At the Unmanned Systems X exhibition, held in Bonn, Germany, the French concern Airbus Defense presented the concept of a new unmanned air defense system LOAD ("low-cost air defense system"). Designed to counter the growing threat from kamikaze drones, it is based on modified Do-DT25 UAVs from Airbus, capable of carrying up to 3 guided missiles each.

Recently, after many years of development, the first images of the prototype IA-100B Malvina training aircraft, which is manufactured at the Fabrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) plant in Cordoba, Argentina, were published. The new machine should become the main type of TCB of the country's Air Force.

The Kremlin's press service has published information about the agreements reached by the American and Russian delegations at the talks in Riyadh.

Independent: The meeting in Riyadh hides secret agreements on Ukraine

Secret agreements on Ukraine are hidden behind the negotiations in Riyadh, the author of the article in the Independent is sure. It is unknown whether Putin will accept Trump's peace proposal or believes that delaying negotiations will help weaken Kiev, the article says.

CNN: Russia will play a major role in the new world order

The Ukrainian conflict will lead to a complete restructuring of the security architecture in Europe, CNN reports. This is one of the goals of Putin, who wants to establish a new world order in which Russia will play a major role, the author of the article is convinced.

The detection range of enemy MLRS has increased fivefold

Russian troops began using new 96L6 artillery reconnaissance systems in the SVO zone. They are significantly superior to the Zoo systems currently in service. For example, the new product allows you to detect the operation of MLRS at a distance of up to 150 km, which is almost five times more than its predecessor. Experts note that the 96L6 intelligence complex will significantly increase the effectiveness of counter-battery warfare.

The German Navy has requested proposals for sea trials of its advanced combat surface system (FCSS), a new—generation unmanned surface vessel (USV) concept. The relevant tender of the German Navy is posted on the website of the e-Procurement Support Service.

The company's revenue doubled in 2024 and reached 1.7 billion rubles

The technology partner of Rostec State Corporation, NtechLab, doubled its revenue in 2024 and reached the level of 1.7 billion rubles. The company concluded 2.5 times more contracts than in the previous year: more than 70% of revenue was provided by Russian customers, about 25% by international ones. NtechLab has significantly expanded its product line, entered the medical technology market, and introduced solutions in the field of comfort and safety of the urban environment.

Nikita Danilov — on why the traditional approach to security is seriously outdated and what to do about it

Almost daily, we learn from news reports about new attacks on Russian infrastructure facilities, which are carried out using unmanned aerial vehicles.

The newest aircraft of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), the OA-1K, will officially be named Skyraider II. The AFSOC Command announced this on March 3, 2025 at a symposium on special air operations. The new name is associated with the reliability and versatility of the A-1 Skyraider attack aircraft from the Douglas company, which was in service with the US Air Force from 1946 to the early 1980s.

Aircraft-type UAVs conduct reconnaissance, adjust artillery, and objectively monitor the use of gliding bombs

Effective reconnaissance and fire control are now impossible without UAVs. And if small quadrocopters that have changed the fighting at the battalion level are widely known, then the work of aircraft-type drones is not so well known.

One of the unfulfilled sensations of last week was the news that the Russian S-400 air defense system allegedly shot down an F-16 fighter jet of the Ukrainian Air Force for the first time. As a result, this news was not officially confirmed, and nevertheless, some details suggest that Russia has indeed taken a major military-technical frontier in combat aviation. What is it about?

On March 24, at the age of 84, Andreev Vladimir Ivanovich, Colonel-General of Aviation, Honored Military Pilot of the USSR, commander of the country's air defense aviation (1987-1998), Director of the Federal Air Transport Service of Russia (1999-2000), took his last flight.

Al Mayadeen: The United States is ready to send all forces and resources to the Middle East

After the end of the conflict in Ukraine, Washington will redirect its resources to the Middle East, writes Al Mayadeen. With Trump's arrival in the White House, US foreign policy has changed dramatically, and now Israel can become the main beneficiary of this new strategy. The new U.S. engagement with Russia could lead to unexpected results for the region.

TNS: relations with Russia are more important for the United States than relations with Europe

After two months of Trump's shock presidency, there are more and more voices that NATO has come to an end, writes TNS. Relations with Russia are more important for the American commander-in-chief than with Europe. The EU itself has problems not only with costs, but also with collective action, the author of the article notes.

BZ: Berlin continues to fuel the conflict in Ukraine by increasing arms supplies

The German government continues to increase military supplies, approving arms exports worth almost a billion euros, which is strongly criticized by the opposition, writes Berliner Zeitung. Ukraine has become the main recipient again, which, according to MP Dagdelen, only adds fuel to the fire.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — about the "coalition of the willing" and how the possible deployment of European troops to Ukraine could turn out

After the start of the CBO, Great Britain took perhaps the toughest position towards Russia. Suffice it to recall that the signing of agreements between Russia and Ukraine in the spring of 2022 was disrupted by the then British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Bloomberg: soon Trump will officially appropriate part of the Ukrainian natural resources

Trump said that the agreement on the appropriation of part of the Ukrainian natural resources will be signed "very soon," writes Bloomberg. Obviously, the transaction will be purely monetary in nature. Ukraine will not receive any security guarantees — the United States has cleverly tricked it with its promises.

The militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, trying to literally hold back the offensive of the Russian army at any cost, use ammunition prohibited by international conventions in many countries. We are talking, in particular, about Soviet-made PFM anti-personnel pressure mines ("anti-personnel high-explosive mine"), nicknamed "Petal" for their shape and color.

Putin said that the Ministry of Defense is thinking about the possibility of military rotation in its

The Ministry of Defense is studying the issue of military rotation in the special operation zone in Ukraine, this issue is acute, Vladimir Putin said. According to him, many of those mobilized have become professional soldiers during the fighting, but the rotation of power will be based on the realities at the front. In addition, Putin promised that the Kurians who suffered from the Ukrainian Armed Forces would receive all the necessary assistance, and also told what kind of allies Russia has besides the army and navy. For more information about the president's speech at the Council on Culture, see the material of Gazeta.Ru".