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The Army of Modern Times: how the SVO transformed the Russian Armed Forces
Creation of troops of unmanned systems, new military districts and nuclear underwater drones — we summarize the results of a large-scale restructuring of the Russian Armed Forces by 2026
The special military operation has become a catalyst for large-scale changes in the Russian Armed Forces. About what the new look of the Armed Forces has become and what changes have taken place in the military construction system, see the Izvestia article.
Zelensky confirmed that a Russian strike destroyed a key cruise missile production line (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia destroyed the production line of Ukrainian Flamingo missiles
The Russian strike destroyed one of the production lines of the Ukrainian Flamingo missiles, writes MWM. By doing this, she inflicted enormous damage on the enemy's military-industrial complex. Zelensky's plans to develop his own missile program have been thwarted.
It is better to pay more yourself than to take money from Brussels: Poland is arguing about EU billions for defense (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
NZZ: Poland has stated its unwillingness to receive defense money from the EU
Poland is wary of the EU's intention to allocate money to it for defense, writes NZZ. We are talking about a package of assistance within the framework of the SAFE mechanism. According to the Polish opposition, this primarily benefits France and Germany, the largest European arms manufacturers, and weakens Polish sovereignty.
Bayraktar flew over us with complete impunity - Sladkov about the early days of his
Recall that in the early morning of February 24, 2022, Russia learned about the beginning of a special military operation. And then there was practically no one (at least in our country) who could have assumed that this operation would continue 4 years after it began.
Four years of SVO: lessons and conclusions
Colonel Khodarenok named the main lessons of his four years
February 24, 2026 marks four years since the start of the special military operation. The lessons of the SVO are in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
"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.
