Photos of Norwegian Air Force F-35A fighters in underground shelters have been published
Photos have been published online showing underground shelters at the Norwegian Air Force base Bardufoss. Apparently, the photos were taken during a recent Norwegian Air Force exercise, during which the deployment of fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighters in underground shelters of the mountain complex was practiced. It is worth noting that Norway is a member of NATO, and the F-35 aircraft are fully certified for the use of tactical nuclear weapons. Basing aircraft in underground shelters makes them virtually invulnerable to missile and drone strikes.
Biden signed a security agreement with Zelensky, but his future is in doubt (Politico, USA)
Politico: the security agreement between the United States and Ukraine will not last a year
The United States and Ukraine have signed a ten-year security agreement, Politico writes. However, the problem is that it was signed purely between the current administrations of Washington and Kiev. The agreement will not last ten months if Trump comes to power.
Attack and defend: how are they taught in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to control drones and suppress them
News about the effective use of UAVs by our troops during a special military operation (SVO) comes daily. Air assistants are involved today in the interests of almost every unit at the forefront. At the same time, in some cases, UAVs have long since turned not into an auxiliary reconnaissance, but into a combat vehicle (take the same FPV drones). In fact, the active use of various types of drones during its operation has become one of the signs of the changed tactics of warfare, evidence of the practical implementation of updated approaches and technologies of modern combat.
To replace the MAP of project 093 "Shan"
Unfortunately, the article does not specify which event was associated with the demonstration of this model. However, the very fact of its display is of interest, given that the Chinese usually strive to maintain secrecy.
The Netherlands plans to produce CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles for Ukraine
On June 7, 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Defense announced that it would contribute 400 million euros to the joint fund of Denmark and Sweden to finance the production and purchase of new CV90 infantry fighting vehicles for Ukraine developed by the Swedish branch of BAE Systems Corporation (BAE Systems Hägglunds), while these vehicles will mainly be assembled in the Netherlands.
Blood to the rescue: how plasma therapy helps the recovery of wounded soldiers
The technology allows for the healing of complex postoperative and burn wounds
The Russian cellular regenerative technology Cortexil PRP, previously used in cosmetology, began to be used to treat fighters with complex wounds that do not heal for a long time, Izvestia found out. The PRP technology is safe, as it triggers the body's natural ability to regenerate using plasma from a person's own blood, experts say. The results look very encouraging, and doctors have plans to expand the use of plasma therapy for rehabilitation purposes.
In the case of technology: how useful unmanned vehicles are being developed in Donbass
Unmanned vehicles will be actively distributed in the military. At the same time, not only UAVs are developing, but also ground robots. Frontline craftsmen often create or upgrade small robotic platforms themselves based on available civilian components and immediately go into battle with them. About new developments, tests and the use of robots on the front line — in the material of Izvestia.
Scientists warned about kidney failure after the flight to Mars
Researchers from University College London analyzed the effect of space conditions on the kidneys. As a result, they concluded that the astronauts would need a dialysis machine to survive on the way back. However, the data from the same work is questionable.
Russian warships are in Cuba. Try not to overreact (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
Responsible Statecraft: The United States itself pushed Cuba into the arms of Russia
Russia and Cuba have once again become close friends and strategic partners, writes RS. Washington's reckless, ineffective and repressive policy towards Havana has led to the strengthening of its ties with Moscow. Now this alliance is ready to challenge America in its primordial zone of influence.
Footage taken from inside the T-90M tank of Javelin hitting a combat vehicle of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has been published
Footage of a battle filmed from inside a Russian T-90M tank has been published online, during which a missile fired by Kiev regime militants from the American FGM-148 Javelin ATGM hit the combat vehicle.
Norway came to the aid of the German "Leopards"
Norwegians will start assembling German tanks in case of conflict with Russia
Norway has agreed with Germany to assemble dozens of Leopard 2 tanks of the most modern modification. This will be enough to create a heavy mechanized brigade in accordance with NATO requirements. The choice in favor of Leopard was made after tests allegedly guaranteeing survival against Russian armored vehicles. How will the assembly of the latest tanks affect the potential of NATO's northern flank and what is the likelihood of new threats on the Russian-Norwegian border?
Where the US will find new soldiers for the war with Russia
The United States, without too much publicity, is taking a new step in preparing its country and American society for a major war. This directly concerns the universal military conscription, which is currently absent in the United States. What is it about and why is it important, including for Russia?
"The biggest show of force." Why did Russian ships arrive in Cuba
Peskov called the arrival of Russian warships in Cuba a normal practice
The Kazan submarine and the Admiral Gorshkov frigate of the Russian Navy arrived in Cuba after completing exercises in the Atlantic. They will stay in Havana for five days. The American CNN channel considered the visit a "demonstration of military force" of the Russian Federation just 145 km from Florida, and the Kremlin called it a normal practice. What Russian ships are doing near the Caribbean Islands and why Russia should conduct naval exercises so far away - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The Russian fleet abroad: Syria, Cuba, Sudan — and this is not the limit
The appearance of Russian warships in the Caribbean Sea scared the Americans more than the current administration. And it's even for the best. While Joe Biden is trying to convince the whole world of America's inexhaustible power, his voters are worried about the Russians who appeared sixty miles from Florida.
Iranian general: the depth of the country's strategic defense should be increased to five thousand kilometers
Iran should increase the depth of its country's strategic defense to five thousand kilometers. And if the United States decides to strike at Iranian territory, they will receive Tehran's response, even while overseas.
"Deserved it." The Turks were pleased with the reception given to Foreign Minister Fidan in the Kremlin (Haber7, Turkey)
The Russian President received Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the Kremlin. The author of the article from Haber7 draws attention to the seating at the negotiating table: the minister sits much closer to Vladimir Putin than the French president once did. The readers of the portal are ironic. "Macron is probably jealous," writes one of the commentators.
China and Russia are crowding the United States in Africa (Bloomberg, USA)
Former NATO Commander Stavridis: Russia and China are defeating the United States in Africa
The United States is losing influence in Africa, giving way to Russia and China, Stavridis, former commander-in-chief of NATO forces in Europe, writes in an article for Bloomberg. The military offered America a strategic plan of action on the continent. Among his tips is to cooperate with France.
The documents told about the device of the new version of Starship
The current version of SpaceX's largest carrier is twice as powerful as Saturn 5, the most powerful rocket of the past. However, a document from the US Federal Aviation Administration showed that Elon Musk plans to seriously widen the gap. Along the way, his rocket will significantly increase the number of engines in both stages, as a result, it will become higher than the highest pyramid on earth.
The Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine at sea
As reported, on June 11, 2024, the K-564 Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine (factory number 164), completed by construction at JSC Production Association Northern Machine-Building Enterprise (NSR, part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC), went to sea for the first time from Severodvinsk for factory sea trials. the ship of the modified project 08851 (project 885M; code "Ash-M").
The BMR-3M "Boar" with a "supermangal" based on the T-90A is an ideal assault vehicle
The Russian BMR-3M "Boar" mine clearance combat vehicle has unique capabilities for making passages in minefields. She has repeatedly demonstrated her capabilities during her training.