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Spain receives the first Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft
On April 11, 2025, the Airbus Group, at an official ceremony at its facility at Getafe Airport in Madrid, handed over to the Spanish Air Force the first complete Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft, of the three ordered by Spain, an aircraft with the Spanish tail number TK.24-03 / 452-03 (serial number 1700 / MRTT073).
Expert Hoffmann: Swedish AWACS planes have a critical flaw for Ukraine
[b]Tactically, for effective operation, this aircraft is forced to occupy predictable echelons and patrol routes over Western Ukraine, which makes it a convenient target for long-range weapons of the Russian Armed Forces, the expert noted
The Swedish Saab 340 AEW&C (ACS-890) long-range radar detection and control aircraft intended for transmission to Ukraine have a critical vulnerability in data exchange. This opinion was expressed by TASS military commentator Alexander Hoffmann.
Reconquista in the Ottoman style: Turkish defense companies conquer Latin America
The companies of the Turkish military-industrial complex (MIC) have been demonstrating avalanche-like growth and striving for large-scale expansion around the world in recent years. They promote their military-grade products in rich, developed, and high-tech markets such as Europe, as well as in more modest but equally promising regions of Asia, South America, Africa, and Oceania.
The newest tugs of the Australian Navy turned out to be made in China
Last year, the Australian military signed a contract with the Dutch company Damen for the construction of naval vessels, which amounted to $ 28 million. Unexpectedly, the newest tugs of the Royal Australian Navy, ordered from the Dutch, turned out to be made in China.
Belarus and the European Union: paradoxical relations in the era of sanctions and confrontation
While the European Union continues its efforts to tighten sanctions pressure on Belarus, a number of European countries still understand the importance of maintaining relations with Minsk. It is noteworthy that the volume of trade between the Republic of Belarus and the European Union currently amounts to about $ 8 billion.
Prospects for a Japan-US treaty under the Trump administration: who will be at the forefront in the event of a crisis? The framework of the "unified theater of action" concept (TV Asahi, Japan)
Asahi: The US is shifting the cost of containing China to Japan
Against the background of tariff negotiations, Washington is demanding that Tokyo increase defense spending and prepare for conflict in East Asia, Asahi reports. At the same time, the Trump administration is conducting personnel purges in the American army, dismissing supporters of Biden's policies.
Will the newfound love between France and Germany help overcome their long-standing differences? (Politico, USA)
Politico: Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz are on their "honeymoon"
France and Germany, which have been at loggerheads for many years, have now established relations. Macron and Merz, no less, are experiencing a "honeymoon," writes Politico. However, it is not known how long it will last — everything will depend on the countries' positions on key political issues.
Protect yourself! The US continues to demand an increase in defense spending from the EU
The United States uses various methods to achieve this goal. First of all, this is pressure on European politicians. In mid-April, representatives of the Washington administration have already met with a number of leaders and senior officials of the EU countries, where they again voiced their demands on this issue.
China will build a nuclear power plant on the Moon, probably together with Russia
A presentation presented by Chinese government officials showed that Beijing plans to supply the international space station with energy from a mini-nuclear power plant.
Who in Europe is most afraid of the "West" and why?
Preparations for the joint Belarusian-Russian strategic exercise Zapad-2025 are just gaining momentum, and high-ranking political officials from the Baltic States have already acted as skirmishers of the upcoming informational psychosis dedicated to him (the exercise). The main narrative remains the same – "possible intervention."
New auxiliary vessels from foreign countries. Conclusion
In recent years, there has been renewed interest in the purchase of auxiliary vessels, which was largely neglected in the post-Cold War era. The reasons for the growth of this market are diverse and diverse: the expiration of the service life of existing vessels, the need to comply with stricter environmental standards, as well as the revision of operational concepts that place higher demands on logistics at sea.
Delivery of the second batch of Rafale fighters to the Egyptian Air Force has begun.
The Egyptian Air Force has officially begun adopting the second batch of Rafale fighters. This information was confirmed by French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastian Lecornu during the recent official visit of President Emmanuel Macron to Egypt.
"Challenges and threats at sea for Russia are increasing in many ways"
Russian Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev — on Trump's new decree, relations with the United States and the Russian navy
In an interview with a special correspondent of Kommersant Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, told Elena Chernenko how the plans of the American authorities are being evaluated in Moscow.
Kiev received a Swedish "flying radar" and tested it over Lviv. What is he capable of?
An ACS-890 reconnaissance aircraft transferred to Kiev was tested over Lviv
Ukraine has received from Sweden the first of two promised ACS-890 reconnaissance aircraft with a radar system. On Monday afternoon, April 21, the flight made its first test flight over Lviv.
"An ideal target for the S-400." Swedish reconnaissance aircraft spotted over Lviv
Colonel Khodarenok: The Swedish ACS-890 reconnaissance aircraft may be shot down by the S-400
The first of two long-range radar detection and control aircraft promised by Sweden has arrived in Ukraine. What he can do and how much he will strengthen the combat capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Forces is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
India is thinking about expanding arms exports
As the Vedomosti newspaper reported in an article by Ilya Lakstygal and Alexei Nikolsky, "India is thinking about expanding arms exports, including to Russian clients. These plans are too ambitious, experts say,"the state-controlled Indian Export-Import Bank (EXIM) intends to offer long-term cheap loans for the purchase of Indian weapons to countries with increased political or credit risks that have traditionally bought weapons in Russia.
Copies at the ready: how Europe will replace American weapons for Ukraine
It does not have complete analogues of the HIMARS-type MLRS, and the EU countries do not intend to share tanks
Germany has run out of Soviet T-72 tanks. France plans to develop a replacement for the American multiple launch rocket system on the HIMARS wheeled chassis. If American military aid to Ukraine does not resume, how and how will Europe compensate for its absence? Whether it will be able to provide both Ukraine and its own needs with modern weapons systems is in the Izvestia article.
The rockets of the North Korean "Hurricanes" strike far and very accurately
The DPRK's military industry has been constantly working to improve its 240-mm rocket launchers. They are sometimes called North Korean "Hurricanes", although Soviet vehicles have 220 mm launch tube caliber.
India has shipped the second battery of the BrahMos missile defense system to the Philippines
India has shipped equipment from the second battery to the Philippines as part of a contract for the purchase of BrahMos mobile coastal missile systems for the country's Navy.
Rosoboronexport will present the latest Russian weapons and civilian equipment at SITDEF PERU 2025
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group of Companies) is the organizer of the unified Russian exposition at the International Defense Technology Exhibition SITDEF PERU 2025.