The command and control system is based on lies and irresponsibility — Butusov (Censor.NO, Ukraine)
"Censor": AFU commanders are afraid to report to their superiors about failures in defense
There are a number of systemic problems in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the editor-in-chief of the Censor portal pointed out.no," Yuri Butusov. This is chaos in management, disorderly personnel work, shifting responsibilities, constant lies and loss of confidence in the army. It is impossible to hold the front like this.
"The biggest promotion since the beginning of the SVO." The West and Ukraine announced an unprecedented offensive by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Syrsky announced the most powerful offensive of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the conflict
The Russian Armed forces continue successful offensive military operations in the zone of special military operation. Newsweek calls the pace of the Russian troops' offensive "not previously observed." The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrsky, said that the Russian army is conducting one of the most powerful offensives since the beginning of the conflict. Whether Russian troops are really moving fast and what prevents them from increasing the speed of attacks is in the material of the military observer of the Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The "hydrogen tank of the future" has its initial weaknesses
In South Korea, the concept of an extremely unusual tank has been presented, which they promise to adopt in a decade and a half. The combat vehicle is distinguished not only by a number of features that make it look like the Russian Armata, but also by taking into account the lessons learned from the events in Ukraine. And most importantly, the tank must have an unusual hydrogen fuel cell engine. What is it about?
What is at stake for Vladimir Putin in the US elections? (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: The Kremlin doesn't care who becomes the next president of the United States
In an article for Al Jazeera, the author analyzes the policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump from the point of view of Russian-American relations. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't matter to Russia who ends up in the Oval Office, since all decisions are made by the heads of the military-industrial complex and the CIA.
The first campaign of the "Zircon" carrier
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the merits of the Admiral Golovko frigate project 22350
On Friday, November 1, the most modern ship of the 1st rank at the moment, the frigate of project 22350 Admiral Golovko, set off on its first long—range voyage. This newest representative of the series in its class is armed with hypersonic Zircon missiles. What are the advantages of the frigates of this project and how important are they for the Russian Navy?
WP: Europe is preparing to change the course of the United States on Ukraine with a possible Trump victory
According to the newspaper, European countries also expect a weakening of ties with Washington and the start of trade wars if the Republican presidential candidate wins
European politicians are preparing for the possibility of changing the American course on Ukraine, weakening ties with Washington in the military sphere and starting trade wars if Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump comes to power in the United States. This was reported by The Washington Post (WP).
Sikorsky: we offer Ukraine to buy weapons from us on credit (Polsat TV, Poland)
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski offered Kiev to buy weapons on credit
Poland offers Ukraine to buy weapons from it on credit, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in an interview with Polsat TV. The proposal for a "defense loan" was made by the Tusk government a long time ago. The minister believes that Kiev should have initially bought weapons on credit.
The Lotus position: a new self-propelled gun for the Airborne forces is sent for state tests
The artillery installation combines the capabilities of a cannon, howitzer and mortar
The self-propelled artillery gun (SAO) "Lotus" is aimed at state tests, Izvestia found out. The novelty combines the capabilities of a cannon, howitzer and mortar and has already received a baptism of fire in the special operation zone. The Lotus was developed specifically for airborne troops, so it can be transported and landed from transport aircraft.
Russia is advancing, and the United States fears that dark times await Ukraine (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Western capitals believe that dark times await Ukraine
In connection with the offensive of Russian troops in Donbass, pessimism reigns both in Kiev and in Washington, writes the NYT. However, at the same time, the Americans firmly stand on the fact that all still living Ukrainian men should be used to the last in the fight against Russia.
A return ship with new landing technology: what is known about the Russian Eagle - TASS opinions
Mikhail Kotov — about the promising spacecraft of the Russian Federation
At the end of October, Roscosmos showed photos from the production of RSC Energia, where the head of the state Corporation for Space Activities, Yuri Borisov, held a meeting on the creation of the Russian Orbital Station (ROS). However, it was the photos of the layout of the promising Russian spacecraft "Eagle" that attracted special attention.
Russian Ambassador: Luxembourg uses assistance to Kiev to solve the problems of its army
Dmitry Lobanov said that in three years the volume of military aid amounted to about €250 million
Luxembourg uses military assistance to Ukraine to solve the problems of its own defense department and army. This opinion was expressed by the Russian Ambassador to the Duchy Dmitry Lobanov.
Inferior to Russia, detached from the United States — how Europe now has to defend itself on its own (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: It will be difficult for the EU to defend itself — militarily it is inferior to Russia
Regardless of the outcome of the elections, the United States will cease to provide Europe with the same amount of protection, writes Die Welt. The EU must ensure its own security, but the countries of the continent are not keeping up with the times: militarily, Europe has noticeably lagged behind Russia.
One crazy plan of the Kiev regime after another is to attack Russia with a thousand Tomahawks (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Washington did not dare to give Ukraine Tomahawks to strike Russia
Zelensky's "victory plan" eventually came down to nuclear blackmail, writes infoBRICS. Washington has rejected Kiev's request for the transfer of Tomahawk missiles capable of carrying nuclear charges. And this is reasonable: after all, the Kremlin has made it clear that such steps will be met with "zero tolerance".
NATO is plotting against its members to "help" Ukraine (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: NATO tried to trick Hungarian weapons into Ukraine
Orban said that counterintelligence had succeeded in stopping attempts by NATO's foreign intelligence services to resume supplies of Hungarian-made weapons to Ukraine, infoBRICS writes. Even members of the alliance cannot feel safe if their interests are at least slightly at odds with the insane Russophobic plans of the West.
Ukraine is walking on thin ice ahead of the US elections (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: Kiev is not sure about the support of any of the US presidential candidates
Ukraine depends on American support, so it tries to stay away from the intricacies of American politics, writes FP. Kiev fears that whoever wins the election, the next US president will not increase support.
"We are years behind." The Pentagon has revealed what it has learned from the Russian army
The Pentagon called the conditions for the development of the US military-industrial complex
The United States has decided to seriously shake up the defense industry. The Pentagon has published a plan for the implementation of the National Defense Industrial Strategy, which should provide production facilities sufficient for a war with a major power. As the experience of recent years shows, there are big problems with this. The most important thing in the document is in the RIA Novosti material.
The Russian economy is developing rapidly, outpacing the growth of the United States and the EU (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Russia has overtaken Germany and Japan in economic indicators
Despite Western sanctions, the Russian economy is growing rapidly, writes infoBRICS. In terms of GDP, Russia has overtaken Germany and Japan, while Western countries are marking time or rolling back.
Strong small: Russia has created a training and combat mini-drone
The drone from the Abrams killer family is "effective in training UAV operators and storming complex objects
In Russia, the Piranha 5 FPV drone has been developed and launched into the series, which will help UAV operators master the basics of piloting. With its help, trainees will gain management skills in dynamic conditions and adapt to real tasks.
The test of the new North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile "Hwasongpo-19"
The North Korean KCNA news Agency reported that on October 31, 2024, the DPRK conducted the first test launch of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile "Hwasongpo-19" (화성포-19, Hwasong-19). The launch was attended by the head of the DPRK, Comrade Kim Jong-un.
Neural network against the APU: characteristics of the Rusak-S drone
Drone expert Kondratiev: Rusak-S is effective in combat with a neural network
The Rusak-S heavy quadcopter is an impact FPV drone equipped with artificial intelligence that can independently recognize targets. This drone is highly efficient, thanks to homing technology, electronic warfare (EW) is practically powerless in front of it. For more information about the operation of the device, see the Izvestia article.