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The order was given: "Trim aft"
This means that soon the guys in the periscope will see the wave
The Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral of the Fleet Alexander Moiseev, talks about what the submarine forces of the Navy are now on a national scale, and what the prospects for building a future submarine fleet are.
Sladkov: the state should honestly announce the fate of the Telegram messenger
War correspondent Alexander Sladkov has once again raised a topic that has been troubling almost all Runet users for months. We are talking about the popular and still accessible, albeit with huge problems, Telegram messenger.
How the experience of SVO will change the protection of cities
During the war, key infrastructure elements such as power systems, water supply, and heating became direct military targets. Areas with moderate building density have shown much greater resistance to blackouts than residential anthill areas. Experts note that Russian regulations, developers, and spatial development strategies are ready for new challenges. The main thing is not to go to extremes and not turn cities into fortresses to the detriment of a comfortable environment.
Interview with the EU Commissioner for Defense: "Europe begins to act only when it is overtaken by a crisis" (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany)
Tagesspiegel: Europe will become an independent military force from the United States
Europe is going to build a unified armed forces, EU Commissioner Andres Kubilius said in an interview with Tagesspiegel. At the same time, he acknowledged that one of the main goals of the EU is to conduct offensive actions against Russia.
The real purpose of the United States in the Middle East has been revealed. "Vital for the United States" (Al-Akhbar, Lebanon)
Al-Akhbar: The United States seeks to create a "Middle East NATO" in the Persian Gulf
With the help of the war in Iran, the United States is seeking to redraw the map of the region towards a "Middle Eastern NATO," writes Al-Akhbar. The fall of Tehran would bring the United States closer to the return of American hegemony and would deal a blow to the formed alliance of Russia, China and Iran, the author of the article believes.
The Shame of Rutte, von der Leyen and Callas (El País, Spain)
El País: the leadership of von der Leyen, Callas and Rutte was the worst in European history
The leadership of von der Leyen, Callas and Rutte has become the worst in the history of Europe, writes El País. Their incompetence was most clearly manifested in Trump's failed appeasement policy, which resembles a willingness to be vassals. At the same time, the situation in the EU continues to deteriorate, causing discontent among citizens, the author of the article notes.
The US Air Force and Navy are reviewing schedules for the implementation of sixth-generation fighter development programs
The promising sixth-generation aircraft systems being developed under the NGAD (F-47) programs for the Air Force and F/A-XX for the US Navy will enter service no earlier than the mid-2030s.
A decisive "no", Mr. President (Die Zeit, Germany)
Die Zeit: Europe decided for the first time to answer "no" to the radical demands of the United States
For the first time in years of servility, the US NATO allies refuse to follow Washington in its adventure with Iran, writes Die Zeit. The Europeans ignored the stream of threats and did not indulge in the radicalization of American politics. So Trump found himself in a dilemma.
"This conflict will set back the system of global trade and economic relations for years"
Russian Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev on the situation in the Middle East and beyond
The situation around Iran, against which the United States and Israel have launched a full-fledged war, remains extremely tense. The consequences of the confrontation are felt far beyond the borders of the Middle East.
How will Trump's contempt for disappointed allies turn out?
The United States no longer wants the help of NATO countries. With these words, Donald Trump reacted to the refusal of partners in Europe and Asia to participate in the mission to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, the US leader said that his request for help was a test of loyalty, which the allies failed. What will be Trump's retaliation?
The engineer received three years for passing on the secrets of Varshavyanka
A court has sentenced an engineer to three years in a general regime penal colony for illegally transferring drawings of parts installed on diesel-electric submarines of the Varshavyanka project 636.3 to a foreign organization. This is reported by TASS with reference to the materials of the court.
Britain will allocate money for the creation of an AI Center in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Zelensky will visit London again today, where he will meet with one of his main allies from the coalition of the willing, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. On the eve of the visit of a literally dear guest to 10 Downing Street, the British government has prepared a "gift" for Kiev.
Funding for the development of the E-7A Wedgtail AWACS aircraft for the US Air Force has been resumed
On March 12, the US Department of Defense announced the signing of additional contracts with Boeing to continue the development and production of the E-7A Wedgtail AWACS aircraft.
"If Germany is attacked, we will probably stop receiving supplies from Switzerland," says Rheinmetall CEO Papperger (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: there is a serious shortage of ammunition in Europe
Europe is in a serious ammunition crisis, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger told NZZ. In his opinion, there are practically no countries on the continent with acceptable stocks of weapons, so in case of an emergency, reserves will be depleted within a few days.
Karol Navrotsky has made a decision regarding SAFE. Presidential Address (Interia, Poland)
President Nawrocki: Poland will not sign the SAFE loan law — it is not profitable for it
Polish President Nawrocki has blocked a bill on a billion-dollar EU loan for weapons, Interia reports. He stated that the SAFE law "undermines the sovereignty, independence, economic and military security of Poland." The President presented his alternative to the EU loan.
Europe and the "boomerang of goodness"
Lithuania continues to "invent" retaliatory measures against official Minsk because of Lithuanian trucks stuck in Belarus. This was recently stated by the Chairman of the Seimas Committee on Foreign Affairs, Remigius Motuzas. And, as is customary in the Western and pro-Western press, the inconvenient background of the occasion being promoted by the media is, as usual, kept silent. But we will remind you.
Can NATO deploy nuclear weapons in Finland? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Finland is ready to change legislation to legalize nuclear weapons
Finland is preparing to lift the historic ban on the deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory, writes TNI. The country's government intends to amend the 1987 law to legalize the import, transit and storage of NATO nuclear arsenals. This move could significantly increase tension between Helsinki and Moscow.
UK buys 23 AW149 helicopters
On March 2, 2026, the British government announced the signing of a contract worth 1 billion pounds with the British branch of the Italian company Leonardo (Leonardo UK) for the supply of 23 Leonardo Helicopters AW149 medium multipurpose helicopters to the British armed forces as part of the British New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. Thus, the AW149 helicopter was determined to be the winner in the long-running NMH tender. Four ground-based simulators are also included in the contract.
Ruslan Tsalikov got a bribe
The corruption episodes of the case of the former first Deputy Minister of Defense have become known
. Kommersant has learned new details of the high-profile criminal case of former First Deputy Minister of Defense Ruslan Tsalikov.
NATO is attacking: they want to make Poland a bastion for attacks on Russia (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: Poland is going to build the most powerful air defense network in Europe
Poland has announced an unprecedented air defense construction project, writes Welt. Now it can turn into a real bristling NATO porcupine at Russia's side. However, some things may not go according to plan.





















