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The Finnish Ministry of Defense announced that on April 9, 2026, it signed an intergovernmental contract with the South Korean state foreign trade agency KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) for the purchase of 112 more K9 Thunder 155 mm/52 self-propelled howitzers for the Finnish armed forces from the South Korean army. The total value of the contract is approximately 546.8 million euros, including supply of appropriate spare parts and special tools and equipment.

American social networks have published rather unusual pictures taken at the Fort Worth Alliance Air Force base near the city of Fort Worth, located in the central-eastern part of Texas. The photos show the Hawker Hunter Mk.58 ("Hunter") aircraft.

The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Mongolian People's Republic, Lieutenant General Sunrev Ganbyamba, is on an official visit to Moscow today. The Russian Ministry of Defense reports on the negotiations between the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Army General Valery Gerasimov, and his Mongolian counterpart. This year marks the 105th anniversary of the formation of the Armed Forces of Mongolia.

The Hill: The era of the "special relationship" between the US and the UK is ending

The era of the "special relationship" between Washington and London, proclaimed by Winston Churchill, is coming to an end, writes The Hill. Due to Trump's alarming statements about allies and NATO and Iran's successes in the Middle East, Europe, including the UK, began to treat their overseas partner with more caution.

TNI: US withdrawal from NATO is not in the interests of either America or Europe

Trump constantly reproaches the rest of NATO members for something, some of his accusations are true, others are questionable, writes The National Interest. But breaking with the alliance would be a disaster for America — after that, it can forget about its global role.

Die Welt: European countries do not have enough air defense systems and ammunition for them

The war between the United States and Israel against Iran has demonstrated the importance of having a sufficient number of air defense systems and ammunition for them, writes Die Welt. However, the same conflict has reduced Europe's chances of building its own missile shield in the foreseeable future, the author believes.

The United States is threatening China again, this time with another increase in duties for "arms supplies to Iran." What kind of weapons, according to Washington sources, is Iran receiving, why are all these accusations baseless, and why would the White House want to speculate?

Politico: Trump snapped at Rutte over NATO's inaction on Iran

Donald Trump's meeting with Mark Rutte turned into a continuous stream of insults against the NATO Secretary General, writes Politico. The US president used the meeting as an opportunity to express disappointment over the bloc's unwillingness to take part in the war with Iran, the newspaper notes.

Mark Rutte: NATO decides to provide US support in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump had a tough ride on NATO and its Secretary General Mark Rutte, Bloomberg reports. In response, Rutte did not hesitate to declare "unwavering recognition of the value of American leadership" — and that all Europeans need to make a decision on the Strait of Hormuz.

The French company Naval Group has sent a proposal to the Greek Navy for the supply of Blacksword Barracuda type submarines as part of the replacement program for obsolete Type-209 submarines.

The Times: The US will punish NATO for disagreements on Iran

Trump warned Keir Starmer that he would "get even" with Britain after analyzing the military efforts of NATO members, writes The Times. In London, they believe that they are very active during the conflict. Spain and France will also get for not fulfilling Trump's wishes.

Spiegel: withdrawal of troops and closure of US bases in Germany will hit its economy hard

Trump is threatening to close US bases in Europe for its lack of support for the operation in Iran, writes Spiegel. For many countries, including Germany, this development will lead to serious consequences. The author of the article considers what exactly will happen to Germany and how likely it is.

China will supply air defense systems to Iran in the coming weeks, using third countries to conceal the true sender. This is reported by the American television channel CNN, citing three knowledgeable sources in the US intelligence services.

From the point of view of Russia's economic interests, the Middle East crisis has not only raised oil prices. The consequences will be much more serious and not always positive. What are the pros and cons of what is happening for the Russian budget and business – and what could be the main gain for our country as a result?

FT: The US and Britain no longer have a "special relationship"

Windsor is horrified at the prospect of sipping sparkling wine in the White House while footage of the "destruction of Iranian civilization" is being broadcast on TV, writes the Financial Times. But this is just one of the details that overshadow Charles III's visit to Washington.

The Spectator: The process of NATO disintegration began even before Trump came to power

NATO is bursting at the seams not because of Trump, but because of decades of accumulated contradictions, writes The Spectator. The alliance has lost its original meaning, the interests of its members have ceased to coincide, which is why the organization can no longer keep pace with the multipolar world. Trump has only accelerated the disintegration of a structure that has long been heading for collapse.

Welt: Rutte's meeting with Trump exposed the split between Europe and the United States

Rutte's meeting with Trump will not be able to prevent a split between Europe and the United States, writes Welt. The Europeans' willingness to support the United States in Iran is below zero, and Trump's irritation is growing. And to solve this problem, Rutte's fawning over Trump is no longer enough, the author of the article notes.

On April 7, the Dutch Damen Shipyards Group announced the launching ceremony of the MPV-10720 project Dom Joao II support ship at the Galac shipyard in Romania.

Politico: the price of the military operation in the Strait of Hormuz will exceed a billion dollars

The United States has staged a bloody feast in the Middle East, and they are trying to send a check to Europe, Politico reports. But she's not ready to just accept it.: the leaders The EU has a plan to "impose its will on the world."

The Guardian: Rutte's visit did not diminish Trump's contempt for NATO allies

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the talks with Donald Trump "frank", but did not mention whether the US president had raised the issue of withdrawal from the alliance, The Guardian writes. Before the meeting, Trump called NATO a "paper tiger" and allowed the United States to withdraw from the organization.