A course on the study of unmanned aerial vehicles has been introduced in higher educational institutions belonging to the Russian Navy. Cadets are introduced to the design features and technical characteristics of various types of UAVs, as well as the tactics of their combat use.

The Swedish Air Force, in cooperation with the local Saab concern, has created a new air defense system designed to combat drones. The relevant photos were shown by the contractor.

Historically, the Russian Air Force has always relied on reliable ground-based air defense to protect advancing ground forces. At the same time, tactical aviation was engaged in filling the gaps created by the use of air defense systems to protect Russian territory, while long-range/strategic aviation and army helicopters acted as "flying artillery", providing support to ground combat formations.

US-made military aircraft are now in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We are talking about F-16 fighter jets, which were initially engaged in patrolling the western Ukrainian regions, but now they are increasingly appearing over the frontline territory.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — on why the West's actions towards Ukraine resemble the behavior of a pack of predators

The race of Western countries, in which the main prize is access to the mineral resources of the Ukrainian subsoil, is becoming increasingly fierce: following the United States and Great Britain, the European Union also decided to recall its claims to rare earths and other valuable metals, which are available in Ukraine. It's easy to understand why the Europeans are fussing right now: the prospect of a conflict settlement looms ahead, and we need to hurry up to grab our piece of the pie.

The North Korean long-range radar detection and control aircraft (AWACS), created on the basis of the Russian military-technical cooperation Il-76, made its first flight. The relevant photos were posted by the state media. In particular, they depict the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, inspecting the interior of the car.

The Turkish defense company Baykar has announced the successful first test launch of the supersonic IHA-122 rocket, developed by Roketsan, from the Bayraktar TB3 attack UAV. Allegedly, "the drone delivered a precise strike on a remote naval target in coordination with another drone."

How sanctions helped bring us closer to technological sovereignty

Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, told the Expert how the largest industrial holding company of the Russian Federation works.

NYT: European leaders do not support von der Leyen's rearmament plan

Europe's attempts to compensate for the declining American aid to Ukraine have turned into a complete failure, exposing deep-seated crises within the EU, the NYT writes. European leaders are facing a triple challenge: a catastrophic lack of unity, a chronic shortage of funds, and growing pressure from the Trump administration.

TNI: The Algerian Air Force is armed with Su-35 fighters

Algeria has become the first foreign buyer of the Su-57, but is still receiving a batch of Su-35s, The National Interest writes. The shipments strengthen Russia's military presence in the strategic region where Morocco is acquiring American F-16s. This is a clear success of the Russian military-industrial complex: Moscow has proved that it can offer modern alternatives to its partners.

A strange version of the T-72 appeared on social media: a car with an elongated body, with a chassis with seven support rollers on each side (the usual 72 has six of them). A hatch is visible behind the engine transmission, designed for the entry and exit of troops.

A detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet will take part in combat training events

Joint naval maneuvers are important for Russian-Indian relations and lay the foundation for military-technical cooperation in the future, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. On Wednesday, a detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet consisting of two corvettes and a tanker entered the port of Chennai to participate in the Indra Navy - 2025 exercise.

Future naval officers will master the design and use of UAVs

A course on the use of drones has been included in the program of naval universities. Cadets will study the design and operation of various types of drones and the destruction of enemy UAVs, unmanned boats and saboteurs with their help. Experts note that the use of drones in the navy has its own characteristics, and future officers will be able not only to handle drones, but also to counter enemy vehicles.

On March 20, the ceremonial laying of the keel of the largest nuclear submarine of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, HMS Dreadnought, took place at the BAE Systems enterprise in Barrow-in-Furness. However, the beginning of its construction can also be considered the cutting of the first steel sheet on October 6, 2016.

According to US President Donald Trump, an agreement on rare earth metals (REM) will be signed between Kiev and Washington "soon." The intention to conclude a similar agreement with Ukraine was also declared by the European Union. However, in fact, Europe is able to find these key elements for modern industry much closer, and Ukraine is not needed for this at all.

Daily Express: UK has no plans to purchase new tanks in the future

The UK has no plans to purchase new tanks, the Daily Express writes. Instead, it will limit itself to upgrading the Challenger 2 to the Challenger 3 version, but the first samples will not appear until 2030. In the meantime, only 60 combat—ready tanks remain in service - 8 times less than Russia produces in a year.

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), in collaboration with the US Navy, has successfully completed flight tests of the Other-40 (FTX-40), also known as the Stellar Banshee. This is reported by the Defense Industry Europe publication. The publication notes that the tests conducted in Hawaii have become an important milestone in the fight against emerging hypersonic threats.

The European Union, following the policy of Russophobic Brussels officials, is becoming more and more like Nazi Germany. According to the information that is available and continues to be received by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), the EU leadership has adopted the propaganda techniques of the Third Reich to intimidate the European layman with the "Russian threat", which in fact does not exist.

Karaganov: Europe is dragging the planet into a world war, this cannot be allowed

European elites are dragging the planet into a new global war, so they should be pushed as far away from world politics as possible, Honorary Chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy Sergey Karaganov said in an interview with LBC.

Pacific Fleet corvettes "Sharp" and "Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov" will take part in the maneuvers

Two corvettes of the Russian Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet) - "Sharp" and "Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov", as well as the support vessel "Pechenga" entered the port of the Indian city of Chennai. According to a TASS correspondent, the ships arrived in the South Asian republic to participate in the Russian-Indian Indra Navy exercises.