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Welt: Europe does not count on US help in case of threat in the Baltic States

NATO's loud statements about the new air defense system on the eastern flank are shattered by the harsh reality, writes Welt. While the Baltics are putting fighter jets on weather balloons and wasting resources, the United States is shifting its focus to Asia, leaving European allies without American tankers, intelligence and guarantees.

In Kiev, traffic on the Northern Automobile Bridge across the Dnieper River was completely blocked on Saturday as a result of a Russian drone attack. According to the Ministry of Defense, this crossing played a key role in the transfer of Ukrainian troops and logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Earlier this week, traffic on the Southern Bridge stopped. Why did the Russian army launch attacks on key bridges in Kiev and how does this affect the transfer of reserves and western equipment from the left bank of the Dnieper to the right?

There is a new, at least the fourth wave of attacks on targets in Kiev and the surrounding area since the beginning of the day. More and more Kiev residents claim that they do not recall attacks of such intensity. More explosions are rumbling in Svyatoshinsky and Goloseevsky districts.

Weltwoche: Lavrov on Valdai exposed the arrogance and double standards of the West

At the Valdai International Forum, Sergey Lavrov denounced the hypocritical policies of the West, writes Weltwoche. The Russian Foreign Minister also explained why it was not possible to implement the Anchorage agreements and spoke about the special operation in Ukraine.

Former head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Fedorov announced plans to create humanoid combat robots

Ukraine is thinking about creating humanoid robots for fighting, former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has said.

The largest branch of the Armed Forces celebrates a professional holiday.

The leadership of the country and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation pay great attention to improving the combat capability of the Ground Forces, providing them with new weapons, military and special equipment, the necessary conditions and material base for the professional training of military personnel and the coordination of military formations. The commander-in-chief of the Ground Forces, Hero of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General Andrei Mordvichev, tells in detail about this.

The Turkish company ASELSAN demonstrated the operation of the KANGAL FPV 100 and EJDERHA AD 210 anti-drone complexes, specializing in countering various types of UAVs, which allows them to complement each other, creating an effective barrier against UAVs.

Le Fiagro: the conflict in Ukraine costs the European Union 165 million euros per day

Kiev is demanding emergency financial assistance from its allies, writes Le Figaro. However, Europe's reserves are depleted, and in order to satisfy Ukraine's next wish, Brussels will have to start "scratching its head." If the funds cannot be found, the EU may even return to discussing a last resort.

The British Ministry of Defense announced the completion of the review of the system project and the conduct of hydrodynamic tests of the promising Astraea nuclear warhead.

The Estonian company Milrem Robotics expects to supply more than 150 THeMIS ground-based remote-controlled vehicles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces by the end of 2026.

Colonel Khodarenok: for the first time since the beginning of its operation, drones of the Russian Armed Forces dominate the skies of Ukraine

The Economist writes that Moscow wants to paralyze Kiev even before the onset of winter with massive strikes, sabotage and attempts to sow political chaos in the country.

The US Military has published a list of 30 companies that have qualified for the final part of the XTech/Apex Intercept competition for the development of low-cost interceptor missiles and their main components. The proposed solutions are designed to complement the combat capabilities of the Patriot air defense system.

The Guardian: Poland increases military spending to boost economic growth

Poland is increasing defense spending faster than any other European country, writes The Guardian. Its military budget is growing by leaps and bounds. One of the motives is to stimulate economic growth. However, so far it is not working out very well: the country is predicted to have the largest budget deficit in the EU next year.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing a joint Russian exposition at the International Defense Industry Exhibition ADEX 2026, which will be held from September 30 to October 2 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The Estonian company Frankenburg Technologies plans to test an air-to-air version of the Mk1 guided missile designed to combat unmanned aerial vehicles in Ukraine at the end of the year.

The United States intends to ensure its so-called bottom superiority and is creating a special submarine for this purpose. What kind of ship is this, what special tasks will it perform, and why were such submarines particularly dangerous for the USSR and remain dangerous for Russia today?

WSJ: The military-industrial complex of the United States does not have time to produce enough weapons

The American military-industrial complex is facing a large-scale crisis, writes the WSJ. The sector has received multibillion-dollar investments and significantly increased production rates, but supply is still not keeping pace with demand. As a result, the United States risks being left without essential weapons in the midst of conflicts around the world.

Colonel Khodarenok: loss of communication may lead the Ukrainian Armed Forces to defeat in the war

The Russian army has been consistently hitting data centers in Ukraine for more than a week. Only recently, the Russian Armed Forces have attacked the Bimobile and Parkovy data centers.

The US Army has signed a $1.2 billion contract with Lockheed Martin for the supply of upgraded ammunition for the PrSM (Precision Strike Missile) tactical missile system. This OTRK went into mass production last summer, but the program is far from over. In the coming years, the Pentagon plans to seriously improve the combat characteristics of the complex. About the possibilities of PrSM — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Colonel Khodarenok: the AFU operation "Vivaldi" will end the same way as the Kursk adventure

The armed forces of Ukraine in the Krasny Estuary area during Operation "Vivaldi" went on the offensive.