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Charged water: will Iran mine the Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Republic can refer to the experience of the "Tanker War", when almost half a thousand ships were attacked
Iran is capable of mining the Strait of Hormuz even if its fleet is destroyed. This opinion is shared by the majority of military experts interviewed by Izvestia.
NATO is attacking: they want to make Poland a bastion for attacks on Russia (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: Poland is going to build the most powerful air defense network in Europe
Poland has announced an unprecedented air defense construction project, writes Welt. Now it can turn into a real bristling NATO porcupine at Russia's side. However, some things may not go according to plan.
The United States covered up the transfer of troops to Russia with the operation in Iran
The US military actions in Iran unexpectedly led to an increase in the American presence in Romania. Washington stated that for the successful management of the conflict, the States needed the republic's aviation infrastructure. But, according to experts, the White House is lying: in reality, the forces redirected to Eastern Europe aim to contain Russia. How should Moscow respond to the US actions?
"Swarm" of opportunities: a new flamethrower drone began to be used in the SVO zone
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.
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has confirmed the signing of a contract for the purchase of BrahMos anti-ship missiles.
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.
Patriot systems are becoming scarce — the key role of German industry (Handelsblatt, Germany)
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.
Trump said Iran could have bombed a girls' school with American Tomahawks on its own. In the USA, he was caught in a lie.
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.
Tokyo and Seoul are concerned about the transfer of American air defense systems from Asia to the Middle East
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.
"Offensive in all directions." What to expect from the spring campaign in the free zone
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.
NATO is conducting exercises near the Russian border. How should Moscow respond?
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.
Does France want NATO 2.0? Macron's utopian but potentially dangerous plans
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?
Air Force combat readiness to be checked in Belarus
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.
Ukrainian F-16s have been without American-made missiles for almost a month (Reuters, UK)
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.
Ukrainian drones for the Persian Gulf countries: Zelensky's risky plan (Die Welt, Germany)
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.
Italy is not happy with the concept of "enhanced deterrence" presented by Macron (Boulevard Voltaire, France)
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 issue of the production of missiles for the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system
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.
In winter, the Ukrainian Armed Forces used up the annual production volume of Patriot air defense system missiles.
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.
The critical depletion of Patriot air defense systems in Germany and the lack of new supplies make the country extremely vulnerable amid tensions with Russia (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
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 Great Flood: how many warships Iran has left
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.
Why Iran is defenseless against US aircraft carriers
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?























