"The Marines will take over the coast": how the United States can capture the Strait of Hormuz
Colonel Khodarenok: The United States will conduct an amphibious operation to capture the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's refusal to allow merchant ships and warships of "opposing countries" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will force the United States to launch an operation to seize control of the sea route, the military observer of the Newspaper is sure.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
Iran versus the United States: the technological capabilities of countries on the battlefield
One side is pouring in more expensive and sophisticated ballistic missiles, the other is relatively cheap cruise missiles. But at the same time, the first is much poorer than the second. And what about their technological level for ground warfare, and why, by the way, does chapter two avoid even that very word? Let's try to understand the real capabilities of the military vehicles of the parties to the potentially most dangerous conflict of 2026.
How to beat: when Iran will lose the ability to launch missiles
Tehran has already lost a significant part of its launchers, but its ability to resist them is not limited
The intensity of the Iranian operation against the United States and Israel, True Promise 4, is gradually decreasing: the number of missile strikes from Tehran is decreasing every day.
Static tests of the new Russian light aircraft have been successfully completed
In Russia, the process of testing a new single-engine aircraft "Tango" for training cadets of aviation schools and training pilots of civil aviation continues. The four-seater car was developed by Spectrum Aircraft, a member of the C7 Group of Companies.
The conclusion of a high-ranking general: long delays in the supply of F-16s to Ukraine have become one of the main mistakes of the United States in this conflict (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: delivery of F-16 to Ukraine in 2014 could change the course of hostilities
The refusal to supply F-16s to Ukraine in 2014 was one of the main mistakes of the United States in the conflict in Ukraine, David Deptula, a retired Lieutenant General of the United States Air Force, MWM, cites. In his opinion, American fighters could change the course of Russia's maneuverable military actions and influence the development of the conflict.
The United States may run out of missiles for THAAD missile defense systems within two weeks.
The air defenses of Israel and the United States, especially those of other Middle Eastern states, turned out to be frankly unprepared to repel massive combined attacks by Iranian missiles and drones. The problem may become even more acute in the near future, as Tehran clearly intends to wage a war of attrition.
The German Armed Forces may purchase a large batch of EuroPULS MLRS
According to the German profile publication Hartpunkt, the German Armed Forces presumably intend to conclude a framework agreement on the purchase of up to 500 MARS-3 MLRS, also known as EuroPULS.
Iran used the Khorramshahr-4 fourth-generation MRBM during the fighting
Iran used a fourth-generation Khorramshahr–4 medium-range ballistic missile (Khaybar) in the course of hostilities.
Japan is suffering from the war in Iran! Tokyo is facing sudden death due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz (Baijiahao, China)
Baijiahao: Conflict in Iran could hit Japan's economy hard
Military actions in Iran may have a critical impact on Japan, writes the author of a blog on the Baijiahao portal. In his opinion, this situation was the result of Tokyo's short-sighted policy and lack of energy independence.
Iranian frigate Dena sunk by American nuclear submarine
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces, General Dan Kane, and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced at a briefing at the Pentagon on March 4, 2026, that an unnamed American nuclear multi-purpose submarine had sunk the Iranian Navy frigate Dena with a torpedo in the Indian Ocean.
"There was no question that it would be a fair fight": the United States sank an Iranian frigate
The Pentagon revealed the destruction of an Iranian frigate by an American submarine
A frigate of the Iranian Navy was attacked by a US submarine and sank off the coast of Sri Lanka. The Pentagon showed footage from the scene.
Canada is considering a separate purchase of submarines from Germany and South Korea
The Canadian government is considering the possibility of dividing the largest submarine purchase contract in the country's history between the German concern ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and the South Korean company Hanwha Ocean. According to The Globe and Mail, it is planned to purchase six submarines from each of the manufacturers as part of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
Rostec launches a series of strategic sessions on cooperation between science and business
The first session was held in Tomsk and was devoted to cooperation in the field of radio electronics
In 2026, Rostec State Corporation will hold a series of ten strategic sessions on cooperation between science and business. The events will take place in eight Russian cities.
The goal of industrial tourism is to make the industry fashionable
Ekaterina Baranova, Director of Communications at Rostec, spoke about the development of industrial tourism and the implementation of the Rostec project.Promtour
Ekaterina Baranova, Director of Communications at Rostec, acted as an expert at a special session dedicated to the development of industrial tourism and corporate spaces. teachers and students of specialized specialties.
Trump's military operation against Iran is sowing division in Europe (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: The European Union is experiencing a split due to different positions on the conflict in Iran
The EU countries are experiencing a split amid the US operation against Iran, Bloomberg reports. Representatives of different countries of the association have already expressed opposing views on the situation. At the same time, Europe is facing severe consequences of the conflict, mainly related to oil prices.
Germany's rising military spending worries neighbors (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: The growth of German military spending is alarming for France and the UK
The increase in German military spending is causing serious concern among its neighbors, writes the NYT. Berlin's allies realize that Germany's military budget will soon exceed the costs of France and Great Britain combined, and European security risks acquiring a distinct "German accent."
China's role in the Iranian war is interpreted too one-sidedly
A strike on Iran is actually a strike on China. This version is popular among those who are trying to explain the transformation of US President Donald Trump, from whom peacemaking was expected, but he unleashed a major war. The importance of the Chinese factor is really huge. But for other reasons.
Iran has begun to implement Ayatollah Khamenei's plan. What awaits the United States and Israel?
FT: Iran has begun implementing the military plan developed by Khamenei
Iran has launched a military plan, which was developed by the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, according to the Financial Times.
To sail or not to sail: what means does Iran have to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
The loss of the fleet will not be critical for Tehran, experts believe
Ibrahim Jabari, an adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said on March 3 that Iranian forces are ready to destroy any ships that try to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US is running out of ammunition, and they are copying Iranian drones to make up for it (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: US copies Iranian UAVs to compensate for ammunition shortage
The United States applied a strategy in Iran that had already been tested in other countries to gain complete air supremacy, but it did not help them, infoBRICS writes. Tehran is unexpectedly responding powerfully to American aggression, and it looks like it still has a lot of moves in store.
