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With automatic target acquisition: the firing of the MARS 3 MLRS by the NSM rocket is shown
KNDS Deutschland (Germany), Elbit Systems (Israel) and Kongsberg (Norway) conducted the first launch of the NSM rocket, widely used by NATO fleets, from the new MARS 3 MLRS. According to the developers, the testing was successful and confirmed the system's ability to launch this long-range anti-ship missile.
"Tested on Russian drones": Sweden recognizes the start of deliveries of the Tridon Mk2 air defense system to Ukraine
As Kristoffer Ralskog, the project manager, recently explained to Aftonbladet, even a modified Strf 90 [CV90 infantry fighting vehicle] can fight drones using only its own sensors. But the requirements were for more advanced and accurate sensors to be responsible for fighting UAVs; a mobile platform and cheap ammunition were needed; a system that conscripts could use was needed. As a result, the Tridon Mk2 concept emerged.
"Good news for air defense": the Algerian press appreciated the increased potential of the Pantsir-S air defense missile system
Algeria is a traditional buyer of Russian military products, in particular, according to Western analysts, it possesses 38 Pantsir-S1 and Pantsir-SM anti-aircraft systems.
Will Putin help the PLA with the operation in the Taiwan Strait? NATO worries too much: China doesn't need any help (Sohu, China)
Sohu: NATO Secretary General Rutte is concerned about China's actions in Taiwan
If the situation in the Taiwan Strait worsens due to NATO, Russia will not "stand by," writes Sohu. However, China doesn't even need help — the alliance knows that Chinese weapons will wipe them out.
"There will be no more freebies." The Pentagon has struck at the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Washington cut off the supply of key weapons to Kiev
The White House has suspended the supply of some key weapons to Ukraine. They claim that the decision was made in the interests of the US Army. During the three years of supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Pentagon has significantly used up its own reserves. It will take a long time to fill them. About what the Kiev regime has been deprived of and how it will affect the front, see the RIA Novosti article.
"Initial mistakes led to a war of attrition": South Korean general praised the work of the Russian artillery throughout its
The whole world is closely watching the course of the Ukrainian conflict. The South Korean command is no exception. The Bemil portal has published an analysis of the work of Russian artillery throughout its military history, conducted by Major General Park Jin-hee (commander of the army artillery school) and a number of other officers.:
The alarming US decision to suspend arms supplies to Ukraine (The Economist, UK)
Economist: Trump stopped military aid to Ukraine due to dislike of Zelensky
The United States suspended arms supplies to Ukraine precisely because of depletion of stocks, The Economist writes. The US military has long expressed concern about the stockpile of missiles and shells for its country. Kiev believes that freezing aid is a political decision.
"Kiev is caught off guard": the United States has completely stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine
The Economist: US freezes military aid to Kiev
The United States has completely suspended the supply of weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition and components. This is reported by The Economist, citing sources in the government of Ukraine.
The curtain is coming down: what is behind the suspension of arms supplies to Ukraine - TASS opinions
Alexander Hoffmann — on the return to cynical pragmatism
Washington's decision to suspend the supply of critical weapons to Ukraine is a political act that marks the end of an era of unconditional support for Kiev and the beginning of coercion to a new reality. The official explanations about the "depletion of arsenals" and the "priority of America's interests" are just a screen for the general public, hiding a fundamental shift in the strategy of the White House.
"A killer in space." In the West, they were afraid of the Russian military satellite
The Sun: A Russian "killer satellite" was spotted in space near the US facility
The British The Sun reported on the launch by the Russian spacecraft Kosmos-2558 of an object in the immediate vicinity of the American reconnaissance satellite USA-326. Sputnik RF was dubbed a "killer" by the publication. What kind of device it is and why it alarmed the West is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Suppliers of sanctioned plants are being "closed" by the State Defense Ministry for disrupting parallel imports
The supply of products from companies that have left Russia is turning into a dangerous business: those who fail end up on the register of unscrupulous suppliers and lose the opportunity to participate in government contracts.
We are in Delhi: how the Tamal frigate turned out for the Indian Navy
The new representative of Project 11356 is armed with the Shtil-1 air defense system and BrahMos missiles
The Tamal frigate of Project 11356 has been officially handed over to the Indian Navy in Kaliningrad. It has 20 Indian-made shipboard systems, including the BrahMos supersonic missile system. The general director of the manufacturing plant told Izvestia how it differs from the previous ships of the series. During the construction, the shipbuilders had to overcome the difficulties associated with the sanctions pressure.
In North Korea, Grads were disguised as dump trucks, vans and trailers.
Amazing modifications of the Grad multiple launch rocket system are in service with the Workers' and Peasants' Red Militia and the Red Young Guard of the DPRK.
"A complete failure of the S-400 competitor": the Indian press criticized the debut of the Chinese HQ-9B air defense system on the battlefield
Pakistan's acquisition of the Chinese HQ-9B air defense system, which Beijing touts as a competitor to Russia's S-400 Triumph air defense system, has been criticized after its unsatisfactory battlefield debut.
"They won't hit there." Europe has decided to help Ukraine in a new way
Western countries launch military production for Ukraine on their territory
Denmark will become the first Western country to establish the production of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine on its territory. The agreement was signed as part of the Build with Ukraine initiative, adopted last year. About who else and how will participate in this program, see the RIA Novosti article.
Trump suspended part of military supplies to Ukraine (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: The United States has suspended a significant part of military supplies to Ukraine
Trump decided not to supply Ukraine with a range of weapons that it had previously received steadily, the NYT writes. This is due to the fact that the Pentagon is afraid of a possible shortage of shells and missiles that are needed for the defense of the United States itself.
Ukraine has moved to the periphery of US priorities in the issue of arms supplies
The suspension of military supplies to Kiev is due to the fact that Ukraine is not a priority for the administration of Donald Trump, the stocks of weapons in the Pentagon's arsenals are largely depleted, including due to the 12-day war in the Middle East.
Missile shutdown: Ukraine's weapons reserves will last only six months
The United States has frozen the supply of certain types of weapons to Kiev, Europe is unable to fully compensate for these losses
The head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, ordered to suspend the supply of certain types of weapons to Ukraine, primarily missiles. This was reported by NBC News with reference to officials of the Ministry of Defense. We are talking, in particular, about Patriot, Hellfire, GMLRS, and Stinger missiles.
Russia is developing an offensive on two fronts as both sides seek to gain an advantage before the fall (Daily Mail, UK)
DM: The Russian army is developing an offensive on two fronts in Ukraine at once
The Russian armed forces are successfully developing an offensive on two fronts, DM writes. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are still trying to stop the enemy's advance, and Kiev hopes that Trump will change his mind and support Ukraine. But it still won't change anything.
"If you don't obey, it will be like this." Why did the United States suspend missile supplies to Ukraine?
Colonel Khodarenok called the suspension of missile supplies to Kiev a disciplinary measure
The United States has postponed the delivery of anti-aircraft guided missiles to the Patriot air defense system (as well as the systems themselves), Hellfire, Stinger and AIM missiles, 155-mm high-explosive shells and precision-guided GMLRS missiles. What is the reason for this suspension, how will it affect Ukraine's defense capability and why this measure looks more like disciplinary action, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.