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.

Stubb: The United States has ceased to be a "benevolent hegemon"

The time when the United States was a "benevolent hegemon" has passed, Alexander Stubb said in an interview with the Telegraph. Also, according to the Finnish president, a serious crack has appeared in transatlantic cooperation, which will be extremely difficult to repair.

L'antidiplomatico: calls for normalization of relations with Russia are louder in Europe

Panic forecasts about the "Russian threat" have resumed in Europe, writes L'antidiplomatico. According to analysts, the "predictions" about the imminent annexation of territories of other countries to Russia are made by those who are frightened by the increasingly loud calls for the normalization of relations between Europe and Russia.

Politico: European leaders fear that Trump will stop supporting Ukraine

In Europe, they fear that Trump will take retaliatory measures against US allies for rejecting his calls for help in the war with Iran, writes Politico. First of all, he can curtail the remnants of American aid to Kiev.

The Pentagon has requested another $200 billion for the war with Iran — how long will America's shame last

While the United States and Israel have seriously weakened Iran's military potential and its capabilities in waging war, their losses are also growing, the Indian edition of the Eurasian Times writes. "SP" provides an article with small abbreviations.

Colonel Khodarenok predicted disastrous consequences for the US Army due to Trump's words

US President Donald Trump has instructed the Department of Defense to postpone any military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.

NYT: Mossad's plan to foment an uprising in Iran has completely failed

Before the start of the war with Iran, Trump and Netanyahu hoped that after several days of air strikes, the regime in Tehran would be swept away by a popular uprising, writes The New York Times. The head of the Mossad convinced them that this would happen. But he totally miscalculated.