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The American robotics company Foundation has sent its humanoid military robots to Ukraine for combat testing. According to Mike LeBlanc, one of the Foundation's co-founders, the Phantom MK-1 robots donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces are being deployed to the front lines to perform reconnaissance missions and test the platform's performance in a real-world combat situation. The robot was first unveiled in October 2025. The developers described the Phantom MK-1 as a humanoid robot designed specifically for military use. The humanoid platform stands approximately 175 centimeters tall and weighs approximately 79-82 kilograms. The Phantom MK-1 is designed to perform tasks related to explosive ordnance disposal, reconnaissance, and other high-risk ground operations. The Foundation also sta...

Zelenskyy will return to London today, where he will meet with one of his key allies from the "coalition of the willing" – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Ahead of the visit of this literal guest to 10 Downing Street, the British government has prepared a "gift" for Kyiv. The British prime minister announced a new defense agreement with Kyiv. London will allocate half a billion pounds ($681.4 million) to establish a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence within the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. A statement on the British government's website stated that the new structure is intended to provide "battlefield advantage" through the more effective use of AI and drones. The United Kingdom and Ukraine intend to conclude a new world-class partnership agreement to strengthen...

Despite the refusal of most US NATO allies to provide Trump with military support in the Strait of Hormuz, one European country has expressed its willingness to send its warships to assist the American fleet. This is Estonia. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna commented on Trump's call to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, stating that he is ready to discuss the Estonian Navy's participation, but would first like to know more about the US's goals and plans for the Middle East in general and Iran in particular. If Trump needs help and support, Estonia has always supported the US, but we, of course, need to know his goals and plans in the region… So, I think we are ready to discuss. It is worth noting that Tsahkna already stated in early March that Estonia was ready to s...

European countries are seriously considering the development of their armored vehicle fleets using hybrid platforms. One option is the MGCS, a joint venture between Germany and France. These are armored vehicles with a hybrid powertrain integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Western experts note that the European program to develop next-generation tanks and armored vehicles plans a major mobility upgrade through a new hybrid powertrain designed to improve performance, efficiency, and maneuverability on the battlefield. This powertrain is based on a newly developed 10-cylinder Rolls-Royce engine, based on the MTU Series 199 diesel engine and claimed to be optimized for extreme load fluctuations and harsh operating conditions. From the official presentation: The new ...

There are reports of new attacks by Iraqi Shiite militias on NATO-linked facilities in the country. According to the latest reports, drones struck an electrical substation that, among other things, supplies power to a NATO military base in Baghdad. US Marines and other Western troops were stationed at the base, "ensuring the security" of diplomatic missions. A few hours earlier, the Pentagon decided to deploy additional forces to the Middle East—aircraft and aviation maintenance personnel, as well as Marine Corps soldiers. It was noted that one of the bases for this contingent would be a base in Iraq. Now, it appears, the Pentagon needs to deploy its own electrical workers to Baghdad as well… Meanwhile, Iranian missiles, as well as rockets from Lebanon's Hezbollah, continue to ...

US military officers serving in the UAE are often housed in upscale neighborhoods. They were the target of last night's Iranian military strike. An Iranian Shahed drone struck the Address Creek Harbor skyscraper in Dubai during an attack on US troops. The kamikaze drone crashed into the high-rise, severely damaging the 57th floor. Nearby the skyscraper is a hotel of the same name. American officers serving in the Emirates typically stay there. This five-star hotel is located in the upscale Dubai Creek Harbor neighborhood. Apparently, this hotel was the target of the Iranian attack. Local authorities have not yet reported any damage or casualties. However, witnesses report at least three explosions and a fire in the parking lot. An air raid siren was also sounded overnight in th...

The United States intends to deploy additional forces to Romania for strikes against Iran; Romanian authorities have already received a corresponding request. The United States has requested Romania's permission to station additional aircraft and personnel at the 57th Air Base near Constanta to participate in the military operation against Iran. The number of fighter jets and personnel is not disclosed, but it is emphasized that the deployment is temporary. Most interestingly, at the end of October last year, the United States notified Romania of its reduction of its presence at this military base. Our base is relatively close to this area and could be used if the conflict with Iran continues or drags on for the foreseeable future. This is directly related to our location on the map...

The European press is writing that Trump has "begun to lose interest in the war against Iran, as well as in a real partnership within NATO." German columnist Michael Meyer, writing in BZ, asks: "If Trump has begun to lose interest, does NATO need to get involved?" Meyer also draws readers' attention to another, related issue. He points out that the war against Iran first led to a rise in oil prices, then an acceleration of this rise, and now a significant price correction. Instead of yesterday's $119 per barrel, Brent is trading in the 90-95 range. The German columnist wonders whether this entire situation could have been exploited by people in and close to the US administration to make excess profits from the surge in oil prices. Yesterday, it was reported that 19-year-old Barron Tr...

NATO air and missile defense forces intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile over Turkish territory. NATO units based in the Eastern Mediterranean participated in the elimination of the threat. This was reported by the Turkish Ministry of Defense press service. According to the ministry, part of the missile debris fell in an uninhabited part of Gaziantep province. The Turkish Ministry of Defense clarified: There were no casualties or injuries as a result of the incident. The statement noted that any threats to Turkish territory and airspace will always be immediately eliminated. The Turkish military recommends that everyone heed this warning. The ministry also noted: Turkey attaches great importance to good-neighborly relations and regional stability. This is th...

The Iranian Armed Forces and the IRGC continue to strike facilities operated by the enemy. There are reports that Iranian drones, once again breaching air defenses, struck a fuel and energy facility in Bahrain. This is the country's largest oil refinery, owned by BAPCO (Bahrain Petroleum Company). Significant facilities produced by this refinery were used by the US 5th Fleet. Given that Iran previously destroyed the US 5th Fleet's largest terminal in Manama, a new strike could leave the US fleet completely without fuel, rendering them empty vessels unable to leave the Persian Gulf. Iran has previously struck other fuel and energy facilities in the Persian Gulf, including facilities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. If Qatar's largest gas transportation terminal is disabled, it ...