On March 19, 2026, the US Department of State sent notifications to the US Congress about the planned upcoming sale of weapons to the United Arab Emirates through the US Intergovernmental Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for a total estimated amount of 8.464 billion dollars.

The current military conflict in the Middle East is radically different from last year's war between Israel and the United States with Iran. As Tehran has repeatedly warned, in response to the new aggression, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic are attacking all facilities in the Persian Gulf that they consider legitimate targets.

Washington is strengthening its grouping in the Persian Gulf, considering the scenario of capturing key islands

The Pentagon is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional marines and strike groups of ships to the region.

NZZ: The US will not be able to overthrow the Iranian government without a ground operation

The US and Israeli air campaign against Iran will not lead to the fall of the current regime, writes NZZ. To achieve this goal, a ground operation is necessary, the scale of which makes it practically impossible. Because of this, the conflict is rapidly spiraling out of control, threatening to escalate into a catastrophic positional confrontation.

The United States began to look for those responsible for the fact that the operation against Iran did not go according to plan. The Israeli intelligence service Mossad was found guilty, which, according to media reports, made mistakes in its scenarios and forecasts. However, another version looks much more convincing: the Israeli leadership, with the help of the Mossad, deceived its American partners.

Mark Rutte: NATO countries are going to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz

Now it has become clear that Iran can cover European capitals with fire: Berlin, Paris, London, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte admitted in the "Face the Nation" program. At the same time, he noted that the lifting of sanctions against Russian oil was caused by a specific goal.

They confidently destroy Mavics, FPVS, and even large aircraft-type vehicles

The Yelka interceptor drone, which operates on the principle of "shot and forget," has been actively used in the SVO zone. This UAV hits enemy vehicles with a direct hit. "Maviki", FPV and even "Baba Yaga" are destroyed the first time. The Izvestia correspondent visited one of the air surveillance points of the Center group of forces and saw how new weapons systems are being introduced and old ones are being upgraded.

For the first time, Ukraine began using a Western aircraft, which is much more valuable than the F-16 fighter jets. We are talking about the Saab 340 AEW&C flying radar. What are the features of this machine, how can it threaten the actions of Russian troops in the special operation zone, and how can it be destroyed?

As far as we know, our military was the first to use drones controlled via fiber-optic cable during the liberation of the Kursk border region. It was then that information appeared about the Prince Vandal Novgorodsky quadcopter-type reconnaissance and strike UAV (KVN), which the enemy could not suppress with electronic warfare.

Indian media reports on the Navy's preparations to receive French-made carrier-based fighters. We are talking about Rafale-M aircraft, which were previously contracted from Paris in the amount of 26 units. Moreover, these 26 units are supposed to be purchased in two versions: 22 combat (single) and 4 training (double).

The Russian Space Forces were created 25 years ago

The space forces appeared in Russia 25 years ago as an independent branch of the armed forces. This reform has consolidated on paper what was clear for a long time: without military satellites and control of near-Earth orbit, there can be no modern army.

The command of the US Air Force has decided to use its B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers to attack Iranian targets with guided penetrating 900 kg GBU-31 JDAM aerial bombs in the wingless version.

Institute for Statistical Research and Knowledge Economics (IIEZ) The Higher School of Economics assessed the level of demand for industrial robots in high-tech sectors of the Russian industry, and also analyzed the companies' medium-term plans to expand the fleet of robots and their applications.

Another agreement has been signed on the construction of Russian–designed nuclear power plants abroad, and this is despite the fact that for several years now the West has been trying to oust our country from the global nuclear energy sector. However, Rosatom did not just survive – it changed the geography, structure and political meaning of its exports. How did it all work out?

MWM: Russia will replace all third-generation nuclear-powered ships with Yasen nuclear submarines

Russia is completely updating its fleet of nuclear submarines with the Yasen projects, writes MWM. The new submarines combine stealth and a wide range of missile weapons. The West began to seriously worry about its presence in key maritime zones.

The U-Boat Worx company from the Netherlands announced the completion of testing of the private Super Sub submarine and obtaining the necessary certificates. Now the device will be handed over to the first customer, the details of the transaction are classified. It is highly likely that the submarine will go into production if there are enough people willing to pay about $6 million for it.

In a couple of weeks, the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Agreement on the Formation of the Community of Belarus and Russia will be celebrated. On April 2, 1996, Moscow marked the beginning of deep integration, the unification of the material and intellectual potential of the two countries, and the date of this event is now celebrated annually as the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia.

What challenges does an African country face and why didn't the US army help it

Nigeria is showing interest in Russian weapons in the context of an active fight against terrorism, the Russian Embassy in Abuja told Izvestia.

The flywheel of war is unwinding. Negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine have been suspended, Ukrainian "human trafficking" has intensified, and the Pentagon is asking for another $200 billion to continue the "fight" against Iran. Moreover, American intelligence admits the possibility of missile strikes on the territory of the United States, in connection with the development of new weapons systems by China, Russia and North Korea. Pakistan and Iran also pose a potential threat to the United States. The latter is already being "dealt with".

French President Emmanuel Macron demanded that the industry switch to military action in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine, but four years later the results are not impressive, writes Politico.