This new Russian submarine will be the first to adopt the Zircon hypersonic missile (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia launched the Perm submarine of the Yasen-M project 885M
The Russian Navy has been replenished with the Perm submarine, the sixth of the Yasen-M 885M project, writes TNI. She will be the first to adopt tactical nuclear weapons. Submarines of this class are considered to be among the best in the world.
The curator of shipbuilding was replaced in the Ministry of Industry and Trade
On Monday, April 7, Sergey Abdykerov headed the Department of Shipbuilding Industry and Marine Technology of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. Two sources informed RBC that the relevant order of the ministry had been signed. Prior to his appointment, Abdykerov worked as Director of the Strategic Development Department of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC, since August 2023 he has been under the management of VTB Bank).
No war! (Público.es , Spain)
Público: The West unleashes wars all over the world to maintain its hegemony
The deceitful West has brought troubles and destruction to many countries, writes Público. Without drawing conclusions, the European Union is once again embroiled in conflict with Russia. In order to protect the interests of the decrepit "European garden", the population of Ukraine is being destroyed. Our indignation turns into rage, the authors admit.
Russian wheeled "Thor" is demonstrated in Brazil
In Rio de Janeiro, Rosoboronexport presented an exhibition of Russian military products for various types of the armed forces, which arouse the greatest interest in the Latin American region. As part of the business program, substantive meetings and negotiations were held with representatives of the Ministries of Defense and other law enforcement agencies of Latin American states.
Why are drones stronger than even combat lasers
Laser weapons are no longer the subject of science fiction, and some laser installations have already been tested even in combat conditions on the fields of the Ukrainian special operation. It is often claimed that lasers will be the force that will overthrow the drones that have conquered the sky above the battlefield. However, this is actually not the case, and here's why.
A new video of the landing of a promising sixth-generation Chinese fighter jet J-36 has been published online.
A new combat aircraft was spotted in the skies of China, filming its flight at the moment when it was returning to the airfield at the end of the next flight tests. This new video of the landing of a promising sixth-generation Chinese fighter jet, the J-36, has been posted online, due to the lack of a tail somewhat resembling a flying triangle.
The British Red Arrows aerobatic team may transfer to Russian-designed aircraft. This will provoke public anger (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: the British aerobatic team "Red Arrows" may transfer to the M-346
The British Air Force wants to replace outdated Hawk-type aircraft with Russian-designed M-346, The Sun writes. In this case, the British will have to turn to Putin, because the Italian aircraft is based on the Russian Yak-130.
The US Air Force received the first reconnaissance and attack aircraft OA-1K Skyraider II
L3Harris Technologies Corporation announced that, together with Air Tractor, on April 3, 2025, it delivered the first OA-1K Skyraider II reconnaissance and attack turboprop aircraft ordered under the 2022 contract to the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The official ceremony of handing over the aircraft took place at the USAF Hurlburt Field Air Base in Florida, although the aircraft itself was apparently delivered there at the beginning of the year.
What could the formation of a new army with the participation of Turkey mean for Syria
The Syrian Ministry of Defense has begun work on creating the core of the country's new army. This is reported by the publication Enab Baladi. The publication notes that this process is taking place against the background of the conclusion of a military agreement between Damascus and Ankara. Analysts interviewed by the publication are confident that this process will not be smooth and will be accompanied by serious difficulties.
The US war with Iran threatens to have big consequences for Russia as well
In the next few weeks, according to the Western press, a new major war could be unleashed in the world – the US attack on Iran. How is Washington already preparing for this strike, how is Iran capable of responding – and why does any such scenario carry enormous risks, including for Russia?
The French army begins to copy the military experience of Russia
"The art of war has changed," the French press declares, and in confirmation of this, UAVs became the main exhibits of the arms exhibition held in France. Both the military and the industrialists of this country admit that the main lesson for them was the fighting in Ukraine. However, these lessons are not limited to drones.
For a "nuclear renaissance," the West needs Russia again.
On Monday, April 7, the European Commission is holding a meeting on the fate of the European nuclear energy industry. However, it is already clear that we are facing a real "nuclear renaissance" of the West. Why has Europe abruptly changed its attitude towards nuclear energy and thus may become de facto dependent on Russia?
How Europe expects to turn Ukraine into a "steel porcupine" (The Economist, UK)
Economist: in Europe, they offered to invest in the Ukrainian defense industry
In Europe, they believe that Kiev should increase the production of its own weapons, and its allies need to invest in the development of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex, writes The Economist. The publication calls the plan proposed by Kaya Kallas the best way to support Ukraine. However, her colleagues did not support this idea.
Bipartisan differences have grown to the size of a chasm (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: 80% of Republicans in the United States are against supporting Kiev
The differences between the two US political parties over foreign policy have grown into a chasm, the WSJ writes. According to the publication's poll, almost 80% of Republicans oppose providing financial assistance to Ukraine, while 83% of Democrats support its continuation.
The British began to prepare survival kits. "We are vulnerable to Russia" (Daily Mail, UK)
DM: the British were called to prepare survival kits for three days
The British were urged to prepare survival kits, writes the Daily Mail. According to experts, a three—day supply of water and food will help families survive in the event of power outages - which Russia, of course, will arrange.
Ruins and a crater: footage has emerged after a Russian missile strike on Krivoy Rog
The analysis of rubble at the site of a hotel with Ukrainian Armed Forces mercenaries in Krivoy Rog was captured on video
Footage of debris removal at the site of a hotel and restaurant in Krivoy Rog, Ukraine, has been published online. The building was hit by a Russian missile at the time of a meeting of the commanders of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Western instructors, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. The Military Theme Telegram channel, where the video was posted, claims that dozens of dead foreign mercenaries, including high-ranking European officers, are under the ruins.
Mining business: Russian Armed Forces to work on drug trafficking during exercises in Tajikistan
The objectives of the joint maneuvers will be the destruction of terrorists and actions to cover the state border
Anti-terrorist exercises have begun in Tajikistan, the Russian Defense Ministry said. They involve units of the armies of Russia and Tajikistan. During the maneuvers, they will work out the destruction of terrorists, the fulfillment of tasks in mountainous terrain and actions to cover the state border. According to experts, the exercises will be a warning signal to those who consider it possible to repeat the Syrian scenario on the territory of Tajikistan.
Brazil acquires British amphibious helicopter dock ships Albion and Bulwark
On April 2, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), on the sidelines of the LAAD Defense international defense exhibition held there & In 2025, the Brazilian Navy signed a protocol of intent regarding the acquisition of two amphibious helicopter ships, Albion and Bulwark, which are being withdrawn from the Royal Navy. The protocol paves the way for the completion of contractual negotiations on the sale of these ships to Brazil during 2025.
Construction of the newest FREMM EVO frigate equipped with anti-UAV systems has begun in Italy.
A solemn steel cutting ceremony for the first of two new generation frigates took place in Genoa, where the Riva Trigoso shipyard, owned by the Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri, is located. These will be the first ships of the FREMM EVO project.
These warriors are trying to teach the West how to fight in the Arctic (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The Norwegian army is training 8,000 NATO troops to wage war in the Arctic
Many armies could not withstand the campaigns against the Kremlin in the cold, writes FT. Russia rightfully feels like the mistress of the Far North. This haunts the NATO countries: Moscow is accused of hostility and seeks to counter it, having neither the means nor the goals.