The Hungarian Armed Forces reported that on August 10 and 17, 2022, the first two German 155 mm/52 self-propelled PzH 2000 howitzers of new production, out of 24 ordered under the 2018 contract, were delivered to the base of the 25th Infantry Brigade of the Hungarian Army in Tata.

Diligent copycat catches up with teachers

Officially formed in 1949, the PLA initially completely depended on the supply of equipment from the USSR. This technique was obtained in very large quantities, and soon China began to produce it itself.

At the Army-2022 International Military-Technical Forum, Ural Automobile Plant JSC (as part of United Machine-Building Group LLC) presented a prototype of an unmanned truck on the Ural-432067-73 chassis with a 4x4 wheel formula. Although the machine was originally developed for the Russian Armed Forces, however, it is offered for both military and civilian applications (which was emphasized by the original "two-sided" paint scheme of the machine).

At the international military-technical forum, Russian robotic complexes (RTK) "Bogomol" and "Platform-MULE" were shown. This technique was created by specialists of the scientific and technical association "Avanti".

Shooting clubs: everything is getting more expensive, but customers are being added

In June 2022, the law on tightening control of arms turnover came into force in the Russian Federation. In particular, the age of purchase of hunting weapons has been increased from 18 to 21 years. It is prohibited to issue a license for weapons to citizens with an outstanding or outstanding criminal record for a serious or especially serious crime.

Why the strategic document may remain a formidable statement

On July 31, 2022, President Vladimir Putin approved a new Maritime Doctrine. Along with other measures, it provides for the intensification of maritime activities in the northern archipelagos, "increasing the combat potential and the development of the Northern Fleet's basing system."

Web resource Sudostroenie.info under the heading "Raptor 2.0". From patrol to multifunctional attack boat" published material about the project of the modernized version of the boat 03160 (code "Raptor"), presented by JSC Leningrad Shipbuilding Plant "Pella" at the ongoing International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2022", which received the designation "Raptor 2.0".

The flagship of the 22nd Expeditionary Corps of the United States Marine Corps, the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD3) of the Wasp class, has arrived in Lithuania. According to the US Embassy in Vilnius, this is the largest ship that has visited Lithuania in the history of its "independence"

The Maritime Security Administration of the People's Republic of China has warned of a ban on navigation in a number of areas of the East China Sea in connection with live firing in them.

The US Navy has been closely engaged in the modernization of its operational capabilities. One of the key tasks is to increase the speed of deployment of ships and ship formations, which should give advantages to the American fleet compared to the fleets of potential opponents.

The growth of military and political tensions in Europe contributes to the further militarization of the European states that are members of the North Atlantic Alliance. So, the Danish authorities announced that they will invest 40 billion kronor ($ 5.5 billion) in their fleet over the next

The world's first aircraft carrier with a nuclear installation, Enterprise, was launched in 1960, participated in the blockade of Cuba during the Caribbean crisis, the Vietnam and Iraq wars. The aircraft carrier made its last voyage in 2012, its disposal was planned to be carried out until 2015, but then the deadlines were repeatedly postponed. This year, Newport News Shipbuilding won an $11 million contract to store the vessel until September 2024. According to the American newspaper Kitsap Sun, the contract for the disposal of the ship is likely to be given to a private company.

Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexey Krivoruchko said that during the ongoing International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2022", on August 16, 2022, seven state contracts were signed and 29 contracts were awarded to 26 enterprises of the military-industrial complex worth more than 500 billion rubles.

Within the framework of the Army-2022 forum, a plenary session "Artificial Intelligence. National consolidation in the name of creation of the Congress "Artificial Intelligence Technologies, scientific and technological development and strategic leadership".

The story of the British RC-135W spy plane that invaded the skies near Murmansk two days ago is becoming more and more confusing. The plane entered into negotiations with civilian controllers, although they never communicate with military aircraft, especially from hostile countries. And London has officially sent a request for a reconnaissance flight over Russia. Why did Britain need all these tricks and what are its planes doing in the skies over the Arctic?

The FSB of Russia has prepared a draft order, according to which the status of a foreign agent can be obtained for the intentional transfer of data on the movements of Russian troops abroad, the document is published on the portal of draft regulations.

Will Russia cover Belarus with its nuclear umbrella?

Russia is ready to provide Belarus with missile systems capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, TNI reports. Thus, the author of the article notes, Moscow sends a signal that it, like NATO, can cover the allies with its nuclear forces.

Due to Kiev's actions at the Zaporizhia NPP, a situation similar to what happened in Chernobyl and Fukushima may arise, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection troops, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, said at a briefing.

In Energodar, two employees of the NPP were detained on suspicion of tipping off the artillery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Information about the deployment and redeployment of the Russian Armed Forces, about Russian equipment, about the location of facilities at the Zaporozhye NPP - such information was transmitted by employees of the Zaporozhye NPP to the Security Service of Ukraine. The Russian Guards detained two informants, one of whom confessed that he had transmitted data, some of which was based on rumors.

Europe is able to defend itself

The United States does not need a powerful forward presence in Europe, writes TAS. The balance of power in the region is on the side of NATO, and Russia is unlikely to strike at the countries of the alliance, explains the author of the article. America is facing significant costs.