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Construction of a new gunpowder production line for the needs of the EU and Ukraine has begun in the French city of Bergerac. French President Emmanuel Macron took part in the ceremony of the start of construction. The plant’s new production line is due to start operating in early 2025, and the Ukrainian army should […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has begun preparations for global testing of the Starlink satellite cellular communications system. According to PCMag, the company has submitted a request to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to test the system in a number of countries outside the US, including Australia, Canada, and Japan. According to the documents, […]
Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that if his country had fully entered the war against Ukraine, it would not have changed anything. The video of Lukashenko’s statement was posted by propagandist Pavel Zarubin. According to the Belarusian dictator, his troops will not be able to break through the border with Ukraine. “If we […]
Anouk Garnier managed to surpass the world record of 90 meters for men and 26 meters for women. Anouk Garnier, a 34-year-old French athlete, broke the world record in rock climbing by climbing the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The event took place yesterday, April 11, The Guardian reports. The athlete was able to climb to […]
The United States warns of a possible Iranian attack on Israel within the next two days. Israeli defense forces are stepping up their readiness in response to US intelligence reports indicating that an attack on the southern or northern part of the country is likely. Iran, in turn, is preparing plans for a strike in […]
According to the Norwegian newspaper Nettavisen, Norway is going to give Ukraine 22 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets. Out of this number, 12 aircraft will be in working order, and the remaining 10 will be used as donors for spare parts. Norway is also planning to provide Ukraine with engines and simulators for pilots. The […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal made a joint statement following their meeting on April 11, emphasizing the need for Ukraine to determine its own defense strategy. “Canada and France strongly condemn Russia’s aggressive actions and support Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. We believe […]
The United Kingdom is ready to take a truly unexpected, but much-needed step – to hand over prototypes of the DragonFire combat laser system, which is already successfully testing and destroying targets. Despite the fact that it is planned to be deployed in the British army no earlier than 2027, the head of the country’s […]
A new cargo drone, the HH-100, developed by Xi’an Aircraft Industry, was presented in China. The HH-100 drone successfully passed the tests, demonstrating stable performance and precise autonomous control, and was approved for its first flight. This drone opens up new opportunities for cargo delivery. With a robust design that provides a maximum takeoff weight […]
The Ministry of Defense, commenting on the “successful” work of the air defense forces, accused Ukraine of using drones. According to the governor of the region, two men sustained various injuries as a result of the UAV attack. In Belgorod, a drone flew into a building. This was reported by the Belgorodets Telegram channel. The […]