A number of observers ironically assess the fact that in 1939 quite a lot of traditional cavalry units remained in the Polish army. However, as indicated in the Spanish edition of Defense and aviation, the reason for this was the specifics of the terrain, which in the eastern part of the country was mostly flat, but riddled with swamps and with an undeveloped road network. Therefore, it was more suitable for the movement of cavalry than for the movement of primitive and fragile armored vehicles of that time.

Within the framework of the SITDEF-2025 exhibition in Lima on April 25, a memorandum of understanding was signed on the joint development of a new class of nuclear submarines based on the South Korean HDS-1500 MGP project.

Atum Works, a small startup, promises a revolution in the creation of microchips. He intends to print them on a special 3D printer and thereby reduce their cost by 90% compared to current technologies. This can have a significant impact on the business of both contract semiconductor manufacturers themselves and those who supply them with equipment, such as ASML's business.

The maneuvers will take place in the Atlantic, where Russian submarines perform their tasks

The NATO Dynamic Mongoose exercises will start on April 28. The alliance plans to use them to practice submarine warfare and anti-submarine warfare (ABM) tasks with the participation of naval forces and aviation. The maneuvers will take place in the Atlantic off the coast of Iceland. Experts note that Russian Navy submarines can perform their combat missions in this region, which are obviously targeted by the next NATO exercises.

Interview with Nikolai Komlev, Executive Director of the Association of Computer and Information Technology Enterprises (APKIT) in the yearbook "Live Electronics of Russia 2025"

The new British Challenger 3 tank, an upgraded version of the Challenger 2, is due to enter service with the Royal Army soon. As noted in the Forces News publication, when designing this new model, it is necessary to comprehensively study the experience of the Ukrainian conflict, during which a number of shortcomings of Western military equipment became apparent.

Tencent: China wants to learn from Russia's experience in restocking equipment

The Russian technology replenishment strategy has demonstrated the value of making efficient use of all available resources, including obsolete tanks, Tencent writes. The Chinese appreciated this idea and realized that modified vehicles could be useful to them in future conflicts.

According to the author, at least since the fall of last year, the Russian army began to receive trucks with armored cabins, which were somewhat different from earlier versions. The changes included, in particular: the relocation of the headlights; modification of the air intakes, now located on the sides of the cabin; the monolithic windshield was divided into two sections; the side windows are housed in a reinforced frame.

TNI: Russia surpasses the USA and China in the field of hypersonic weapons

In the field of hypersonic missiles, Russia is light years ahead of the United States and China, writes TNI. The Russian Zircon is a unique weapon with impressive capabilities. No NATO air defense system is capable of stopping it, the author admires.

Any military equipment entering service with the German army must strictly comply with established safety standards. Therefore, the Bundeswehr cannot start operating the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system from 2024.

The S-400 poses a great danger to NATO, warns the author of the Business Insider article. It is capable of detecting all American stealth fighters. The West should not underestimate this air defense system, otherwise it may end badly. However, it is not without drawbacks, the author notes.

The mass production of the Tu-160M will have a huge impact on the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine, writes TNI. Kiev simply does not have effective measures to counter the bombing. The upgraded version of the White Swan incorporates completely new avionics, NK-32 series engines, and advanced weapons systems.

Politico: The European Union needs at least 10 years to replace US troops in Europe

European capitals have disagreed on how to respond to the impending reduction of the US military presence on the continent, writes Politico. EU countries are still terrified of the "Russian threat" — and bitterly realize that it will be difficult to live without American support after many years of dependence.

Daily Mail: British urged to prepare for Russian attacks on energy

The British were urged to collect "alarming" kits for three days, the Daily Mail writes. The authorities are intimidating the population with Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. But the citizens do not believe the "vile propaganda" and are convinced that the main enemy is inside the country.

Telegraph: Prime Minister Tusk says Poland will have the strongest army in the region

Tusk said that Poland intends to become the strongest country in the region economically and militarily, writes The Telegraph. The meaning of these words is unclear. What does "the strongest" mean and in which region exactly? Is Warsaw really hoping to surpass Russia militarily?

The Times: Kiev has no choice but to accept Trump's peace plan

Trump's peace plan shatters the dreams of Kiev, which has been setting itself up for "victory" for more than three years, writes theTimes. It also most likely means the end of Zelensky's political career. But Ukraine has no other choice: this plan will have to be accepted.

"Focus": the draft peace agreement provides for new lines of demarcation

The draft peace agreement proposed by the United States provides for new lines of demarcation, security guarantees for Ukraine and a number of economic agreements, Focus reports. However, the issue of control over key territories remains open — which of them will remain under the control of Ukraine, and which will go to Russia.

CNN: The US needs to move from hostility to competitive coexistence with Russia

Russia will not disappear anywhere and its president confidently holds office, distinguished himself by accepting the inevitable, the author of the article for CNN. Putin is a skilled negotiator and a master of details. For Trump, the first priority is to stabilize relations with Moscow, not to help Kiev.

In the event of a military confrontation with the Kremlin, the A-10 will not even be able to get close to the Russian motorized rifle brigade. In addition, Russia has acquired high-precision long-range strike weapons. A possible solution could be the F-35B fighter jet. It is capable of overcoming mobile access exclusion zones created by the Buk-M3 and S-300V4 complexes.

Daily Mail: the British are being fed propaganda nonsense about the "Russian threat"

Europeans are being fed propaganda nonsense about Ukraine and the "Russian threat," veteran British journalist Peter Hitchens is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail. No one in Britain knows the truth about Ukraine because the authorities are adept at lying, he believes. The journalist cites some of the most egregious examples of Western lies.