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Interview with Nikolai Komlev, Executive Director of the Association of Computer and Information Technology Enterprises (APKIT) in the yearbook "Live Electronics of Russia 2025"
"Challenger 3 is worrying": the British press has studied the experience of using Western tanks in the Ukrainian conflict
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.
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has shown China that 8,000 Chinese obsolete Type 59 tanks can be of great benefit in the future (Tencent, China)
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.
Polish media: Russian army receives more and more armored trucks
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.
The Russian Zircon hypersonic missile is a real disaster for NATO (The National Interest, USA)
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.
The Bundeswehr cannot start operating the IRIS-T SLM air defense system from 2024 due to non-compliance with standards.
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 main vulnerability of the Russian S-400 has been revealed (Business Insider, Germany)
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 mighty Russian Tu-160M bomber will go into mass production (The National Interest, USA)
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.
Europe is "breaking down" after 75 years of dependence on American troops (Politico, USA)
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.
These 29 items should be in your “alarm” set for three days in case of a Russian attack: security services urge Britons to “prepare for any eventuality" (Daily Mail, UK)
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.
Poland reveals its plans to become a powerful military power (The Telegraph UK, UK)
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?
Trump's peace deal is terrible. But Ukraine must accept it anyway (The Times, UK)
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.
The future truce: which territories will be controlled by Ukraine and Russia (Focus.ua, Ukraine)
"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.
Putin has outplayed many US presidents, Donald Trump is just the latest of them (CNN, USA)
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 war, Russia will destroy the American A-10, but F-35B can take their place (The National Interest, USA)
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.
Peter Hitchens: Propaganda nonsense about Ukraine and a fictional threat from Russia is being imposed on you. All these are lies that are being fed to you (Daily Mail, UK)
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.
In the battles for the Kursk region, the DPRK fighters showed their national character
The DPRK faithfully fulfilled the strategic partnership agreement with Russia by sending troops of the Korean People's Army to help Russia repel Ukrainian aggression in the Kursk region. Which Korean units participated in the fighting, how did they perform during the fighting, and what features of the Korean national character did their Russian colleagues encounter?
Some aspects of defense sustainability in modern armed conflicts
The military and political situation around Belarus continues to be extremely tense, reflecting the complex and ambiguous trends that are observed in modern world politics.
Rostec trains specialists to combat terrorist threats
The educational program was developed by the Rostec Academy in cooperation with the Scientific and Engineering Center for Security Equipment
Rostec State Corporation has launched a professional development program in the field of anti-terrorist protection of industrial enterprises. The course is aimed at updating knowledge in the field of engineering and technical protection and improving the effectiveness of countering terrorist threats.
Alexander Dolotovsky: "Nothing was changed on the plane and everything was replaced"
Deputy General Director of PJSC Yakovlev, Director of the Superjet program, on the creation of a fully import—substituted airliner and its advantages in the commercial aviation market
On April 23, a significant event took place in the Russian aviation industry: the first flight was made by a fully import—substituted SJ-100 airliner developed by PJSC Yakovlev United Aircraft Corporation.