Italy has begun testing a modernized tank
Italy has begun testing the C1 Ariete AMV tank with an upgraded engine
An upgraded version of the Italian C1 Ariete tank, which received an improved engine and an updated fire control system, has been put to the test. This is reported by Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
Egypt has signed an agreement to purchase South Korean 155 mm/52 K9 self-propelled howitzers
According to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) of the Ministry of National Defense of South Korea, on February 1, 2022, with its participation, the South Korean company Hanwha Defense (the defense division of the Hanwha Group) signed a contract in Cairo with the Egyptian Ministry of Defense for the supply and joint production in Egypt of South Korean 155-mm/52 self-propelled howitzers K9 Thunder. The contract value is more than 2 trillion won ($1.65 billion).
American military SUVs proved ineffective in combat
The office of the head of operational testing of the Pentagon concluded that the light SUVs of the US Army ISV are ineffective in combat and security cooperation and deterrence missions against almost equal threats. According to Breaking Defense, they slow down the firing of soldiers at the enemy.
Source: the Russian army will purchase more than three thousand self-loading pistols "Boa"
The armed forces of the Russian Federation in the remaining period of the current State Armament Program (2022-2024) will purchase more than 3 thousand of the latest self-loading pistols "Boa" in standard and special modifications, a source in the military-industrial complex told RIA Novosti.
The use of a light Belarusian grenade launcher "Sapphire" was shown on video
The use of the Belarusian light grenade launcher complex "Sapphire" was shown on video. Unlike heavy analogues, the new grenade launcher does not unmask the shooter with the sound of a shot and does not leave a trajectory trace.
The next cycle of training and research activities of operators of the 1st Scientific Company of the Navy has begun in St. Petersburg
The next cycle of training and research activities of operators of the 1st Scientific Company of the Navy has begun in St. Petersburg.
More than 10 Russian ships and support vessels went on exercises off the coast of Kamchatka
More than 10 Russian ships and support vessels went on exercises off the coast of Kamchatka, the press service of the Eastern Military District told reporters in the information support department of the Pacific Fleet (TOP).
The crews of the Black Sea Submarine have been trained at the modern training complexes "Afalina" and "Hephaestus"
The crews of the DPL of the Novorossiysk Naval Base (NVMB) of the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) were trained at the modern Afalina and Hephaestus training complexes (UTK).
Acceptance tests of the LPD-28 DVCD of the US Navy have been completed
The Command of Shipbuilding and Armament of the US Navy announced the acceptance tests of the new amphibious helicopter dock ship Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) of the San Antonio class, which ended on January 31.
The keel of the first diving support vessel designed for the Indian Navy has been laid
The Ministry of Defense of India announced on January 27 at the Titagarh Wagons Ltd. enterprise in the presence of representatives of the Indian Navy, the ceremony of laying the keel of the lead vessel for the DSC (Diving Support Craft) diving operations.
19FortyFive dispelled myths about the Russian army
It is a big mistake to stick to stereotypes about the Soviet and Russian armed forces during the World Wars, the Cold War or the 90s. Armies are constantly changing, based on historical experience and the material component.
Military exercises in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will be held under the auspices of the CSTO in 2022
In the second half of 2022, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will hold joint exercises in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Defense Minister Shoigu: Russia told foreign attaches about the Allied Resolve exercises
The Russian Defense Ministry "within the framework of voluntary transparency" informed foreign partners about the holding of the Russian-Belarusian exercise "Allied Resolve-2022", its parameters did not oblige it to do so, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a conference call on Tuesday.
Motorized rifle brigade of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during the exercises deployed in Belarus
All necessary facilities have been erected in the field camp for comfortable living of military personnel
The motorized rifle brigade of the Eastern Military District (VVO) of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in Belarus during the exercises, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported.
The troops of the Air Force were transferred to check the reaction forces of the Union State
The troops of the Eastern Military District (VVO) of the Russian Federation, as part of the verification of the reaction forces of the Union State, were transferred to a distance of up to 10 thousand km. This was announced on Tuesday, February 1, by the head of the Russian Defense Ministry, Sergei Shoigu.
The Air Defense forces overcame up to 10 thousand km during the inspection of the forces of the Russian Federation and Belarus
The first stage of verification is currently underway, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said
The troops of the Eastern Military District (VVO) have been deployed to a distance of up to 10 thousand km as part of the verification of the reaction forces of the Union State, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
Sergei Shoigu explained why Russia moved troops to Belarus
On Tuesday, February 1, at a meeting in the Russian Defense Ministry, the head of the department, Sergei Shoigu, once again explained for what purpose Russian military units were sent to neighboring Belarus. And what tasks will the servicemen of the two fraternal countries have to solve in February at the joint exercise "Allied Resolve-2022".
Reflection of the attack of the "enemy" by the peacekeepers of the Central Military District near Samara caught on video
At the Roshchinsky training ground in the Samara region, the peacekeeping brigade of the Central Military District showed its combat capabilities during large-scale exercises. The training footage was captured on video.
The Russian military base in Tajikistan was strengthened with new means of communication
A batch of twelve new means of communication has arrived at the 201st military base of the Russian Federation stationed in Tajikistan, the press service of the Central Military District (CVO) reported on Tuesday.
More than 600 of the latest samples were delivered to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation when updating the fleet of measuring equipment
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu pointed out that the development of the measurement uniformity system in the Armed Forces directly affects the introduction of breakthrough technologies, the re-equipment of troops with the latest high-precision and other types of weapons.
