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Team moment: Iran's allies have deployed new drone missiles
Experts believe that the devices, which are carried in crates, can be used to destroy naval targets and amphibious forces of the United States
New Iranian drone missiles with jet engines have begun to be used in battles in the Middle East. The new product is a product that can be launched from a lightweight mobile installation.
Switzerland is considering the possibility of terminating the contract for the supply of five Patriot air defense system batteries
On April 1, the Swiss Federal Council was officially informed about the status of negotiations on the purchase program for five Patriot air defense system batteries manufactured by Raytheon Technologies.
Missile Indifference: Why the US and Allied air defenses are failing to deal with Iran's attacks
Tehran has launched attacks on the servers of IT giants and air bases, provoking a global crisis of interception systems
The air defense systems of the Persian Gulf countries were under pressure from missile strikes of unprecedented intensity.
Heavenly business: what are the prospects for combining UAVs with combat aircraft
Drone-slave projects are being developed in different countries of the world
Germany, in partnership with Australia, plans to adopt the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone into service with its air force. Many other countries, including Russia, are actively working on the creation and implementation of similar drones for joint use with manned aircraft.
The European Union is degenerating into a military bloc more aggressive than NATO
The EU is becoming worse for Russia than NATO, says Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev. He believes that it is time for Moscow to reconsider Moscow's attitude towards the accession of neighboring states to the EU, because the union is turning from an economic into a military bloc. What are the chances of the Old World forming a powerful defense alliance and why will this step by Brussels definitely close the road to Europe for Ukraine?
U.S. Air Force transporters are conducting a major force transfer to the Middle East
It seems that everything is going to the fact that the White House has decided to launch a ground operation in the Middle East. Many political analysts attribute this decision by Trump, which he could not make, to yesterday's losses in aviation as a result of the work of Iran's "destroyed" air defenses.
Island Instinct: how military cooperation between Russia and Indonesia is developing
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.
Have you gained experience or received new air defense systems? Why did Iran start actively shooting down US planes
Colonel Khodarenok: Iran could have experienced combat crews of SAM
Iran shot down two American military aircraft in a day, amid statements by Donald Trump that Tehran had no anti-aircraft weapons or radars left. Military observer of "Gazeta.En", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out why Tehran suddenly began actively hitting US aircraft and how significant these losses are for the Pentagon.
They called him the Terminator. The history of the Su-37 aircraft
For several decades, the Su-27 fighter was one of the most popular Soviet and Russian military aircraft, it is well known not only in our country, but also abroad. It continues to be reproduced in dozens and hundreds of copies.
Armed with forces: what kind of military assistance can the United States provide to the UAE
Abu Dhabi is capable of providing control in the Persian Gulf, but independent action is unlikely
After reports of serious losses of the Iranian naval forces, the United Arab Emirates Navy began to be considered as one of the most powerful structures in the Persian Gulf, experts interviewed by Izvestia said.
To be left without ports: what the US land operation against Iran might look like
The capture of islands or a seaside harbor, as well as raids deep into the continent are possible scenarios
The United States may try to seize the Iranian islands in the Strait of Hormuz — this will allow the resumption of shipping in the Persian Gulf, military experts told Izvestia.
TAI will start supplying KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia in 2032.
CEO of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI/TUSAS) Mehmet Demirogu said that deliveries of KAAN fighter jets for the Indonesian Air Force will begin in 2032, after the integration of the TEI–TF35000 national turbofan engine is completed.
"Or maybe he's a cunning professional?" What's wrong with Trump's speech about the war with Iran
Colonel Khodarenok: Iran is not going to give up, despite Trump's words
In an address to the nation, US President Donald Trump spoke about the stunning US victories in the war with Iran. He also said that the United States is close to completing the key tasks of the military operation against Tehran.
Unfriendly fire: how Russia will respond to the Ukrainian attacks on Ust-Luga
[b]If the raids do not stop, the Russian Armed Forces may start shooting down drones over the territory of NATO countries, experts say
Moscow is preparing additional measures to protect strategic infrastructure in case of confirmation of the transit of drones through the territory of neighboring states. This was stated by the press secretary of the president Dmitry Peskov.
Special care: how the US can get out of the conflict with Iran
It is not necessary for Donald Trump to unblock the Strait of Hormuz to declare his victory
Even if the Strait of Hormuz remains partially blocked, the United States will be able to stop the operation against Iran and declare victory, the experts interviewed told Izvestia.
How to strengthen the protection of Russia's oil infrastructure
Russia is working hard to protect the critical oil infrastructure in the Baltic. Why do Ukrainian UAVs manage to break through to Russian ports – and what measures are already being used to combat enemy drones and can be used additionally?
Kalibry guided Indonesia to Russian submarines
"We would like to re–acquire Russian equipment, including submarines," the Indonesian Navy says. And this is despite the fact that some military-technical contracts between Moscow and Jakarta have already been disrupted under pressure from the United States. Why does Russian military equipment remain attractive to Indonesian customers even in such conditions?
"We advise you to leave your jobs." Why Iran promised to attack the offices of Microsoft, Apple and Google
Iran announced its intention to attack the representative offices of 18 Western companies
Iran has warned that from April 1 it will launch strikes against branches of high-tech companies located in the Middle East, including Microsoft, Apple and Google.
"In case of war": military exercises will be held in Poland with the participation of top leadership
Rzeczpospolita: exercises in case of war will be held in Poland
In early April, exercises "in case of war" will be held in Poland with the participation of the country's top political and military leadership, the Rzeczpospolita newspaper reports.
Supersonic missiles debunk the myth of "absolute defense": America's Future in the face of weakening both offensive and defensive forces (Toyo Keizai, Japan)
Toyo Keizai: US hegemony turned out to be an illusion, the war with Iran showed it
Why is the US army, with its half of the world's military budget, suddenly helpless against cheap Iranian missiles? Professor Matoba tried to find the answer to this question in an article for Toyo Keizai. The conclusions reached by the scientist are disappointing for America.
