NATO armies are studying and implementing the experience of the Ukrainian conflict in their troops
The armies of NATO countries are actively studying the Ukrainian conflict, learning from the experience and solutions used by both sides during the largest military confrontation in this century. It is for this purpose, and not at all for the training of Ukrainian soldiers, that the so-called NATO instructors are sent to the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, sometimes almost to the front line.
Emergency EU summit: Orban declares support for Trump, Meloni considers himself a link in transatlantic relations (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: Hungary, Slovakia and Italy have expressed doubts about EU rearmament plans
According to Ursula von der Leyen's plan, the EU should strengthen its military power and actively help Ukraine, writes BZ. However, not everyone agrees with this. Hungary and Slovakia have expressed concern about Brussels' plans, and the Italian prime minister has made it clear that her country will not send military personnel to Ukraine.
Without US support, Europe's defense risks collapsing in a few weeks (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: in case of an attack, Europe's arsenals will run out in a few days
The Europeans are pushing away the idea of the failure of their defense, writes Bloomberg. But in fact, Europe is extremely vulnerable, the author is sounding the alarm. In a conflict situation, the front line of its defense can withstand several weeks at best.
The EU goes into all-round defense: will the new militarization plan protect Europe - TASS opinions
Andrey Surzhansky — how Europe plans to live without the United States and who will give money to Ukraine
The emergency summit of the European Union turned out to be significant in that, for the first time in many years, its final statement on defense issues does not include any mention of the United States.
Marine Le Pen reassures the French about Russia (Le Figaro, France)
Marine Le Pen: the main threat to France is not Russia, but Islamic fundamentalism
The French are perplexed, Marine Le Pen said in an interview with Le Figaro. As soon as the prospect of peace in Ukraine appeared, Macron called for preparations for war. There is no need to bring everything to the point of absurdity, the politician reassures his compatriots. The main threat to France is not Russia at all.
Will NATO survive without the United States? (CNN, USA)
CNN: Trump's talk of withdrawing from NATO is bravado
The United States sees Europe more as a rival than an ally, CNN reports. Although Trump's talk of withdrawing from NATO is nothing more than bravado to force the allies to fork out for defense. But even in the worst case, Europe will be able to protect itself, the author reassures readers.
There's a sky behind the clouds
March 6 this year marked the 110th anniversary of the birth of Hero of the Soviet Union, Honored Test Pilot of the USSR Yuri Antipov. Over the years of his active work, he has mastered 203 different types of aircraft. The contribution that Yuri Alexandrovich made to the development of aviation was very high.
Britain and Europe may launch Operation Sky Shield in Ukraine (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: Britain and Europe want to cover Ukraine with a "Heavenly shield"
The European Union and Britain plan to create a "Sky Shield" of 120 combat aircraft equipped with anti-missiles over Ukraine, The Sun writes. The article does not say what prevented it from being done earlier. Although it is clear that their planes will become a very easy target for Russian missiles.
The repeated explosion of Starship V2 pointed to common problems with the Korolev and von Braun rockets
In the eighth minute of the flight, a fire started in the engine compartment of the second stage. It ended in an explosion, and not from the self-detonation system, as it should have, but as a result of uncontrolled gorenje. This was not the case when testing the first version of the second stage of Starship V1. Almost certainly, the root of the problems was the change in parameters when creating the second version of the ship.
NASA wants to use another station by the time the ISS is completed.
Assistant Director Ken Bowersox did not explain which station he might be talking about
American experts expect that by the time the operation of the International Space Station (ISS) is completed, they will be able to use another orbital complex for research. This was announced on Friday by the assistant Director of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Ken Bowersox, in charge of manned flight issues.
Macron's defense dreams have landed in Elon Musk's network (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Europe is unlikely to be able to "contain Russia" without American satellites
Elon Musk has taken a hostile stance on trade with NATO countries and Ukraine, but European countries remain dependent on six thousand of his satellites, Bloomberg reports. To get rid of it, Europe will have to fork out. Under such conditions, how can it "reliably contain Russia"?
Javelin ATGM in Ukraine: Chinese assessment
Chinese observers, analyzing publications in open sources, continue to collect information on military use in the framework of their military operations in Ukraine. Javelin ATGM (joint production of Raytheon and Lockheed-Martin).
"The father of all barbecues": the most protected "Motorcycle fishing" is seen in its zone
The Russian military has become a true example of military ingenuity and engineering. The dominance of kamikaze drones and various booby traps makes it extremely difficult to fully use armored vehicles, which, in turn, poses a mortal danger to fighters.
Toy tank: would the M10 Booker armored vehicle be useful to Kiev?
The US Army has begun testing a promising M10 Booker light tank in Alaska, at low temperatures. The armored vehicle is similar to the reduced M1 Abrams tank: lighter, has a smaller cannon caliber, and weaker armor. TASS reasoned about why the American army needed the M10, figured out what domestic "classmates" were better and what would happen to Booker in Ukraine.
The Principles of Persia: what Russia can learn from the experience of the Iranian Navy
A detachment of Pacific Fleet ships will hold joint exercises with the forces of the Islamic Republic
On Sunday, March 9, a detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet consisting of the corvettes Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov and Sharp, as well as the tanker Pechenga, arrives in the Iranian port of Chehbehar.
Indian frigate Tamala project 11356 on trial
A video taken on March 6, 2025, of the Tamala frigate project 11356, the second of two frigates ordered by India under a 2018 contract, was released in the Baltic Sea, built for the Indian Navy in Kaliningrad at PJSC Baltic Shipyard Yantar (part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation).
Day of the submariner in Russia
On March 19, Russia celebrates the Day of the Submariner, established by the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy dated July 15, 1996 "On the introduction of annual holidays and professional days in the specialty."
Chilling photos. Putin's warship passes through the English Channel and prepares for an attack... at gunpoint by a royal frigate (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: A Russian ship was carrying expensive weapons from Syria across the English Channel
A "huge cargo ship" escorted by a Russian warship was carrying "expensive military equipment" across the English Channel, The Sun claims. The British were so excited that they took aircraft into the sky. However, the newspaper has no evidence, except for a few photos and speculations of "experts".
One billion dollars worth of missiles were used up: The US Navy spent more ammunition on repelling Houthi UAV attacks than in the past 30 years
Since the start of hostilities in the Red Sea in October 2023, the US Navy has used more missiles for air defense than in all the years since Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s. This is reported by the Task & Purpose publication. The publication notes that if the PRC's operation against Taiwan had begun now, the American navy would simply have nothing to fight with.
On the negotiations between Trump and Putin: will Russia's mediation reduce the tension between the United States and Iran - TASS opinions
Konstantin Machulsky — on the nuclear deal, sanctions and the economic situation
Russia is developing mutually beneficial relations with Iran and is ready to do everything possible to resolve the nuclear issue, Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on March 5.























