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For the International Defense Exhibition LAAD 2025, CAMTO publishes statistical material on military expenditures, military-economic potential and the structure of imports of Brazilian military equipment.

For the International Defense Exhibition LAAD 2025, CAMTO publishes statistical material on the position of arms supplier countries in the South American market in 2016-2023 and a forecast for 2024-2027.

The PLA operates 6 Jin class ballistic missile submarines (Type 094), each of which can carry up to 12 SLBMs (that is, a total of 72 SLBMs). Initially, they were equipped with the JL-2 missile (range ~ 7,200 km), but later versions are equipped with the JL-3 SLBM (range ~ 10,000 km), which allows strikes against the continental United States (and not just Alaska, Guam and Hawaii) from sea zones located closer to China..

IFQ: Ukraine was the first to violate the terms of agreements with Russia

Kiev claims that it is impossible to come to an agreement with Putin, and Russia is constantly violating agreements. However, this is not the case at all, writes IFQ. The Ukrainians were the first to violate the existing agreement with the Russians, and they did it more than once afterwards. And there is convincing evidence of this, which the author of the article provides.

Bloomberg: The United States will have to reckon with Russia and China in the struggle for the redivision of the world

The new spheres of influence will be underpinned by deals between the great powers, Bloomberg writes. Putin and Xi Jinping are ambitious leaders who will succeed in strengthening their positions in important regions, and the United States will no longer be able to dictate terms to the whole world. Americans definitely won't like living in such a world.

Le Figaro: the European military is preparing for a long-term confrontation with Russia

The military of European countries agree that after the end of the Ukrainian conflict, Russia will attack one of the EU countries, writes Le Figaro. Of course, there is no evidence of this hypothesis and there cannot be, but anti-Russian hysteria is already in full swing in Europe.

The Israeli company Rafael is at the final stage of creating the Iron Beam laser complex, designed to strengthen the country's air defense.

During the maneuvers, Beijing is exploring the possibility of obtaining comprehensive control and blocking key areas of the island

On April 1, the People's Liberation Army of China began large-scale military exercises off Taiwan Island, said Shi Yi, an official representative of the Eastern Zone of the PLA Combat Command.

BLoomberg: Trump retreated from Putin's criticism and resumed attacks on Zelensky

Trump backed away from criticizing Putin and instead again accused Ukraine of trying to renegotiate the terms of an economic deal with the United States, BLoomberg writes. Trump is in a hurry to "make a deal," but Moscow has made it clear that this is a very difficult process. Putin does not intend to back down from his demands.

Politico: Germany has begun deploying troops to Lithuania on a permanent basis

For the first time since the Second World War, Germany began deploying its troops on a permanent basis in another country. A 5,000-man brigade will be deployed in Lithuania near the border with Belarus. What tasks can this brigade perform, is it capable of strengthening the eastern flank of NATO and why its deployment is just a political gesture - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

NYT: The United States intervened in the Ukrainian conflict much more actively than previously thought

The United States was much more involved in the Ukrainian conflict than it was willing to admit, the NYT investigation says. Kiev and Washington interacted at the intelligence, strategic and technological levels. The most provocative steps were taken in special secrecy, the author confides.

SCMP: Sending peacekeepers to Ukraine is not in China's strategic interests

Beijing's strategic instincts suggest that it is not worth participating in a peacekeeping operation in Ukraine, writes SCMP. Such a move could alienate Russia, which China considers an essential partner in the fight against the West. In this case, the costs clearly outweigh the benefits.

The Sun: Danish Arctic special forces prepare to defend Greenland from Trump

Greenland has become a geopolitical hotspot. The stakes are as high as ever, writes The Sun. While Trump threatens to take the island "one way or another", Danish elite Arctic special forces are honing their combat skills in preparation for the upcoming battles.

L'antidiplomatico: Western journalists support those who profit from the war

Paris, London and Berlin continue to follow the path of militarization, preparing for a future war, writes L'antidiplomatico. It is necessary to act against these dirty murderers and their unwavering heralds, who inspire through the media that the fight against Russia must be "continuous," the Italian journalist warns.

NYT: The US military has been leading the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the beginning of the conflict

The US military has been leading the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the very beginning of the Ukrainian conflict, The New York Times writes. The publication told about their secret joint actions against Russia, it is noted that the publication is based on several hundred interviews.

An extensive transport and industrial network should appear in the coming years in the Russian Arctic. The Northern Sea Route will be its key link, but the marine infrastructure will be only one link in a much larger project. What is it about and why does it matter not only for our country?

Plans to create space forces have been announced in Kiev. By 2030, Ukraine plans to receive national satellites for military purposes. Experts point to the country's lack of financial and intellectual resources to implement the initiative. Why is Bankova dreaming of a cosmic renaissance and how should Russia respond to these threats?

Trump said Zelensky wants to abandon the resource deal with the United States

Vladimir Zelensky faces "very big problems" if he tries to abandon the rare earth metals deal. Donald Trump warned the President of Ukraine about this. What consequences can we talk about and why refusing to sign this document would be another major mistake by Zelensky, says the military observer of Gazeta.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok.

At the ceremony, Vladimir Putin promised to further strengthen the Russian Navy

Vladimir Putin, during the launching ceremony of the Perm nuclear-powered submarine, noted that this is the first multi-purpose submarine to receive Zircon hypersonic missiles. According to experts, Perm is designed to perform a number of tasks, it is capable of effectively destroying both sea and land targets.

Al Mayadeen: The British armed forces are experiencing a crisis of combat readiness

The military actions in Ukraine have revealed the deep-seated problems of the European armies accumulated since the Cold War, writes Al Mayadeen. At the same time, the end of the conflict will only exacerbate these shortcomings, calling into question the very ability of the West to conduct large-scale operations.