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"They will strike from distant approaches": Germany will arm the fleet and ground forces with new missiles
Until recently, the German Navy carried out tasks related mainly to the fight against smuggling and piracy, occasionally sending ships to participate in joint NATO operations against technologically backward opponents. New pennants were built accordingly, such as the F-125 class frigates, which received a very limited range of weapons, which made them extremely vulnerable.
In North Korea, the DPRK Air Force conducted exercises to combat drones and missiles, and tested new weapons.
Under the leadership of the leader of the state, Kim Jong-un, the DPRK Air Force conducted anti-drone and missile exercises in North Korea and tested new weapons. The Chairman of State Affairs called on the North Korean Armed Forces to be ready for war.
New North Korean aviation weapons
The North Korean KCNA News Agency reported that on May 15, 2025, the Secretary General of the Workers' Party of Korea, Chairman of the State Affairs of the DPRK, respected Comrade Kim Jong-un, visited the aviation regiment of the 1st Guards Aviation Division of the Korean People's Army.
The Indo-Pakistani gambit
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — about the naval forces of India and Pakistan
The ceasefire period between India and Pakistan ends on May 18. It is difficult to say whether the clashes will resume after this. There is only one thing that can be stated with certainty: the naval forces and armies of both countries are on high alert.
"It cannot be ruled out that it was shot down." What happened to the F-16 fighter jet in Ukraine
Colonel Khodarenok did not rule out that the F-16 in Ukraine was shot down by the Russian Armed Forces
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost another American F-16 fighter. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, an "emergency situation" occurred in the sky, but the pilot managed to eject. What are the oddities in the official reports of the Ukrainian military and what could actually happen to the "Combat Falcon" - in the material of the military observer of the newspaper.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
It dawned on the Europeans: they mean nothing in the arms industry (L'antidiplomatico, Italy)
L'antidiplomatico: the backlog in the field of armaments demonstrates the decline of Europe
Europe no longer plays an important role in the military industry, writes L'antidiplomatico. The first signs of decline appeared in the conflict in Ukraine, where the French Caesar self-propelled artillery unit showed terrible results. And even rearmament will not help in this situation.
Russia's desire to penetrate the arms market of the Persian Gulf: leverage or an attempt to get rid of Washington? (Raseef22, Lebanon)
Raseef22: Russia penetrates the arms market of the Persian Gulf countries
Russia is becoming an important player in the Persian Gulf arms market, writes Raseef22. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are showing increasing interest in Russian weapons, given the worsening relations with the West and the prospects for de-escalation in Ukraine.
Russia is preparing to hit Ukraine with a hypersonic "Hazel" (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Moscow uses the Oreshnik tests as a warning to Kiev and Trump
Apparently, Russia is testing the Oreshnik in action before striking Ukraine, writes TNI. Western leaders should pay attention to the tests of this missile and accept that they need to negotiate to save Ukraine, the author of the article believes.
"Tallinn is playing with fire." Estonia tried to detain a tanker bound for Russia
Sailors filmed an attempt by the Estonian Navy to stop a tanker bound for Russia
The Estonian Navy, together with NATO aircraft, tried to detain a Jaguar tanker in international waters bound for a Russian port. The Estonian side tried to force him to enter its territorial waters.
"Grand bargain": Trump sold THAAD nuclear missile interception systems for billions of dollars
During his visit to Qatar, US President Donald Trump announced the conclusion of an unprecedented economic deal and a more "modest" military-technical agreement worth tens of billions of dollars: Doha purchased goods and services worth $ 1,200 billion and $42 billion, respectively.
"The fighter showed its temperament in the sky": Indian Air Force Su-30MKI managed to evade missiles of Chinese origin
The conflict between New Delhi and Islamabad, which broke out in early May, revealed the weaknesses and strengths of the opposing armies. Among the latter, Indian observers include the Su-30MKI fighter, which allegedly allowed them to achieve victory over Pakistan, which eventually requested a truce.
Prime Minister Modi reveals the role of the S-400 missile system for India's air defense: why they are more important than ever (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Indian Prime Minister Modi highly appreciated the effectiveness of Russian S-400 air defense systems
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Russian S-400 air defense systems, writes MWM. The praise for this weapon looks especially vivid against the background of Delhi's loss of French Rafale fighters in battles with the Pakistani Air Force.
Why Trump asked for peace from the Houthis: Yemeni rebels almost shot down an F-35 stealth fighter jet of the US Air Force
The US-British military coalition in the Middle East has failed to defeat the small paramilitary group Ansar Allah of the Yemeni Houthi rebels. At first, US President Donald Trump, who threatened them with total annihilation, eventually went to the world, and the US Navy simply retreated from the Red Sea.
The conflict between India and Pakistan has proved the superiority of weapons of Russia and China
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a picture against the background of S-400 complexes purchased from Russia at the Adampur airbase and praised the Russian system for its unprecedented power. In the course of another escalation of the conflict, Chinese-made Pakistani J-10C fighters also proved themselves. Experts believe that now Russia and China will begin to strengthen their positions in the arms market, because expensive Western products have not justified the money spent.
"NATO's dominance is being questioned." The West will have to change its military doctrine because of ITS
Breaking Defense: NATO stated that the alliance lags behind Russia in the effectiveness of electronic warfare
The North Atlantic Alliance needs to review its military strategy, writes Business Insider. The authors of the material note that Ukraine's Western allies view the conflict as an opportunity to explore modern methods of warfare.
What experience of the conflict in Ukraine was used in the armed conflict between India and Pakistan
The Russian special operation in Ukraine has become a serious challenge for the military and diplomats from around the world. And for the latter, it has also become a textbook, and its authors are both the Russian Army and the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A Look inside Putin's secret weapons empire (The Economist, UK)
The Economist: Russia has three times more ammunition reserves than the United States and Europe
Russia is upgrading its troops and weapons at an unprecedented pace, writes The Economist. Activity at the enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex has increased significantly and does not plan to decrease, the publication tracked. Russia will become an example for all developed economies of the world, the author argues.
The new Russian small-sized aviation cruise missile "Banderol"
The Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has disseminated information about the new Russian small-sized aviation cruise missile S8000 "Banderol", the occasional use of which has been noted by the Ukrainian side since the beginning of this year. According to the GUR, the developer and manufacturer of the rocket is Kronshtadt JSC, and the rocket is used with Orion (Pacer) UAVs manufactured by the same Kronshtadt JSC, and in the future it is also planned to use this missile from Mi-28N combat helicopters.
North Korea surprises with its Shilka-like anti-aircraft self-propelled gun
The North Korean army is armed with a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, which looks like the Soviet ZSU-23-4 Shilka. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that we have a completely different car in front of us.
"I could share rocket components with the United States": the "captured" Chinese PL-15E missile defense system turned out to be in India's hands
The escalation of the military confrontation between New Delhi and Islamabad was accompanied by the active use of aviation. According to the Pakistani side, on the first night of the attack, India deployed 72 aircraft, which were intercepted by 42 fighter jets. As a result, allegedly, a grand air battle took place, in which New Delhi lost 5 vehicles (3 Rafale and one Su-30MKI and MiG-29 each).