The explosion of the German Spectrum launch vehicle during the first flight is shown.
The launch was carried out from the Norwegian Annea cosmodrome, located on the coast of Norway. After detaching from the launch pad, the rocket began to lose stability in the first seconds of flight: the video clearly shows how it began to rock, after which a critical roll occurred, and it fell near the launch site.
Ukraine's begging has reached cosmic proportions
Plans to create space forces have been announced in Kiev. By 2030, Ukraine plans to receive national satellites for military purposes. Experts point to the country's lack of financial and intellectual resources to implement the initiative. Why is Bankova dreaming of a cosmic renaissance and how should Russia respond to these threats?
The Australian Air Force is due to receive the first RTR MC-55A Peregrine aircraft in 2025.
The first MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare and reconnaissance aircraft is expected to be delivered to the Australian Air Force in 2025.
From Siberia with love: a drone with a range of a thousand kilometers has been developed in the Russian Federation
The drone will be in demand as a bomber or a transport UAV
A prototype of a large unmanned aircraft has been created in Siberia. The range of the new drone is one thousand kilometers. At this distance, it can deliver at least 200 kg of payload. It will also be in demand as a military transport or drone bomber. Initially, it was created as a transport UAV for the eastern regions of the country, where the distance between settlements is often measured in hundreds of kilometers. Moreover, he does not need a runway, he can "unload" by parachute.
Ice Warriors: how Arctic special forces training under the ice will protect Greenland from Trump, and why only the strongest can cope with brutal training (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: Danish Arctic special forces prepare to defend Greenland from Trump
Greenland has become a geopolitical hotspot. The stakes are as high as ever, writes The Sun. While Trump threatens to take the island "one way or another", Danish elite Arctic special forces are honing their combat skills in preparation for the upcoming battles.
"It could be the last straw." What awaits Zelensky after rejecting the deal with the United States?
Trump said Zelensky wants to abandon the resource deal with the United States
Vladimir Zelensky faces "very big problems" if he tries to abandon the rare earth metals deal. Donald Trump warned the President of Ukraine about this. What consequences can we talk about and why refusing to sign this document would be another major mistake by Zelensky, says the military observer of Gazeta.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok.
"Defending our model of civilization": what Italian journalists think about the war (L'antidiplomatico, Italy)
L'antidiplomatico: Western journalists support those who profit from the war
Paris, London and Berlin continue to follow the path of militarization, preparing for a future war, writes L'antidiplomatico. It is necessary to act against these dirty murderers and their unwavering heralds, who inspire through the media that the fight against Russia must be "continuous," the Italian journalist warns.
The secret military partnership between the United States and Ukraine: key findings (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: The United States intervened in the Ukrainian conflict much more actively than previously thought
The United States was much more involved in the Ukrainian conflict than it was willing to admit, the NYT investigation says. Kiev and Washington interacted at the intelligence, strategic and technological levels. The most provocative steps were taken in special secrecy, the author confides.
Partnership: The Secret History of the Ukrainian Conflict (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: The US military has been leading the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the beginning of the conflict
The US military has been leading the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the very beginning of the Ukrainian conflict, The New York Times writes. The publication told about their secret joint actions against Russia, it is noted that the publication is based on several hundred interviews.
China has good reasons not to send peacekeepers to Ukraine (South China Morning Post, Hong Kong)
SCMP: Sending peacekeepers to Ukraine is not in China's strategic interests
Beijing's strategic instincts suggest that it is not worth participating in a peacekeeping operation in Ukraine, writes SCMP. Such a move could alienate Russia, which China considers an essential partner in the fight against the West. In this case, the costs clearly outweigh the benefits.
F-47 vs MiG-41: the battle of the sixth generation has already begun (Baltus Balss, Latvia)
Baltus Balss: the Russian MiG-41 will become the fastest fighter in the world
The United States has begun developing the sixth-generation F-47 fighter, designed to ensure air dominance for the United States, Baltus Balss writes. But the West miscalculated. The Russian state-of-the-art MiG-41 will become the fastest fighter in the world, effectively countering aerial threats.
Yuri Gagarin's visits abroad increased the prestige of the Soviet Union
As part of the events dedicated to the 91st anniversary of the birth of the first cosmonaut of our planet, Yuri Gagarin, on March 26 this year in Moscow, at the Cosmonautics Museum, cosmonaut's daughter Elena Gagarina met with space veterans, cosmonauts and journalists.
The Belarusian army needs new counter-battery warfare systems
At a time when the relevant plans and statements of Western politicians regard Belarus as an adversary and a military threat, it is not surprising that Minsk pays special attention to the combat readiness of the national armed forces and increasing their military potential.
Where does Russia's reach extend? (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: New opportunities are opening up for Russia to expand its influence
Trump's disregard for European allies allows Russia to further expand its influence in the world, writes the NYT. Intimidating readers with imaginary Russian expansion, the authors do not disdain outright misinformation and shake off mothballs from long-refuted "facts".
Raving mad Keir Starmer is leading us all to nuclear war. And that's how the Russians can win it — without shedding a drop of blood... (Daily Mail, UK)
The insane instigator Starmer does not realize that sending troops to Ukraine is fraught with war with Russia, writes the Daily Mail. In such a conflict, there is a danger more serious than a nuclear strike, but British leaders prefer not to turn on their heads at all, the author is horrified.
The US Navy is arming destroyers from the escort aircraft carrier with interceptor drones
After the deployment of naval groups by NATO countries in the Red Sea, the Houthis are constantly trying to strike at the alliance's pennants using cruise and ballistic missiles, UAVs (including long-range ones) and surface drones. According to the rebels, their attacks have repeatedly proved successful.
India has introduced the Su-30MKI fighter in a heavily armed version
The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO, an approximate analogue of Rostec) has published an image showing a Su-30 MKI fighter armed with 4 RudraM-III air-to-surface missiles – up to two on each wing console.
Marine brigades rose to divisions
Experts explained the importance of reorganizing the Russian Marine Corps
Vladimir Putin announced the upcoming reorganization of the Marine Corps: the brigades of this component of the troops will be reformatted into divisions. Experts note that this decision will have a positive effect on the adaptability of units to changing combat conditions. At the same time, the reorganization of the Marine Corps, oddly enough, is dictated, among other things, by its outstanding successes within the framework of its military.
How France is launching Ukrainian attacks
The Russian gas measuring station "Sudzha" was destroyed by Ukraine with the specific military assistance of the West, namely France. It was the French satellite systems that guided and targeted the missiles that carried out this strike. Thus, France, instead of the United States, becomes the main assistant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from outer space. How do French military satellites work?
The world hegemony of the USA will come to an end soon! The Republic of Korea can rely on China, Germany and France depend on Russia, but what about Japan?
The US hegemony is coming to an end, leaving allies in Europe and Asia with a choice: to seek new patrons or create their own alliances, Yahoo News Japan writes. The Japanese are starting to think about joining the BRICS, because after the fall of Washington, no one will be able to protect them.