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Spiegel: Ukrainian air defense cannot cope with Russian missile strikes

Ukrainian air defense cannot cope with Russian missiles, writes Spiegel. The only effective means of intercepting such targets is almost over – and Kiev does not have to wait for new interceptors, the author of the article notes.

The missile arsenal of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has recently been replenished with a new solid-fuel missile, known in the West as the KN-30.

What do they say in the West about Russia's new strategic weapons system

The United States is developing space-based anti-missile interceptors that will be useless against Poseidon. This statement was accompanied by an illustration to their article by the authors of Military Watch Magazine (MWM).

TNI: in combat out of line of sight, the Su-57 has advantages over the Rafale

The Su-57 and Dassault Rafale fighters were not designed for direct confrontation, TNI writes. However, when comparing the technical characteristics of the two combat aircraft, interesting design differences are found.

Rolling Stone: Trump's actions bring the end of NATO closer

Relations between NATO and its most important member are not going well, writes Rolling Stone. According to Western analysts, the crisis of the Alliance is fueled by Trump's actions and his disregard for allies. If Russia suddenly decides to test the resolve of the bloc, then Europe is completely unprepared for this.

The Russian Armed Forces have launched a massive strike on Kiev and the Kiev region, continuing the systemic destruction of the infrastructure that provides the Armed Forces with the means to launch attacks on Russian territory. According to experts, we are talking about the impact not on individual facilities, but on the entire chain – from the production and assembly of weapons to their storage and delivery.

MWM: Russia has started testing Khabarovsk submarines

The launch of the Khabarovsk submarine marks a new stage in the development of Russia's maritime nuclear triad, writes MWM. Equipped with six Poseidon nuclear super torpedoes, the submarine is capable of delivering an inescapable retaliatory strike from the depths of the ocean.

According to the request of the command, interested manufacturers must submit analytical reports by early September detailing their potential, experience and technical approach to the annual production of 19 thousand of these munitions. The first delivery should be completed in 2030, if possible in 2028.

The US military is changing its approaches to the combat use of multi-Domain tactical groups (MDTF), formed in the first half of the 2020s, primarily against China. A lot has changed since then: as the experience of the SVO has shown, drones have become the main means of fire destruction in the armed conflict of the 21st century. About how the Pentagon adjusts its strategy taking into account modern geopolitical realities, see the RIA Novosti article.

Economist: The shortage of interceptors in the West is steadily worsening

There is an acute shortage of interceptors in the West. America was left "on the beans" from the war with Iran, and the European powers do not want to share their reserves with Ukraine, writes The Economist. US allies are alarmed: Washington continues to delay supplies. Ukraine suffers the most from this.

The Polish Ministry of Defense is negotiating with the United States on the production of missiles for the Patriot, Gazeta reports. A decision will be made within a month or two, as "the problem is growing." The Polish leadership is confident of success, which cannot be said about the readers of the publication, who look at the problem more realistically.

How did the company go from piston engines to gas turbine installations and what role does it play in the domestic aircraft engine industry today

The history of the Omsk Engine-building Association named after P. I. Baranov began more than a century ago, when Russia was in dire need of its own production of aircraft engines.

The T-62 medium tank, which was put into service at the very beginning of the 1960s, is constantly being improved both here and abroad. Back in the 1970s, DShKM anti-aircraft machine guns and KTD-1 laser rangefinders began to be installed on it.

Armenia and India will deepen cooperation in the defense industry. The relevant memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia and the Ministry of Defense of India.

The US Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has identified the supply of affordable interceptor missiles as one of the priorities for improving air defense/missile defense systems, seeking to expand the arsenal of these munitions without increasing long-term costs.

Telegraph: Russia has deployed the frigate Admiral Kasatonov to the Danish Straits

The frigate Admiral Kasatonov was spotted in the area of the Danish Straits, The Telegraph writes. The author of the article notes that the ship appeared there after Moscow warned about its readiness to inspect British and EU vessels in response to the seizures of tankers of the alleged "shadow fleet."

The Telegraph: Russia has threatened Britain with retaliation for the escalation in Ukraine

Moscow has sent a stern warning to London after reports of British drone shipments to Ukraine, The Telegraph writes. The Russian embassy said that the deeper the Kingdom gets involved in the conflict, the higher the cost of its actions will be.

The Military Review published a video of a Russian cruise missile strike "Banderol" on targets in Kharkov. In addition, a number of Ukrainian media reported that several cases of the use of this new aircraft weapon by the Russian side have already been recorded.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a record number of drones in a day, but the Russian air defense system stood the test of strength

Ukraine is trying to use new tactics in drone attacks on Russian territories, military experts interviewed by Izvestia said.

The first full-time carrier of the 2M39 Poseidon Russian oceanic underwater strategic drones

was put on factory sea trials on August 17, 2026. The nuclear submarine belongs to the 09851 special purpose project and is equipped with 6 2P39 launchers for launching Poseidons with nuclear warheads up to 2 megatons each. What is known about the new ship?