Submarine as a fetish
Nuclear component of the US Submarine Fleet
If in the vast majority of countries of the world the basis of the Armed Forces is the ground forces, then in the USA such a basis is, of course, the fleet. It has an almost sacred significance for America and this state of affairs will continue in the foreseeable future.
The secret voyage of "Virginia"
U.S. submarines tracked Soviet submarines more than two thousand times during the Cold War
On February 12, 2022, a note was handed to a representative of the Office of the Military Attache for Defense at the US Embassy in Moscow at the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation of the Russian Ministry of Defense in connection with the violation of the state border of the Russian Federation by a US Navy submarine. What was the American submarine doing in our waters and what can we counter such actions?
Captured Ukrainian ships and boats in Berdyansk
Russian media have distributed photo and video materials about ships, boats and vessels captured by Russian forces in Berdyansk on the Sea of Azov, which were part of the Naval Forces of Ukraine (VMSU) and the State Border Service of Ukraine (GPSU). Recall that during the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, Berdyansk came under the control of Russian troops on February 28, 2022. According to Ukrainian sources, since March 12, the Russian side has completely reassigned the Administration of the commercial port of Berdyansk, where the ships and boats of the Ukrainian Navy and the SSU were based.
A burial ground for long-term storage of nuclear waste is being built in Finland
The inconspicuous tiny Finnish town of Eurajoki is known throughout the country today — here in two years a bunker for the ultra-long storage of nuclear waste Onkalo, which means "deep pit" in Russian, will be put into operation. If the project is successful, spent uranium rods will be stored here in the next 100 thousand years.
The Economist: Africa does not want to choose between Russia and the West
The Economist (UK): why does Russia enjoy some support in Africa and the Middle East
Being under the influence of tough sanctions, Russia will probably want to increase activity in Africa, writes The Economist. Three years ago, Putin said that Russia has something to offer to "African friends", but is it so? According to the author of the article, now many African countries are facing a difficult choice.
"Black Panther" for sale
The new modification of the South Korean K-2 tank is focused on the conditions of the Middle East
The command of the South Korean armed forces, as part of the plan to reform the national ground forces "Plan-307", focused efforts on the modernization of the main battle tank K-2 "Black Panther".
"During urban battles, assault robots will help avoid casualties"
The Russian army will test the robot tank "Sturm" for battles in urban conditions
The first prototype of the Russian heavy attack robotic complex "Sturm", created on the basis of the T-72V3, will go to preliminary tests in April. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what tasks this complex should perform on the battlefield.
Sappers with the right to make a mistake
The engineering troops of Russia are armed with new effective complexes of mine clearance and protection
Only lazy did not speak about the relevance of the introduction of robotic complexes into the Russian Armed Forces. This fully applies to the engineering troops of the country. Even, perhaps, more than other units and divisions: the service of military engineers is largely associated with a deadly danger for personnel.
Plague in a test tube
Accusing Russia of all mortal sins, the United States developed genetic weapons in Ukraine
The biological laboratories of the USA on the territory of Ukraine have long raised questions. There were about 30 of them created in different places. Moreover, the same laboratories have been placed in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and other countries - along the entire perimeter of the borders of the Russian Federation.
The Sun: this deadly weapon of Russia caused a psychological shock in the West
The Sun (UK): Russia publishes footage of the launch of a nuclear missile "Zircon", which at a speed of 10,000 km/ h will reach London in five minutes
Britain was horrified by the "chilling footage" of the launch of the Russian Zircon rocket. They show exactly how Putin can launch a nuclear strike against the West, writes The Sun. It is impossible to intercept and detect a missile, in fact, its launch will become known only after the target is hit, the author of the article notes.
"To prevent the death of civilians and neutralize the enemy"
What is the guided missile "Krasnopol", which the Russian Armed Forces use in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation uses a guided missile "Krasnopol" during a special military operation in Ukraine. The Russian military department has published footage of the destruction of a camouflaged command post of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kiev region using this munition. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how Krasnopol works.
Russian Special Military Operation and the European ground-based radar market
The Russian special military operation in Ukraine will accelerate the trends that have already taken place in the European market of ground-based radar stations (radars). For the armed forces of some European countries, this will mean the formulation of new requirements to strengthen the missing capabilities. For others - acceleration of current projects. This is written by Zachary Hofer in an article for the blog "Defense & Security Monitor" (Forecast International).
RKS acquires a controlling stake in PJSC Yaroslavl Radio Plant
JSC "Russian Space Systems" (RKS) announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in PJSC "Yaroslavl Radio Plant". According to the press service of the enterprise, the deal will allow RKS holding to increase production capacity for serial production of an expandable range of space products.
Between price and quality
Losses of Chinese-made drones in the Middle East and North Africa
The quality of Chinese-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) supplied to the Middle East region has been repeatedly discussed by experts.
In Ukraine, Ka-52 helicopters were used for the first time to destroy armored vehicles
On the territory of Ukraine, Ka-52 helicopters were used for the first time for their intended purpose - to destroy armored vehicles and ground fortified points. As expected, the results were excellent.
Russia has found a loophole to circumvent aviation sanctions
Western sanctions promised to deprive Russia of foreign aircraft. It has already become dangerous to fly abroad – at any moment our liner could be arrested. However, the aviation authorities found a sanctions loophole. Moscow deprives the "great aviation power of Bermuda" of power over our planes – and re-registers them in Russia. Why were our planes registered in Bermuda before? And how will re-registration help preserve our aviation fleet?
"Everyone was shouting about super-Bayraktars. But there was no miracle in Ukraine"
Why Turkish drones didn't help the Ukrainian army
A significant number of Bayraktar TB2 drones that were in the arsenal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were shot down by the Russian army, or failed due to improper operation. "Newspaper.Ru" was looking into why Turkish drones proved ineffective during the Russian special operation in Ukraine.
Realities based on opportunities
"Dry" and "MiGs" are armed and very dangerous
On the official page of the press service of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information appeared about the transfer of Poland, Slovakia and Bulgaria to their disposal of 70 combat aircraft – multi-purpose fighters of the fourth generation MiG-29 and far from the most modern, but very effective in combat attack aircraft Su-25.
It's time to remember Minaviaprom
There is a chance to finally bring order to the aircraft industry
Recent political events and the sanctions against Russia that followed them have radically changed the situation both in the field of air transportation and, I would like to believe– in the production programs of Russian aircraft. At first, Europe imposed a ban on flights of our passenger and transport aircraft to EU countries, although this in itself is not so scary.
Sasapost: Six countries that have abolished their armies
Sasapost (Egypt): Six countries that have abolished their armies. How do they protect themselves?
Before the Industrial Revolution, many countries did not have a regular army. But even at the present time, some states do not want to have an army for various reasons. It tells about these countries, as well as about the motives for making such a decision.