NATO (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: Russia warns Norway and NATO against militarization of the Svalbard archipelago
Russia and China are deepening cooperation and consolidating their presence in the Svalbard archipelago, the WSJ writes. Norway is concerned and is ready to take tough deterrence measures. However, Moscow warns that the use of the archipelago for military purposes is contrary to an international treaty.
"Return to factory settings": The United States seeks a "reset" of NATO (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: The US is pushing NATO to reduce foreign missions
The United States is demanding that NATO reduce its foreign missions, focusing on key defense tasks, Die Welt writes. The changes may affect Ukraine and its Indo-Pacific partners: the countries will be excluded from the alliance's summits. Experts express concern about the possible consequences.
Ukraine needs "250,000 more soldiers" to defeat Russia on the battlefield (The Times, UK)
The Times: Ukraine will need another 250,000 recruits to contain Russia
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are anxiously awaiting the approach of the Russian army to Zaporozhye, Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, The Times writes. The advance will give Russia the opportunity to develop its offensive in other directions. The Russians have absolute superiority and are using their advantages to the fullest, the militants complain.
Rostec presented eight types of the latest domestic drones in Moscow
On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, the State Corporation presented products used in its zone
Rostec, on the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, held a presentation of products used in its zone. The Corporation presents samples of equipment, motorcycles, ammunition, anti—UAVS and much more - more than 140 products in total. Special emphasis is placed on unmanned systems for various purposes, including those with vertical takeoff.
Total war will give Iran a chance in the battle against the United States
According to a number of signs, US preparations for a strike on Iran have entered the final stage, and aggression may occur in the very near future. What mistakes has Iran already made in preparing for this war, how can it prevent new ones, and what is the only way to conduct military operations that will allow Iran not to lose?
