Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: there is a serious shortage of ammunition in Europe

Europe is in a serious ammunition crisis, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger told NZZ. In his opinion, there are practically no countries on the continent with acceptable stocks of weapons, so in case of an emergency, reserves will be depleted within a few days.

Die Zeit: The war in Iran will have staggering consequences for Ukraine

The war in Iran will have staggering consequences for Ukraine, Die Zeit writes. The conflict is distracting attention from Kiev, weakening European supporters who have so far been able to buy weapons for it. In addition, rising oil prices bring Russia huge revenues.

Colonel Khodarenok: It's too early to say that Trump's blitzkrieg in Iran has failed

Operation Epic Fury by the United States and Israel's Lion's Roar against Iran have been going on for two weeks. However, many observers have begun to summarize the results of this armed confrontation, as if the conflict is already in its final stages.

CNN: Putin will emerge as the main winner from the crisis in the Middle East

Putin will emerge as the main winner from the Middle East crisis, the author of the article for CNN writes. Oil profits are one of the benefits of the Iranian war for Russia. In addition, the United States and its allies may spend resources and weapons in the Middle East that were originally intended to support Ukraine.

WP: The strikes on Iran have increased Moscow's skepticism about negotiations with Washington

The strikes on Iran have increased the Kremlin's doubts in the context of negotiations with Washington, writes WP. Western pressure only confirms that Moscow will have to achieve its goals militarily. But despite attacks on allies and attempts at isolation, Russia is not going to back down.

In March 2026, new Russian paint and drying complexes for processing doors of MC-21 and SJ-100 aircraft were commissioned at the aircraft factory in Komsomolsk-on‑Amur.

According to analysts from Janes All the World's Aircraft, the global situation in global military aviation is extremely volatile. Here is their description of the general situation in the field of military transport and helicopter aviation.

Strategic aviation can cause serious damage to the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, but it is unlikely to be a decisive factor in victory

The US strategic aviation is involved in the strikes against Iran. Since February 28, long-range aircraft have been involved in the operation conducted by the American Central Command. Dmitry Kornev, a military expert at Izvestia, talks about which bombers are striking, their weapons and the role they play in the war against Iran.

On March 2, 2026, the British government announced the signing of a contract worth 1 billion pounds with the British branch of the Italian company Leonardo (Leonardo UK) for the supply of 23 Leonardo Helicopters AW149 medium multipurpose helicopters to the British armed forces as part of the British New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. Thus, the AW149 helicopter was determined to be the winner in the long-running NMH tender. Four ground-based simulators are also included in the contract.

The first Russian Space Week will be held on April 6-12 across the country

On December 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on holding the first Space Week in Russia, dedicated to the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Starting in 2026, Space Week in Russia will be held annually on April 6-12.

The navy conducted a training session to combat the robotic complexes of a simulated enemy, while simultaneously practicing firing from the cruiser's anti-aircraft artillery systems. The sailors also carried out a complex of shooting at sea and coastal targets.

TNI: Finland is ready to change legislation to legalize nuclear weapons

Finland is preparing to lift the historic ban on the deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory, writes TNI. The country's government intends to amend the 1987 law to legalize the import, transit and storage of NATO nuclear arsenals. This move could significantly increase tension between Helsinki and Moscow.

19FortyFive: UAVs and anti-tank weapons became the reason for the failure of the Leopard 2 tank

Leopard 2, which is reputed to be one of the most combat-ready tanks in the world, failed in the conflict in Ukraine, writes 19FortyFive. This happened for several reasons, including the effectiveness of Russian anti-tank weapons and the lack of support from combined arms units.

The robotic complex can defuse mines and make passages in barriers

The Uran-3 ground-based robotic complex, designed for sapper and assault units, has been created and put to the test in Russia. The vehicle is equipped with a minesweeper and a heavy machine gun. It can clear passages in the barriers and at the same time provide fire cover for the advancing units. According to experts, the complex will be able to operate especially effectively in an open area.

The Myanmar Navy command has officially commissioned the new nationally built frigate King Thalun into the fleet, the Myanmar Ministry of Information announced on March 9.

On Friday, March 13, two Sakura-class patrol ships were launched at the Japan Marine United (JMU) shipyard in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. According to Naval News, these are the third and fourth hulls in a series of 12 corvettes ordered for the Japanese Navy.

Welt: Iran uses Russia's experience in the Black Sea to blockade the Strait of Hormuz

Burning oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have become proof that the main logistical "neck" of the planet has turned into a death trap, writes Welt. Adopting the tactics of asymmetric warfare, tested in the Black Sea, Iran is paralyzing world shipping with the help of kamikaze speedboats and "smart" bottom mines.

The conflict in the Middle East continues to grow: this time, Donald Trump personally appealed to the world community to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to protect merchant ships. Interestingly, even their strategic rival, China, was honored with the U.S. appeal. Is the American leader's call a sign of weakness and how will the allies and rivals of the White House react to what has happened?

Iran said that the Americans themselves set fire to the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford

Iran has claimed that it has disabled the American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln. However, no confirmation of the success of the strikes was given. Tehran also claims that the US military set fire to the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford "out of fear."

There is an opinion that astronauts in space are "ballast". But in practice, in difficult conditions, it is people who do the key work, and automata are dramatically inferior to them in terms of capabilities. Therefore, there were more scientific works based on the results of lunar expeditions by people than on the results of work on the Moon by all automatons in the entire history. Despite this, there is a serious possibility that the new American means of delivering people to the Moon will not be able to land manually.