Structure and personnel news
The US Navy is calling for investment in abandoned shipyards to solve the problems of building submarines
In the news, "Serious guys have taken up the "cutting" of the budget of the US Navy," it has already been said that the Bartlett Maritime Co company used considerable resources to snatch a "small share" of the fleet budgets for itself. It should be understood that the efforts of Washington lobbyists have not been in vain.
The media reported on the resignation of the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy. Who will be the next commander-in-chief of the fleet?
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.
Germany has fallen victim to US interests. German companies are fleeing ruin (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
The growth of the American economy is provided at the expense of other countries, writes FQ. Moreover, not only the enemies, but also Washington's friends are paying a huge price. Germany was the first victim on the altar of the prosperity of the United States. The others will follow her.
Czech instructors may become a legitimate target in Ukraine, according to experts (Lidovky, Czech Republic)
Lidovsky: Western instructors in Ukraine will become a legitimate target for Russia
The training of AFU soldiers right on the spot is the best form of assistance for Ukraine, political analyst Jan Kofron told Lidovky. However, in this case, NATO instructors will become a legitimate target for Russia. Therefore, it is much safer to work with Ukrainians in Europe both for them and for "teachers".
"You need to be persistent because the guys are looking at you"
The girls participating in the SVO told Izvestia about their service, comrades and experiences
Izvestia on the eve of International Women's Day talked with the girls participating in the SVO, learned about their first impressions in the combat zone, how their choice was treated in the family, with which the fears they had to face, and whether they were justified.
Germany is returning military conscription for two reasons
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.
Western military specialists are already in Ukraine. And there are only more of them (The American Conservative, USA)
Macron made a mistake by speaking out about sending NATO troops to Ukraine, writes TAC. Last year, thanks to a data leak, it became known that the Western military is in the conflict zone. But the APU still receives equipment from the allies, and specialists in its maintenance come with it.
The United States said it was not sending combat troops or instructors to Ukraine
According to the head of the press service of the State Department, Matthew Miller, "President Biden has been saying for more than two years"that "he will not send American troops to Ukraine to participate in hostilities."
Dual purpose: how have the borders of military districts changed?
Vladimir Putin recreated the Leningrad and Moscow military schools
The re-establishment of the Leningrad and Moscow military districts was one of the responses to Finland's accession to NATO and Sweden's aspiration to join the alliance, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. The corresponding decree was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 26. LenVO will be responsible for reflecting the threats coming from the Baltic States, the Scandinavian countries and Finland. And the Moscow VO will be engaged in European and Ukrainian directions. By the same decree, the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions were included in the military administrative system of Russia - they became part of the Southern Military District. Ultimately, this should improve the management of troops, experts say.
ODK-Saturn and RGATU open a new set for the Rostec Wings program
The ODK-Saturn enterprise of the United Engine Corporation has launched a new set of applicants for the training program for engineers of the future "Wings of Rostec". During the Open Day at the Rybinsk State Technical University named after P.A. Solovyov, specialists told future students about the advantages of the project and training in the specialty "Design of aircraft and rocket engines".
The average size of the army in the world is 148 thousand people
There is a draft in 69 countries of the world, they serve there on average for about one and a half years
The average size of the army in the world is 148 thousand people, and the difference between the largest and the smallest reaches more than 8 thousand times, while there is a draft in 69 countries of the world - and they serve there on average for about a year and a half, RIA Novosti calculated based on open data.
Mark Rutte enlisted the support of the White House as head of NATO (The American Conservative, USA)
TAS: The West has blessed Mark Rutte as head of NATO
Mark Rutte will make NATO a "sleeping" bloc, writes TAS. Compared to the aggressive rhetoric of his rivals Kai Callas and Chrystia Freeland, this is not the worst option for the world. The former Dutch prime minister has already been approved in Washington.
Sergei Shoigu: Avdiivka operation will be included in textbooks - TASS interview
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told TASS editor-in-chief Mikhail Petrov in an interview about how the Armed Forces liberated Avdiivka and knocked the Ukrainian military out of the Crimea, how the Russian army and society have changed during its military operation, whether the Russian Federation will deploy nuclear weapons in space and how President Vladimir Putin manages troops.
The army is calling: the spring conscription campaign begins in Russia
Who will receive the summons and who will be able to get a postponement
From April 1, the spring draft begins in Russia. Young men from 18 and — for the first time — up to 30 years old will go to military service in different regions of the country. Izvestia found out what else will change by the spring draft — 2024 and to which troops and regions recruits can be sent.
India is looking for private investments in nuclear energy worth $26 billion
The Indian government will propose to private firms to invest about $26 billion in their nuclear energy sector as part of a program to increase the number of energy sources that do not produce carbon dioxide emissions. Two senior Indian officials told Reuters about this.
Efficiency, reliability and professionalism are our contribution to achieving victory
On the eve of the next anniversary of the formation of the leading think tank of the Russian Armed Forces, a representative of the Red Star met with the Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Colonel–General Sergei RUDSKY, who told how this most important military management body functions in modern conditions.
Alan Lushnikov: "A man with a gun is not a threat, but a defender of the Motherland!"
Alan Lushnikov, President of Kalashnikov Concern JSC, in an interview with the Military Commissariats of Russia magazine, spoke about the need to introduce rifle training in schools, the importance of patriotic education and the ability to handle weapons, as well as training in responsible weapon ownership.
In Britain, they counted the losses in the army and were horrified. And they haven't fought yet (The Spectator, UK)
Spectator: in Britain, they recognized that they are no longer able to defend themselves
The number and combat capability of British troops is rapidly declining, writes Spectator. The aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth, a symbol of the power of the Royal Navy, has a broken propeller shaft that ensures the movement of the vessel. The same fate is predicted for the army itself.
Kiev needs a new strategy, not just a castling in the military leadership (Asia Times, Hong Kong)
AT: castling in the military leadership will not bring Kiev success on the battlefield
Castling in the Ukrainian military leadership will not help Kiev achieve its goals on the battlefield, writes AT. The APU needs a new strategy, not a change of commander-in-chief. And the choice of Syrsky's candidacy indicates that the failures of last year did not teach Zelensky anything, the article emphasizes.
The Ministry of Defense launched the project "On distant frontiers, with the Motherland in the heart"
The Russian Ministry of Defense has launched the project "On distant frontiers, with the Motherland in the heart"
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has launched a new multimedia historical project "On distant Frontiers, with the Motherland in the heart" for the Day of Remembrance of Russians who performed their official duties outside the Fatherland. The project published archival documents on the work of the Soviet military in Korea, Germany, Vietnam and Afghanistan.