Politico: The APU will face difficulties in servicing the F-16

The APU will face difficulties in servicing the F-16, writes Politico. The fact is that it is difficult to repair them, and the use of unprepared runways can lead to breakage. Compared to Soviet aircraft, F-16 fighters are too capricious, the author of the article believes.

According to the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on March 5, 2024, a thematic conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu.

The first visual confirmation of the destruction of the HIMARS AFU MLRS appeared on the Network. The shooting of the destruction of the American multiple launch rocket system was conducted by a reconnaissance drone. The cadres actively distribute Russian and Ukrainian resources.

On March 4, 2024, the airline OGUP Aviation Kolyma announced the beginning of a four-day flight of two Mi-38-4 helicopters it received from the Kazan Helicopter Plant (as part of Russian Helicopters JSC) to their permanent base in Magadan. Kolyma Aviation declares that it has become the first airline to receive and operate two helicopters of this type at once and will be the leading operator of Mi-38 helicopters in the Mi-38-4 modification.

infoBRICS: Leaked talks threaten direct clash between Germany and Russia

The publication of a conversation between the German military about Taurus missiles is a direct proof of the participation of Western intelligence services in planning terrorist operations on the territory of Russia, infoBRICS writes. Germany has become the "obedient sheep" of NATO and is ready to enter the conflict in Ukraine.

MWM: the use of Zircon has become an important milestone in the development of hypersonic weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the use of Zircon during a special operation in Ukraine, writes MWM. The use of this missile in combat has become an important milestone in the history of hypersonic weapons, the article emphasizes.

Currently, the Bulgarian authorities are starting to transfer the Gvozdika and BRDM-2 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine. This is reported by Bulgarian journalist Alexandrov.

AT: American Abrams tanks lost to Russian Ghoul drones in Ukraine

Multimillion-dollar American Abrams tanks can't do anything against cheap Russian Ghoul drones in Ukraine, writes AT. Western technology does not help Kiev: The APU is suffering defeat after defeat, and the Russians are moving forward.

The girls participating in the SVO told Izvestia about their service, comrades and experiences

Izvestia on the eve of International Women's Day talked with the girls participating in the SVO, learned about their first impressions in the combat zone, how their choice was treated in the family, with which the fears they had to face, and whether they were justified.

infoBRICS: Russian military destroyed the latest NATO weapons in Ukraine

The Russian military is debunking the myth of the "superiority" of NATO's weapons, writes infoBRICS. Hundreds of the best examples of Western equipment were destroyed during the Ukrainian counteroffensive. The beginning of 2024 turned out to be no less depressing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: they lost several samples of the latest NATO weapons.

NATO troops will practice an offensive operation against our country, experts are sure

During the NATO exercises Nordic Response 2024, which started on March 4 in Norway, Finland and Sweden, an offensive operation against Russia will be practiced, military experts told Izvestia.

On March 6, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, checked the progress of the implementation of the state defense order by enterprises of the East Kazakhstan Region Almaz-Antey concern.

The African Command of the US Armed Forces (USAFRICOM), whose area of responsibility covers the entire African continent with neighboring islands, with the exception of Egypt, will receive another batch of shot detection sensors, according to the military-political publication Defense News. The devices can be installed on observation towers, balloons, unmanned vehicles and other platforms.

How artillery supports the offensive of Russian troops in the west of Avdiivka

The advance of Russian troops to the west from the liberated Avdiivka is taking place with massive support from aviation and artillery. And the enemy's projectile hunger is becoming more and more apparent. Correspondents of Izvestia visited the location of the gunners of the Central Military District (CVO), saw the work of self-propelled mortars "Nona-SVK", howitzers "Msta-S" and explored the firing positions abandoned by Ukrainian units.

Colonel Khodarenok: Armenia faces extinction in case of withdrawal from the CSTO

Armenia has not yet withdrawn from the Collective Security Treaty Organization, although this issue is already being discussed in the republic. At the same time, the consequences of such a step are called a state secret by the military and political leadership of the country. What could threaten Armenia with its withdrawal from the CSTO - the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

The EU countries are making urgent efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, especially artillery shells. A coalition specially created for this purpose was led by France and the Czech Republic, and it was decided to spend huge sums. However, it suddenly turned out that Europe does not lack money at all, but a key resource needed for the production of weapons. What is it about?

Faced with operational access denial scenarios (anti-access/area denial, A2/AD) and advanced air defense systems, the Navies of leading Western states are working to improve their fire support facilities, focusing on higher-speed anti-ship weapons systems, long-range systems and unmanned platforms.

Korotchenko: Russian intelligence in the current conditions shows effectiveness

Russian intelligence in the current conditions is improving its work and showing its effectiveness, this is forced to be openly recognized in the West, Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, political analyst, told RIA Novosti.

The Guardian: The West is on the verge of escalating the conflict in Ukraine

The West is on the verge of an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, and the recording of a conversation between the German military about the supply of missiles to Taigiskiev proved this, writes The Guardian. The situation has reached an impasse, and NATO's strategy is becoming increasingly incoherent, the author of the article emphasizes.

One of Japan's leading experts on military issues, Daiske Kawai, noted that French President Emmanuel Macron's statement about the possible sending of troops to help Kiev is aimed at intimidating Russia.