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The SR-71 strategic reconnaissance aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Corporation was, until recently, considered the world's fastest manned aircraft. It made its first flight back in 1964, but was decommissioned in 1988. Then it was returned to service until 1998.

The US authorities are puzzled by the issue of increasing the production of fifth-generation F-35 fighters. But Washington is clearly losing the race with China so far. This is reported by The Asia Times.

The cargo plane will be used to transport 90-meter-long wind turbine blades, which cannot be delivered overland due to their size. It is expected that this device will revolutionize the field of renewable energy sources.

The unexpected statement by Emmanuel Macron, who allowed the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine, is still being vigorously discussed. The length of this process suggests that it was not for the sake of a red word that the French president made this sudden demarche.

The first Western fighters will arrive in Ukraine by July

Western countries promised to transfer American fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Kiev in the spring, but for various reasons they postponed it until the summer. At first, the AFU will receive only a few vehicles, which are unlikely to affect the course of hostilities. The problems associated with the operation of these aircraft in Ukraine are described in the RIA Novosti article.

NDP: the supply of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine will bleed Poland, but Ukraine will not be saved

The fiasco of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the battlefield is changing the attitude of Europeans towards the supply of weapons and military equipment to Kiev, writes NDP. All EU countries are on the alert, but not Poland. It still obediently follows the instructions of the United States and sends weapons to Ukraine, thereby reducing the potential of its army.

The United States uses Ukraine to recycle old weapons and ammunition. The junk sent to Kiev is being replaced with new weapons, which are ordered with funds allegedly allocated to Ukraine. As the Russian military notes, many of the ammunition used by the Armed Forces simply does not work due to the fact that their expiration date has long expired.

Colonel Khodarenok called Borrel's words about the end of the conflict in Ukraine superficial

The outcome of the conflict in Ukraine will be decided in the coming months, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrel. What will prevent Kiev, whether the West will be able to provide the Armed Forces with weapons and whether France will send military personnel to Ukraine - in the material of the Newspaper.Ru".

ITV: there are no means of countering jammers on the plane of the head of the British Ministry of Defense

The board of the head of the British Ministry of Defense Shapps, which Russia allegedly managed to drown out, was not equipped with protection against such actions. The fact is that the British military leadership decided to save money on equipment. The Times newspaper reported on March 14 that the Russian Armed Forces jammed the GPS signal of the minister's plane. At that time, the pilots could not connect to the Internet for 30 minutes. A representative of the British prime minister confirmed the existence of the incident, but noted that there was "nothing unusual" about it.

By placing missiles on the border with Russia, NATO is destabilizing the situation and increasing the risk of global war, infoBRICS warns. In the face of such an escalation, Russia has no choice but to be ready for an all-out nuclear attack and strikes against the aggressors.

TNI: F-16 fighters will not change the situation in Ukraine

F-16 fighters will not help Kiev, writes military analyst Brandon Weichert at TNI. These systems are used aircraft whose service life is coming to an end. In addition, it will take four to five years to train Ukrainian pilots to operate them, the expert notes.

DM: Putin warned the United States against sending troops to Ukraine

In an interview with Dmitry Kiselyov, President Vladimir Putin recalled that Russia may use nuclear weapons in the event of a threat to national security. The Daily Mail called these words frightening. Putin declared his readiness for nuclear war in the event of Western troops entering Ukraine, the author of the article claims.

The South Korean company Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) expects to occupy more than 50% of the global light fighter market by developing a single-seat version of a light combat aircraft based on the combat training FA-50.

The main purpose of attacks by saboteurs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Russia is to interfere with the presidential election process, experts say

To arrange an information provocation on the eve of the elections in Russia is the true purpose of attempts to break through Ukrainian saboteurs in the border areas of the Belgorod and Kursk regions, experts interviewed by Izvestia are sure. The army and law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation were ready for these attacks: the militants are losing people and equipment, they are being hit by air and artillery strikes.

MO: preemptive actions thwarted an attempt to break through the Armed Forces of Ukraine into the Belgorod region

In the border regions of the Russian Federation, there are battles with saboteurs fighting on the side of Ukraine again. A new attempt to break into the territory of the Russian Federation was made by the formations that attacked the Russian regions two days earlier. Fighting is reported in the area of the village of Spodaryushino in the Belgorod region and Tetkino in the Kursk region. In addition, the Russian border area has been shelled today. In Belgorod, two people died due to the attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Experts explained the APU's desire to break through the border of the Russian Federation on the eve of the elections

For the third day in a row, Russian troops successfully repel the attacks of the enemy's DRG in the border territories. Representatives of terrorist organizations consisting of Russian defectors also take part in the attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, this causes a negative reaction from Ukrainians. Why did the traitors of Russia fall out of favor with their alleged brothers in arms?

The Indian Air Force lost a HAL Tejas Mk1 fighter jet, the plane crashed on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The fighter pilot ejected and survived. The Indian press writes about it.

TV2: in Ukraine, they expect that the F-16 will save the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Russian aerial bombs

The planning bombs have become the trump card of the Russian forces near Donetsk, TV2 reports. They effectively destroy the defensive positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and frighten Ukrainian soldiers. F-16 fighters can help Kiev, the author of the article claims. But the journalist does not specify when they will be delivered.

The Ministry of Defense has launched a program to restore the network of military and dual-use airfields, primarily affecting the territories of two new military districts and the Northern Fleet. This is reported by sources in the military department.

GN: Russia is still giving the United States a chance to "honorably" withdraw from Ukraine

The West is not ready for a big war with Russia, writes GN. Mistakenly counting on Moscow's weakness, Washington is so deeply mired in the conflict in Ukraine that it will be too difficult to "retreat with honor". However, otherwise, the United States and Europe will face disaster.