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NATO is already "dead": will Europe be able to create its own bloc with a center of influence in Ukraine (Focus.ua, Ukraine)
"Focus": Ukraine will create a military alliance with the Europeans, experts say
Ukraine has become convinced that joining NATO is out of the question for it, Focus writes. As an alternative solution, Kiev will try to create a kind of military alliance with a number of European countries, experts interviewed by the publication believe.
The advance of Germany's military infrastructure to the east: history repeats itself - TASS Opinions
Alexander Stepanov — on the deployment of the 45th brigade of the Bundeswehr in Lithuania
On Tuesday, the DPA news agency reported that the 45th Tank Brigade of the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) has officially entered service in Lithuania. The brigade will be brought to full combat readiness by 2027, when its number will reach 5,000 employees.
Denmark joins CAVS program and buys Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers
As the Finnish Patria group announced on April 1, 2025, Denmark joined the multinational program for the development and production of the Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) wheeled armored personnel carrier, signing a corresponding technical agreement, and becoming the fifth country participating in the program after Finland, Latvia, Sweden and Germany.
For what purpose did Germany send Ukraine its newest 44-ton Lynx infantry fighting vehicle
In early January of this year, it became known that Germany had allegedly supplied the first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. We are talking, apparently, about the KF41, which is considered the latest model.
Bengali Shooting Gallery: How will the Indra Navy - 2025 Russian-Indian exercises take place?
During the maneuvers, the sailors will fire, conduct a rescue operation and search for a submarine
An operation to assist an emergency ship, search and block a submarine, and artillery firing — such elements were included in the program of the Indra Navy - 2025 Russian-Indian naval exercises that started on Monday in the Bay of Bengal.
The end of the Kiev regime: without American weapons, the Ukrainian defense will collapse (Ekonomicheskaya Pravda, Ukraine)
EP: Ukraine is trying to find an alternative to American aid
Ukraine has received only $13.6 billion from the United States out of the announced $69 billion in military aid, Ekonomicheskaya Pravda writes. Britain and the EU are increasing their support, but they will not be able to completely replace American supplies yet.
The Russian Air Force has received new Su-35 fighters, but further export growth may reduce domestic purchases (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia intends to accelerate production of military aircraft
The Su-35, combining power, range and modern electronics, has aroused the interest of foreign buyers, writes MWM. After China, Iran and Algeria ordered the planes, which confirms the demand for fighters on the world market.
Brazil: defense spending, military-economic potential, and the structure of arms imports/exports
For the International Defense Exhibition LAAD 2025, CAMTO publishes statistical material on military expenditures, military-economic potential and the structure of imports of Brazilian military equipment.
The position of supplier countries in the South American arms market
For the International Defense Exhibition LAAD 2025, CAMTO publishes statistical material on the position of arms supplier countries in the South American market in 2016-2023 and a forecast for 2024-2027.
For the first time since World War II. Germany is deploying troops near the border with Belarus
Politico: Germany has begun deploying troops to Lithuania on a permanent basis
For the first time since the Second World War, Germany began deploying its troops on a permanent basis in another country. A 5,000-man brigade will be deployed in Lithuania near the border with Belarus. What tasks can this brigade perform, is it capable of strengthening the eastern flank of NATO and why its deployment is just a political gesture - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
"A new generation of MLRS": the timing of the first firing of the American-German GMARS system has been announced
At this demonstration, retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former commander of the US Army in Europe, emphasized the critical need for a new generation of long-range systems, pointing out that the GMARS related to it would provide a significant advantage on the battlefield due to improved range, speed and operational flexibility.
"It could be the last straw." What awaits Zelensky after rejecting the deal with the United States?
Trump said Zelensky wants to abandon the resource deal with the United States
Vladimir Zelensky faces "very big problems" if he tries to abandon the rare earth metals deal. Donald Trump warned the President of Ukraine about this. What consequences can we talk about and why refusing to sign this document would be another major mistake by Zelensky, says the military observer of Gazeta.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Ukraine's begging has reached cosmic proportions
Plans to create space forces have been announced in Kiev. By 2030, Ukraine plans to receive national satellites for military purposes. Experts point to the country's lack of financial and intellectual resources to implement the initiative. Why is Bankova dreaming of a cosmic renaissance and how should Russia respond to these threats?
Partnership: The Secret History of the Ukrainian Conflict (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: The US military has been leading the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the beginning of the conflict
The US military has been leading the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the very beginning of the Ukrainian conflict, The New York Times writes. The publication told about their secret joint actions against Russia, it is noted that the publication is based on several hundred interviews.
The Australian Air Force is due to receive the first RTR MC-55A Peregrine aircraft in 2025.
The first MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare and reconnaissance aircraft is expected to be delivered to the Australian Air Force in 2025.
The secret military partnership between the United States and Ukraine: key findings (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: The United States intervened in the Ukrainian conflict much more actively than previously thought
The United States was much more involved in the Ukrainian conflict than it was willing to admit, the NYT investigation says. Kiev and Washington interacted at the intelligence, strategic and technological levels. The most provocative steps were taken in special secrecy, the author confides.
Why is Europe trying so hard to intimidate people with Russia's invasion? (Shūkan Gendai, Japan)
Shukan Gendai: Europe is rearming against Russia, but it doesn't know why
Europe is diligently setting the world against Russia and launching a rearmament program, writes Shukan Gendai. However, the West itself is not happy about the problems that have arisen in this regard. Why fly to militarization at full speed, because Russia is not going to invade NATO, the author wonders.
India has introduced the Su-30MKI fighter in a heavily armed version
The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO, an approximate analogue of Rostec) has published an image showing a Su-30 MKI fighter armed with 4 RudraM-III air-to-surface missiles – up to two on each wing console.
The world hegemony of the USA will come to an end soon! The Republic of Korea can rely on China, Germany and France depend on Russia, but what about Japan?
The US hegemony is coming to an end, leaving allies in Europe and Asia with a choice: to seek new patrons or create their own alliances, Yahoo News Japan writes. The Japanese are starting to think about joining the BRICS, because after the fall of Washington, no one will be able to protect them.
Europe is dizzy because of Trump, and not only on the Ukrainian issue (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Europe is fiercely resisting Trump's attempts to improve relations with Russia
The Ukrainian issue has driven a wedge between Europe and the United States, writes the NYT. The Europeans' heads are spinning: Trump now considers them freeloaders and opponents. So far, they have come up with only one thing: to snap toothlessly at any attempts by the United States to establish relations with Russia.
