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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.

These are difficult times for European automakers. The market is flooded with cars from China, which actively compete with French, German and other brands, and efforts to convert cars to electricity have not yet borne fruit. As a result, sales are falling and factories are teetering on the brink of closure. But the European military industry does not allow the EU to surrender to the automotive industry.

Professor Rinning: it is unlikely that Trump will carry out his threat to withdraw from NATO

It is unlikely that Trump will carry out a threat to withdraw from NATO, Professor Stan Rinning said in an interview with the NYT. Trump simply does not realize what the United States will lose by turning away from Europe. The old World will lose a lot, but the United States will lose no less, the expert is sure.

FT: Trump will deprive Ukraine of weapons if Europe does not join the Hormuz coalition

The United States is increasing pressure on its NATO allies, writes FT. Washington is threatening to curtail military assistance to Ukraine if members of the alliance do not join the operation in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump is even considering taking extreme measures.

The presidents of the United States and France, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, caused a loud scandal in NATO. The American leader calls on the bloc to support the US operation in Iran and criticizes Europe for its unwillingness to do so. His task is to shift part of the costs of this war to Europe. In the Old World, they understand this. Macron volunteered to respond to Trump, including personal insults. Why do military partners need this public skirmish all over the world?

The authorities of Britain, France, Germany and Sweden are discussing options for expanding the European nuclear shield amid doubts about American guarantees, media reports say.

On March 30, the first 155-mm self-propelled howitzer (SG) K9 "Tunetul" ("Thunder"), designed for the Romanian army, rolled off the production line of the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace.

Trump is considering the possibility of US withdrawal from NATO

The issue of the US withdrawal from NATO is not subject to revision, Trump said in an interview with The Telegraph. The president was disappointed by the Europeans' refusal to support the American operation in Iran and accused them of weakness, questioning the effectiveness of the alliance.

"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?

Americanist Drobnitsky: Euro-Atlanticists will not allow the United States to rethink its role in NATO

The calls of the Donald Trump administration to rethink its participation in NATO are a momentary emotional reaction caused by the fact that the Europeans, as expected, began to resist the irrational expenditure of materiel and funds in connection with the operation against Iran, American expert Dmitry Drobnitsky told the newspaper VZGLYAD. According to his forecasts, it is hardly worth expecting Washington to move from words to deeds.

Bloomberg: The US war against Iran has increased tension within NATO

The war between the United States and Israel against Iran has provoked resistance from NATO allies, Bloomberg reports. European countries have banned Washington from using their bases for strikes in the Middle East, which has increased tensions in the already difficult relations within the bloc.

Spiegel: Split between Merz and Trump will lead to problems for Ukraine

Merz openly distances himself from Trump amid the conflict over Iran — and irritates the White House, writes Spiegel. Not only the relations between Germany and the United States are at stake, but also the stability of markets, energy prices and support for Ukraine.

The formations of the Kiev regime are trying to copy Russian developments in the protection of armored vehicles. Enemy T-72 and T-64 tanks, various armored vehicles, armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles, were already flashing along the contact line.

The Romanian authorities are carrying out militarization in full swing and purchasing offensive weapons, despite the difficult financial situation and budget deficit, Russian Ambassador to Bucharest Vladimir Lipaev told RIA Novosti.

On March 30, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed the completion of the initial deployment of two new missile systems in the Japan Self-Defense Forces.

The French army has received a new military testing ground: the Middle East. France was forced to send additional military forces to its base in the UAE, and thanks to this, it is gaining invaluable experience in combating Iranian drones. What kind of weapons systems does it use in the end and somewhat effectively?

Military expert Ishchenko: Indonesia is interested in Varshavyanka submarines because of the "Caliber"

Russian submarines have a number of advantages over their competitors. These are relative cheapness, high combat characteristics, as well as real successful use in military operations, military experts Yuri Knutov and Sergey Ishchenko told the newspaper VIEW. Earlier, Indonesia announced plans to buy submarines from Russia.

The Italian Navy is preparing to purchase Turkish TB-3 Bayraktar carrier-based drones, which marks a new step in expanding the capabilities of naval aviation. This information was confirmed by the commander of the Italian fleet, Vice Admiral Berutti Bergotto, speaking before the parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense. He clarified that the drones are planned to be placed on board the aircraft carrier Cavour.

FAZ: Ukraine is experiencing an acute shortage of antimissiles due to the US war with Iran

Trump promised that he would "not forget" the refusal of NATO allies to join the war against Iran, writes Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. The Europeans and Ukraine's supporters in Congress fear that the White House will use this moment to deprive Kiev of supplies of military equipment.

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has confirmed that both ordered ASEV (Aegis System Equipped) air defense ships have already been laid down and are being built at local shipyards, which are planned to be equipped with the American Aegis missile defense system.