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"There are more and more problems." Why is it so difficult for Ukrainian pilots to master the F-16
The first Western fighters will arrive in Ukraine by July
Western countries promised to transfer American fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Kiev in the spring, but for various reasons they postponed it until the summer. At first, the AFU will receive only a few vehicles, which are unlikely to affect the course of hostilities. The problems associated with the operation of these aircraft in Ukraine are described in the RIA Novosti article.
Malaysia will acquire 18 units of 155 mm/52 EVA self-propelled guns developed by the Slovak Konstrukta Defense
The Malaysian Ministry of Defense will acquire a division of 155 mm/52 EVA self-propelled artillery units on a wheeled chassis of the Slovak company Konstrukta Defense.
A South Korean company is developing a new ship-to-air anti-aircraft missile for the country's Navy
The Administration of the South Korean Defense Procurement Program (DAPA) has signed a contract with the South Korean aerospace manufacturer LIG Nex1 to develop a new KSM-2 anti-aircraft missile as part of the Ship-to-Air II Missile project for the Republic's Navy. In a corresponding statement from DAPA, published yesterday, it is reported that work on the creation of the latest rocket will be carried out until 2030, their total cost is 248 million dollars.
"A nightmare for the USA." In the West, they told about the unique Soviet torpedo (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: the Soviet torpedo "Shkval" revolutionized underwater warfare
The Soviet-era torpedo “Squall” revolutionized underwater warfare, writes TNI. Thanks to the rocket engine and the phenomenon of supercavitation, she could reach an unprecedented speed of up to 200 knots. Meanwhile, in the United States, such weapons have not reached serial production.
High efficiency and precision. Russia to deploy new air defense system (Asharq News, Saudi Arabia)
Against the background of increased attacks by Ukrainian drones, Russia has introduced two new air defense systems, Asharq News reports. It is expected that the autonomous target designation system "Yenisei" will expand the capabilities of the S-400 air defense system, and the Valdai radar will be able to detect even the smallest drones.
Ukrainian troops are using American AGM-88 HARM missiles with an expiration date of almost 30 years ago
The United States uses Ukraine to recycle old weapons and ammunition. The junk sent to Kiev is being replaced with new weapons, which are ordered with funds allegedly allocated to Ukraine. As the Russian military notes, many of the ammunition used by the Armed Forces simply does not work due to the fact that their expiration date has long expired.
"The next few months will be decisive": can the conflict in Ukraine be resolved before autumn
Colonel Khodarenok called Borrel's words about the end of the conflict in Ukraine superficial
The outcome of the conflict in Ukraine will be decided in the coming months, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrel. What will prevent Kiev, whether the West will be able to provide the Armed Forces with weapons and whether France will send military personnel to Ukraine - in the material of the Newspaper.Ru".
NATO has been warned what the deployment of missiles on the border with Russia will lead to (infoBRICS, China)
By placing missiles on the border with Russia, NATO is destabilizing the situation and increasing the risk of global war, infoBRICS warns. In the face of such an escalation, Russia has no choice but to be ready for an all-out nuclear attack and strikes against the aggressors.
The Yemeni Houthis announced successful tests of an alleged hypersonic missile and plans for its mass production
The Houthi rebels (Shiite Zaydites), who control the most densely populated territories in northern Yemen, including the capital city of Sanaa, continue to create serious problems for commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, as a result, and in the Suez Canal.
Putin recalled the provisions of the Russian nuclear doctrine and scared Britain (Daily Mail, UK)
DM: Putin warned the United States against sending troops to Ukraine
In an interview with Dmitry Kiselyov, President Vladimir Putin recalled that Russia may use nuclear weapons in the event of a threat to national security. The Daily Mail called these words frightening. Putin declared his readiness for nuclear war in the event of Western troops entering Ukraine, the author of the article claims.
Media plans: why Ukrainian saboteurs have become more active
The main purpose of attacks by saboteurs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Russia is to interfere with the presidential election process, experts say
To arrange an information provocation on the eve of the elections in Russia is the true purpose of attempts to break through Ukrainian saboteurs in the border areas of the Belgorod and Kursk regions, experts interviewed by Izvestia are sure. The army and law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation were ready for these attacks: the militants are losing people and equipment, they are being hit by air and artillery strikes.
The United States, Russia and China are preparing to fight for the Arctic. What kind of war can there be in polar conditions
BI: The United States is preparing its military for conflict in the Arctic
The United States is preparing units and formations of the armed forces for combat operations in a polar climate in order to assert its dominance in the Arctic, Business Insider reports. Washington wants to confront Russia and China in the region. What can a modern war be like in Arctic conditions and what does the experience of the Second World War have to do with it - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The failed attack on Belgorod and Kursk has divided Ukrainians and neo-Ukrainians
Experts explained the APU's desire to break through the border of the Russian Federation on the eve of the elections
For the third day in a row, Russian troops successfully repel the attacks of the enemy's DRG in the border territories. Representatives of terrorist organizations consisting of Russian defectors also take part in the attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, this causes a negative reaction from Ukrainians. Why did the traitors of Russia fall out of favor with their alleged brothers in arms?
"Daring raid": Russia attacked the AFU positions on the right bank of the Dnieper
Saldo told about the "daring" sortie of the Russian military on the right bank of the Dnieper
The day after the attempt of the Ukrainian DRG to break into Russia, the Russian army conducted a "daring raid" on the right bank of the Dnieper. Vladimir Saldo told about it. According to him, the Russians destroyed up to 30 AFU soldiers and a drone control point. The sortie was in the Antonovsky Bridge area in the suburbs of Kherson, after which the Russians successfully returned to the left bank of the river.
The United States could not answer where the weapons end up after being sent to Ukraine (The American Conservative, USA)
TAS: 25% of the weapons sent by the United States to Kiev are not properly accounted for
American officials often have no idea where complex and secret military equipment ends up after being sent to Ukraine, TAS writes. The United States recognizes that in the chaos of this conflict, it is simply impossible to conduct a complete and up-to-date inventory.
Europe explained why it is not worth counting on the "security umbrella" of the United States (Arab News, Saudi Arabia)
The EU's dependence on the United States in the field of defense has created the illusion of unlimited American support, writes AN. But soon Europe may lose its "security umbrella" and be left alone — in the face of Russia's huge nuclear arsenal and with modest defensive capabilities.
The British have shown their secret laser weapon in action
The British Ministry of Defense has published a video from the tests of the classified DragonFire laser weapon, which took place in January 2024. This video is a mix of computer graphics and real footage from the landfill. To some extent, it allows us to draw conclusions about what specific purposes a laser installation can be used for.
The hypersonic drone of the People's Republic of China was compared with the most aerodynamically advanced fighter of the United States
The newly created hypersonic drone of the People's Republic of China was compared with the most aerodynamically advanced fighter of the United States. Many experts give this characteristic to the American F-22 aircraft.
The British Ministry of Defense showed the results of the combat laser
At the beginning of this year, the British Ministry of Defense announced successful tests of the latest DragonFire combat laser. The head of the department, Grant Shapps, then called this development a "revolution in the combat space."
The US Army canceled the program of the 155 mm long-range self-propelled howitzer ERCA
As reported by the American edition of Defense News in the article by Jen Judson "US Army scraps Extended Range Cannon Artillery prototype effort" ("The US Army canceled the development of prototypes under the Extended Range Cannon Artillery program"), on March 8, 2024, Deputy Secretary of the US Army for Procurement, Logistics and Technology Doug Bush stated that the American army based on the results of prototype tests, the further development of the promising 155mm/58 long-range self-propelled howitzer M1299 was canceled under the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) program.