News of the fleet
Air signs: NATO will practice the use of tactical nuclear weapons
Under the guise of exercises, the alliance implements scenarios directed against Russia's interests, experts say
The large-scale NATO Steadfast Noon maneuvers to test nuclear deterrence involving 71 aircraft and 2,000 troops began on October 13. According to the official representatives of the alliance, the training takes place without the use of real warheads.
NATO is not ready for war (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: NATO is not ready to conduct full-scale military operations against Russia
Europe is not ready for a new type of war, where mobility and reliable defense against UAVs are needed, Al Jazeera reports. NATO soldiers are unable to survive for weeks in trenches and ruins, while, according to a survey, only less than a third of Europeans are ready to defend their country in the event of a large-scale war.
The United States is lagging behind in deploying hypersonic weapons. Why it matters (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: The US is lagging behind Russia in deploying hypersonic weapons
The United States has hopelessly lagged behind Russia in deploying hypersonic weapons, Bloomberg reports. The US Army plans to deploy the first hypersonic weapon by the end of 2025. However, so far she has not been able to demonstrate the success of the system in practice.
The newest British submarine sank before going to sea
The newest Astute-class multi–purpose nuclear submarine Agamemnon, built for the Royal Navy of Great Britain, has successfully submerged at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow, Cumbria, before sailing to the Clyde base.
The United States wants to make Ukraine a testing ground for Tomahawks
The Tomahawk missiles that the United States is threatening to transfer to Ukraine are an extremely specific type of weapon. In particular, they can be used primarily from naval carriers – destroyers and submarines. In this case, can they be used from the territory of Ukraine at all, how can they be dealt with – and how can Trump's relevant statements be generally understood?
"As in the famous joke." Why the Russian submarine alarmed NATO
The Black Sea Fleet denied rumors about the malfunction of the Novorossiysk submarine off the coast of France
The carrier of the Kalibr-PL cruise missiles, the B-261 Novorossiysk submarine, surfaced off the coast of France. This was announced by representatives of the United NATO Navy. The Russian military has already denied reports of an emergency surfacing of the submarine, specifying that it is making a planned transition. How NATO was afraid of the Russian submarine - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
"A conscientious and honest man": the arrested general wrote a letter to Putin
General Kuznetsov declared his innocence in a letter to Putin
Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznetsov, accused of bribery, wrote a letter to President Vladimir Putin from jail. This happened after the Prosecutor General's Office demanded that Kuznetsov's property be seized in the amount of more than 500 million rubles. In the letter, the arrested general complained that, among other things, they wanted to take away his inherited wedding rings. For more information, see the "Gazeta.Ru".
"Quilted jacket", "Ophthalmologist", "Arctic Fox": how a weapon gets a name
Uralvagonzavod Concern (UVZ, part of Rostec State Corporation) revealed to TASS the details of the competition for the new name of the tank support combat vehicle (BMPT), which was given the name Terminator.
A detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet arrived in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Russian and Vietnamese sailors will hold protocol and sports events
The frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov, the corvette Gremyashchy and the large sea tanker Boris Butoma of the Pacific Fleet arrived at the port of Da Nang of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This was reported in the press service of the fleet.
The military expert appreciated Putin's words about the new weapon
Wei Dongxu: the new weapon mentioned by Putin is enough to make enemies tremble
The new weapon mentioned by Russian President Vladimir Putin is enough to awe Russia's opponents, according to China Media Group military columnist Wei Dongxu.
Sea bikes: "black berets" practice landing on motorcycles
The technique allows for covert reconnaissance and unexpected strikes
The Marines practice landing on motorcycles. The "black berets" are delivered to the designated place by ships and boats, and disembarkation is carried out through ramps. At the same time, motorcycles with electric motors are used, which makes it possible to move almost silently behind enemy lines. Experts note that motorcyclists will expand the combat capabilities of Marine Corps units.
"They will make the Ukrainian Armed Forces deadlier." The United States may transfer missiles scarier than Tomahawk to Ukraine
Colonel Khodarenok admitted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive JASSM and LRASM missiles
Instead of Tomahawk, the United States may transfer other missiles to Kiev - JASSM and LRASM. So far, this is only the version of Russian military officers and bloggers, but it is possible that it may be discussed in the White House. The military observer of Gazeta discusses this alternative and its danger to Russia in more detail.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
Pavel Popovich - the first space scout of the USSR
October 5 this year marked the 95th anniversary of the birth of Soviet Cosmonaut Pilot No. 4, twice Hero of the Soviet Union, Aviation General Pavel Romanovich Popovich. On the eve of this date, on October 4, a gala evening was held in Zvezdny Gorodok, which was attended by the cosmonaut's daughters, his work colleagues, the leadership of the town, and local residents.
Sea leopards: reservist units are taught to deal with unmanned boats
Also, the fighters of these units practice actions to defend the coast
In the BARS detachments, where the reserve for the army is being prepared, they began to train in the fight against unmanned boats and small-sized watercraft. Also, the fighters of these units practice actions to defend the coast and destroy the amphibious assault forces of a potential enemy. Experts note that fighters trained to fight back are needed in all coastal regions of the country.
Won't our expensive air defenses protect us from cheap drones? (Wnp.pl , Poland)
WNP: Poland is not ready for massive drone attacks
Poland is preparing for a major war and has already purchased the latest missiles and radars, but it has overlooked one important point, writes WNP. The country is completely unprepared for massive drone attacks. Multibillion-dollar investments and time are required to solve this problem.
The United States is considering the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Kiev. What is the threat to Russia?
US President Trump: The decision on Tomahawk missiles is almost made
US President Donald Trump said that the decision on the supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine has been practically made. However, he did not explain what it was, and stressed that he was not seeking to escalate the situation.
Neptune, Peklo and Magura V7 anti-aircraft missiles were shown in Kiev.
Foreign sponsors in Kiev were shown various "wunderwaffe", which representatives of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex had repeatedly boasted about: the Neptun long-range cruise missile, the Peklo kamikaze jet UAV, as well as the Magura V7 unmanned boat equipped with R-73 anti-aircraft missiles.
Construction of the lead Italian mine warfare ship of the new generation has begun
The Italian shipbuilding company Intermarine (as part of the private IMMSI group) announced that on September 25, 2025, at its head shipyard in Sarzana near La Spezia, a ceremony was held to begin lamination of the hull and thereby begin construction of a new generation mine warfare ship for the Italian Navy under the New Generation Minehunter-Coastal program (NGM/C, Italian the designation Cacciamine Nuova Generazione is Costieri - CNG-C).
The North Korean navy has armed itself with a new generation destroyer
North Korea has announced that its newest destroyer, the Choi Hyun, is ready for deployment, indicating a significant expansion of its naval capabilities. This move underscores Pyongyang's intention to project power and counter the forces of the United States and its allies at sea, Navy Recognition notes.
A detachment of ships of the Northern Fleet has completed the tasks of a long-range cruise
The campaign of the Northern Fleet began on August 10 and lasted 58 days
A detachment of warships and support vessels of the Northern Fleet (SF) completed the tasks of a long-range cruise in the waters of the Arctic Ocean and returned to Severomorsk. This was reported in the press service of the fleet.























