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How NATO is preparing to reduce US involvement (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Der Spiegel: The United States intends to maintain nuclear deterrence forces in Europe
The Europeans react with feigned optimism to the US intention to reduce its participation in NATO, Der Spiegel writes. Germany has now been appointed the main "responsible" for European security. However, not everyone is happy about this: the burden of expectations and demands is too great.
Downing horizon: how much has the importance of the Missile Attack Warning System increased
From the most powerful radar to satellites in highly elliptical orbits, the architecture of the country's most complex defense mechanism
After the end of the Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction Treaty (START Treaty) The missile attack warning system remains an essential element of Russia's strategic security, experts interviewed by Izvestia note.
"This is one of the worst things a country's leader can hear during a conflict" (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Spiegel: the Europeans in Munich failed to solve the problem of financing Ukraine
Zelensky in Munich changed his tone towards the Europeans and instead of reproaches tried to soften them, writes Der Spiegel. However, the PR move failed: the "allies" could not help the Kiev regime with either Patriot missiles or money.
The Su-57 has just received a new lethal weapon system (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The Su-57 fighter has received an upgraded weapon system
The Russian Su-57 fighter jet has received an upgraded weapons system, writes TNI. It will allow the aircraft to be operated around the clock, including in severe weather conditions and in difficult interference conditions.
"Military-political scabies." Why is NATO bothering the Suwalki corridor
Colonel Khodarenok called NATO's statements about the Suwalki corridor itchy
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was afraid that Russia would block the Suwalki corridor and threatened the alliance with retaliatory actions.
Identify the threat: special armored platforms will protect trains in their area.
They will protect trains from attacks by drones with a long range
Russian troops have begun using a new means of protecting freight trains in their area — special platforms with drone destruction systems and personnel protection. They each have two concrete cylinders for hiding fighters, as well as machine guns and electronic warfare equipment.
Willing vs able: which countries are capable of acquiring nuclear weapons and in what time frame
Boris Rozhin — on the potential of expanding the nuclear club
Against the background of the developing military and political crisis over the Iranian nuclear program, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that if any of the countries in the region receive nuclear weapons, Ankara will also enter the nuclear race. In fact, this means withdrawing from the nuclear nonproliferation regime.
The Trump-class battleship against Admiral Nakhimov (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: A Russian battleship has a better chance of winning than an American one
In the West, they are seriously comparing the Russian battleship with the American one, which does not exist yet, writes TNI. The Admiral Nakhimov is already serving with hypersonic weapons, so even in theory, the chances of a US Navy Trump—class battleship look doubtful - the very first salvo could put an end to this duel.
For operation in the assault artillery mode: combat capabilities of the new Sarma MLRS
For the first time, Russia demonstrated at an exhibition in Riyadh a new 300-mm MLRS Sarma, designed to deliver massive and precision strikes against the enemy, and quickly evade counter-battery fire.
Azerbaijan buys SAM120 self-propelled mortar systems in Slovakia
The Slovak newspaper Pravda reported that on February 8, 2026, at the World Defense Show international defense exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Slovak state-owned company ZS Spéciál signed a contract for the supply of 96 automatic self-propelled mortar systems SAM120 120 mm caliber to Azerbaijan in the amount of 210 million euros.
The ER GMLRS missile for HIMARS and MLRS hit a target at a distance of 150 km for the first time.
The US Army conducted the first test firing of an extended-range missile from an M270A2 MLRS multiple rocket launcher. According to the Pentagon, tests of a missile equipped with a new ER GMLRS (Extended Range — "extended range") warhead were successful. During the shooting at the White Sands range, a target was hit at a distance of 150 kilometers.
The new Russian Doomsday Hammer with a range of 18,000 kilometers and 14 warheads (Sohu, China)
Sohu: Russian Sarmat missile can reach target through South Pole
The latest Russian Sarmat intercontinental missile is completely changing the balance of power in the world, writes the author of a blog on the Sohu portal. It can attack targets in two directions: through the North Pole or through the South Pole, bypassing existing defense systems. There is no protection against it.
"Deadly dangerous." Russia's Marine Terminator goes up against the US Navy (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia puts new naval frigates into operation
Russia is putting into operation frigates, which have been dubbed the "marine terminators" of American aircraft carriers, writes TNI. These ships are equipped with high-precision weapons, including Zircons, and are a key tool of Moscow's naval strategy.
How is the Su-57 fighter getting better
The new batch of fifth-generation Su-57 aircraft, which has just entered the army, differs significantly from the machines of previous editions. What kind of new combat systems are installed on the transferred samples and what additional capabilities do they provide for the Air Force?
"The great stench in Kiev." Why Ukraine won't feel better in the spring
Colonel Khodarenok: the situation for Ukraine will not change for the better by spring
In Ukraine, they are waiting for spring and believe that with the arrival of heat, the situation for Kiev in the energy sector and on the fronts will improve. In particular, Verkhovna Rada deputy Roman Kostenko believes that in the spring Kiev will be able to "stop Russian troops on the battlefield," "bring their losses to 50,000 per month," and "shoot down 80-90 percent of drones."
HQ-11 short-range anti-aircraft missile system
The HQ-11 short-range mobile anti-aircraft missile system was developed by specialists from the 2nd Scientific Research Institute of the Chinese Aerospace Scientific and Industrial Corporation to protect command posts, headquarters and other military control facilities from unmanned aerial vehicles and barrage ammunition.
FSMTC: Russia presents 966 defense defense exhibits at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh
Russia is presenting 966 defense defense exhibits at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, of which 181 are samples, the FSMTC press service reported.
High-precision Complexes presented their latest air defense solutions in Saudi Arabia
JSC NPO High-Precision Complexes (part of Rostec State Corporation) presented its latest solutions in the field of air defense at the World Defense Industry Exhibition (World Defense Show 2026) in Riyadh (February 8-12).
Analysts have denied a report on a strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a Russian missile range (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: analysts have refuted Ukraine's claims about the attack on the Kapustin Yar test site
Analysts called Kiev's claims about the attack on the Russian Kapustin Yar training ground a lie, writes Military Watch Magazine. The Ukrainian government and the media have repeatedly claimed fictitious "military successes."
Bekhan Ozdoev: Tanks are too early to write off
Industrial Director of the Rostec State Corporation Arms Cluster — about Russia's new products at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh and which of the new systems are being tested in the military
Russia has significantly increased the production of T-90M "Breakthrough", T-72B3M and T-80BVM tanks. The technique is constantly being refined and improved based on combat experience.
