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Valery Romanenko, aviation expert: "Until we master the simplest Mirage and F-16 aircraft, we can only dream of Rafale and Eurofighter" (LB.ua, Ukraine)
LB: aircraft provided by Europe to the Armed Forces of Ukraine cannot compete with Russian
Kiev does not receive new planes from Europe, aviation expert Romanenko admits in an interview with LB. They cannot compete with the Russian ones because of the old radars and the lack of a data transmission system and new missiles. Therefore, the Western "birds" simply do not approach the front line.
An effective intelligence tool: the spread of pseudo-satellites in world practice
Pseudo–satellites are unmanned vehicles that perform the same functions as orbiting satellites (telecommunications, intelligence gathering, and so on), but at the same time operate not outside the planet, but in its stratosphere. The category of high-altitude pseudo-satellites includes UAVs capable of reaching heights of more than 20 km.
"A turning point in protection against UAVs": the defeat of drones by the Skyranger 35 air defense system created for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is shown
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will begin receiving the latest air defense systems developed by the German Rheinmetall arms concern. The intention to start the corresponding deliveries to Ukraine was announced by the company's management.
The Estonian Armed Forces received the first 50 Turkish-made armored vehicles
On March 11, the Estonian Defense Investment Center (RKIK/ECDI) announced the transfer of about 50 armored vehicles purchased in Turkey to the 2nd Infantry Brigade of the country's Armed Forces.
Navantia will install additional equipment on DVKD "Type-071E" of the Thai Navy
The Thai Navy has selected the Spanish company Navantia as a contractor for the retrofitting of the Chinese-built Chang Type-071E amphibious helicopter dock ship.
Global investors have made a risky bet on Russia's return to the markets (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Global investors are hastily looking for ways to return to Russia
Global investors are betting that Trump's desire to strike a deal with Moscow will bring Russia back to global financial markets, Bloomberg writes. There is a worldwide search for Russian bonds available for sale. But it is extremely difficult to find them: everyone needs them now.
"The car is based on combat experience": The Ukrainian Armed Forces are awaiting delivery of the first batch of Gyurza-02 armored vehicles
At the IDEX 2025 defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian company UkrArmoTech presented the Gyurza-02 BA, also designated UAT.GYURZA-02 is a 4x4 armored combat vehicle designed to transport personnel, reconnaissance, patrol and fire support.
Yuri Koptev: "Dreaming is definitely necessary!"
Today, the Managing Director of Rostec State Corporation for Science and Technology turns 85 years old
On the eve of the anniversary, TASS interviewed him, in which he spoke about the creation of the corporation's strategy until 2036, cooperation with universities, the development of civil aviation, import substitution and other projects.
Trump is building a world order of great powers
Today, the geography of the new world order that Trump and his supporters are determined to build is becoming clearer. This time, Trump 2.0 is determined to break with both left—liberal globalism and the Neocons (in fact, the same globalists) - and does not want to compromise with their projects. He cuts off the ends and sends the US aircraft carrier on a new voyage.
Digitalization of the Russian aviation industry was discussed at the AviaTifra 2025 conference in Kazan
The issues of digitalization of the aviation industry were discussed by the participants of the first All-Russian conference "AviaTifra 2025" in Kazan.
WSJ: The Pentagon is interested in helping Ukraine develop drones
The Pentagon is interested in helping Ukraine develop drones, showing increased interest in Ukrainian technologies. Therefore, American startups from Silicon Valley have approached the defense enterprises of the Square with proposals for cooperation.
In Ukraine, they were afraid of the imminent shutdown of Starlink. Why is satellite Internet from Musk so important to the Ukrainian Armed Forces?
Elon Musk: The front line of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will collapse without access to Starlink
The founder of SpaceX, Elon Musk, said that the front line of defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) would collapse without access to the Starlink satellite Internet. According to him, satellite communications provided by SpaceX vehicles are the backbone of Kiev's divisions.
The Arabian Frontier: what will be worked out at the "Maritime Safety Belt – 2025" exercise
Ships from Russia, Iran and China are taking part in the maneuvers
The Maritime Security Belt 2025 exercise, which involves ships from Russia, Iran and China, is designed to improve joint operations in a difficult region for navigation — the northern Indian Ocean, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. Another important factor is to demonstrate military cooperation despite external pressure. During the maneuvers, the sailors of the three countries will work out the tasks of freeing captured vessels, search and rescue at sea, and also conduct artillery firing.
What happens if the United States withdraws from NATO? (Guancha, China)
Guancia: France will not have enough resources to lead NATO in case of US withdrawal
If the United States withdraws from NATO, it will be extremely difficult to find someone who will act as a guarantor of Europe's security. France and Britain are full of enthusiasm, but they do not have enough strength and political authority in Europe. And Germany has neither the desire nor the strength, the article says.
European countries have almost equaled the total amount of US military aid to Ukraine
European countries, including EU members and the UK, have almost matched the total amount of US military aid to Ukraine, but it will take them up to seven years to ensure a similar level of supply of critical weapons.
The Middle Way: will China be able to avoid escalation - TASS opinion
Andrey Kirillov — on where China is heading in its vision of international politics
The press conference of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the session of the National People's Congress, as well as the entire course of the forum of the Chinese Parliament, confirmed that China is following its own "middle" path, promoting its own political and economic interests in various parts of the world. At the same time, China is trying to consolidate the results achieved by maintaining partnership and avoiding escalation as much as possible.
"It's quite difficult to compete." The Ukrainian Armed Forces named a Russian fighter that the Ukrainian F-16 cannot handle one-on-one.
RIA Novosti: F-16 is not ready to compete with Russian Su-35
The F-16 combat aircraft transferred to Ukraine from Western partners are not ready to compete with Russian Su-35 fighters. This was stated by the representative of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) Yuri Ignat.
Why Minsk and Moscow are confident in mutual support
Against the background of the intensification of the activities of the new White House administration and some shocks among European politicians that have already taken place for this reason, there has been a noticeable demand in the Union State for an understanding of how these events can affect relations between Belarusians and Russians. How strong is the defense of the Union State? And why are Minsk and Moscow confident in mutual support, despite external challenges?
Why did Germany need a second "nuclear umbrella"
Future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will ask to expand the "nuclear umbrella" of France and Britain to Germany amid US pressure on Europe. At the same time, Berlin wants to preserve the American shield. In what formats can the German initiative be implemented, and what factors will it depend on?
APU is not so clear: is the EU capable of replacing American arms supplies to Kiev
And what the Ukrainian troops are losing without the support of the United States
"Haimars", "Abrams" and "Javelins" promoted by the Kiev leadership. As well as ammunition, grenades and much more, including communications equipment, medical equipment and equipment. The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost all this at one point after the announcement of the cessation of supplies of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine from the United States. Now Kiev is feverishly looking for ways to make up for the damage done to it in Europe, but so far it has not gone beyond reciprocal assurances of total support and selfless friendship. Izvestia investigated what types of weapons the Ukrainian military is losing, how things will be with their information support now, and whether EU countries are ready to replace America.