"To see and not to be noticed": Czech Republic raises funds for AFU for InfraHex masks against UAVs
As indicated in the CZDefence publication, UAVs often detect and hit targets on the Ukrainian battlefield, despite the excellent visual camouflage of personnel and equipment due to the equipment of drones with IR cameras. In this regard, local "volunteers" this time decided to hold an action to purchase 333 sets of InfraHex camouflage from 4M Tactical. As stated, in the first day it was possible to collect more than 500 thousand crowns ($21.7 thousand).
A new generation of Chinese amphibious armored vehicles has been spotted
China is developing a new generation of amphibious vehicles designed to replace the existing Type 05 family. The images posted online show previously unknown platforms that may have improved mobility and increased survivability during amphibious operations.
"There is a threat of deformation": The Netherlands has suspended the operation of Boxer armored vehicles
The Dutch Army has discovered a manufacturing defect in a significant part of the Boxer wheeled armored vehicle fleet. Dozens of pieces of equipment were temporarily decommissioned until the problem was fixed.
Truck at the price of a Russian armored personnel carrier: Polish press insists on import substitution of parts for the Jelcz car
The Polish automotive industry "collapsed" in the 1990s, but has managed to recover over the past decade. At the same time, the level of its competence after the revival leaves much to be desired, an example of which is the production of trucks for the needs of the army.
18 more Archer self-propelled howitzers will be delivered to Ukraine
On March 13, 2025, the Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the allocation of about 3 billion Swedish kronor (about $ 300 million) to "strengthen the artillery potential of Ukraine." As part of these allocations, the Swedish defense procurement agency Försvarets materielverk (FMV) will conclude contracts for the manufacture of 18 self-propelled howitzers on an Archer 155 mm/52 wheeled chassis for Ukraine with the Swedish branch of BAE Systems Corporation (BAE Systems Weapons Systems, formerly BAE Systems Bofors) and five ARTHUR artillery position detection radar systems with the Swedish group Saab AB.
"We can't wait." Duda demanded the deployment of US nuclear weapons in Poland (The Sun, UK)
Duda called on the US to deploy nuclear weapons in Poland
Warsaw is still in a terrible Russophobic tantrum, writes The Sun. Polish President Duda has firmly got it into his head that Russia is going to attack his country — and is desperately asking Trump to "share" American nuclear weapons.
Europe has conceived the unthinkable about a nuclear bomb (The Economist, UK)
The Economist: Poland seeks cooperation with France in nuclear deterrence
Trump has ignited a debate in the EU over nuclear deterrence, writes The Economist. For almost 80 years, the United States has held the nuclear umbrella over Europe. Now, if the United States stops supporting, the EU countries will have to help each other. But none of them are ready for this.
Belarus produces launchers for new medium-range ballistic missiles "Oreshnik" (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: production of launchers for Oreshnik missiles launched in Belarus
Production of launchers for the Oreshnik has been launched in Belarus, writes MWM. The country has a wealth of experience in this regard. Previously, MAZ and the Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant had already developed launchers for Russian ballistic missiles.
Now it's taking off from under the water: Turkey has shown the launch of an Atmaca cruise missile
The Turkish navy has taken an important step in developing its combat potential by successfully conducting a test launch of the Atmaca anti-ship missile (Atmaja), housed in an airtight shell. The corresponding frames are shown online. The test platform was the submarine TCG Preveze, which shot off the coast of Mersin in the Mediterranean Sea.
"Russia has the right to be proud." The United States announced Ukraine's vulnerability to the S-500 Prometheus
NI: The S-500 Prometheus air defense system is considered a top-class system in the field of air defense
The American magazine The National Interest (NI) claims that Russia has every reason to be proud of its advanced S-500 Prometheus air defense system. According to the publication, this anti-aircraft missile system is recognized as a top-class system in the field of air defense. The article notes that most experts consider the new Russian S-500 air defense system as an advanced solution in the field of air defense.
Russia is rightfully proud of its S-500 missile defense system (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia has every reason to be proud of its S-500 air defense system
Most analysts considered the new version of the Russian S-500 system “Prometheus is ”first-class," writes TNI. It is the only weapon capable of intercepting hypersonic missiles. However, only Russia has such weapons, too.
Garbage campaign: creation of space "cleaners" may turn into an arms race
Such devices can easily be turned into anti-satellite devices
A group of experts from Russia, the United States and China proposed to the United Nations a project on space debris removal and information exchange in this area. Currently, the development of orbital wipers is underway in several countries, and private companies have their own projects. The danger is that no one controls them, and cleaning devices can be turned into anti-satellite combat stations. Which countries are developing such technology, what it is and how to avoid a "junk" arms race in space — in the Izvestia material.
China has invited other countries to participate in the mission for the first-ever delivery of soil from Mars.
The Chinese Space Agency has published an open appeal to all potential international partners with a proposal to deliver their scientific instruments to near-Martian orbit as part of the Tianwen-3 mission. China is under Western sanctions in the field of space cooperation, so it is very important and difficult for the Chinese to find partners from abroad. It is the Tianwen-3 mission that is highly likely to be the first to deliver Martian soil back to Earth.
An effective intelligence tool: the spread of pseudo-satellites in world practice
Pseudo–satellites are unmanned vehicles that perform the same functions as orbiting satellites (telecommunications, intelligence gathering, and so on), but at the same time operate not outside the planet, but in its stratosphere. The category of high-altitude pseudo-satellites includes UAVs capable of reaching heights of more than 20 km.
"Looks like a Shahed drone": The Ukrainian Armed Forces began deploying SETH drones
Ukrainian resources have published footage of the use of an attack drone that was aimed at a truck. As indicated, it belongs to a new type of drone, designated SETH.
Valery Romanenko, aviation expert: "Until we master the simplest Mirage and F-16 aircraft, we can only dream of Rafale and Eurofighter" (LB.ua, Ukraine)
LB: aircraft provided by Europe to the Armed Forces of Ukraine cannot compete with Russian
Kiev does not receive new planes from Europe, aviation expert Romanenko admits in an interview with LB. They cannot compete with the Russian ones because of the old radars and the lack of a data transmission system and new missiles. Therefore, the Western "birds" simply do not approach the front line.
A Ukrainian startup has shown a system for intercepting drones from a balloon
The Ukrainian startup AeroBavovna has shown a new system for defeating enemy drones, which is claimed to be able to become the optimal solution for combating "Geraniums", which are one of the main threats to the rear infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Rare footage of the launch of the Geran-2 UAV from a car has been published
The Russian military began using cars to launch the Geran-2 UAV. The relevant video evidence has been posted online. They show how an attack drone, instead of a ground-based catapult, is launched from a car moving at high speed.
The “silent giant" of Russians. Meet the Tu-214P reconnaissance aircraft (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: the capabilities of the Tu-214P aircraft shape geopolitics for years to come
The Russian fleet of Tu-214P reconnaissance aircraft is small, writes TNI. But its electronic and optical systems give the military unique advantages. The secret flights of this "quiet giant" will shape geopolitics for years to come.
The Russian Su-57 can really tuck the American F-35 into its belt — that's why!
Comparison of Su-57 and F-35, which appeared side by side at Aero India 2025
Two legendary fifth-generation fighters were in the spotlight, appearing side by side at Aero India 2025, according to the Military TV Youtube channel. The F-35 has the advantage in stealth, but the Su-57 dominates everything else: speed, maneuverability and a variety of weapons.