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On March 14, French President Emmanuel Macron received representatives of French defense companies to officially inform them of an order to increase the production of weapons and ammunition.

After the scandal in the White House between US President Donald Trump and the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, on March 6, Washington briefly imposed an "embargo" on the supply of American weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, until the Ukrainian delegation backed down in Riyadh. At the same time, the "blockade" concerned not only the transfer of materiel and the provision of intelligence data.

Russia has offered India a technology transfer agreement in case of acquisition of the Su-57 fighter jet. At the same time, it provides for the possibility of integrating equipment into this aircraft that New Delhi wishes to install.

Pseudo–satellites are unmanned vehicles that perform the same functions as orbiting satellites (telecommunications, intelligence gathering, and so on), but at the same time operate not outside the planet, but in its stratosphere. The category of high-altitude pseudo-satellites includes UAVs capable of reaching heights of more than 20 km.

The Fisht processor module is necessary for automation of production processes and can be used for accelerated modernization of outdated equipment

Rostec State Corporation's Roselektronika Holding has successfully launched the Fisht processor module, developed by the domestic Marathon design Bureau.

TNI: the capabilities of the Tu-214P aircraft shape geopolitics for years to come

The Russian fleet of Tu-214P reconnaissance aircraft is small, writes TNI. But its electronic and optical systems give the military unique advantages. The secret flights of this "quiet giant" will shape geopolitics for years to come.

TNI: Su-35 surpasses NATO fighters in aerial combat

NATO has nothing to oppose the Russian Su-35 aircraft, writes TNI. Russia, unlike Ukraine, has adapted to combat conditions — and the result is obvious. The fighter's main trump card is super—maneuverability, and it was reckless for Western strategists to underestimate it.

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.

It will make it possible to thwart enemy attacks without disrupting the operation of the air harbor's radio equipment

The new airport protection system from UAVs will make it possible to thwart enemy attacks without interfering with the operation of flight radio and communications equipment during takeoff and landing. First of all, it should be used at airports located in the regions adjacent to the line of combat contact — Rostov, Voronezh, Belgorod, experts say. The novelty has proven its effectiveness at the ranges of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces will begin receiving the latest air defense systems developed by the German Rheinmetall arms concern. The intention to start the corresponding deliveries to Ukraine was announced by the company's management.

The Russian company Geoscan, which recently unveiled an AI training drone, announced the creation of the country's first complex designed to conduct video monitoring of fires using UAVs online.

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

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.

TNI: Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missiles have begun shooting down American JDAM

Pantsir-S1 is devastating, including against small, high—speed or low-flying threats such as American drones and JDAM ammunition, writes TNI. Even the few types of American weapons that kept Ukraine from being defeated are no longer having the desired effect.

WSJ: Stopping American aid to Ukraine will have a cumulative effect

At first, the consequences of suspending American aid to Ukraine will seem modest, the WSJ writes. But over time, the effect will accumulate. Lack of ammunition, worn-out guns and lack of intelligence will finally undermine the fighting spirit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, experts say.

NDP: against the background of global problems in the army in Poland, it was decided to introduce AI into the troops

In Poland, it was decided to introduce AI into the troops. This is another example of unwise wastefulness in a situation where the army is on the verge of collapse, writes NDP. There are not enough people, uniforms and weapons. These expensive illusions will crumble at the first serious test, the newspaper writes.

Bloomberg: Europe is unlikely to be able to "contain Russia" without American satellites

Elon Musk has taken a hostile stance on trade with NATO countries and Ukraine, but European countries remain dependent on six thousand of his satellites, Bloomberg reports. To get rid of it, Europe will have to fork out. Under such conditions, how can it "reliably contain Russia"?

And how will this affect the combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukraine will lose the opportunity to strike targets deep in Russia with long-range weapons if the United States really suspended the transfer of its intelligence to Kiev, experts believe. The fact of this suspension was confirmed on March 5 by Fox News channel with reference to CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

An emergency summit of the EU member states will be held in Brussels on March 6, 2025. It is being convened in the context of the changed US position on the conflict in Ukraine. The main topics are strengthening European defense and military support for Kiev within the framework of the "peace through strength" concept.

Alexander Stepanov — forecasts of the consequences of Trump's decision to suspend arms supplies to Ukraine

The order of US President Donald Trump to suspend all military aid supplies to Kiev came into force on March 4 at 04:30 Moscow time.