The fifth point for the explosive "Swift"
A long-range Soviet reconnaissance drone bombed Croatia
The crash on the night of Friday, March 11, of a long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Strizh type of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the Yarun district in the south of the Croatian capital of Zagreb.
Airlines warned about the risk of stopping flights on AN-24 and AN-26
Carriers warned of problems with the repair of AN-24 and AN-26 engines due to the closure of the plant in Rostov-on-Don. This may lead to the suspension of flights on these aircraft. They are used for transportation in at least ten regions
Work on the integration of the European ERA manipulator into the Russian module "Science" will continue - cosmonaut Artemyev
The next spacewalks of Russian cosmonauts will take place on April 20 and 28, as well as in May
Russian cosmonauts will conduct three spacewalks in April and May to integrate the European ERA manipulator into the Russian segment of the International Space Station, cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, who works on the ISS, said.
"Firing homosexuals will be a policy": what the ex-head of NASA was convicted of
Published letters about the treatment of gays at NASA in the 1960s
Half a century ago, NASA really fired employees of non-traditional sexual orientation, it turned out from the published correspondence of current employees. This issue was raised by activists who opposed the name of the space telescope in honor of James Webb, the former director of the agency, who was suspected of homophobia.
"The tank has no chance against the Whirlwind. Dynamic armor won't help"
Experts told why there is no protection from the Vortex missile system
During a special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian army uses, among other things, high-precision and long-range weapons. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has published footage of the use of the anti-tank missile system (ATGM) "Whirlwind" from the Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter. The specifics of the operation of this missile system are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
"Dagger" attack: ultra-fast arguments of the Russian army
Dmitry Litovkin - what is known about hypersonic missiles of the Russian Federation
High speed, maneuverability and low radar visibility technologies make the Russian hypersonic missile "Zircon" one of the most effective combat systems on the planet.
"This is a signal specifically to Europe. Iskander cannot be intercepted"
Why does the Russian Defense Ministry use Iskander complexes in Ukraine
During the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has repeatedly reported on the use of the Iskander tactical missile system (OTRK) to destroy the infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what was the purpose of demonstrating the work of this complex.
The legendary Scud was adopted 60 years ago
On March 24, 1962, by a resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, a single-stage liquid-fueled ballistic missile for operational and tactical purposes, the R-17, was adopted. In NATO countries , it was called Scud B.
Special Operation of Russia: tactical nuclear weapons
We continue to monitor the assessments of foreign (mainly Western) military analysts of Russia's special operation in Ukraine. The ratings of the first two articles (read here and here ) indicate a lively interest in the events taking place. In this article, readers are invited to the next publication of the Institute of Modern Warfare entitled "Would Russia USE tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine?" (WOULD RUSSIA USE A TACTICAL NUCLEAR WEAPON IN UKRAINE?).
The test of the intercontinental ballistic missile "Hwasong-17" in the DPRK
Under the personal leadership of the Secretary General of the CPC, the Chairman of the State Affairs of the DPRK, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the DPRK, dear Comrade Kim Jong-un, on March 24, 111, Juche (2022), a test launch of a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) "Hwasongpo-17" of the strategic forces of the DPRK was conducted.
"The US is still capable of a chemical attack, but Russia is no longer"
A former employee of FUBHUHO explained why Moscow cannot use chemical weapons
The United States and its NATO allies are preparing for possible incidents involving the use of chemical weapons, which Russia can allegedly arrange, Bloomberg reports. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how many chemical weapons Russia and the United States have left today.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation continues to analyze documents revealing the biological activities of the Pentagon in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation continues to analyze documents revealing the military-biological activities of the Pentagon in Ukraine, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Armed Forces Defense Forces, said at a briefing on March 24.
"All foreign partners continue to cooperate with our institute"
Director of ISP RAS - on the immutability of the pre-sanctions strategy and "thin spots" in Russian technologies
Partners of the Institute of System Programming of the Russian Academy of Sciences Samsung, Huawei, Bentley Systems have confirmed their plans for long-term cooperation, said in an interview with "Gazeta.Ru" Director of ISP RAS, academician Harutyun Avetisyan.
Sanctions prospects of microelectronics in Russia
On a web resource habr.com Denis Shamiryan (@CorneliusAgrippa), CEO of MAPPER LLC (semiconductor factory for the contract production of MEMS devices), "Microelectronics in Russia before and after 02/24/2022", has published an interesting material on the current state of microelectronics production in Russia and on the possibilities to create a fully localized production of microelectronic components under large-scale Western sanctions.
The Russian fleet was preparing for a major battle with the West
The special operation in Ukraine has been going on for a month. The army and pilots, the landing on Gostomel, the battles of the militia and special forces in Mariupol are heard. The role of the Navy remains behind the scenes – and completely in vain. What battles was the Russian squadron preparing for in the Mediterranean and how does it affect the ongoing operation right now?
The first frigate of the new generation of the Mogami type entered the Japanese fleet
On March 22, 2022, the new-generation FFM 2 Kumano frigate (ままの), built at the shipbuilding enterprise of the Japanese company Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (the shipbuilding division of the Mitsui Group) in Tamano in Okayama Prefecture (in October 2021, Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding was sold to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.).
Greece has signed a contract for the purchase of French frigates FDI HN
In accordance with the bilateral agreement on strategic defense cooperation concluded in September 2021, the Greek authorities signed two contracts with Naval Group for the supply of three FDI HN frigates (Belharra class).
Underwater reefs special operations
Russian society, the population of Ukraine and the tactics of information warfare
March 24, 2022 is a month since the beginning of a special military operation and the entry of our troops into Ukraine. It is going according to plan: the tasks set for the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, as President Vladimir Putin said, will be fulfilled. What are the preliminary results of the special operation today from the military-political and military-scientific points of view? The specific figures in this regard are known to specialists, so some generalizations can be made.
Why "Bayraktars", "Javelins" and "Stingers" were ineffective in Ukraine
The best Western weapons in the battles in Ukraine are failing. According to experts, almost all the latest guided weapons systems, as well as Turkish drones, have shown low efficiency.
Dagger strike, mines in the Black Sea, drone in Croatia
Russia and Ukraine are increasingly using new types of weapons
MiG-31K interceptor fighters for the first time carried out the practical application of aeroballistic hypersonic missiles "Dagger" on real targets. The Ministry of Defense reports the destruction of a well-protected, buried ammunition storage and a fuel and lubricants warehouse. Both objects are located on the territory of Western Ukraine.
