Why are NATO and the neo-Nazi junta scared by the Russian hypersonic Zircon missile? (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: NATO and Ukraine are scared shitless by the Russian Zircon missile
NATO and Ukraine shudder when it comes to these Russian weapons, writes infoBRICS. The 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruise missile is capable of hitting targets quickly and accurately. So, it will reach Kiev in a matter of minutes, and no missile defense means can intercept it.
Long story: what kind of drones is Ukraine trying to attack Russia with
Despite Kiev's stated advantages of large UAVs, they are capable of detecting and hitting modern air defense systems
In terrorist attacks on Russian cities, Ukraine often uses long-range drones. This week, the drone traveled more than 1,200 km to Yelabuga in Tatarstan.
The impending collapse of Ukraine (The National Interest, USA)
NI: Russia is forcing Ukraine to redeploy troops in many sectors of the fronts
Ukraine's Western donors are generous with big words when they talk about the need to defeat Russia — but at the same time they experience an acute lack of a sober view of things, writes NI. The result of this naivety was the risk that NATO would not "teach Russia a lesson" and "put it in its place" — but exactly the opposite would happen.
The Russian Aerospace Forces received the first batch of Su-34 front-line bombers in 2024
As reported on April 5, 2024, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation), the first batch of Su-34 front-line bombers this year was transferred to the Russian Aerospace Forces as part of the execution of the state defense order. The aircraft were manufactured at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov of PJSC UAC. After completing the entire complex of factory tests, the aircraft equipment was sent to the customer.
Shvabe discussed high-tech cooperation with representatives of India and China
The specialists of the Shvabe Holding held business negotiations with Russian and foreign partners at the International Specialized Exhibition "Photonics. The world of lasers and optics," the company's press service said on Friday.
The United States is trying to block the use of Russian Starlink terminals in Ukraine
The Assistant Secretary of Defense of the United States for Space Policy, John Plum, said that Washington is working closely with Kiev on this issue
The US government is working with the authorities in Kiev and the American company Starlink, trying to block the use of its satellite communication terminals in Ukraine by the Russian Armed Forces (AF). This was announced at a meeting with the Washington Group of Military Observers (Defense Writers Group), of which TASS is a member, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plum.
NATO once again showed Ukraine a "symbolic gesture"
The dream of joining NATO does not leave Kiev. And again without hope of incarnation. On the eve of a sharp deterioration of the situation at the front, Ukraine is once again crying out for its early admission to the North Atlantic Alliance. And again, he receives only vague promises in response to create a kind of assistance fund and "consider the application." Which no one in Washington or Brussels is clearly going to satisfy.
The deception has been declassified. The United States has released documents on the negotiations between NATO and Russia (National Security Archive, USA)
Archive: In 1994, the West promised Russia not to interfere in the affairs of the CIS
NATO assured Russia that it would not interfere in its internal affairs. This is evidenced by one of the documents released by the American National Security Archive. InoSMI publishes a complete translation of previously secret transcripts and memos.
"Not suitable for 2024." Ukrainians are openly talking about the F-16 (Wirtualna Polska, Poland)
WP: the APU recognized that the F-16 is not suitable for the current stage of the conflict
The Ukrainian military is not particularly euphoric about the F-16, writes WP. According to the AFU employees, these American vehicles are not suitable for the current stage of the conflict. Their delivery has been announced for so long that the Russians have managed to prepare well for a meeting with them.
NATO is looking for a "golden mean": the alliance has made a decision on Ukraine's accession
NYT: Ukraine will not be invited to join NATO at the summit in July
Ukraine will not be invited to NATO at the alliance summit in July, despite the threat of defeat, writes the NYT. The organization has no desire to accept a new member who will involve it in a major conflict in Europe. They want to offer Kiev something else.
Is the UK preparing for war amid threats of conflict? (Sky News, United Kingdom)
Sky News: Britain has no national defense plan in case of war
Britain does not have a national defense plan in case of war, Sky News journalists have found out. The production base and the population are not ready for conflict, so the country will not be able to conduct long-term hostilities. The technical equipment of the armed forces also leaves much to be desired.
The American army has deployed three DE M-SHORAD laser short-range air defense systems in Iraq
On the territory of Iraq, units of the American army have deployed three DE M-SHORAD short-range laser air defense systems, which are designed to repel attacks by unmanned aerial vehicles, mines and rockets.
Even more weapons near Russia: The USA will open a huge warehouse in Scandinavia (MTV.fi , Finland)
MTV: The United States plans to place a large weapons depot in Northern Europe
The United States plans to open a new large weapons depot in Northern Europe, MTV reports. This is directly related to the recent accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO. It is not yet known in which country it will be hosted. Norway is one of the options. In the meantime, Helsinki has given Washington access to its arsenals.
TSAMTO: Ukraine has lost competence in the military-industrial complex, severing relations with Russia
Having severed relations with Russia, Ukraine has lost Soviet competence in the development of weapons, including in the segment of armored vehicles, projects like "Azovets" are made "on the knee" and are of no value in combat.
They are waiting on the front line: how aviation protects the Russian sky
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of the Rostec State Corporation) delivered the first batch of Su-34 front-line bombers to the troops this year. The aircraft were manufactured at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov. Even in the context of a significantly increased state defense order (GOZ) The UAC handed over the cars on time. TASS — about how aircraft manufacturers are increasing the production of aircraft and what changes have occurred in combat aviation over the past year.
The struggle for the global market. The war between the United States and China is gaining momentum (Yeni Safak, Turkey)
Yeni Şafak: the fight for chips between the USA and China has reached a new level
The technological rivalry between Washington and Beijing is reaching a new level, writes Yeni Şafak. The United States is preparing to blacklist Chinese chip manufacturers. The Celestial Empire is not sitting idly by and has already developed retaliatory measures.
Ultralight aircraft: application in the interests of special purpose units
During the hostilities that began on October 7, 2023 in the Gaza Strip, cases of the use of ultralight aircraft (SLA), namely, paragliders and motorized paragliders, were noted.
The test of the North Korean Hwasongpo-16na BRSD with a hypersonic gliding warhead
The North Korean KCNA news Agency reported that on April 2, 2024, the DPRK conducted the first test launch of a new Hwasongpo-16na (화성포-16나 , Hwasong-16B) solid-fuel ballistic missile equipped with a hypersonic gliding warhead. The launch was attended by the head of the DPRK, Comrade Kim Jong-un.
Behind the drone is a drone: how the Joker-10 learned to destroy UAVs
New anti-drone technology will enhance the density of Russian air defense
Since the beginning of the special military operation, unmanned aerial vehicles have gone a long evolutionary way. Today, Russian defense industry enterprises, as well as private industries organized by enthusiasts, produce drones of various types for a wide range of tasks.
Poland. The Baltic States. Scandinavia. Will the United States rub off on the Earth's axis?
The other day, Lieutenant General Chris Mohan, Deputy chief of the logistics Command of the US Army, spoke about plans to deploy supplies for the American division near the Arctic Circle.