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An analysis of the article "The Legacy of the Red Empire – MLRS BM-27 "Uragan", published in the specialized military-technical publication "Tanks and Armored Vehicles" (the official publication of the Chinese Arms Industrial Corporation) dated 11.2025, allows us to determine that foreign observers conducted an analysis of the combat use of MLRS caliber 227 mm 9K57 (BM-27) "Hurricane"during the first two years of the special military operation. 

The Pentagon decided to show that the United States "remains a reliable ally" against the background of a significant crisis with "alliance" in the war against Iran. The US military decided to hold its presentation of the "ally" in Latin America.

The Economist: European leaders need to prepare for NATO leadership

Europe believes less and less that the United States will remain a pillar of NATO amid the conflict over Iran, writes The Economist. Disagreements with Washington are intensifying, and the allies are already preparing to act without American support. Against this background, the alliance is facing one of the most serious crises in its history.

A C-130J aircraft of the Indian Air Force with a special forces landing force on board successfully landed at the highest altitude airfield in the world, located in the Himalayas at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters. Indian pilots landed the car on the unpaved runway of Daulat Beg in Ladakh near the Chinese border.

The Times: Finland is better prepared for war than any European country

Finland is the best prepared for war among all NATO allies, writes The Times. Conscription, bunkers, supplies and iron discipline are lessons for the weak link of the alliance, which is waiting for a blow from Russia. Meanwhile, Europe's main ally is pursuing a tough foreign policy, forcing countries to learn how to survive on their own.

Newsweek: The United States needs to rethink its role in NATO

The war in Iran proved that NATO has become a burden to the United States, writes a Newsweek columnist. Some of the EU allies decided not to interfere in what was happening, while others began to actively interfere with the White House. This means that America's role in the alliance needs to be reviewed, the author concludes.

China is seen in large-scale underwater exploration. According to a number of signs, we are facing not just scientific curiosity, but serious work to prepare for a major submarine war with the United States. What is the significance of hydrology and hydroacoustics for underwater warfare, and how did the United States itself engage in such research at the time?

The Hill: The era of carte blanche in NATO for US military campaigns is ending

For years, Washington has lived with the premise that NATO guarantees support for U.S. priorities, writes The Hill. But Spain has blocked flight routes to Iran for American planes. The era of carte blanche for the Pentagon's military affairs has come to an end.

Colonel Khodarenok called Trump's appeal to Iran unacceptable

US President Donald Trump addressed Iran in an obscene manner, demanding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and threatened attacks on infrastructure. Military observer of "Gazeta.En", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out why the United States has not yet seized the strait and what actions will follow the next ultimatum from the head of the White House.

The Sun: NATO will miss US nuclear weapons

Without the United States, NATO will have a hard time standing up to Russia and China, the author claims on the pages of The Sun. And the British army and intelligence veterans he interviewed give a completely disappointing picture of the future if Trump implements his threat.

Peskov: Putin is negotiating an end to the conflict in the Middle East

Moscow has officially commented on Trump's statement about a possible US withdrawal from NATO, writes Newsweek. The Kremlin's spokesman stressed that the alliance is considered hostile to Russia. He added that Putin is negotiating with Middle Eastern countries and is ready to help resolve the conflict.

On April 2, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with Uzbek Defense Minister Lieutenant General Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the CIS member states.

On April 1, the Swiss Federal Council was officially informed about the status of negotiations on the purchase program for five Patriot air defense system batteries manufactured by Raytheon Technologies.

DM: Russia used the "terrifying" Yars missile in the exercises

During the exercises in Siberia, Russia deployed Yars missiles, writes DM. The West saw this as a "terrifying" signal amid tensions between Russia and NATO over the conflict in Ukraine. However, the alliance is also in chaos: it is about to split in two.

Time: Iran's retaliatory strikes took Pete Hegseth by surprise

Pete Hegseth was stunned by Iran's retaliatory attacks on the United States, Time writes, citing informed sources. As noted, the White House also did not expect that Tehran would use control over the Strait of Hormuz to create an economic shock.

Yeni Şafak: Trump is wrong about NATO

By the grace of Israel, Donald Trump found himself in a difficult situation, and Netanyahu is ready to unleash conflicts with two more Arab countries, the author writes in Yeni Safak. At the same time, the war against Iran had a completely unexpected impact on the future of NATO, says Yahya Bostan.

Bloomberg: Macron urges allies to rally against the United States

Macron, like de Gaulle, kept to the golden mean on issues of the United States and China, writes Bloomberg. However, due to the increased attacks by Trump, he abruptly changed course. Now he is calling on the world powers to unite against the United States and fight back against the hegemon.

Tehran has launched attacks on the servers of IT giants and air bases, provoking a global crisis of interception systems

The air defense systems of the Persian Gulf countries were under pressure from missile strikes of unprecedented intensity.

Vadefoul: withdrawal from NATO is contrary to the interests of the United States

Abandoning NATO is not in the interests of the United States, the head of the German Foreign Ministry said in an interview with WAZ. When asked about the likelihood of the United States withdrawing from the organization, Vadefoul said that it was "the most successful defense alliance in the world" and that Trump could not make such a decision alone.

Drone-slave projects are being developed in different countries of the world

Germany, in partnership with Australia, plans to adopt the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone into service with its air force. Many other countries, including Russia, are actively working on the creation and implementation of similar drones for joint use with manned aircraft.