Yuri Borisov did not rule out that India will become the first buyer of the S-500 air defense system
Which of the foreign customers can be among the first to be supplied with our unique latest S-500 anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs), Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Government Yuri Borisov told reporters at the Tyumen Oil and Gas Forum.[
Ukrainian Buk anti-aircraft systems are being modernized
The 80K6KS1 "Phoenix-1" radar detection station will become part of the Ukrainian Buk-M1 anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs). The new station has been adopted by the Ukrainian armed forces, Defense Express reports.
A Soviet cannon was crossed with an American howitzer in Vietnam
Developed in the 40s, the Soviet S-60 anti-aircraft artillery system is still in service with almost three dozen countries around the world. These systems are also actively used in the air defense units of the Vietnamese People's Army.
The Serbian army plans to receive anti-tank systems "Kornet"
The Russian-made Kornet anti-tank missile systems were purchased for the Serbian armed forces. This information was announced by President Aleksandar Vucic last Wednesday during an inspection of weapons and military equipment at an exhibition launched to commemorate the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. This is reported by the portal Tango Six.
Rheinmetall demonstrated the Mission Master XT DOOM with Brimstone missiles
Rheinmetall demonstrated at the DSEI exhibition in London a remote-controlled machine "Mission Master XT" version of fire support (Mission Master XT - Fire Support), developed in cooperation with the MBDA group.
A photo of the DPRK rocket train has appeared
A photo of the launch of a ballistic missile by the North Korean military from a railway train appeared on the Network. - Now the DPRK is shooting from trains? - the author of the post asks.
North Korea confirmed the launch of ballistic missiles using a railway missile system
North Korea said that a railway mobile missile regiment conducted training firing on Wednesday, KCNA reported.
The footage of the tests of the North Korean missile train is presented
North Korea has tested a railway missile system. In the frames, you can see in detail the tests of the new weapons system.
Korean missile "exchange"
North and South Korea are "measured" with missiles. On September 15, the two countries conducted demonstration launches of ballistic missiles, aggravating the already difficult situation in relations.
The II All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference was held at the Military Academy of the Russian Academy of Defense
The second All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference was held at the Military Academy of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection named after Marshal of the Soviet Union S. K. Timoshenko.
In Russia, trains were tested for special operations
The Russian Defense Ministry has tested special trains. Trains with residential cars and workshops are designed to eliminate the consequences of natural disasters, as well as support combat operations. They will allow carrying out work in a sparsely populated area, Izvestia reports, citing sources in the defense department.
Engineers of the Pacific Fleet for the first time received a special mine clearance vehicle based on the UAZ-2363 pickup truck
For the first time, the newest special vehicle of mine clearance groups (SAGR) based on the UAZ-2363 pickup truck entered service with a separate marine engineering regiment of the Pacific Fleet.
The Russian military tested bulletproof tankers
Russian servicemen tested new fuel tankers and special tanks with bulletproof coating at the Zapad-2021 exercises. The tank can withstand a bullet from a Kalashnikov assault rifle. This is reported by TASS.
The T-14 Armata tanks received a modified undercarriage and a paired 7.62 mm machine gun
The International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2021" has become a landmark event for the Russian armed forces and the domestic defense industry. As always, a large number of different novelties were presented at it.
Sources: on the basis of the unified Armata platform, a heavy rapid-firing self-propelled gun will be created
On the basis of the unified Armata platform, the Uralvagonzavod concern is developing a heavy rapid-fire self-propelled artillery installation (ACS) of 152 mm caliber, two sources in the military-industrial complex told RIA Novosti. Russia needs a new self-propelled gun for superiority over a technically comparable enemy.
The Russian base in Tajikistan against the background of the situation in Afghanistan will be strengthened with modernized T-72B3M tanks
The 201st Russian military base stationed in Tajikistan will receive upgraded T-72B3M tanks with improved maneuverability and crew protection.
T-80UD tanks were shot in Russia
Russian T-80UD tanks and BTR-70 armored personnel carriers imitated a likely enemy at the Zapad-2021 strategic exercises. The decommissioned equipment was shot by tankers and soldiers of motorized rifle units, reports Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
In Britain, a modified Challenger 3 tank was presented
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has presented a demonstration sample of the modified Challenger 3 tank at the DSEI-2021 defense exhibition in Britain. The tank received an updated fire control system, improved security and mobility, according to Defense Blog.
Step forward: the US evaluated the use of robots at the Zapad-2021 exercises
During the strategic exercises "West-2021", the Russian army for the first time used robotic complexes for fire support of units, reconnaissance, mine clearance and ammunition delivery. This is a significant step forward in creating an unmanned army, writes the US Army publication Stars and stripes.
In Turkey, Russian drones were evaluated
Russia, having brought the Platform-M robotic complexes to the battlefield for the first time, demonstrated its technological power. Thus, the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet assessed the use of drones during the Zapad-2021 exercises.
