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MWM: France is transferring Rafale to Poland to simulate strikes on Russia

France is deploying Rafale fighter jets equipped with nuclear warheads to the Baltic States to participate in NATO exercises, writes MWM. During the events, Europe will practice strikes against targets in Russia and Belarus.

Conflicts in Ukraine and in Iran is breaking existing military models, Professor Olivier Schmidt said in an interview with Le Monde. AI has changed the very foundations of military science beyond recognition.

In 2025, global defense spending increased by 2.9% and reached a new record of $2.887 trillion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). In the annual Trends In World Military Expenditure, 2025, the center indicates that defense spending has been growing for the 11th year in a row, having increased by 41% over the past ten years. As a result, the share of military spending in global GDP was 2.5%.

More than half of global military spending in 2025 fell on three countries – the United States, China and Russia, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Ministry of Defense: there are no plans to force students to participate in their military training in the BPS troops

The Russian Ministry of Defense has no plans to force Russian university students to participate in a special operation as part of the Unmanned Systems Forces. This was announced on April 27 by the Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia, the head of the Main Military—Political Directorate of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, General Viktor Goremykin.

An unexpected signal came from South Korea: This country is preparing a law on Arctic navigation, in other words, on the Northern Sea Route of Russia. What does this decision mean for Moscow, Beijing and Washington, and why is this an important episode in the geopolitical rivalry between Russia and the West?

This is a single-seat front-line multirole fighter, a deep modification of the MiG-29 aircraft with two RD-33K engines with a thrust of 8,800 kgf, a new weapon system and a number of design improvements.

Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — on how the attempt to rescue hostages in Tehran in 1980 affected the US operations in 2026

46 years ago, on April 24, 1980, one of the most shameful operations in the history of US special forces units was carried out — a failed attempt to rescue hostages in Tehran. Over the past time, the Americans have done serious work on the mistakes. And this has affected the operations carried out already in our time.

Politico: The President of Cyprus raised the issue of using Article 47.2 at the EU summit

EU leaders rushed to make high-profile decisions on Ukraine and quickly faced reality, writes Politico. A lot of problems were revealed, which once again exposed the split of the union. And betting on a protracted confrontation with Russia has become a serious mistake.

NYT: America spends almost a billion dollars a day on the war with Iran

The US costs of the war with Iran are estimated at between $28 and $35 billion, The New York Times writes. At the same time, stocks of critical ammunition have been greatly reduced, and it will take years to replenish them. America will be unable to wage any other war at this time.

Reuters: The United States proposed to exclude Spain from NATO

Trump criticized Spain after refusing to provide access to military bases, according to Reuters. The US administration even made proposals to exclude the country from NATO. Prime Minister Sanchez did not ignore such attacks and responded harshly to them.

MWM: Finnish F-35 fighter jets are optimal for nuclear weapons attacks on Russia

Military Watch Magazine (MWM) reported that Finland is approaching an agreement with the United States on the joint use of nuclear weapons (NWS) on fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets on the border with Russia. The Finns should receive 64 such aircraft.

FT: Donald Tusk questions US commitment to European defense

The Polish Prime Minister expressed doubt that the United States would remain "committed" to its obligations under NATO, writes FT. Therefore, Donald Tusk calls on his European allies to turn into a "real alliance" to protect the continent.

Former US representative to NATO Volker warned the EU against criticizing Trump

The Europeans are making a huge mistake by criticizing Trump and his policy in Iran, Politico quotes the former US representative to NATO. Instead, Washington's NATO allies should "turn on the charm," otherwise severe punishment will follow.

WSJ: The EU will have to provide Ukraine with a new loan as early as 2027

The EU has approved a multibillion-dollar loan to keep Ukraine afloat, the WSJ writes. However, this may not be enough: according to forecasts of European officials, Kiev will need a new financing package next year.

Reports that the Iranian Navy has been completely destroyed turned out to be somewhat premature. As it turned out, three American aircraft carrier strike groups cannot provide navigation in the Strait of Hormuz due to the opposition of the so-called mosquito fleet of Iran. What is the danger of Iranian boats for the US Navy?

For the first time since the beginning of its military operation, Ukrainian drones attacked targets in the Urals. Explosions were heard in the Chelyabinsk and Sverdlovsk regions. In the center of Yekaterinburg, a drone crashed into a residential high-rise, and in Chelyabinsk, an attack on an infrastructure facility was repelled.

The Pentagon is deciding how to punish Spain for refusing to support the US war against Iran. Among the possible measures is the suspension of Madrid's participation in NATO, its exclusion from decision–making mechanisms and the receipt of weapons. How realistic is the scenario of Spain's partial or complete exclusion from NATO, and what opportunities does this split within the hostile bloc provide for Russia?

Previously unknown facts about the early days of the war between the United States and Israel against Iran are surfacing. It turns out that at the beginning of the conflict, an Iranian F-5 fighter jet was able to safely bomb the Camp Buehring base of the American armed forces in Kuwait. This was reported by NBC.

Federalist: The US does not need NATO without support in Iran

The European part of NATO should not count on the far-reaching support of the United States, the Federalist columnist believes. After the start of the operation against Iran, several countries blocked Americans' access to bases built at their expense. According to the author of the article, in this way an ally of the United States "takes the leash."