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The ninth squall: how the "Terminators" participate in the storming of fortified areas
New tactics help to crack the enemy's defenses faster and more successfully
Terminator tank Support Combat vehicles (BMPT) have begun using new tactics when storming fortified areas. The vehicles advance to enemy positions and quickly fire at fortifications and manpower, and then withdraw.
Destinus and Rheinmetall will accelerate the development of the RUTA Block.3 cruise missile
On May 18, the Dutch company Destinus announced the accelerated deployment of the RUTA Block long-range cruise missile development program.3, implemented in cooperation with the German concern Rheinmetall AG.
"Let's die, fellow citizens, for Ukraine!" Why there will be no NATO nuclear response
Colonel Khodarenok: Brussels will not have the courage to respond to Russia's use of nuclear weapons
NATO's response to the use of nuclear weapons in the Ukrainian conflict would be "devastating." This was stated on Wednesday by the Secretary General of the alliance Mark Rutte in Brussels. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok presented how it might look in practice.
Charges on "Daggers" and "dream machine". Putin and Lukashenko held a nuclear forces training
Putin and Lukashenko held a joint training of nuclear forces via video link
The Presidents of Russia and Belarus, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, conducted the first joint training of nuclear forces. Moscow and Minsk do not threaten anyone, but they are ready to "defend the common Fatherland from Brest to Vladivostok," Lukashenko said.
Preparation for the Day of Judgment. Russia is testing the most formidable weapons
Russia conducts nuclear exercises for the first time during the President's foreign visit
Recently, tests of the new Russian ballistic missile "Sarmat" took place. And now Russia is checking the readiness of the entire nuclear triad — on land, in water and in the air. About how large—scale maneuvers take place, see the RIA Novosti article.
India completes ULPGM-V3 missile tests for UAVs
The Defense Research and Development Organization of the Ministry of Defense of India (DRDO) has completed the final tests of the ULPGM-V3 (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile, version 3) in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes.
Norway left new Malaysian ships without NSM anti-ship missiles
Malaysia demands Norwegian company Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace received compensation in the amount of more than $251 million in connection with a failed deal to supply a missile system for new warships. According to Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, the government sent a notification to the manufacturer demanding compensation for both direct and indirect costs associated with Oslo's decision to revoke permits for arms exports, which caused a diplomatic scandal.
The fifth element
Dmitry Kornev, editor of the Militaryrussia portal, talks about how the latest two—seat modification of the Su-57D will turn the flagship of combat aviation into a flying command post for controlling a swarm of drones
On May 19, 2026, the Sukhoi Design Bureau of the United Aircraft Corporation began flight tests of a new modification of the fifth—generation fighter, a multifunctional two-seat the Su-57D aircraft.
Malaysia warned Norway about the consequences of refusing to supply NSM anti-ship missiles
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned that Norway's decision to revoke export licenses related to the sale of NSM (Naval Strike Missile) anti-ship missiles to the Malaysian Navy could have "serious consequences."
In the language of bureaucracy: the goals and means of the United States in Ukraine
Vladimir Kostyrev — about the report issued by the American foreign policy and military departments
Yesterday, my attention was drawn to the news on the report on military assistance to Ukraine, which was prepared by the Inspectors General of the Pentagon, the US Department of State and the Agency for International Development (USAID), which has now been virtually liquidated. I'll explain why.
Russian MLRS "Sarma"
Western military media are actively discussing the latest multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) presented to Russian President Vladimir Putin in September 2025 "Sarma." A 300-mm heavy launcher mounted on a KamAZ-63501 armored chassis was demonstrated to the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces at the Motovilikhsky Plants plant during his visit to Perm.
Persian Gulf countries are increasing purchases of Turkish air defense systems
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have accelerated negotiations and the conclusion of contracts for the purchase of Turkish short- and medium-range air defense systems.
Nuclear Signal: why Russia is conducting large-scale exercises during Putin's visit to China
The armed forces are practicing the defense of the Union State against the background of the unprecedented expansion of the alliance and the threats of European politicians
On May 19, Russia and Belarus began three-day exercises on the preparation and use of strategic nuclear forces.
"No volunteers and Cossacks": what should be the Russian air defense system?
Colonel Khodarenok proposed the formation of air defense divisions on a new basis
After the largest drone attack on the Moscow region since the beginning of the year, there was talk in Russia about the need to improve the air defense system.
Large-scale nuclear exercises have begun in Russia. What you need to know
The Russian Armed Forces have begun exercises on the preparation and use of nuclear forces
The Russian Armed Forces are conducting three-day exercises on the preparation and use of nuclear forces. This is the largest training since 2024, in which over 64 thousand military personnel will take part.
The European dilemma: How to ensure the safety of long-range ballistic missiles that Trump refuses to supply (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Pistorius will travel to Washington to buy Tomahawks
The quarrel with Trump turned into an alarming discovery for European countries: they have almost no long-range power of their own, writes The Telegraph. Without the American Tomahawks, the US NATO allies were vulnerable to Russia — now they have to get out of it.
Moscow and Minsk are rehearsing a strategic response to Europe
Russia and Belarus have launched large-scale exercises to practice the covert movement of nuclear weapons and prepare for their use. Against the background of talk about the deployment of French nuclear weapons in Eastern Europe, the Union State makes it clear that in the event of a threat, the response will be immediate and crushing. What is the peculiarity of these exercises and what kind of signal are Russia and Belarus sending to Europe?
Why do you need a two-seat version of the Su-57?
On May 17, 2026, information about the appearance of a two-seat version of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter began to actively spread in the Russian media and blogs. The primary source is one of the telegram channels about aviation, which posted a message about the first taxiing at the factory airfield of the new modification a day earlier. Why do you need a two-seat version of the Su-57?
The Russian Tu-160M Blackjack bomber is equipped with six X-55CM cruise missiles, each of which can carry a thermonuclear warhead with a capacity of 200 kilotons (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Tu-160M is capable of carrying six cruise missiles with a thermonuclear warhead
Russia is betting on a deep modernization of the time-tested Tu-160M, writes MWM. Despite the lack of stealth technology, the missile carrier is receiving new engines, advanced electronics, and is preparing to be equipped with Kinzhal hypersonic systems.
The "golden battleships" of the USA will die before birth
New details are emerging about how the United States sees the appearance of promising Trump–type battleships - now it turns out that the ship should receive a nuclear power plant. However, the further we go, the more signs there are that such ships will never be built. There are at least three obstacles in the way of the project.
