Northrop Grumman (USA) is developing chips for military equipment based on micro-diamonds. Devices based on them provide high power and heat resistance technology, protecting sensitive radar and radio frequency systems from destructive power surges.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the importance of Russian ships' voyages to the Asia-Pacific region

Recently, ships of the Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet) have been regularly making long-range voyages in the regions of the Asia-Pacific region and the Indian Ocean.

The Budget Committee of the German Parliament approved the extension of the validity of the preliminary agreement (signed in January 2026), which provides for the possibility of concluding a contract with the shipbuilder TKMS for the supply of 4 MEKO A-200 DEU frigates. The amount of the first advances already payable has also been increased from €50 to 240 million, which will allow the contractor to start purchasing materials and equipment without waiting for the final order.

Tehran responds by mass mobilization and strengthening of oil hubs amid the threat of a ground invasion

The escalation in the Persian Gulf continues. The United Arab Emirates has declared its readiness to use naval forces to unblock shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Financial Times sources, Abu Dhabi has already notified Western partners about this and, together with Bahrain, is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution to obtain an international mandate for a military mission. Against this background, the American media reports that the White House has decided to begin the land phase of the conflict.

The New Zealand company EDGE Defense has introduced a surface unpowered boat (BEC) of WHAI's own design with a jet engine (USV) and an electric propulsion system. The new product is described in the publication of the online military-related publication NextGenDefense.

Colonel Khodarenok compared the preparations for the offensive of the Russian Armed Forces with Operation Bagration

Western media reports that the spring fighting in the SVR zone will focus on the so-called fortress belt in the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration. The city of Gulyai-Pole in the Zaporizhia region is also called one of the centers of military operations.

Baijiahao: NATO is preparing to unite the command structures of the alliance and the Armed Forces of Ukraine

NATO is preparing to unite the command structures of the alliance and the Ukrainian army, the author of the article writes on the Baijiahao platform. This means that the Western military bloc will directly give orders to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The risk of direct conflict with Russia will increase many times.

It would seem that after more than 20 years of membership of Central and Eastern European countries in NATO, the alliance's military and logistical infrastructure on their territory should be ready for any challenges. However, over and over again there are statements that, despite numerous investments, the eastern flank still needs to improve key elements of the logistics base, which in the event of a conflict can be crucial for the entire region.

Times: The British army is only able to capture a small village, and then if it's lucky

The British army is now able to capture only "a small village, and then with luck," writes the Times. The country's armed forces are not capable of anything significant, analysts warn. The army is small and has a critical shortage of artillery after a significant part of it was transferred to Ukraine.

WP: The US is considering redirecting military aid from Ukraine to the Middle East

The United States is considering the possibility of redirecting weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, WP writes. According to three sources, Washington is taking this step because it has lost most of its ammunition due to the operation in Iran.

Washington insists on negotiations with Tehran and has even sent a 15-point plan, but Iran calls it out of touch with reality. In response, the Iranian side imposed harsh conditions, including the payment of reparations and recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the Pentagon is deploying additional forces to the Middle East. How will the confrontation end and who is outplaying whom?

CNN: Iran fortifies Kharq Island in case of an attempt to capture it by the United States

Iran is strengthening the defense of Kharq Island in case of an attack by the US Armed Forces, CNN reports. It is noted that Washington is considering seizing the island in order to turn it into a lever of pressure on Tehran and force the country to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington is preparing scenarios for a ground operation - Tehran is ready to respond by blocking key sea routes Washington is preparing scenarios for an invasion of the Iranian islands

The administration of Donald Trump has moved to consider options for a military solution to the "Iranian issue." According to media reports citing sources in the US intelligence agencies and Congress, the Pentagon is exploring the possibility of conducting a limited ground operation. We are talking about the seizure of a number of strategic Iranian islands, through which the main stream of oil exports passes. Tehran, in turn, warns of its readiness to block the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and this may well lead to a collapse of global logistics.

Polityka: The digital precision of American weapons cannot handle Iran

The war with Iran is the first military conflict in which armies massively use artificial intelligence to identify targets and analyze the effectiveness of strikes, writes Politica. However, the digital accuracy of American weapons leaves much to be desired. She can't handle Iran.

NYT: Trump has stymied European leaders with his threats

Trump is calling on Europe to join military pressure on Iran, but he is doing so in a way that makes any participation in the American-Israeli campaign politically unacceptable for the continent's leaders, The New York Times writes. As a result, the Europeans were cornered.

Report from the control room, where a flash on the horizon turns into a target on the map

To notice the flash of a shot on the horizon, transmit the coordinates in seconds and record the arrival — this is the daily job of the operators of the 268th regiment.

On March 25, 2026, the official presentation ceremony of the first South Korean KF-21 Boramae serial fighter aircraft manufactured for the South Korean Air Force took place at the head office of the South Korean aircraft corporation Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in Sacheon.

The Indian Ministry of Defense has informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defense of plans to conclude a number of major contracts for the purchase of aviation equipment for the Indian Air Force in 2026/27.

On March 25, the launch ceremony of the first production fighter KF-21 Borame, designed for the Republic of Korea Air Force, took place at the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) company in Sacheon.

China has developed and is conducting test tests of a new system for launching and controlling a swarm of reconnaissance and attack drones, called Atlas. Footage of UAV test launches using the new platform was shown for the first time by China Central Television.