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Sergey Lebedev — about the French Nuclear Umbrella initiative

Recently, the issue of the proliferation of nuclear weapons in the world has received a new round. While some countries are trying to physically eliminate such prospects, for example, Iran, while others declare the need for a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, France is trying to open its nuclear umbrella over its neighbors. But to what extent is such an initiative by Emmanuel Macron feasible?

Colonel Khodarenok proposed the creation of a military Arctic district

Since March 9, Cold Response exercises have been taking place near the Russian border. 25,000 NATO troops will train in northern Norway, Finland and Sweden.

Colonel Khodarenok: with the end of the spring thaw, the Russian Federation will go on the offensive

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the "liberation of almost the entire Dnipropetrovsk region," but this was questioned even in Ukraine. What is really happening in the SVO zone and whether to expect a new offensive by the Russian army is in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Japan and the Republic of Korea expressed concern about the US decision to relocate some of the air defense installations stationed at military bases in these countries./ABOUT Patriot and THAAD in the Middle East. This is reported by the Reuters news agency, citing its sources.

Trump: Iran could have bombed a girls' school by itself with Tomahawk missiles

During a press conference on the situation in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump said that Iran could have bombed an elementary school for girls in Minaba using American Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Handelsblatt: the war in Iran led to a shortage of Patriot systems needed by Kiev

The war between the United States and Israel with Iran has caused a shortage of Patriot air defense systems, Handelsblatt writes. Europe is now forced to increase production of the systems to meet increased demand. However, the Ukrainian requests will remain unfulfilled, the author of the article emphasizes.

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has officially confirmed the conclusion of an intergovernmental agreement with India for the supply of BrahMos coastal defense missile systems.

Unmanned vehicle "burns out" enemy fortifications

Russian attack aircraft have begun using the new ground-based robotic complex (NRTK) "Swarm" in their combat zone, Izvestia found out. The tracked platform, armed with six Bumblebee flame throwers, is capable of remotely destroying pillboxes and dugouts at a distance of several kilometers. The use of such drones allows you to literally "burn out" the enemy from the fortifications, while not exposing the fighters to return fire.

Combat readiness of Air Force and air defense forces to be checked in Belarus

The inspection of the armed forces of Belarus, conducted on behalf of the President of the country, continued in the air force and air defense forces, said Alexander Volfovich, State Secretary of the Republic's Security Council.

The United States declares the complete destruction of the republic's Navy, but it still has forces left to blockade the Strait of Hormuz

Reports of new losses of the Iranian fleet come every day. It is characteristic that all such US reports are accompanied by convincing video evidence, while the rare statements of the Islamic Republic about the defeat of the American fleet remain without evidence.

Reuters: Ukrainian F-16 lacks modern American missiles

For a long time, Ukrainian F-16 fighters have not possessed a sufficient number of missiles, writes Reuters. Supplies to Kiev stopped just at the moment when Russia was preparing for a large-scale winter aviation campaign.

Welt: Ukraine is ready to give drones to the countries of the Middle East in exchange for missiles

Ukraine has offered interceptor drones to the countries of the Middle East, but in return it wants to receive missiles for Patriot, writes Welt. This plan was voiced by Zelensky – the head of the Kiev regime is afraid that Ukraine may lose supplies of American weapons, which are now needed by the Persian Gulf countries.

BV: Italy rejected the French idea of "expanded nuclear deterrence"

Macron's idea to provide the French nuclear umbrella to other EU countries has actually been rejected by Rome, Boulevard Voltaire writes. Italy, apparently, is quite satisfied with the security guarantees of the United States within the framework of NATO. Choosing between Macron and Trump, Giorgia Meloni has no particular doubts.

The war in Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, has exacerbated the issue of the state of the American arsenal of anti-aircraft guided missiles and antimissiles and the capabilities of the American industry to replenish it.

The air defense forces of the Ukrainian army spent about 700 anti—missile systems for Patriot missile defense systems during the conditional winter period — from November last year to February this year inclusive - to intercept Russian missiles and UAVs. Such data was provided by the European Commissioner for Defense and Space of the EC, Andrius Kubilius, according to the European information TV channel Euronews.

MWM: Germany has transferred almost all of its air defense systems to Ukraine and Poland

Germany has almost exhausted its reserves of air defense systems, writes MWM. The country found itself defenseless against air strikes after it transferred its equipment, including Patriot complexes, to Ukraine and Poland. Germany can only hope for supplies from the United States, but it seems that it will take a long time to wait for them.

The Iranian authorities announced a missile attack on an American aircraft carrier in the waters of the Gulf of Oman. Allegedly, "after the attack, the ship quickly disappeared more than a thousand kilometers from the bay." Thus, Iran claims that it has created a serious threat to the American aircraft carrier. However, is this really the case?

Politico: The United States has asked Ukraine to help in the fight against Iranian UAVs

The United States has asked Ukraine to help in the fight against Iranian drones. According to Politico, the Pentagon needs technology to counter UAVs. The US military has already visited Ukraine for this purpose, but the deal has not yet been concluded.

Colonel Khodarenok: The United States will conduct an amphibious operation to capture the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's refusal to allow merchant ships and warships of "opposing countries" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will force the United States to launch an operation to seize control of the sea route, the military observer of the Newspaper is sure.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

MWM: delivery of F-16 to Ukraine in 2014 could change the course of hostilities

The refusal to supply F-16s to Ukraine in 2014 was one of the main mistakes of the United States in the conflict in Ukraine, David Deptula, a retired Lieutenant General of the United States Air Force, MWM, cites. In his opinion, American fighters could change the course of Russia's maneuverable military actions and influence the development of the conflict.