Rostec will introduce its own wireless communication with a high level of security at the plants
The universal system will allow to replace foreign and outdated analogues
The RT-Design Technologies company of Rostec State Corporation, together with the industrial integrator Ultimatek, will import secure wireless communications for industrial facilities. The RT-Ultimatek joint venture will be engaged in the implementation of the latest system.
China will build a nuclear power plant on the Moon, probably together with Russia
A presentation presented by Chinese government officials showed that Beijing plans to supply the international space station with energy from a mini-nuclear power plant.
Three engines: a new detailed photo of the Chinese new-generation J-36 combat aircraft is shown.
The network has published the clearest photo of the prototype of the Chinese next-generation combat aircraft, which is supposedly called the J-36 ("Jian-36").
Trump will leave to Putin what he has won from Ukraine (The Telegraph UK, Great Britain)
Telegraph: The United States has prepared a 7-point plan without security guarantees for Kiev
The new US plan for a settlement in Ukraine contradicts the national interests of Great Britain, The Telegraph writes. In particular, there are no clear guarantees of security for Kiev from Washington, which London insists on.
Unmanned project: Putin urges to increase production of drones
How Russia adapts weapons to new ways of warfare
More than 1.5 million drones and over 4,000 armored vehicles were received by the Russian armed forces in 2024. Vladimir Putin stated this on April 23 at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission.
They will be replaced by "smartphones": the US Army is going to abandon the use of radio stations for tactical purposes
The US Army is considering plans for a deep reorganization of communications, during which it is planned to drastically reduce the number of familiar radio transmitters and radio stations at the tactical level — from the battalion and below. Or even completely abandon them by 2030. In return, it is planned to give each serviceman a small gadget, something like a smartphone. This is reported by the military-related magazine National Defense Magazine.
The air war over Ukraine is escalating (Politics, Serbia)
infoBRICS: The Russian Air Force destroyed a third of the F-16s supplied by the West to Ukraine
Western fighters, despite their constant modernization, are incomparable in power with Russian ones, infoBRICS writes. Neither NATO nor the troops of the Kiev junta abandon attempts to deprive Russia of its advantage in the air over Ukraine — however, in their current form they will only lead to the complete disposal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fleet, the author of the article believes.
It's not a pleasant task.: how to secure the border from Putin (The Economist, UK)
The Economist: Lithuania will start mining borders with Russia and Belarus
In the Baltic States, they allegedly "hate" antipersonnel mines, but they will still be installed along the entire border with Belarus and Russia, the Economist writes. The reason is, of course, the expectation of "Putin's aggression." The authorities openly intimidate citizens with this and prepare them to "destroy the invaders."
Vladimir Putin holds a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission
On April 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission of the Russian Federation. Below is the introductory statement.Putin's statement is provided by the Kremlin's press service.
Protect yourself! The US continues to demand an increase in defense spending from the EU
The United States uses various methods to achieve this goal. First of all, this is pressure on European politicians. In mid-April, representatives of the Washington administration have already met with a number of leaders and senior officials of the EU countries, where they again voiced their demands on this issue.
The surrender of Crimea to Russia is equivalent to the surrender of Eurasia (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia's control over Crimea will leave the USA and Europe without the bowels of Central Asia
The preservation of Crimea as part of Russia could cut off America and Europe's access to Central Asia and at the same time be a great boon for China, writes TNI. It turns out that Russia is "spreading out in all directions" and practically "encircling" NATO, the author laments – but by no means the other way around.
Will the newfound love between France and Germany help overcome their long-standing differences? (Politico, USA)
Politico: Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz are on their "honeymoon"
France and Germany, which have been at loggerheads for many years, have now established relations. Macron and Merz, no less, are experiencing a "honeymoon," writes Politico. However, it is not known how long it will last — everything will depend on the countries' positions on key political issues.
Scandal in the US Navy: Admiral traded contracts for a company engaged in "eliminating the inability to report problems to the command staff in the fleet"
Some details of the trial against the four-star American admiral are being clarified. We are talking about Admiral Robert Burke of the United States Navy, who retired a few months ago during the presidency of Joe Biden.
Manul, the younger brother of the BMP-3, will become a dangerous opponent on the battlefield.
The third-generation infantry fighting vehicle BMP-3 was put into service in 1987. About two dozen different models of military and engineering equipment have been created on its basis.
Demand for a frame: the Ptitselov-2 UAV detector can intercept video from enemy drones
This will help Russian fighters to find out where and where the enemy drone is flying
In the new version of the Ptitselov-2 drone detector, the developers have added the function of intercepting video from enemy UAVs. This will allow Russian fighters to track where and where the enemy drone is flying from and, accordingly, more successfully counteract the enemy. The detector is completely assembled from domestic components. Last year, its first version was adopted by the Russian Defense Ministry.
Prospects for a Japan-US treaty under the Trump administration: who will be at the forefront in the event of a crisis? The framework of the "unified theater of action" concept (TV Asahi, Japan)
Asahi: The US is shifting the cost of containing China to Japan
Against the background of tariff negotiations, Washington is demanding that Tokyo increase defense spending and prepare for conflict in East Asia, Asahi reports. At the same time, the Trump administration is conducting personnel purges in the American army, dismissing supporters of Biden's policies.
New auxiliary vessels from foreign countries. Conclusion
In recent years, there has been renewed interest in the purchase of auxiliary vessels, which was largely neglected in the post-Cold War era. The reasons for the growth of this market are diverse and diverse: the expiration of the service life of existing vessels, the need to comply with stricter environmental standards, as well as the revision of operational concepts that place higher demands on logistics at sea.
"Challenges and threats at sea for Russia are increasing in many ways"
Russian Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev — on Trump's new decree, relations with the United States and the Russian navy
In an interview with a special correspondent of Kommersant Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, told Elena Chernenko how the plans of the American authorities are being evaluated in Moscow.
Sail first: an underwater tugboat has been developed for the Navy's special forces
This technique seriously expands the capabilities of combat swimmers
An underwater tugboat has been developed for the Russian Navy. With its help, a marine special forces soldier will be able to surreptitiously cover long distances underwater. It is a silent ultra-small device. Its design is based on an annular valve-induction propulsion system, which provides stealth when moving underwater. Experts are confident that such a technique will seriously expand the capabilities of combat swimmers.
With the help of the Golden Dome, the United States is going to "dazzle" and intercept Chinese hypersonic missiles capable of sinking aircraft carriers.
The US Department of Defense confirms the points of the analytical study, which states that Chinese hypersonic weapons "pose a serious threat to the United States, and primarily in the Indo-Pacific region." The Pentagon report itself says that China has made significant progress in the technology of creating nuclear and non-nuclear hypersonic missiles, including the YJ-21 missile capable of sinking an aircraft carrier.