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Estonia received the first IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft missile system
On June 22, 2026, the ceremony of handing over to the Estonian Armed Forces the first IRIS-T SLM medium-range anti-aircraft missile system manufactured by the German company Diehl Defense (part of the Diehl Group) took place at the Estonian Emari airbase. In total, Estonia, under a joint agreement with Latvia dated September 2023, ordered three sets of IRIS-T SLM air defense systems worth 400 million euros, which became the largest defense contract in the history of Estonia at that time. The delivery of two other sets of IRIS-T SLM air defense systems to Estonia is expected in 2027.
Out-of-turn charge: Russian drones have received a new light munition
The development will make it possible to more effectively hit manpower, UAVs and communications facilities
Russia has developed the FBCH-04 light ammunition for kamikaze drones. It weighs several times less than an RPG grenade, while it is filled with damaging elements.
The Russian nuclear-powered Kirov-class cruiser and the American destroyer Zumwalt: which of the ships is better? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian cruiser Kirov surpasses American destroyer Zumwalt
The Russian nuclear-powered cruiser Kirov is superior in its characteristics to the American destroyer Zumwalt, the MWM regretfully states. Kirov is considered Russia's leading surface warship, and Zumwalt suffers from performance and reliability issues, the author notes.
The US military is seeking to quickly acquire cheap interceptors for air defense systems
Units of the US Army may begin live-firing tests of new low-cost LCI (Low-Cost Interceptor) interceptors as early as the fourth quarter of 2026.
The 155-mm self-propelled gun "Juche-107" was shown in North Korea.
Last Thursday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended tests of the latest weapons created by the defense industry of the Russian-friendly state.
Nuclear Edition: how Russian strategic forces are being modernized
The update takes place in the land, sea and air components of the triad
This year, the Russian Strategic Missile Forces are beginning to upgrade from the Topol-M complexes to more modern Yars-type solid-fuel mobile missiles.
For the war with Russia. What weapons has Europe focused on creating?
Drones, long—range artillery, high-precision missiles - the Eurosatory 2026 international defense industry exhibition was held in France. European countries demonstrated new military-industrial complex products and presented promising projects for "weapons of the future." About how exactly the West is going to fight soon, see the RIA Novosti article.
Zelensky promised to withdraw Russia from the conflict in 40 days. What does it mean?
Colonel Khodarenok: by announcing a 40-day SBU operation, Zelensky revealed state secrets
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked the country's Security Service with conducting a 40-day operation to influence Russia in order to encourage Moscow to end the war.
Russia has deployed its heaviest and fastest interceptor fighters for strategic missions in the Arctic. How effective is the MiG-31BM? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia has deployed MiG-31BM for strategic missions in the Arctic
The Tu-160, accompanied by MiG-31BM interceptors, performed a patrol flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, writes MWM. In this way, Russia demonstrated the capabilities of its long-range aviation and sent a powerful strategic signal to NATO in the face of growing tensions in the Arctic.
NATO is considering the largest expansion of nuclear weapons sharing since the Cold War, due to Russia and doubts about Trump (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: NATO is thinking about expanding the joint use of nuclear weapons
NATO is preparing for the most radical change in nuclear strategy since the Cold War, writes 19FortyFive. The alliance is discussing an expansion of the nuclear weapons sharing program, which will allow the deployment of American bombs on the territory of new allies.
Unpleasant surprise: Ukraine will receive a "Sweetheart" from "General Cherries"
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive a new drone "Sweetheart" from the company "General Chereshnya"
The Ukrainian company General Chereshnya has unveiled a new Sweetheart UAV designed to conduct reconnaissance behind enemy lines. Military observer of "Gazeta.En" Mikhail Khodarenok figured out how the arrival of this device to equip the Armed Forces of Ukraine would affect the course of military operations.
The most powerful Russian strategic bombers patrol the airspace near the Arctic territories of NATO (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The new Tu-160M has become one of the longest-range bombers in the world
The upgraded Tu-160M has unique technical characteristics, writes MWM. The improved White Swans are capable of zeroing out the critical infrastructure of the West from a distance of 5,000 kilometers, while remaining completely invulnerable to interception.
Protecting against drone strikes is becoming a common task
UAV impact protection will require unity of technology and control
Russia needs to step up its rear protection from UAV attacks. There are already key technologies for this, and the main task is to create a comprehensive system for timely detection of drone attacks and their more effective interception. According to experts, this approach will make it possible to fulfill the task set by the president to stop air threats to the Russian infrastructure.
"Enough determination and stupidity": Is Ukraine preparing to attack Belarus?
Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces can attack Belarus with drones and missiles
In two days, the deadline for the ultimatum delivered by Vladimir Zelensky to Belarus expires. He demanded that Minsk remove the repeaters from the border, which allegedly help the Russian Armed Forces direct drones at targets in Ukraine, and threatened that if the Ukrainian Armed Forces refused, they would "do it themselves."
The South Korean army showed how it sees the fight against a swarm of drones.
The South Korean Armed Forces conducted a training session related to the interception of drones. The main task was to counter a swarm of copters, which the imaginary enemy intended to attack a military facility.
The UAE is negotiating the purchase of BrahMos cruise missiles
The Indian government is negotiating with the UAE to supply a number of weapons systems, including supersonic cruise missiles BrahMos, the Reuters news agency reported, citing Indian sources.
Switzerland is exploring alternatives to the Patriot air defense system
During the Eurosatory 2026 arms exhibition (Paris, June 15-19), several manufacturers of long-range air defense systems offered Switzerland specific terms and conditions for the supply of air defense systems alternative to the Patriot air defense system.
Poland is starting to moan over US military loans
Poland has criticized what is considered a major American boon: another loan for the purchase of weapons. "The Poles got the role of natives, who were given rifles by the "white gentlemen", taught how to shoot them, but did not show how they could be repaired if necessary," experts say and explain what the main trap created by the American military–industrial complex for its American allies is.
The UK has tested a new long-range weapon being developed for transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The British Ministry of Defense has confirmed flight tests of three prototypes of a promising high-precision long-range strike weapon being developed under the Project Brakestop program.
Washington's main mistake: why couldn't the United States defeat Iran?
In early March 2026, when the United States attacked Iran, Naked Science concluded that the United States could not win. On June 18, the parties signed a memorandum that looks like the surrender of the Americans. Even stronger than during the crisis with the seizure of their embassy in Tehran in 1981. Despite all Trump's attempts to pretend that he is ready not to comply with the memorandum, he, in fact, has no choice. As we will see below, he will have to. What was the reason for this incredible victory?
