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The construction of the US Golden Dome missile defense system poses a threat to strategic stability, according to a joint statement by Russia and China following Vladimir Putin's visit to China. Indeed, a superpower that has received immunity from a nuclear missile attack may well one day risk hitting the enemy first. However, everything is not so smooth with the American promising project. About the problems that have arisen, see the RIA Novosti article.

Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces want to change the situation at the front with UAV strikes on the rear

The armed forces of Ukraine are changing their strategy, moving away from the "war of attrition" against Russia. This was stated by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Alexander Syrsky. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok dealt with the theses of the speech of the Ukrainian commander-in-chief.

TNI: The West learns to resist drones during the "Flycatcher 5.0" exercises

Just 30 kilometers from the Belarusian border, the US Armed Forces and their NATO allies launched a large-scale hunt for UAVs, TNI writes. During the Flycatcher 5.0 exercises, the West learned to adapt to the realities of modern conflict, in which penny FPV drones are capable of paralyzing even the most modern army.

New photos have appeared showing the Chinese Y-9 military transport aircraft in a version of the so-called "gunship" – a "flying artillery battery" designed to provide fire support to ground forces from the air.

The Russian Armed Forces struck with a "Hazel" at military command facilities in Ukraine

On the night of May 24, the Russian Armed Forces launched a massive strike on military command facilities, air bases and defense industry enterprises of Ukraine, using, among other things, Oreshnik ballistic missiles, the Defense Ministry said.

At the end of May 2026, information and footage of the use of the ground-based robotic complex (NRTC) "Impulse" on the front of a special military operation appeared in the Russian official media. What this complex is, what other NRTKS work on their own, and a little bit about their foreign counterparts can be found in the TECHNOSPHERE Russia publication.

The Russian army has launched a massive retaliatory strike, including with Oreshnik ballistic missiles, against military command facilities, air bases and defense industry enterprises in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

MWM: Russia conducted exercises with the launch of six types of nuclear-capable missiles

Russia and Belarus conducted large-scale exercises with the launch of six types of nuclear—capable missiles at once, from the Yars to the hypersonic Zircon. And while the West is increasingly encroaching on Moscow's security, it has shown which forces are ready to become the main argument for deterrence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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 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 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.

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.

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.