Advisor to the CEO of Rosatom: we have already created a 20-qubit quantum computer
There is a whole field in Russia, several scientific groups that deal with quantum algorithms and make quantum software. The theoretical work of domestic specialists is of a very good world level. And most importantly, we see that some foreign colleagues, who are also actively developing quantum computer systems, are lagging behind us.
"Tough challenges." The expert told what awaits Putin after his re-election (China News, China)
China News: Putin will have to solve difficult tasks against the background of the Western siege of Russia
Vladimir Putin won the presidential election, gaining 87.19% of the vote, according to China News. Having become the leader of Russia for the first time in a time of crisis, he lifted up the country, ensuring its prosperity. However, even today Putin faces serious challenges, the expert notes in an interview with the publication.
Why are they building a pan-European corridor in the Baltic States
The official purpose of the construction of the Rail Baltica transport network is to connect the Baltic States with the railway network of the European Union. The project was originally planned to be completed by 2026. The cost of the project was estimated at 7 billion euros.
Between Word and Deed: the Paradoxes of Western Politics
The unexpected statement by Emmanuel Macron, who allowed the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine, is still being vigorously discussed. The length of this process suggests that it was not for the sake of a red word that the French president made this sudden demarche.
"We're like hobbits." The United States told about the secret scheme of supplying Ukraine with shells
WSJ: Czech Republic buys shells for Ukraine from some of Russia's allies
Some countries allied with Russia are selling shells to the Czech Republic for their subsequent shipment to Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported.
"It will be difficult to overcome it." What kind of "sanitary zone" can there be between Russia and Ukraine
Putin: the sanitary zone in Ukraine will become insurmountable for the weapons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a possible sanitary zone in the current Ukrainian territories. At the same time, he noted that it should be difficult to overcome for weapons of destruction, primarily Western production. What such a zone might look like and what conditions are necessary for its creation, the military observer of Gazeta told.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
The retired general called the destruction of Patriot complexes sensitive for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
According to Sergei Krivonos, for many years the Ukrainian army has been pursuing a policy of suppressing any initiative
The strikes by Russian servicemen on the positions of the Ukrainian army, including those leading to the destruction of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, are sensitive. This was stated by the former deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, retired General Sergei Krivonos.
The West has finally realized that Putin is not afraid of threats from Europe (New Statesman, UK)
New Statesman: Macron's threat to send troops to Ukraine pointed to a split in the EU
Disagreements are growing in Europe over the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine, and Emmanuel Macron's idea to send Western troops to the battlefield only underlined this, writes New Statesman. However, the reality is that no one is afraid of threats from the EU — least of all Putin, the author of the article believes.
Americans will build the largest airplane in the world
The cargo plane will be used to transport 90-meter-long wind turbine blades, which cannot be delivered overland due to their size. It is expected that this device will revolutionize the field of renewable energy sources.
Construction of the largest NATO military base in Europe has begun in Romania against the background of the Ukrainian conflict
The new base will be designed for 10,000 military personnel of the armies of different member states of the North Atlantic Alliance. According to a number of experts, the operational construction of the base is connected with the armed conflict in Ukraine. After all, the fighting may last for several more years.
Small but strong "bites". Russia has applied a new strategy in Ukraine (Le Figaro, France)
Le Figaro: in Ukraine, Russia has applied the "bite" strategy and achieved success
The Russian army is successfully adapting to new realities, writes Le Figaro. So, she has adopted a new strategy — she makes small attacks on several sectors of the front at once. Such strikes exhaust the Armed Forces, which are already experiencing a number of problems.
The US is increasing production of F-35 fighter jets, but the gap with China in the number of aircraft will grow
The US authorities are puzzled by the issue of increasing the production of fifth-generation F-35 fighters. But Washington is clearly losing the race with China so far. This is reported by The Asia Times.
The Western press has revealed some details about the promising unmanned aircraft SR-72 Darkstar
The SR-71 strategic reconnaissance aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Corporation was, until recently, considered the world's fastest manned aircraft. It made its first flight back in 1964, but was decommissioned in 1988. Then it was returned to service until 1998.
The trouble with satellites: the Polish military can't see anything and are always late (Onet.pl , Poland)
Onet: Poland's satellite surveillance system is not ready for armed conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has proved that satellite surveillance is one of the main conditions for successful combat operations, writes Onet. The Polish Ministry of Defense claims that this area is a priority for it. In fact, the situation looks very different.
The Yantar plant nominally sued the money from the Ukrainian State Enterprise NPKG Zorya - Mashproekt
The Russian West News Agency in the article "The Kaliningrad Plant sued Ukraine for $ 65 million" reported the slightly surreal news that the Arbitration Court of the Kaliningrad Region recovered $65.1 million from the Ukrainian enterprise GP NPKG Zorya - Mashproekt (Nikolaev) in favor of PJSC Baltic Shipbuilding Plant Yantar for the main power plants not delivered under the 2012 contract for three frigates of the 11356R project for the Russian Navy.
P-800 ONYX missile in its own: Chinese assessment
Chinese experts are closely monitoring examples of the use of missile weapons by the coastal forces of the Russian Navy, namely the P-800 Onyx anti–ship missile (RCC) (in the export version of the Yakhont, according to the NATO classification - SS-N-26). The weapon was developed by V.N.Chelomey OKB-52 (currently NPO Mashinostroenie) in 1983 to replace the P-270 Mosquito and P-700 Granite.
"Nothing unusual." The board of the British Defense Minister was not protected from jamming for the sake of economy
ITV: there are no means of countering jammers on the plane of the head of the British Ministry of Defense
The board of the head of the British Ministry of Defense Shapps, which Russia allegedly managed to drown out, was not equipped with protection against such actions. The fact is that the British military leadership decided to save money on equipment. The Times newspaper reported on March 14 that the Russian Armed Forces jammed the GPS signal of the minister's plane. At that time, the pilots could not connect to the Internet for 30 minutes. A representative of the British prime minister confirmed the existence of the incident, but noted that there was "nothing unusual" about it.
"The next few months will be decisive": can the conflict in Ukraine be resolved before autumn
Colonel Khodarenok called Borrel's words about the end of the conflict in Ukraine superficial
The outcome of the conflict in Ukraine will be decided in the coming months, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrel. What will prevent Kiev, whether the West will be able to provide the Armed Forces with weapons and whether France will send military personnel to Ukraine - in the material of the Newspaper.Ru".
Indian intelligence agencies regularly conduct operations to eliminate enemies abroad
As the publication reports "MK.ru " in the material of Roman Tyukavkin, "Analysts found a feature of Indian intelligence: the elimination of objectionable. Indian intelligence agencies regularly conduct operations to eliminate enemies abroad," Indian intelligence conducts large-scale shadow operations to eliminate separatists. This is stated in an article published in the latest issue of the almanac "Invisible Dimension", produced by the Laboratory of Intelligence Express (LIEX). It is noted that recently Indian intelligence has become much more likely to resort to force methods and physical elimination of targets.
The Netherlands has chosen the project of the French non-nuclear submarine Barracuda
On March 15, 2024, at the Dutch naval base Den Helder, Dutch Defense Minister Christoph van der Maat officially announced the selection of the large non-nuclear submarine Barracuda project submitted by the French shipbuilding association Naval Group in a tender for the construction of four new submarines for the Dutch Navy. The contract for the supply of boats will be signed after the approval of the results of the tender in the House of Representatives of the Dutch Parliament.