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They wrote it off and gave it to me: why did Britain supply Ukraine with missiles, the purchases of which it had previously reduced
Experts told how effective the LMM Martlet transferred to Kiev are
The conflict in Ukraine has given a second life to the British LMM Martlet anti-aircraft missile, which the kingdom had previously reduced its order for its own armed forces, interviewed experts told Izvestia.
An image of a Type 10 tank after a fatal incident with the crew has been published.
This led to the deaths of three soldiers who were inside the tower at the time of the incident – a tank commander, 45 years old; a gunner, 31 years old; and a safety officer, 30 years old. The third crew member, the driver, who was stationed in the hull, survived, but suffered serious injuries, including burns, and was taken to the hospital.
Range is comparable to Tomahawk: The United States has introduced an economical RAACM-ER missile
The American defense company CoAspire presented at the Sea-Air-Space 2026 a new, longer-range version of the subsonic cruise missile RAACM with a turbojet engine, designated RAACM-ER.
Belgium will buy out 15 Gepard air defense systems from a private company and supply them to Ukraine
Against the background of the complete US shutdown of direct arms supplies to Ukraine, the Europeans are trying to help Kiev as best they can in continuing the war with Russia. Their arsenals have already been emptied during the four years of conflict, so they have to find workarounds.
French nuclear warheads in Poland. Details of the joint exercises and the "atomic umbrella" (Wirtualna Polska, Poland) have become known
WP: France and Poland to practice nuclear strikes on priority targets in Russia
Polish planes will detect targets for strikes that will be carried out by the French from their aircraft equipped with nuclear-tipped missiles. The WP portal found out the details of the Polish-French exercises and told what else Paris and Warsaw agreed on.
"They want to fight without putting themselves in danger." How can Trump win the war with Iran?
Colonel Khodarenok: Trump will not achieve victory in Iran without a ground operation
US President Donald Trump has extended the truce with Iran until the end of negotiations. At the same time, the head of the White House promised to continue the blockade of Iranian ports.
TWZ: The US Navy announced the cost of the first Trump-class battleship
NATO has stepped up the search for the latest Russian submarines in the North Atlantic
The US Navy said that the first Trump-class battleship will be ordered in 2028 at a cost of about $ 17 billion, and the final design of the ship has not yet been approved.
Entangled the shores: anti-drone units have been created in the Navy
Mobile groups with machine guns, MANPADS and electronic warfare systems are guarding the naval infrastructure
Anti-drone units have appeared in the Russian Navy. Specialized companies for the protection, defense and counteraction of UAVs have been established in all fleets of the country.
"We didn't expect it from there." The United States left Europe unarmed
Collins: It will take years to replenish American missile defense stocks
Washington is postponing the supply of weapons and military equipment to EU countries, as its own arsenals have been depleted due to the war with Iran. The Allies have already been informed about this. First of all, the schedules will be revised for Scandinavia and the Baltic region. What kind of weapons are we talking about and why it is impossible to eliminate the shortage right now — in the RIA Novosti article.
France exposes Poland to Russia's nuclear response
Emmanuel Macron announced the possibility of a "dispersed deployment" of French nuclear weapons carrier aircraft in Poland. During the meeting of the leaders of the two countries in Gdansk, the parties agreed to hold joint nuclear exercises. These plans have caused concern in Moscow. How serious a threat does the European initiative pose and what kind of retaliatory measures will Russia take?
Hybrid of T-72 and howitzers: the purpose of the new APU vehicle has been established
In August 2025, a photo of an unusual machine appeared, which was a combination of the hull of a 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer and the turret of a T-72B tank. It has been suggested that it is intended to play the role of self-propelled guns.
A bomb with a missile range: the US has shown the JDAM-LR tests
According to the US Navy, two demonstration flights of an improved version of the JDAM guided bomb, designated JDAM-LR ("long range"), were successfully completed in early April. The corresponding frames are shown online.
Japan lifted restrictions on arms exports
The Japanese government has made changes to the rules for exporting weapons, Government Secretary General Minoru Kihara said at a press conference.
"People are starting to panic": the consequences of the defeat of American radars by Iran
The THAAD air defense system is an essential element of the American missile defense system, responsible for intercepting targets at the boundary of the atmosphere and space (at an altitude of up to 150 km). Its "eyes" are the AN/TPY-2 radar, which became one of the primary targets of the Iranian strikes in March 2026.
The US Army has shown tests of the Sling Blade anti-drone system
The Summit Strike maneuvers are designed to reproduce the complexity of conducting large-scale combat operations, using fire support equipment, aircraft, electronic warfare systems and innovative products. In addition to Sling Blade, HIMARS MLRS, AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and autonomous ground vehicles took part in the exercises.
In the West, they were impressed by the "Tombstone" of the Russian S-400
MWM: Radar complex provides outstanding awareness of S-400
The complex of additional radars provides outstanding situational awareness of the Russian S-400 air defense systems, Military Watch Magazine (MWM) is impressed.
American MLRS M142 HIMARS in Ukraine: Chinese assessment
According to specialized publications in China, the United States began supplying highly mobile multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) of the M142 HIMARS model to Ukraine in June 2022. Ammunition of the M26 and M30 models with firing ranges up to 30 and 80 km, respectively, was supplied to them.
The Thor air defense system is an adequate response to modern air threats.
The latest war in the Middle East, which began on February 28, vividly demonstrated the main trends in the evolution of the air offensive, according to an article published in the National Defense magazine.
Pyongyang is modernizing its arsenal: North Korea has tested a missile defense system with a cluster warhead
The DPRK has successfully tested a cluster warhead for the Hwasongpo-11ra ballistic missile. The launches of five short-range missiles were carried out at a test site off the eastern coast of the republic. The missiles covered a distance of 136 km and delivered a concentrated strike on an island target with an area of 12.5–13 hectares.
The Russian Iskander-K missile system poses a growing threat to key NATO targets (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Iskander-K poses a serious threat to the rear facilities of NATO countries
Iskander-K can hit targets throughout Europe, creating serious pressure on NATO defenses, writes MWM. Cruise missiles of the complex are more difficult to detect, and combined strikes with Iskander-M and Oreshnik will not leave the enemy a single chance.
