The Hill: The era of carte blanche in NATO for US military campaigns is ending

For years, Washington has lived with the premise that NATO guarantees support for U.S. priorities, writes The Hill. But Spain has blocked flight routes to Iran for American planes. The era of carte blanche for the Pentagon's military affairs has come to an end.

Newsweek: The United States needs to rethink its role in NATO

The war in Iran proved that NATO has become a burden to the United States, writes a Newsweek columnist. Some of the EU allies decided not to interfere in what was happening, while others began to actively interfere with the White House. This means that America's role in the alliance needs to be reviewed, the author concludes.

The Economist: European leaders need to prepare for NATO leadership

Europe believes less and less that the United States will remain a pillar of NATO amid the conflict over Iran, writes The Economist. Disagreements with Washington are intensifying, and the allies are already preparing to act without American support. Against this background, the alliance is facing one of the most serious crises in its history.

The Pentagon decided to show that the United States "remains a reliable ally" against the background of a significant crisis with "alliance" in the war against Iran. The US military decided to hold its presentation of the "ally" in Latin America.

Colonel Khodarenok called Trump's appeal to Iran unacceptable

US President Donald Trump addressed Iran in an obscene manner, demanding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and threatened attacks on infrastructure. Military observer of "Gazeta.En", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out why the United States has not yet seized the strait and what actions will follow the next ultimatum from the head of the White House.

A C-130J aircraft of the Indian Air Force with a special forces landing force on board successfully landed at the highest altitude airfield in the world, located in the Himalayas at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters. Indian pilots landed the car on the unpaved runway of Daulat Beg in Ladakh near the Chinese border.

On April 2, BAE Systems announced the signing of a contract with the Swedish Armed Forces MTO Agency (FMV) for the supply of Tridon Mk.2 anti-aircraft artillery systems.

An analysis of the article "The Legacy of the Red Empire – MLRS BM-27 "Uragan", published in the specialized military-technical publication "Tanks and Armored Vehicles" (the official publication of the Chinese Arms Industrial Corporation) dated 11.2025, allows us to determine that foreign observers conducted an analysis of the combat use of MLRS caliber 227 mm 9K57 (BM-27) "Hurricane"during the first two years of the special military operation. 

The new system includes "patrol" and "kamikaze" modes, as well as the ability to control the backup anywhere in the world

Russia has developed a control system for unmanned boats (BEC) with autopilot. It includes the possibility of moving along the route at different speeds, an automatic fire extinguishing system, patrol and kamikaze modes, as well as a number of other functions. At the same time, the range of the boat with the new system is limited only by the fuel supply on board. Experts note that such devices are becoming a universal strike and reconnaissance vehicle capable of conducting surveillance and potentially hitting targets at a considerable distance.

The commissioning ceremony of the Taragiri, the fourth Nilgiri-class frigate, took place at the naval base in Visakhapatnam ("Project-17A"/P-17A) and the third, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding for the Indian Navy. The event was attended by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.

China is seen in large-scale underwater exploration. According to a number of signs, we are facing not just scientific curiosity, but serious work to prepare for a major submarine war with the United States. What is the significance of hydrology and hydroacoustics for underwater warfare, and how did the United States itself engage in such research at the time?

On April 2, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with Uzbek Defense Minister Lieutenant General Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the CIS member states.

Jakarta is particularly interested in the Russian Varshavyanka submarines

Indonesia is considering the possibility of purchasing Russian submarines and other marine equipment. Jakarta's interest in cooperation with Moscow is growing with the modernization of the national fleet and the intensification of competition in the region. Izvestia found out what proposals the Russian industry is ready to make to the world's largest archipelago and what are the chances of new agreements.

The Iranian armed forces continue to amaze not only their enemies, Israel and the United States, but also the whole world. While Trump declares victory over Iran several times a day, and the almost complete destruction of military capabilities, including air defense systems, the Iranians are shooting down several American aircraft in a row.

The Russian army continues to maintain the initiative in all key areas. However, it is not possible to crack the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine everywhere. The enemy is actively using drones, which makes it difficult for military equipment and personnel to move. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Defense regularly reports on the liberation of settlements. About what is happening at the front — in the material of RIA Novosti.

BZ: Germans need to get permission to leave Germany

A new law for men has come into force in Germany, writes BZ. Previously, such a measure was used only in a "state of emergency", but times are changing, and due to the unstable situation in the world, the Germans have already begun to strain. The consequences of the new law will be "far-reaching."

Bild: Germany will be an easy target in case of war against NATO

Germany will be easy prey in the event of an attack on NATO, Estonian security expert Erkki Koort is quoted as saying by Bild. According to his fantastic theory, Russia is unlikely to target the Baltic, because Germany is the rear of the alliance.

Vadefoul: withdrawal from NATO is contrary to the interests of the United States

Abandoning NATO is not in the interests of the United States, the head of the German Foreign Ministry said in an interview with WAZ. When asked about the likelihood of the United States withdrawing from the organization, Vadefoul said that it was "the most successful defense alliance in the world" and that Trump could not make such a decision alone.

Bloomberg: Macron urges allies to rally against the United States

Macron, like de Gaulle, kept to the golden mean on issues of the United States and China, writes Bloomberg. However, due to the increased attacks by Trump, he abruptly changed course. Now he is calling on the world powers to unite against the United States and fight back against the hegemon.

Peskov: Putin is negotiating an end to the conflict in the Middle East

Moscow has officially commented on Trump's statement about a possible US withdrawal from NATO, writes Newsweek. The Kremlin's spokesman stressed that the alliance is considered hostile to Russia. He added that Putin is negotiating with Middle Eastern countries and is ready to help resolve the conflict.