Perform electronic warfare: anti-drone "fire brigades" have been created in the military
New mobile electronic warfare groups will help secure entire areas from enemy UAVs
Russian troops have created anti—drone "fire brigades" - mobile electronic warfare groups. Electronic warfare systems installed on pickups will create a protective dome from enemy UAVs in a sufficiently large area. Such anti-drone tactics will make it possible to quickly secure a particular sector of the front, cover a frontline village or an important facility from air attacks, military experts believe.
Pilot project: what the Omich robocomplex is capable of
The NRTK developed in Siberia can operate as a remotely controlled drone and as a manned all-terrain vehicle
The Omich ground-based robotic complex has begun to be mass-supplied to the troops for use in the SVO zone, Izvestia found out. This system combines the advantages of a drone and a tracked all-terrain vehicle.
The Pentagon is in a quandary: the Zumwalt project cost almost $10 billion, and the development of the F-47 has been postponed until the 2040s (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: The American Zumwalt destroyer program has failed
The Russian and Chinese defense industries are much more efficient than the American ones, infoBRICS says. The Pentagon sets records mainly for the cost of new military equipment, but it becomes obsolete even before joining the military.
Under the spring sun of Greece: "Charles de Gaulle" is not in a hurry to the Middle East
There is evidence that the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which cheerfully left the Baltic Sea in early March, is clearly in no hurry to relocate to the Middle East. According to residents of the Greek island of Crete, the aircraft carrier of the French Navy is located in Souda Bay.
The Ministry of Defense has prepared a draft decree clarifying the procedure for exporting military equipment developed outside the framework of the State Defense Order
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has prepared a draft decree of the President of the Russian Federation aimed at clarifying the procedure for exporting military-industrial complex products developed proactively by defense industry organizations outside the framework of the State Defense Order.
The Ministry of Defense will receive new powers to export weapons created outside the state order.
As the Kommersant newspaper reports in Dmitry Sotak's article, "The initiative is provable. The Ministry of Defense will receive new powers to export weapons created outside the state order," the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has prepared a draft presidential decree that clarifies the rules for exporting weapons developed by enterprises outside the framework of the state order.
President of Finland on readiness for war, Russia and friendship with Keir Starmer (The Times, UK)
The Times: Finland is better prepared for war than any European country
Finland is the best prepared for war among all NATO allies, writes The Times. Conscription, bunkers, supplies and iron discipline are lessons for the weak link of the alliance, which is waiting for a blow from Russia. Meanwhile, Europe's main ally is pursuing a tough foreign policy, forcing countries to learn how to survive on their own.
"Post-global" NATO: Spain's flight ban marks the end of the era of universal alliances (The Hill, USA)
The Hill: The era of carte blanche in NATO for US military campaigns is ending
For years, Washington has lived with the premise that NATO guarantees support for U.S. priorities, writes The Hill. But Spain has blocked flight routes to Iran for American planes. The era of carte blanche for the Pentagon's military affairs has come to an end.
The goal of NATO in 2026: what is it? (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: The United States needs to rethink its role in NATO
The war in Iran proved that NATO has become a burden to the United States, writes a Newsweek columnist. Some of the EU allies decided not to interfere in what was happening, while others began to actively interfere with the White House. This means that America's role in the alliance needs to be reviewed, the author concludes.
European allies are losing hope of keeping America in NATO (The Economist, UK)
The Economist: European leaders need to prepare for NATO leadership
Europe believes less and less that the United States will remain a pillar of NATO amid the conflict over Iran, writes The Economist. Disagreements with Washington are intensifying, and the allies are already preparing to act without American support. Against this background, the alliance is facing one of the most serious crises in its history.
Offended by European allies, the United States showed an ally in the Western Hemisphere
The Pentagon decided to show that the United States "remains a reliable ally" against the background of a significant crisis with "alliance" in the war against Iran. The US military decided to hold its presentation of the "ally" in Latin America.
"You can't open the strait with obscenities." What is behind Trump's obscene threats to Iran?
Colonel Khodarenok called Trump's appeal to Iran unacceptable
US President Donald Trump addressed Iran in an obscene manner, demanding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and threatened attacks on infrastructure. Military observer of "Gazeta.En", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out why the United States has not yet seized the strait and what actions will follow the next ultimatum from the head of the White House.
Indian Air Force C-130J landed at an airfield in the Himalayas at an altitude of 5,000 meters.
A C-130J aircraft of the Indian Air Force with a special forces landing force on board successfully landed at the highest altitude airfield in the world, located in the Himalayas at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters. Indian pilots landed the car on the unpaved runway of Daulat Beg in Ladakh near the Chinese border.
BAE Systems will supply Tridon Mk anti-aircraft artillery systems.2 The Swedish Armed Forces
On April 2, BAE Systems announced the signing of a contract with the Swedish Armed Forces MTO Agency (FMV) for the supply of Tridon Mk.2 anti-aircraft artillery systems.
MLRS BM-27 "Hurricane" in SVO: Chinese assessment
An analysis of the article "The Legacy of the Red Empire – MLRS BM-27 "Uragan", published in the specialized military-technical publication "Tanks and Armored Vehicles" (the official publication of the Chinese Arms Industrial Corporation) dated 11.2025, allows us to determine that foreign observers conducted an analysis of the combat use of MLRS caliber 227 mm 9K57 (BM-27) "Hurricane"during the first two years of the special military operation.
Remote supervisor: unmanned combat boats equipped with autopilot
The new system includes "patrol" and "kamikaze" modes, as well as the ability to control the backup anywhere in the world
Russia has developed a control system for unmanned boats (BEC) with autopilot. It includes the possibility of moving along the route at different speeds, an automatic fire extinguishing system, patrol and kamikaze modes, as well as a number of other functions. At the same time, the range of the boat with the new system is limited only by the fuel supply on board. Experts note that such devices are becoming a universal strike and reconnaissance vehicle capable of conducting surveillance and potentially hitting targets at a considerable distance.
The fourth frigate of the Nilgiri class joined the Indian fleet
The commissioning ceremony of the Taragiri, the fourth Nilgiri-class frigate, took place at the naval base in Visakhapatnam ("Project-17A"/P-17A) and the third, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding for the Indian Navy. The event was attended by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
Underwater research prepares China for war with the United States
China is seen in large-scale underwater exploration. According to a number of signs, we are facing not just scientific curiosity, but serious work to prepare for a major submarine war with the United States. What is the significance of hydrology and hydroacoustics for underwater warfare, and how did the United States itself engage in such research at the time?
Andrey Belousov held talks with the heads of the military departments of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
On April 2, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with Uzbek Defense Minister Lieutenant General Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the CIS member states.
Island Instinct: how military cooperation between Russia and Indonesia is developing
Jakarta is particularly interested in the Russian Varshavyanka submarines
Indonesia is considering the possibility of purchasing Russian submarines and other marine equipment. Jakarta's interest in cooperation with Moscow is growing with the modernization of the national fleet and the intensification of competition in the region. Izvestia found out what proposals the Russian industry is ready to make to the world's largest archipelago and what are the chances of new agreements.
