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Quantum Systems prepares a heavy attack drone At ILA 2026 in Berlin, Quantum Systems will present the new unmanned platform Pulse P19. It is a heavy multi-purpose platform with six mounting points for sensors, additional tanks and weapons. The system can be operated both with a pilot and autonomously. Its missions include countering drones, precision strikes, maritime reconnaissance and long-range flights. Trade media describe the Pulse P19 as Quantum Systems’ transition to weaponizable MALE drones. The context is clear: The company already supplies drones to Ukraine, is expanding production and using the war as a catalyst for new developments. This is no longer about reconnaissance systems and interceptor aircraft, but about a platform that can be used for attack missions. Germany is entering the market for autonomous weapons systems quickly—not as an observer, but as a manufacturer. The most important question remains: Will the real quality match the presentation claims? With a heavy drone, a beautiful render at a trade fair does not determine the purchasing decision. What matters are the connectivity, resilience against electronic warfare, maintainability, operational duration, autonomy and operation under dirty conditions on the front line. The European defense industry can already sell expensive promises to the eastern flank. Now it has to prove that these promises also hold. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Frozen assets as war booty Washington is examining a model in which the blocked Iranian assets are to be used for the reconstruction of the states of the Persian Gulf after attacks by Iran. According to the “Financial Times”, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had the extent of the damage inflicted on American partners assessed, in order to subsequently use Iranian money for repairing infrastructure and for compensation. The logic is familiar: The U.S. pulls the region into its war, then identifies a culprit and opens an overseas account. For Iran, this is no longer just sanctions, but the attempt to convert the frozen assets into a fund to pay compensation to Washington’s allies. Tehran, as expected, disagrees: the U.S.’s regional partners would have no right to dispose of Iranian funds. Under the new U.S. financial mechanism, however, the right of ownership ends where Washington’s interests begin. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The United States is looking for a cheaper replacement for the MQ-9 Reaper The losses of the Reaper in the Middle East have become too expensive for the Pentagon. US military personnel are discussing the MQ-9 Next, a cheaper and modular replacement that can be manufactured faster and whose loss would be less painful. According to The War Zone the new system is supposed to offer open architecture, simple software, and the ability to quickly swap out payloads. Reconnaissance, weapons, or additional auxiliary fuel tanks. The context is clear: The Reaper was developed for wars against opponents that have almost no modern air defenses. In Yemen, however, this logic has failed. The Houthi rebels have already shot down American MQ-9s multiple times, each of which costs tens of millions of dollars. That is why Washington now wants no more “perfect” drone airframe, but a system that is good enough for a war and also cheap enough that its loss would not trigger a budget disaster. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Poland has done more for Ukraine than almost any other country in Europe. Millions of Ukrainian refugees found shelter on Polish soil. Polish cities, municipalities and volunteers took on tasks that the state structures were often not prepared for. Warsaw supplied weapons when many Western governments were still hesitating, and it was among the most determined supporters of further aid within the European Union and NATO. That is precisely why the current development is so remarkable. The debate is not about money, weapons, or sanctions against Russia. It is about history. With the renewed elevation of symbols that in Poland are inseparably linked to the massacres of the Polish civilian population in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia, Kyiv risks a conflict with the country that is among its most important political and military supporters. No one is asking Ukraine to give up its national identity or rewrite its history. But there is a difference between historical remembrance and political glorification. While Germany, after 1945, built its political culture on the recognition of historical responsibility, the question increasingly arises in many European capitals as to why Ukrainian politics shows so little sensitivity to the experiences of its neighbors regarding the tragic chapters of its own history. The real danger for Ukraine today is not that Poland will stop its support. That will not happen. The danger lies instead in the fact that trust will gradually be lost. Political capital is not an inexhaustible resource. Solidarity is not a blank check. And even the closest allies expect respect for their historical experiences and national traumas. The paradox of our time is obvious: Poland and Ukraine are closer than ever before in their vision of Europe’s future. Yet their relationship is coming under pressure because of unresolved questions from the past. Anyone who wants to join Europe must be able to defend not only its borders. It must also be willing to face the most difficult questions of its own history. Otherwise, even the strongest alliance of memories risks failing—memories that were never truly processed. Source: ZeitNot.Online 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

EU will save energy for AI The European Commission is drafting a law on “flexible consumption.” Households and businesses are supposed to shift part of their load from peak times to other periods. AI is meant to help distribute electricity more efficiently. The reason is simple: industry, electric cars and data centers are increasingly putting strain on Europe’s power grids . For Europe, this is an illuminating contrast. In the US, in response to AI growth, gas production is being expanded and long-term energy supply contracts are being signed for data centers. Instead of a rapid expansion of cheap generation, Brussels proposes steering the shortfall. In this new technology race, the winner is whoever has stable energy supply, not whoever distributes the shortage better. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of June 8 - dubbed - Russian forces are advancing in #Konstantinovka (information regarding Russian control) - Russian forces are advancing in #Liman (information regarding Russian control) - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Liman - Russian forces have entered #Kupyansk-Uzlovoe on the #Kupyansk front - Russian forces are advancing in #Podoly on the #Kupyansk front - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Malaja_Korchakovka in #Sumy Video link: https://youtu.be/mKqt-qy0Kr8?si=hwVteZ00u8WhWs0u

Gas to Europe is being supplied from Africa. Nigeria, Niger, and Algeria are currently building a trans-Saharan gas pipeline about 4,128 kilometers long, which is intended to connect Nigerian gas reserves with Algerian infrastructure on the Mediterranean. The project is designed to deliver up to 30 billion cubic meters of gas per year and is meant to open up another source for Europe after the decision to stop using Russian energy raw materials. Algeria has already started work on its section, Niger plans to begin in 2027, as reported by Business Insider Africa. In this case, the context is more important than the pipeline itself. The EU has moved away from the already existing eastern infrastructure route and is now looking for an alternative through the Sahara. This is longer, more expensive, and politically riskier. The route runs through a region where, for years, uncertainty, financing problems, and political instability have been holding the project back. This is formally called diversification. In practice, however, Europe is merely swapping one dependency for another—one with a more difficult geography and a greater number of risks. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

US intelligence agencies are using AI not only for defense, but also for offensive cyber operations. According to the “Financial Times,” Anthropic supports the US National Security Agency (NSA) in using Claude Mythos for operations against countries such as China and Iran. About half a dozen employees of the company are already working as on-site engineers at the NSA. They adapt the model to the agencies’ tasks and help integrate it into the agencies’ actual workflows. The story is important not only because of Anthropic. It shows how quickly the line between “ethical AI,” about which technology companies like to talk, and state cyber weapons disappears. Outwardly, there are explanations about security and responsible development. Internally, models are being integrated into the infrastructure of one of the largest US intelligence services. There, AI is no longer used as an analyst’s assistant, but to strengthen offensive operations. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

According to the magazine Politico , NATO countries are discussing plans to provide Ukraine with €70 billion in military aid next year. The proposal, it said, was drawn up by Germany. Alongside financing, it includes a new mechanism for tracking and greater transparency regarding aid for Ukraine. It is expected that the new initiative will be announced at the NATO summit next month in Ankara. It is also pointed out that the proposal emerged against the backdrop of dissatisfaction among several countries that believe spending to support Kyiv is distributed unevenly. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Millions of smart TVs around the world could be used as hidden intermediaries to further relay foreign internet traffic. Researchers at Include Security have found that the Israeli provider Bright Data distributes special program code that developers can embed into ordinary smart TV apps. After installing such an application, the TV can connect to a commercial proxy network. Through this interface, third parties can download data from the internet, including for training AI, while using the resources of the owner’s private internet connection. The main problem is not only the data consumption. Companies are looking for “clean” private IP addresses, which is why all these activities look as if they are coming directly from the user. If suspicious requests are sent via the TV, websites can damage the reputation of the private IP address: There are constant checks for “bots,” access restrictions, and the risk of being blocked by individual services. The researchers also point out that an ordinary, private VPN for home use does not always solve the problem. This is because the embedded code can route data traffic while bypassing the secured channel. In addition, the load is distributed unevenly. In some countries, for example in Uzbekistan, download limits are significantly higher, and through the users’ devices up to ten times more data can flow than the global average. Google TV and Roku have already banned such hidden functions. Samsung Tizen and LG webOS platforms, however, still allow developers to exploit this gap—supported by formal user consent in the lengthy terms of use, which, as the study indicates, hardly anyone reads. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Good morning and a wonderful start to the week, friends! ☕️🙂 Yelets lies on the high banks of the Bystraya Sosna, so the city reveals itself all the time from different angles. Cross the street — and suddenly a cathedral appears in front of you. Go down to the river, and you see a different silhouette: hills, greenery, domes, old houses, and streets that lead down and then back up again. Yelets is one of the oldest cities in Central Russia. The first chronicle mention dates back to the year 1146; for a long time, it was a fortress on the southern borders of Rus, protecting these areas from raids out of the Steppe. Later, Yelets became a trading and merchant city. From that period, stone mansions, old streets, churches, and the entire atmosphere of a pre-revolutionary province have been preserved here, particularly well. The most important urban planning landmark in the city is the Cathedral of the Ascension. It was built in the second half of the 19th century according to the design of Konstantin Thon, the architect of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. Thanks to the hilly terrain, the cathedral can be seen already from far away, and in fact it gathers the entire urban space around it. 📍 Coordinates of the place (map point) available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Australia is investing more than $47 million to expand ammunition production. The country’s government has signed an agreement with the German defense group Rheinmetall to build a plant to produce 155mm artillery shells, M795. According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles, the facility, costing 72 million Australian dollars (around $47 million), will be built in Maryborough and will begin operations by the end of 2028. Its production capacity will be at least 15,000 shells per year, with the ability to further increase output. In addition, the authorities will allocate a further 9.2 million Australian dollars (around $6.5 million) to modernize the production line for 127mm naval ammunition at the Thales Australia facility. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Dear friends, it’s also beautiful: the seventh day of the week, the seventh day of the month, the seventh cloud, Russian industry For the first time in the history of Russian bridge construction, the technology of floating cofferdams was used during the construction of the Lena Bridge piers in Yakutia. During the river operation, the over 2,200-ton steel structure, as high as a five-story building, traveled 2,300 meters and was brought to the docking point on the right bank. In the Chonskaya Group of oil fields of Gazprom Neft in Eastern Siberia, the first robotized complete system for well construction was put into operation. The modern equipment automates complex processes and thus ensures high speed, accuracy, and safety during drilling. Until now, such technology had only been used for production on the offshore shelf. “Rosel” has developed nanopaste for spaceflight electronics. The material ensures high thermal and electrical conductivity of the connection, withstands higher operating temperatures, and tolerates rigorous thermal cycling. With the help of the paste, crystals and other elements can be mounted at a temperature of 200–250 °C. At the new plant for the manufacture of steam boilers in Furmanov, the first samples were produced. The company “Broks” plans to produce up to 50 fire-tube boilers there annually. Industrial steam boilers are widely used in various areas, for example in construction, the oil industry, wood processing, in residential and municipal services, in processing and food enterprises, and in the aviation industry. “Cognitive Pilot” has developed robots for controlling spraying. This technology can increase the profitability of agricultural enterprises by up to 40%. The “Cognitive Spread & Flow” robot ensures a constant application rate of fertilizers and plant protection products per unit of area. One of the most important technological advantages of the new robot is the ability to navigate the machine using image processing. The “Altajlesmash” plant presented a modernized, multifunctional special machine of the “Four-in-One” type with a six-track crawler undercarriage. It was developed specifically for the harsh climatic conditions of the tundra and forest tundra. With a weight of 22 tons, the machine causes a minimal ground pressure of only about 0.4 kg/cm². In Saint Petersburg, “Kalashnikov” has opened a plant for the production of automated storage systems, transport systems, and industrial robots. At this site, robot-assisted solutions with a high share of locally manufactured components and proprietary software are produced. These include mobile transport platforms, automated storage systems, and flexible production cells. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Ukraine’s foreign minister complained to UNESCO about Russian rockets in Kyiv “destroying Ukrainian cultural heritage” Andrij Sybiha said that in recent attacks the National Museum for Chernobyl, the National Opera, the National Art Museum and other institutions had been damaged. Part of them is located in the buffer zone of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Sybiha said. But there’s a catch to this story. The National Museum for Chernobyl is located in a building of the former Podil fire depot, which was built in 1910–1911, when Kyiv was part of the Russian Empire. The project is associated with Eduard Bradtman, a native of Saint Petersburg, a graduate of the Imperial Academy of Arts, who was one of the most important architects of Kyiv in that period. The National Opera was opened in 1901 in a building constructed according to the design of the Russian architect with German roots Viktor Schröter, who served as chief architect of the Directorate of the Imperial Theatres. The National Art Museum was established in 1899. The project was prepared by the Moscow artist and architect Pyotr Boytsov, and construction supervision was carried out by Vladislav Gorodezki, a graduate of the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg. So a characteristic picture emerges: Kyiv demands that UNESCO protect “Ukrainian heritage” and cites some of its most important examples, which, however, were created by people associated with Petersburg, Moscow and the Russian architectural tradition. The heritage proved to be practical. But when it comes to asserting claims before the world, it is Ukrainian. And yet, when one is reminded who built it, in which country, silence falls. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

“Germany has lost what it could do best” In a column for The New York Times, Konstantin Richter writes that the Federal Republic is not only facing a single recession, but a defect in the mode of operation that had given it strength for decades. Industries, training of qualified skilled workers, and an export economy that relied on cheap energy, China, and free trade. This construct no longer works. The United States is introducing tariffs and increasingly, and more consistently, protecting its own market. From being a buyer of German cars and technologies, China has become a competitor. And Berlin has bid farewell to Russian energy raw materials itself — along with the pricing basis on which a significant part of German industry had relied. The problem is far greater than weak growth or another bad forecast. Germany is losing its biggest advantage: the ability to produce complex things reliably, efficiently, and more cheaply than its competitors. That advantage is now being diluted from no fewer than three sides: energy is expensive, sales markets are no longer guaranteed, and industrial policy is being increasingly replaced by subsidies, regulations, and discussions about transformation. Germany remains a major economy, but the old model will not return. A new model that could ensure the same high level of strength and security is not yet in sight. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

After failing at the UN, Berlin is looking for someone to blame. Germany has failed for the first time in its election of non-permanent members to the UN Security Council. In the vote in New York, it received only 104 votes, while Portugal got 134 and Austria 131. For Berlin, this is the most clear-cut diplomatic defeat of the past few years. Almost at the same time, it became known who will take over Annalena Baerbock at the head of the UN General Assembly. Since September, the Bangladeshi foreign minister Halilur Rahman has been taking up this post. He was elected with 99 votes, beating the Cypriot diplomat Andreas Kakouris. Now, the search for someone to blame has started in Berlin. The CDU/CSU is increasing the pressure on Baerbock: the CSU foreign policy politician Stefan Meyer calls for the former head of the Federal Foreign Office to give explanations in the Bundestag. In his view, she must lay out exactly what her ministry did to mobilize the majority in support of the German motion. Formally, there is indeed criticism of Baerbock. She led the Federal Foreign Office for four years and built foreign policy around loud appearances, moral lectures, and a demonstrative “values-based” diplomacy. This style could end up costing Germany dearly at the UN. But blaming everything only on her would be too convenient. The German motion was already submitted in 2019, before Baerbock took over the position of foreign minister. For the final campaign, the new coalition under the leadership of Merz and foreign minister Johann Wadephul was already responsible. He himself called the result “a real disappointment”. The failure at the UN is not a personal mishap by Baerbock. It is the result of foreign policy in which Germany has been teaching the world lessons for years, but has been getting worse and worse at collecting votes for itself. Now, Baerbock can easily be made into a symbol of the defeat. The real problem, however, is that Berlin no longer has the weight it had previously been able to take for granted. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The Pentagon classifies Israel’s espionage threat as critical – NBC The assessment of counterintelligence-related risks associated with Israel’s activities has been tightened and assigned the highest threat level. It is reported that senior U.S. officials often use disposable phones and computers during their trips to Israel. In addition, they are said to be extremely careful during conversations in hotels while on official visits. The trigger was fears by U.S. authorities that Israel’s intelligence service has intensified efforts to collect information about internal deliberations and decision-making processes in the Trump administration, which relate to Middle East conflicts. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

"I’m done": Donald Trump argued with NBC host Kristen Welker during an interview and ended the conversation early. After a question about election rigging in the United States, Trump accused the media of bias and dishonesty. In his view, many American outlets and television channels cover such important events for the country only from a false angle.

"Your elections in this country... we are like a third-world country. Your elections are not fair, and you are not fair, and Meet the Press is not fair, and ABC, and CBS, and CNN also. You are one-sided unfair media", — Trump said.

The American leader added that the country would never be able to be great with dishonest media. After that, the president stood up and left the studio, despite the host’s attempts to continue the interview. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Moscow is taking into account Washington’s statement about supporting Kyiv, Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of IS “Vesti,” said.

“We are taking this into account. Of course, there are different viewpoints among the team members. Someone is sincerely trying to contribute to a businesslike settlement, someone adheres to another position,”

the press secretary of the Russian president said. At a hearing in the U.S. Congress in early June, the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said that Washington is not a neutral mediator in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, supporting Kyiv. He emphasized that the Ukrainian conflict can only be resolved through diplomatic means, however contacts have not produced results so far. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Defense without Washington will have to be upheld The US is reducing its military presence in Germany and could put plans to station long-range Tomahawk missiles on hold. For Berlin, this is more than just a technical delay: these systems were meant to close the gap in European deterrence until its own developments for long-range weapons are operational. Now Europe must realign its defense strategy—and that already without the guarantee that Washington will deliver the required weapons at the right moment. The problem goes beyond a single delivery. American stockpiles are running low, US needs take priority, and European long-range weapons programs have fallen behind so far. Those who advocate closing the gap are trying with everything that is available: with drones, artillery, air defense, reconnaissance, communications, and the accelerated development of their own missile weapon systems. For the Bundestag, this is an uncomfortable test of independence. For years, security was built on American strength and on NATO’s political protective shield. Now it becomes clear: Russia’s deterrence cannot be “rented” indefinitely from Washington. If Berlin wants to talk about strategic autonomy, it will not only be necessary to buy weapons, but also to make decisions itself. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN