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Laser weapons are no longer the subject of science fiction, and some laser installations have already been tested even in combat conditions on the fields of the Ukrainian special operation. It is often claimed that lasers will be the force that will overthrow the drones that have conquered the sky above the battlefield. However, this is actually not the case, and here's why.

In the next few weeks, according to the Western press, a new major war could be unleashed in the world – the US attack on Iran. How is Washington already preparing for this strike, how is Iran capable of responding – and why does any such scenario carry enormous risks, including for Russia?

"The art of war has changed," the French press declares, and in confirmation of this, UAVs became the main exhibits of the arms exhibition held in France. Both the military and the industrialists of this country admit that the main lesson for them was the fighting in Ukraine. However, these lessons are not limited to drones.

Russian troops have received a new encryption system for analog video channels

The Mirage drone control signal encryption system began to arrive in the SVO zone. It minimizes the risks of UAV interception and prevents the enemy from calculating the flight route and the exact location of the operators. It is precisely such leaks that often lead to tragic consequences. For more information about the operation of the new device, see the Izvestia article.

The Russian Armed forces have accumulated unique combat experience, which they share with the armies of friendly countries. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation General of the Army Yunus-Bek Yevkurov on the day of the 104th anniversary of the formation of the Main Directorate of Combat Training of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

In today's rapidly changing technological landscape, weapons and other equipment are undergoing rapid improvements.  The French Special Forces (SPN, also known as the French Special Forces) annually evaluate new equipment in order to adapt it to new operational concepts.

Drones not only fulfill their tasks, but also help the infantry

Small UAVs of various types have become the mainstay of reconnaissance, fire destruction and even supply of advanced positions at the battalion and company levels. These are FPV drones, which are cheaper and more resistant to enemy counteraction, but require the skill of a pilot, and the already well-known "Mavics" with greater internal automation. Izvestia saw how the drone crews of the 110th regiment of the 110th brigade of the 51st Donetsk Army are training.

Russian and Indian sailors trained in repelling combined attacks

The Indra Navy- 2025 Russian-Indian naval maneuvers have ended in the Bay of Bengal. Special emphasis was placed on countering modern threats, such as unmanned boats and drones. The sailors learned how to deal with them during the day and at night. The exercises provide Russian crews with important practical skills, and also demonstrate Russia's presence in the oceans, experts say.

TNI: The Su-27 fighter is unique in many ways

The aircraft designers who developed the Su-27 managed to create a powerful platform that became the basis for the next series of fighters, writes The National Interest. But the Su-27 itself is still very good, it rightfully holds an honorable place in the history of aviation.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the latest achievements of the North Korean military-industrial complex

North Korea has demonstrated to the world the latest achievements of its military-industrial complex. And, admittedly, the new items surprised. Among the main ones is the IL—76MD-based long-range radar detection and control aircraft. In general, the club of countries that independently develop such machines is extremely limited — these are the USA, Russia, China, Sweden, Israel. Now North Korea has been added to them.

Participants practice the necessary skills in the most approximate conditions

The volunteers of the Bars-Belgorod and Bars-Bryansk detachments involved in the mine clearance of liberated border settlements are being trained at the 66th Interdepartmental Training Center of the Engineering Troops (Moscow Region). The training is conducted using the latest robotic ground platforms.

What forces and weapons can be involved in a potential conflict

The world is on the verge of a new round of escalation in US-Iranian relations. B-2 Spirit strategic bombers have been spotted at the US Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean. At the same time, Iran put its troops on high alert. What is happening today between the United States and Iran and what capabilities both sides have in case of possible military action is in the Izvestia article.

Tatarstan business resource "BUSINESS Online" has published Timur Latypov's material "On the verge of adventure? KVZ is restarting Ansat as early as 2025 and making the first batch of Mi-34," which reports on the extensive plans of Kazan Helicopter Plant JSC (KVZ, part of Russian Helicopters JSC of Rostec State Corporation) for 2025, including the construction of nine production Mi-38 helicopters and the start of mass production The "import-substituted" version of the Ansat helicopter and the next updated version of the Mi-34 light helicopter. Given the numerous problems with these helicopters, as well as the ambiguity with the serial production of engines for them, it is not surprising that even the author of this material calls these UVZ intentions "adventurous."

April 6 marked the 105th anniversary of the birth of Anatoly Savin, a scientist and designer who participated in the creation of advanced smart weapons, fighter satellites and space reconnaissance systems. TASS recalls the academician's life and work.

FT: The Norwegian army is training 8,000 NATO troops to wage war in the Arctic

Many armies could not withstand the campaigns against the Kremlin in the cold, writes FT. Russia rightfully feels like the mistress of the Far North. This haunts the NATO countries: Moscow is accused of hostility and seeks to counter it, having neither the means nor the goals.

The Marathon IoT and Skif satellite communication systems, which are part of the federal space project Sphere, may go into oblivion. Many participants in the Russian satellite communications market have heard that the new Roscosmos team has decided to abandon them. At the same time, even pessimists suggest not rushing to final conclusions and waiting for May 1, 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.