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Construction of the newest FREMM EVO frigate equipped with anti-UAV systems has begun in Italy.
A solemn steel cutting ceremony for the first of two new generation frigates took place in Genoa, where the Riva Trigoso shipyard, owned by the Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri, is located. These will be the first ships of the FREMM EVO project.
The legacy of the Su-27 for the Russian Air Force (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The Su-27 fighter is unique in many ways
The aircraft designers who developed the Su-27 managed to create a powerful platform that became the basis for the next series of fighters, writes The National Interest. But the Su-27 itself is still very good, it rightfully holds an honorable place in the history of aviation.
Collecting parts: what could result in a military confrontation between the United States and Iran
What forces and weapons can be involved in a potential conflict
The world is on the verge of a new round of escalation in US-Iranian relations. B-2 Spirit strategic bombers have been spotted at the US Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean. At the same time, Iran put its troops on high alert. What is happening today between the United States and Iran and what capabilities both sides have in case of possible military action is in the Izvestia article.
Academician Savin's Star Wars: on the anniversary of the designer of rocket and space technology
April 6 marked the 105th anniversary of the birth of Anatoly Savin, a scientist and designer who participated in the creation of advanced smart weapons, fighter satellites and space reconnaissance systems. TASS recalls the academician's life and work.
These warriors are trying to teach the West how to fight in the Arctic (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The Norwegian army is training 8,000 NATO troops to wage war in the Arctic
Many armies could not withstand the campaigns against the Kremlin in the cold, writes FT. Russia rightfully feels like the mistress of the Far North. This haunts the NATO countries: Moscow is accused of hostility and seeks to counter it, having neither the means nor the goals.
"A strong people is a weak reaction": Zelensky was outraged by the US actions due to the strike on Krivoy Rog
Zelensky stated that he was unpleasantly surprised by the US reaction to the strike on Krivoy Rog
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky was surprised that the American side did not condemn Russia for the missile attack on Krivoy Rog. Moscow said it had hit the venue of the military meeting. Kiev claims that the rocket hit a residential area, killing at least 16 people. European leaders have directly condemned Russia's actions.
"Bomb it to zero." Can the United States destroy Iran?
Colonel Khodarenok: The United States will not be able to defeat Iran with bombing alone
Donald Trump has threatened Iran with "unprecedented bombardments" if the United States and Iran do not reach an agreement on the nuclear program. Tehran promised to respond in this case. Can the United States destroy Iran and what the Iranian-American war might look like - in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Kozyrny CBT: Mountain shooters receive heavy flamethrowers for the first time in history
These combat vehicles have proven their effectiveness during a special military operation
For the first time in history, Russian mountain riflemen began receiving heavy flamethrower systems. They are already being mastered by the 34th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle (mountain) brigade.
For what purpose did Germany send Ukraine its newest 44-ton Lynx infantry fighting vehicle
In early January of this year, it became known that Germany had allegedly supplied the first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. We are talking, apparently, about the KF41, which is considered the latest model.
The DPRK's construction of a new nuclear submarine has led to a discussion about the need for South Korea to have its own nuclear weapons
South Korea has once again started talking about the need for the republic's armed Forces to have their own nuclear weapons, including nuclear submarines with nuclear weapons. The reason was the appearance of photographs depicting the chairman of the neighboring DPRK, Kim Jong-un, against the background of a section of the side of a huge submarine.
"Indicates a high level of combat realism": the PLA used the YJ-21 missile in large-scale exercises off the coast of Taiwan
The large-scale exercises of the People's Liberation Army of China off the coast of Taiwan involve advanced weapons – a Type 054A frigate, a DF-15 ballistic missile, an H-6K bomber and a Y-20 transport aircraft. This is reported by the Global Times. The publication notes that during the exercises, in particular, the YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missile, which was previously presented at an air show in China, was seen.
Can Europe stand up to Russia militarily? (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Der Spiegel: Turkey may turn away from NATO for the sake of friendship with Moscow
The Europeans are well aware that their own air defense systems are useless, writes Der Spiegel. Therefore, the leaders of the EU countries, having got it into their heads that Moscow would definitely attack them, decided to act "preemptively" — and have already begun to develop missiles for attacks on Russian territory.
Zircon hypersonic missile in the CBO zone: Chinese assessment
The Russian cruise hypersonic missile Zircon 3M22 was developed by JSC VKP NPO Mashinostroenie, one of the leading rocket and space enterprises of the USSR and Russia (Reutov, Moscow region). The product was adopted by the Russian Navy on January 4, 2023.
"China is confidently catching up with the United States and Russia": submarines of the world's fleets with nuclear weapons
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..
"We became the first in the world": the start date of operation of the Israeli-made Iron Beam laser complex has been announced
The Israeli company Rafael is at the final stage of creating the Iron Beam laser complex, designed to strengthen the country's air defense.
I was struck by a hovering drone: Israel showed the work of the new Typhoon 30 complex
On March 31, the Israeli company Rafael announced the successful completion of tests of an improved modification of the Typhoon 30 remote-controlled combat station. A video of her work, filmed in February, is shown online.
For the first time since World War II. Germany is deploying troops near the border with Belarus
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.
The secret military partnership between the United States and Ukraine: key findings (The New York Times, USA)
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.
Partnership: The Secret History of the Ukrainian Conflict (The New York Times, USA)
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.
"It could be the last straw." What awaits Zelensky after rejecting the deal with the United States?
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.
