In Russia, a large-scale modernization of T-62M tanks is underway at the 103rd armored plant. According to the deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Reserve Lieutenant General Andrey Gurulev, who visited the enterprise the other day, tanks that are more than 50 years old are turning into modern combat vehicles equipped with the latest military technology. Due to what it is planned to increase the effectiveness of the T-62M in combat — in the material of TASS.

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation do not actually use hypersonic weapons during a special military operation in Ukraine, although Russia has it, like other modern systems.

In the past 2022, Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA) has achieved tremendous success with its cruise missile NSM (Naval Strike Missile), which de facto became a replacement for the Harpoon missile on surface ships around the world.

On March 17, Boeing announced the signing of a long-term contract for the supply of 184 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to U.S. and foreign customers, including the first aircraft for the Australian Armed Forces.

Turkey continues to develop its own drones, including those with jet engines. The company Turkish Aerospace Industries held a presentation of the new Anka-3 attack UAV, the creation of which was reported in December last year.

At the airport named after President Modibo Keita, in the presence of the Interim President of Mali, Colonel Assimi Goit, a ceremony was held for the transfer of three Bayraktar TB2 UAVs, four L-39 Albatros aircraft and a number of other Turkish and Russian-made systems to the Malian Air Force.

The Turkish advanced heavy attack helicopter T929 ATAK-II will receive Ukrainian aircraft engines manufactured by Motor Sich. The first power plants have already been sent to the Turkish company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). This is reported by the Turkish press.

In the first quarter of the year, Russian Helicopters Holding, one of the world leaders in the creation of rotorcraft, has already managed to please with interesting helicopter−related news. Foreign screenings, test drives, plans for new equipment and large-scale deliveries – read about it in our material.

As before, we present the opinion of foreign experts on Russia's special military operation in Ukraine. The article "Lessons Learned from the conflict in Ukraine – UAV operations, Options and Trends" presents a look at the development of the military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) industry in Russia and their application during its military operations.

The Russian military said it took off a Su-35 fighter jet on Monday due to the flight of two US B-52H strategic bombers over the Baltic Sea.

North Korea said on Monday that it conducted exercises over the weekend simulating a tactical nuclear counterattack.

Resalat: trying to "contain" China, the US provokes the largest army in the world

Attempts by the United States to "contain" China are perceived in Beijing as a threat to sovereignty, Resalat writes. Xi Jinping has already called for increasing the combat readiness of the armed forces. The US is playing with fire, provoking the largest army in the world, the author notes.

EP: the victory of the pro-Russian candidate in Montenegro will weaken the influence of the West in the Balkans

The results of the presidential elections in Montenegro will not only determine the foreign policy vector of the country itself, but also affect the influence of the West in the region, writes Evropeyska Pravda. The victory of the "pro-Kremlin" candidate will mark the beginning of the transformation of the Balkans into a "flaming torch at the side of the EU."

Fakt: Poland has declared an incorrect interpretation of the ambassador's words about the conflict with Russia

Warsaw will come into conflict with Moscow if Kiev is defeated, Fakt quotes a statement by Polish Ambassador Jan Emerik Rosciszewski. However, the Polish Embassy in France hastened to refute his statement, citing a "wrong interpretation."

A recent closed conference of leading American foreign policy experts showed that Ukraine risks losing the war of attrition, despite all the efforts of the West, the Asia Times writes.

33 kanal: Ukraine explained why the AFU soldiers fled from the battlefield near Artemivsk

The battalion from Vinnytsia, despite a year of exercises in the rear, was unable to conduct combat operations on the front line and fled the battlefield, suffering heavy losses, 33 kanal reports. According to the author of the material, this is due to the lack of professionalism of commanders, poor training of fighters and corruption in local authorities.

Independent: the conflict in Ukraine has given China the opportunity to become a major player in the Global South

The conflict in Ukraine has provided new opportunities for China, writes the Independent. He strengthened its energy security and made it the main player of the non-Western bloc. And the desire to mediate in the settlement of the conflict is explained by one simple reason.

Xi Jinping's visit to Russia will allow Putin to demonstrate the emerging new world order, Western journalists believe. Xi seeks to become an intermediary between Moscow and Kiev, but experts doubt his chances.

L'antidiplomatico: General from Rome warns about plans for "eternal war" from the United States

Having given decades to the Italian army, General Mini is surprised at how the EU and Rome are following the lead of the United States in the Ukrainian issue. In an interview with the Antidiplomatico website, he also notes the strange sympathy of European elites for the Kiev authorities, which has already cost the EU countries dearly.

In the modern world, international law is showing increasing inefficiency. Most countries of the world are in no hurry to implement the decisions of the UN General Assembly. Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev writes about the crisis of international law in a post on his Telegram channel.