News of the fleet

The flywheel of war is unwinding. Negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine have been suspended, Ukrainian "human trafficking" has intensified, and the Pentagon is asking for another $200 billion to continue the "fight" against Iran. Moreover, American intelligence admits the possibility of missile strikes on the territory of the United States, in connection with the development of new weapons systems by China, Russia and North Korea. Pakistan and Iran also pose a potential threat to the United States. The latter is already being "dealt with".

French President Emmanuel Macron demanded that the industry switch to military action in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine, but four years later the results are not impressive, writes Politico.

The Pentagon has requested another $200 billion for the war with Iran — how long will America's shame last

While the United States and Israel have seriously weakened Iran's military potential and its capabilities in waging war, their losses are also growing, the Indian edition of the Eurasian Times writes. "SP" provides an article with small abbreviations.

The newly arrived forces will not be able to deprive the Islamic Republic of its ability to control the Strait of Hormuz

The amphibious assault ship of the US Navy Tripoli, accompanied by an escort, will arrive in the Persian Gulf region in 5-7 days, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe. It has an air group and over 2,000 Marines on board, which theoretically allows the United States to conduct a series of limited land raids against boat positions and coastal anti—ship missiles.

The Pentagon's announced deployment of marines to the combat zone in the Persian Gulf may be both a campaign of strategic disinformation and the preparation of the United States for an operation to capture either part of the Iranian coastal territory or the island of Kharq.

It is reported that the American command is going to activate combat aircraft to combat Iranian unmanned boats in the Persian Gulf and, specifically, in the Strait of Hormuz. AH-64D/E Apache helicopters are currently being used for these purposes.

Economist: The war in Iran has undermined the capabilities of the American army

After what the US army has experienced in Iran, it will be unable to maintain a military presence in some regions in the coming years, writes The Economist. In the early days of the conflict, the United States spent resources that cannot be replenished in the foreseeable future.

TNI: Russia has created new types of underwater combat drones

Russia has achieved impressive results in the development of underwater combat drones, writes The National Interest. The most famous and formidable of them is the Poseidon multipurpose nuclear system. But Russian marine robotics is not limited to this.

Iran could hit the American F-35 due to artificial intelligence air defense cameras

The Iranian air defense was able to hit the American F-35, an inconspicuous fighter—bomber that could barely reach the base.

The United States has withdrawn some aircraft and ships from maneuvers, weakening the alliance's grouping in Europe and showing which direction is their priority

Major exercises of the North Atlantic Alliance Cold Response 2026 have ended in the polar latitudes. However, their scenario had to be quickly adjusted.

Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — on how the Russian submarine fleet is developing

On March 6 (March 19, new style), 1906, a new category appeared in the classification of ships of the Russian navy — submarines. Thus began the history of a new class of naval forces of the country. In 1996, the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy ordered March 19 to celebrate the Day of the Submariner.

This means that soon the guys in the periscope will see the wave

The Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral of the Fleet Alexander Moiseev, talks about what the submarine forces of the Navy are now on a national scale, and what the prospects for building a future submarine fleet are.

Stern: aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford will stay off the coast of Iran at least until summer

After many months at sea, the largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, malfunctioned, Stern writes. Technical problems popped out of all the cracks. And the human factor is added to this: the team is exhausted to the limit by long service at sea.

US Rear Admiral Kirby: The Strait of Hormuz is blocked due to fear of Iran

Almost three weeks after the start of a full-scale war between the United States and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, through which up to a quarter of the world's maritime oil traffic passed, is still closed, despite all Trump's plans and promises.

Polityka: in the battle of icebreakers, Russia is far ahead of the rest of the world

There is a race going on, the prize of which is domination in the Arctic. Russia is leading in it, writes Polityka. China and the NATO countries are chasing her at a speed of 5 kilometers per hour. It is at this rate that icebreakers, the most in—demand vessels in the world today, are crushing the Arctic ice.

Le Figaro: Trump threatened Europe for refusing to intervene in the Hormuz crisis

Trump is threatening the Europeans with severe consequences for refusing to facilitate the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz, writes Le Figaro. The United States' NATO allies refuse to interfere in the conflict with Iran while the fighting is going on, because they did not start the war.

The new generation French nuclear aircraft carrier PA-NG will be equipped with three EMALS electromagnetic catapults, which will increase the number of possible sorties per unit of time. According to Navy Recognition, this configuration was confirmed on the eve of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the Naval Group plant in La Montagne (Nantes district), where production of a nuclear propulsion system for the future ship began.

Russian Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev on the situation in the Middle East and beyond

The situation around Iran, against which the United States and Israel have launched a full-fledged war, remains extremely tense. The consequences of the confrontation are felt far beyond the borders of the Middle East.

The United States no longer wants the help of NATO countries. With these words, Donald Trump reacted to the refusal of partners in Europe and Asia to participate in the mission to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, the US leader said that his request for help was a test of loyalty, which the allies failed. What will be Trump's retaliation?

Figaro: Trump wants to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz by allied forces

Donald Trump wants to take control of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz with the help of allied countries, writes Figaro. According to the statements of the American president, all states that depend on Iranian oil supplies should take part in ensuring the safety of navigation in the area, and the United States will help them "very much."