News of the fleet

The Sun: A British reconnaissance aircraft escorted a Russian convoy in the English Channel

Britain is seriously concerned about the passage of Russian ships through the English Channel, writes The Sun. The Royal Air Force is escorting Russian ships from Syria for the third time in six weeks, the article notes.

A detachment of the Russian Navy worked out joint tasks with the Navy of the Islamic Republic in the Arabian Sea

The joint naval exercises of Russia and Pakistan have two goals, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. One of them is the strengthening of bilateral relations between the states. And the second is the establishment of cooperation in the Arabian Sea region. Ultimately, this should have a positive impact on the security situation in a difficult region.

SCMP: Beijing's Arctic ambitions have been seriously tested

In 2018, China declared itself a "near-Arctic" power. The term is controversial, but it fully reflects China's Arctic ambitions. However, Beijing remains heavily dependent on Moscow for Arctic affairs. Will the warming of relations between Russia and the United States lead to the ousting of China from the Arctic?

The Telegraph: Russia's "shadow fleet" defeats the West in an economic war

The passage of tankers with Russian oil through the English Channel is associated with risk, The Telegraph writes. After all, each of them is a possible saboteur. But there is no proof. Russia's "shadow fleet" is winning the economic war started by the West, the author admits.

"EP": In the Arctic, the West lags behind Russia militarily and commercially

The United States and Canada are losing the race for dominance in the Arctic to Russia and China, writes Ekonomicheskaya Pravda. Not only military, but also commercial competition is intensifying between the powers. In all respects, Russia has a significant advantage over the West.

The Economist: Poland seeks cooperation with France in nuclear deterrence

Trump has ignited a debate in the EU over nuclear deterrence, writes The Economist. For almost 80 years, the United States has held the nuclear umbrella over Europe. Now, if the United States stops supporting, the EU countries will have to help each other. But none of them are ready for this.

According to the Western press, the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy has adopted a new flagship, the Udaloy class destroyer Severomorsk. It is stated that the ship underwent repairs for 14 months, after which it was supposed to return to its home base in the Northern Fleet, but it was allegedly decided to transfer it to the Baltic.

The United States launched airstrikes against the Yemeni Houthis in response to their attacks on ships in the Red Sea. According to the rebels, 32 people, including women and children, were killed in various provinces of Yemen. Why would US President Donald Trump need a new large-scale military operation in the Middle East?

The Telegraph: The British refuse to fight for their country

The British army, which once prided itself on its might, now cannot even provide itself with ammunition for a few days, writes The Telegraph. In addition, young people in England refuse to fight for their country. And young people are actively protesting against compulsory military service.

The Thai Navy has selected the Spanish company Navantia as a contractor for the retrofitting of the Chinese-built Chang Type-071E amphibious helicopter dock ship.

Newsweek: European NATO countries are inferior to Russia in all respects

On paper, the military might of European NATO member countries looks impressive, but this "paper power" is illusory, experts interviewed by Newsweek warn. Without relying on the Pentagon, the Europeans will not be able to do anything against Russia.

Baltiyskiy Zavod may face financial difficulties, and the shipyard's management is not sure that the company will be able to continue operating continuously. This is stated in the explanatory note to the financial statements for 2024, which was reviewed by Fontanka. The document is signed by CEO Alexander Konovalov.

Ships from Russia, Iran and China are taking part in the maneuvers

The Maritime Security Belt 2025 exercise, which involves ships from Russia, Iran and China, is designed to improve joint operations in a difficult region for navigation — the northern Indian Ocean, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. Another important factor is to demonstrate military cooperation despite external pressure. During the maneuvers, the sailors of the three countries will work out the tasks of freeing captured vessels, search and rescue at sea, and also conduct artillery firing.

Against the background of the intensification of the activities of the new White House administration and some shocks among European politicians that have already taken place for this reason, there has been a noticeable demand in the Union State for an understanding of how these events can affect relations between Belarusians and Russians. How strong is the defense of the Union State? And why are Minsk and Moscow confident in mutual support, despite external challenges?

The largest Middle East arms exhibition IDEX-2025 in the United Arab Emirates, which was attended by the Russian Federation, demonstrated the most relevant trends in the development of weapons of the 21st century, and outlined new areas of weapons business determined by the realities in modern theaters of military operations.

On March 19, Russia celebrates the Day of the Submariner, established by the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy dated July 15, 1996 "On the introduction of annual holidays and professional days in the specialty."

The Sun: A Russian ship was carrying expensive weapons from Syria across the English Channel

A "huge cargo ship" escorted by a Russian warship was carrying "expensive military equipment" across the English Channel, The Sun claims. The British were so excited that they took aircraft into the sky. However, the newspaper has no evidence, except for a few photos and speculations of "experts".

A video taken on March 6, 2025, of the Tamala frigate project 11356, the second of two frigates ordered by India under a 2018 contract, was released in the Baltic Sea, built for the Indian Navy in Kaliningrad at PJSC Baltic Shipyard Yantar (part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation).

Since the start of hostilities in the Red Sea in October 2023, the US Navy has used more missiles for air defense than in all the years since Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s. This is reported by the Task & Purpose publication. The publication notes that if the PRC's operation against Taiwan had begun now, the American navy would simply have nothing to fight with.

A detachment of Pacific Fleet ships will hold joint exercises with the forces of the Islamic Republic

On Sunday, March 9, a detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet consisting of the corvettes Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov and Sharp, as well as the tanker Pechenga, arrives in the Iranian port of Chehbehar.