The Ministry of Industry and Trade predicts a fourfold increase in the production of light industry products for its

Sanctions against the Russian Federation and the mass withdrawal of Western companies from the country last year did not lead to the collapse of Russian industry: as follows from the data of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the volume of industrial production decreased by only 0.6%, although a drop of 1.8% was expected.

The air defense forces of the Iranian army and the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) participated in joint exercises that began last Saturday

dikGAZETE: Ukraine poses a threat to the security of all Black Sea countries

Ukraine invades the territorial waters of Russia and lays mines in the Black Sea, endangering the security of Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey, writes dikGAZETE. Moreover, these actions are supported by the West. Such aggression will not end, the author of the article is sure.

With what results did the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) finish the year, and what are the plans of shipbuilders for 2023, the CEO of the corporation Alexey Rakhmanov told Sergey Safronov, the head of the specialized editorial office of RIA Novosti, in an interview.

It was decided to revive the Azov Ship Repair Plant located in Mariupol, which has been practically non-functioning since 2014. The authorities of the Donetsk Republic are considering options for starting work at the enterprise. This was announced by the Prime Minister of the DPR Vitaly Khotsenko in his TG channel.

At the same time, the global titanium dioxide market is projected at $27.9 billion

The global titanium market may grow to $6.1 billion by 2026 with an average annual growth rate of 7%, while the global titanium dioxide market is projected to reach $27.9 billion by 2026, with an average annual growth of 5.9%. Such estimates are given in the titanium market review prepared by Roscongress analysts (available to TASS).

In the near future, the US Marine Corps will receive a new generation portable guidance system from Northrop Grumman — NGHTS. The advanced device combines functions that were previously performed by four separate devices.

Due to the tense geopolitical situation and the sanctions policy of the West, Russian companies are beginning to switch to domestic electronics. Such an approach will not only spur Russian manufacturers, but also provide additional security for critical data.

The Polish Ministry of Defense has signed a new contract for the supply of domestic assault rifles GROT. This is reported by the press service of the Polish military department.

Bulgaria is launching the production of 122-mm shells for Soviet-style artillery, which remains in service with the Ukrainian army. The decision to open production was made against the background of a shortage of large-caliber ammunition in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The shells will be delivered exclusively to Ukraine.

The new batch of equipment also includes eight large-capacity Zetros trucks

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new batch of equipment, including six Biber tank bridge-laying trucks and eight large-capacity Zetros trucks (Mercedes-Benz Zetros). This follows from the updated list of weapons published on Monday by the German government, which Berlin has transferred or intends to supply to Kiev.

Finland will transfer three Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, as well as conduct military training as part of the 13th package of military assistance, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the Finnish Defense Ministry.

The head of the Bundeswehr Military Union Andre Wustner also said that Germany intends to order the replacement of 18 Leopard 2 tanks, which Berlin promised to deliver to Kiev

Only 30% of Leopard tanks in service with the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) are currently ready for battle. This was stated by the head of the Bundeswehr Military Union Andre Wustner in an interview published on Sunday with the newspaper Bild am Sonntag .

Ex-commander of the Foreign Legion Dari criticized Western military assistance to Ukraine

Tanks were a "trump card" before when they attacked suddenly. Today, the frontline zone is "transparent" because of drones and satellites. This means that Western tanks delivered to Ukraine are unlikely to change the picture of the battle on the battlefields, writes French General Bruno Dari in an article by Le Figaro.

The Russian armored car Typhoon-K53949, developed by Remdiesel, has completely got rid of imported parts in its design and is made exclusively from Russian components. The new version of the import-substituted armored car received its own name "Phoenix". This was reported by representatives of the company.

The T-14 Armata tank is the latest development in the field of tank construction in Russia, which uses the most advanced technologies and powerful weapons. Technical and combat characteristics of the new MBT, how many T-14s were produced and entered service, a comparison of Armata with NATO military equipment, — in the RIA Novosti material.

Japan continues to pursue the course of strengthening the country's defense capability, motivating it with the threat from North Korea and China, although the country is actually under the occupation of a completely different country – the United States.

Poland has agreed with South Korea to purchase K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems. Now the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace, which produces MLRS, has signed a contract with the Polish manufacturer WB Group for the supply of C2 control and monitoring systems for this equipment.

It seems that a radical change has taken place in the organizational structure of the Russian Armed Forces. According to sources, the military air defense, which is subordinate to the Ground Forces, has been transferred to the subordination of the Russian Aerospace Forces. What is the logic of such a transformation and what result should it lead to?

The joint venture United Launch Alliance (ULA), owned by the military-industrial companies Boeing and Lockheed Martin, announced the first launch of the American heavy-lift carrier rocket Vulcan Centaur this spring. The flight is scheduled for May 4.