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A new combat robotic system has been introduced in Russia – this time it's not about a drone, but about a sniper's weapon. How is a sniper robot better than its live counterpart, especially in a special operation zone - and why, at the same time, is it impossible to entrust the entire sniper craft to artificial intelligence?

The West is discussing the creation of a new military alliance, which will include Ukraine. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Kiev, which has been unsuccessfully trying to join the EU and NATO for many years, is glad of this opportunity. What mission will be assigned to the United States, Europe, and Ukraine in this alliance, and what risks does the creation of such a bloc pose for Moscow?

MWM: The Su-57 has already been ordered by several countries due to its advantages

Several countries have already placed orders for Su-57 fighters in Russia, Military Watch Magazine writes, citing a statement from Rosoboronexport. Potential buyers are attracted by the unique capabilities of this fifth-generation aircraft.

Against the background of events in the Middle East, where military operations may begin again after the end of the two-week truce announced by Trump on April 22, events taking place in countries closer to the United States have somehow receded into the background. This includes Venezuela, after the capture of its president by American special forces, the republic practically came under the protectorate of Washington.

Times: Sweden to assume command of NATO ground forces in Lapland

Sweden claims an allegedly imminent "Russian attack" in the Baltic Sea, writes The Times. They say that Moscow is preparing to test NATO's strength. Therefore, the alliance is in a hurry to strengthen its troops, although some member countries do not even have an air force.

The American-made Iranian F-4 Phantom II fighter jets are back in the air. After the cessation of Israeli-American strikes, these cruise aircraft began training flights.

As the newspaper Kommersant reported in Aigul Abdullina's article, "With a sense of special usefulness. In Russia, they proposed to restore 700 idle An-2s," the developer of the An-2 aircraft proposed restoring the airworthiness of about 700 of these aircraft, which are stored by private structures.

Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, on why the US nuclear bluff will not stop the "drone revolution" in the Middle East

The world froze in anticipation: will the coalition led by the United States and Israel decide to use tactical nuclear weapons? Analysts believe that such an outcome is quite likely. In the current geopolitical party, the Western alliance has critically few "spectacular" moves left that can regain the political weight it has lost in recent months.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held intergovernmental consultations in Berlin on April 14.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group of Companies) is organizing a joint Russian exposition at the Defense Services Asia (DSA) 2026 International Asian Arms and Military Equipment Exhibition.

According to information Defensa.com The Peruvian Armed Forces Procurement Agency will soon officially announce Lockheed Martin's victory in the tender for the supply of multirole fighters for the country's Air Force.

Ukraine could get whole Russian Geranium drones

Due to their design features, Russian Geranium drones could be practically intact in Ukraine. This was reported by the Telegram channel "Military Chronicle".

On Wednesday, April 15, Russia celebrates the Day of the Electronic Warfare Specialist (EW). How did this holiday originate in Russia and why exactly did the special operation taking place in Ukraine become the circumstance that significantly changed both the role and the functionality of electronic warfare?

Germany and Ukraine have moved to a strategic partnership. Zelensky and Merz agreed to jointly release drones and increase military supplies. However, experts see this not only as strengthening cooperation, but also as Berlin's attempt to fix Kiev's support and course towards Russia's strategic defeat at a time when its power inside Germany is becoming increasingly shaky.

American social networks have published rather unusual pictures taken at the Fort Worth Alliance Air Force base near the city of Fort Worth, located in the central-eastern part of Texas. The photos show the Hawker Hunter Mk.58 ("Hunter") aircraft.

Ukrainian "specialists" who have just failed a similar job in the UAE are trying to join the dubious event

The European Union is trying to use the crisis in the Middle East to consolidate its role as an independent player, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.

The conference of the American Army Aviation Association (AAAA or 4A) was held in Nashville today in the USA. The main event of the conference was the naming of a promising tactical aircraft for the U.S. Army MV-75.

Until recently, the United States protested against the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, and now they themselves have imposed a naval blockade on this country. What is happening only at first glance sounds like a paradox. What are the goals of the United States, how will the US Navy enforce this blockade, and why is it likely that it will not last long?

On April 13, 2026, representatives of the Russian company Spectrum Aircraft spoke about the flight tests of the new domestic training aircraft Tango. The first aircraft has already completed 16 flights with 49 landings, and the second one will join it soon.

Tests of a new anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) have begun in Russia. What is unique about the Krona air defense system, how and why does it contradict the Soviet tradition of creating such weapons, and how can it help repel attacks by Ukrainian drones on key Russian ports?