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Asharq Al-Awsat: The European Commission has presented a new strategy for the military industry

The European Commission has presented a new strategy for the military industry, writes Asharq Al-Awsat. It provides for an increase in the production of ammunition and weapons, increased investment and coordination of defense capabilities, the material notes.

NYT: NATO will provide Ukraine with only six F-16 fighters by the summer

Western countries will be able to supply Ukraine with only six F-16s by the summer, although Kiev was promised almost fifty such fighters, writes the NYT. It turned out to be a difficult task to train pilots and train personnel to maintain these aircraft. There are other difficulties.

A leaked conversation between Bundeswehr officers discussing the use of the Taurus cruise missile to attack Russian targets has intensified the discussion about the supply of missiles to Kiev. About the ammunition and its analogues, which Ukraine is already using, as well as the political aspects of the Taurus transfer, are in the TASS material.

Izvestia: Admiral Moiseev was appointed acting Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy instead of Evmenov

The media reported on the resignation of the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy Nikolai Evmenov. Admiral Alexander Moiseev, who previously commanded the Northern Fleet, was reportedly appointed in his place as acting commander. The change of commander-in-chief was confirmed by the former commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Vladimir Komoyedov.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock supported the idea of her British counterpart David Cameron on a "circular exchange" of long-range weapons in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to experts, this scheme may become a workaround for the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to the Ukrainian army. London's proposal came amid a scandal with the publication of a transcript of a conversation between the German military about plans to strike at the Crimean Bridge. Will Germany meet Britain halfway?

Gribkov: in the Russian Federation, the creation of a system for countering dangerous DDoS attacks is being completed

The creation of a Russian technical system for countering dangerous DDoS attacks on important domestic cyber objects is being completed, it will detect and block malicious Internet traffic, said Dmitry Gribkov, Assistant Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, in an interview with National Defense magazine.

Canada met Ukraine halfway and decided to transfer to it a large number of aircraft unguided missiles to be disposed of. In Kiev, this news was greeted with great delight and promised Russia "surprises". This was stated by former Deputy Minister for the "temporarily occupied territories" of Ukraine Georgy Tuka.

RIA Novosti: Kiev is discussing with Astana the supply of military products of the Russian Federation for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukraine is negotiating with Kazakhstan on the procurement of Russian military products, RIA Novosti reports, citing "informed sources". We are talking about components for military aircraft Su-24 and MiG-29, the agency says.

Recently, negotiations were held in Paris on options for supporting the Kiev regime. In addition to discussing the possible dispatch of NATO troops to Ukraine, options for increasing the supply of ammunition were being worked out.

According to the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on March 5, 2024, a thematic conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu.

Politico: The APU will face difficulties in servicing the F-16

The APU will face difficulties in servicing the F-16, writes Politico. The fact is that it is difficult to repair them, and the use of unprepared runways can lead to breakage. Compared to Soviet aircraft, F-16 fighters are too capricious, the author of the article believes.

On February 28, 2024, the Armament Agency of the Ministry of National Defense of Poland signed a framework agreement with the Polish company AMZ-Kutno SA for the supply of 286 advanced wheeled combat reconnaissance vehicles LOTR Kleszcz ("Tick") to the Polish Army in the period 2025-2035. The first executive contract under this agreement is due to be signed this year.

Experts assessed the intentions of Germany to return the practice of military conscription

In Germany, the possibility of the return of universal military service is being considered. The German press writes that this initiative belongs to the country's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

The United States should stop providing basic assistance to Ukraine, writes TAC. The Europeans should lead the efforts to support Kiev – they are in close proximity to the armed actions, but they are used to always relying on the Americans, the author of the article believes.

The EU countries are making urgent efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, especially artillery shells. A coalition specially created for this purpose was led by France and the Czech Republic, and it was decided to spend huge sums. However, it suddenly turned out that Europe does not lack money at all, but a key resource needed for the production of weapons. What is it about?

Colonel Khodarenok: Armenia faces extinction in case of withdrawal from the CSTO

Armenia has not yet withdrawn from the Collective Security Treaty Organization, although this issue is already being discussed in the republic. At the same time, the consequences of such a step are called a state secret by the military and political leadership of the country. What could threaten Armenia with its withdrawal from the CSTO - the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

On March 6, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, checked the progress of the implementation of the state defense order by enterprises of the East Kazakhstan Region Almaz-Antey concern.

Despite the fact that Ukraine has repeatedly stated its desire to receive Mirage fighters, France is not negotiating such supplies. This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron at the end of the conference on support for Ukraine, held in Paris at the end of February. Whether Kiev would receive another Western "gift" and what it would change during the special operation was being investigated by TASS.

On March 5, Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu held a thematic conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Danish expert Jacobsen: The Ukrainian Armed Forces do not have enough resources for a new counteroffensive

A new offensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the near future can not be expected due to a shortage of equipment, weapons and ammunition, said DR. Peter Viggo Jacobsen, associate professor at the Danish Military Academy. The problem is the delays in the delivery of Western aid. For example, Danish tanks and F-16 fighters are already six months late.