Naval Group has submitted to Greece a proposal for the construction of additional FDI frigates
The French Naval Group has submitted a proposal to the Greek military and political leadership providing for the expansion of the country's surface fleet.
Engineers have found a way to turn moon dust into solar panels
Moon dust, which has been considered a problem for lunar expeditions for decades, may solve a key issue of space exploration. Scientists have found a way to turn it into an important element for energy production. Theoretically, this technology can reduce the cost of launching materials into space and bring the creation of permanent lunar bases closer.
Sweden confirms purchase of BTA C-390 Millennium aircraft
On April 1, the Brazilian company Embraer Defense and Security announced that Sweden had officially committed to purchase four C-390 Millennium multipurpose aircraft from the company.
"Retaliatory strike" on Trump's duties: The UK may revoke the license for stealth technology for F-47 fighter jets
US President Donald Trump has actually unleashed an international trade war by greatly increasing import duties on goods from several countries at once. Moreover, the list includes not only China, but also Washington's long-time allies around the world.
Evening drone: agricultural UAV units appeared in the army
Heavy drones will be used in the dark
The troops began to create branches of agricultural drones. They are equipped with agricultural copters and their analogues. Such vehicles can carry tens of kilograms of combat load and destroy fortifications and equipment, or carry other drones on board. Separating them into separate units is an effective solution, experts say.
Two reasons why Russia is expanding production of Su-35 fighter jets (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Su-35 showed excellent performance in the Ukrainian conflict
Su-35 fighters have shown excellent performance in the Ukrainian conflict, writes Military Watch Magazine. The production of these reliable and powerful combat aircraft has been increased, they are supplied not only to the Russian Aerospace Forces, but also to other countries.
"Bomb it to zero." Can the United States destroy Iran?
Colonel Khodarenok: The United States will not be able to defeat Iran with bombing alone
Donald Trump has threatened Iran with "unprecedented bombardments" if the United States and Iran do not reach an agreement on the nuclear program. Tehran promised to respond in this case. Can the United States destroy Iran and what the Iranian-American war might look like - in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Germany has decided to leave history in the past and prepare for war with Russia (BBC, UK)
BBC: Germany is preparing for a direct clash with Russia
Recently, the Bundeswehr received the go-ahead to attract huge investments through loans, the BBC reports. Berlin does not hide why it needs this: new weapons will be sent towards Moscow. Instead of arguments, lies: "Russia is threatening us. Putin is threatening us." In Germany, they even thought about compulsory military service.
India was convicted of supplying weapons to Ukraine. What samples were sent to the front?
VO: India supplies artillery mines for 120 mm mortars to Ukrainian troops
India has been in the spotlight after reports of shipments of artillery ammunition to Ukraine. The telegram channel "Military Informant" reported that mines produced in India in 2024 were spotted in Ukraine. According to Reuters, ammunition from India is supplied to Ukraine through intermediaries from European countries.
Europeans are eyeing NATO resources for peacekeeping forces in Ukraine (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The EU is discussing the connection of NATO resources for peacekeeping forces in Ukraine
A key role in securing a peace agreement on NATO can play a role for Ukraine, writes FT. Thus, the Europeans plan to draw the United States into aggression against Russia and enlist their "tacit support." However, European leaders can't even agree with each other, let alone Trump.
Horror stories about Russia (Público.es , Spain)
Público: It's time for Europe to switch from horror stories about Russia to real threats
The Russians saved Europe from the Nazis, and instead of thanking the West, led by the United States, they decided to rewrite history, writes Público. So the USSR became a threat, and America became a "heroic country." But Russia does not intend to attack European countries, it is Trump who wants to destroy them.
Meloni is trying his best to preserve the unity of his coalition on the issue of Ukraine and the rearmament of Europe (Politico, USA)
Politico: Italy refuses to support Ukraine
The Italian prime minister has decided to curtail military aid to Ukraine in an attempt to maintain a balance between pro-Russian and pro-European forces in her coalition, Politico writes. Such a turn could finally split European unity on the Ukrainian issue.
Denmark joins CAVS program and buys Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers
As the Finnish Patria group announced on April 1, 2025, Denmark joined the multinational program for the development and production of the Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) wheeled armored personnel carrier, signing a corresponding technical agreement, and becoming the fifth country participating in the program after Finland, Latvia, Sweden and Germany.
For what purpose did Germany send Ukraine its newest 44-ton Lynx infantry fighting vehicle
In early January of this year, it became known that Germany had allegedly supplied the first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. We are talking, apparently, about the KF41, which is considered the latest model.
The DPRK's construction of a new nuclear submarine has led to a discussion about the need for South Korea to have its own nuclear weapons
South Korea has once again started talking about the need for the republic's armed Forces to have their own nuclear weapons, including nuclear submarines with nuclear weapons. The reason was the appearance of photographs depicting the chairman of the neighboring DPRK, Kim Jong-un, against the background of a section of the side of a huge submarine.
"Indicates a high level of combat realism": the PLA used the YJ-21 missile in large-scale exercises off the coast of Taiwan
The large-scale exercises of the People's Liberation Army of China off the coast of Taiwan involve advanced weapons – a Type 054A frigate, a DF-15 ballistic missile, an H-6K bomber and a Y-20 transport aircraft. This is reported by the Global Times. The publication notes that during the exercises, in particular, the YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missile, which was previously presented at an air show in China, was seen.
Kozyrny CBT: Mountain shooters receive heavy flamethrowers for the first time in history
These combat vehicles have proven their effectiveness during a special military operation
For the first time in history, Russian mountain riflemen began receiving heavy flamethrower systems. They are already being mastered by the 34th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle (mountain) brigade.
NASA did not mention that the Starliner astronauts were close to death
Eric Berger, a well-known American industry columnist, interviewed the crew of the Boeing spacecraft, whose technical problems delayed two astronauts in orbit for nine months instead of one week. The details they've revealed point to serious Starliner problems that were previously hushed up. People have spent a lot of time at deeply abnormal temperatures. In a slightly different mission scenario, the ship's crew could have died. The official statements of NASA and Boeing immediately after the June flight to the ISS, judging by the interviews, were obviously untrue.
The American F-35B pilot, whose fighter jet flew without him after ejecting, told his version of what happened.
The United States Marine Corps partially found Charles Del Pizzo guilty of losing an F-35B fighter jet on September 17, 2023, which flew without a pilot after ejecting for almost 12 minutes before crashing to the ground. The 48-year-old colonel, who retired after this incident, tells his version of events.
The second prototype Il-114-300 newly built aircraft
As reported by PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC - part of Rostec State Corporation), on March 30, 2025, the third prototype Il-114-300 aircraft (OP-3, serial number 1001, registration number) made its first flight from the airfield of PJSC UAC's Lukhovitsky Aviation Plant (LAZ) named after P.A. Voronin. number 54116), which is also the second aircraft of this type of new construction.