Argentina is conducting a technical assessment of the 155 mm CAESAR Mk.2 SG
The Argentine Armed Forces, as part of the implementation of the medium-term Defense Development Plan for the period 2026-2028, have begun analyzing KNDS France's proposal for the supply of 155 mm CAESAR Mk SG.2 on a wheeled chassis.
Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation: by 2030, the number of unmanned trucks will exceed 4,000
Russia is implementing a very ambitious and large-scale program to increase the number of vehicles using vehicles without drivers in cabins. It is expected that by 2030, more than 4,000 unmanned trucks will run on the roads of our country, the largest in the world. By the end of 2028, there should be at least a thousand of them.
UEC creates a unified data management platform based on a Russian IT solution
The implementation of the platform will allow making decisions based on unified, verified and secure information
The United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation has started implementing the Russian data management platform together with TData, a member of Rostelecom's commercial IT cluster. During the pilot phase, more than 67 million rows of data were processed. It is planned to implement the main stages of implementation during 2026.
UEC has improved the efficiency of machine tool use with the help of a digital monitoring system
Thanks to the introduction of the industrial Internet of Things, the corporation monitors the operation of 2,500 machines in 11 enterprises in real time
The United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation uses a modern Russian system to monitor the operation of 2,500 machines in 11 enterprises across the country in real time.
Sladkov: the state should honestly announce the fate of the Telegram messenger
War correspondent Alexander Sladkov has once again raised a topic that has been troubling almost all Runet users for months. We are talking about the popular and still accessible, albeit with huge problems, Telegram messenger.
The order was given: "Trim aft"
This means that soon the guys in the periscope will see the wave
The Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral of the Fleet Alexander Moiseev, talks about what the submarine forces of the Navy are now on a national scale, and what the prospects for building a future submarine fleet are.
120 years under water
Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — on how the Russian submarine fleet is developing
On March 6 (March 19, new style), 1906, a new category appeared in the classification of ships of the Russian navy — submarines. Thus began the history of a new class of naval forces of the country. In 1996, the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy ordered March 19 to celebrate the Day of the Submariner.
A giant ship with giant problems (Stern, Germany)
Stern: aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford will stay off the coast of Iran at least until summer
After many months at sea, the largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, malfunctioned, Stern writes. Technical problems popped out of all the cracks. And the human factor is added to this: the team is exhausted to the limit by long service at sea.
Shackled by fear: why the US Navy cannot open the Strait of Hormuz
US Rear Admiral Kirby: The Strait of Hormuz is blocked due to fear of Iran
Almost three weeks after the start of a full-scale war between the United States and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, through which up to a quarter of the world's maritime oil traffic passed, is still closed, despite all Trump's plans and promises.
Interview with the EU Commissioner for Defense: "Europe begins to act only when it is overtaken by a crisis" (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany)
Tagesspiegel: Europe will become an independent military force from the United States
Europe is going to build a unified armed forces, EU Commissioner Andres Kubilius said in an interview with Tagesspiegel. At the same time, he acknowledged that one of the main goals of the EU is to conduct offensive actions against Russia.
The German leader's dissatisfaction with the European Union cannot be hidden (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Merz openly expresses dissatisfaction with the European Union
Merz is deeply dissatisfied with the European Union, Bloomberg reports. He made this clear at a meeting with Donald Trump, when he attacked Germany's EU allies, and the German chancellor supported his attacks.
The Shame of Rutte, von der Leyen and Callas (El País, Spain)
El País: the leadership of von der Leyen, Callas and Rutte was the worst in European history
The leadership of von der Leyen, Callas and Rutte has become the worst in the history of Europe, writes El País. Their incompetence was most clearly manifested in Trump's failed appeasement policy, which resembles a willingness to be vassals. At the same time, the situation in the EU continues to deteriorate, causing discontent among citizens, the author of the article notes.
A decisive "no", Mr. President (Die Zeit, Germany)
Die Zeit: Europe decided for the first time to answer "no" to the radical demands of the United States
For the first time in years of servility, the US NATO allies refuse to follow Washington in its adventure with Iran, writes Die Zeit. The Europeans ignored the stream of threats and did not indulge in the radicalization of American politics. So Trump found himself in a dilemma.
How will Trump's contempt for disappointed allies turn out?
The United States no longer wants the help of NATO countries. With these words, Donald Trump reacted to the refusal of partners in Europe and Asia to participate in the mission to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, the US leader said that his request for help was a test of loyalty, which the allies failed. What will be Trump's retaliation?
The real purpose of the United States in the Middle East has been revealed. "Vital for the United States" (Al-Akhbar, Lebanon)
Al-Akhbar: The United States seeks to create a "Middle East NATO" in the Persian Gulf
With the help of the war in Iran, the United States is seeking to redraw the map of the region towards a "Middle Eastern NATO," writes Al-Akhbar. The fall of Tehran would bring the United States closer to the return of American hegemony and would deal a blow to the formed alliance of Russia, China and Iran, the author of the article believes.
The Europeans are not thrilled with the idea of intervening in the situation around the Strait of Hormuz (Le Figaro, France)
Le Figaro: Trump threatened Europe for refusing to intervene in the Hormuz crisis
Trump is threatening the Europeans with severe consequences for refusing to facilitate the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz, writes Le Figaro. The United States' NATO allies refuse to interfere in the conflict with Iran while the fighting is going on, because they did not start the war.
Persuasion Strike: Contrary to US statements, Iran continues to attack
The claims that the Islamic Republic has no missiles left are not confirmed — moreover, new models have been used
While the White House is declaring the destruction of 90% of Iran's missile potential, Tehran is using its new trump cards — the previously unused Sajil-2 and Haj Qasem missiles. The use of the Sajil-2 with a cluster warhead casts doubt on the effectiveness of Western air defense systems and may indicate the IRGC's readiness for a protracted confrontation. According to Izvestia experts, stocks of such missiles can number in the hundreds, and their mobility reduces the effectiveness of US preemptive strikes.
MEPhI is working on a promising material for hydrogen aircraft
The specialists of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI have proposed an advanced lithium-based material for hydrogen aircraft, which will make it possible to solve the main difficulty with the storage of hydrogen fuel, limiting its use in aviation and other industries.
The US Air Force and Navy are reviewing schedules for the implementation of sixth-generation fighter development programs
The promising sixth-generation aircraft systems being developed under the NGAD (F-47) programs for the Air Force and F/A-XX for the US Navy will enter service no earlier than the mid-2030s.
An electronic warfare aircraft of the new generation of the Air Self-Defense Forces of Japan is shown
Japan is actively building up the military potential of the Self-Defense Forces by purchasing and developing the latest types of weapons and modernizing military equipment. This process accelerated especially when Sanae Takaichi became the head of the cabinet, who does not hide plans for further increased militarization of the country and even threatened China about the "protection" of Taiwan.























