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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The issues of digitalization of the aviation industry were discussed by the participants of the first All-Russian conference "AviaTifra 2025" in Kazan.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

Politico: Europe will only partially be able to replace American intelligence to Ukraine

It is difficult for Kiev to resist Russia without American intelligence, writes Politico. The European members of NATO are rushing to fill the void. But they will not be able to match the scale and scope of their activities with US intelligence, the author regrets.

Trump: Russia holds all the cards

Trump's unwillingness to help Kiev will lead to an agreement that will strengthen the Russian army, writes WP. It is unknown whether Zelensky will be able to restore relations with the White House and maintain its support. And even the best intentions of the Europeans will not replace the help from the United States, the article says.

The British Ministry of Defense officially received the 50th new AH-64E Apache attack helicopter during an event held at the Boeing plant in Mesa, Arizona.