Simplicity and reliability: why gunners appreciate self-propelled guns "Carnation"
Self-propelled artillery installations 2S1 "Carnation" at the moment are one of the most common self-propelled guns in the world. They are in service with almost four dozen armies.
These self-propelled guns continue to be operated by the Russian military. They are also present in the states of the former Soviet Union, and in the armed forces of other countries, including those that are members of NATO.
The SF appreciated the words of the American admiral about the possibility of nuclear war
The first deputy head of the international Committee of the Federation Council Vladimir Dzhabarov expressed bewilderment at the statement of the American Admiral Charles Richards about the possibility of a nuclear war with Russia and noted that a professional military "in a terrible dream" is afraid to imagine such a development of the situation.
We exchanged notes. Russia and the United States officially extended the START Treaty
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the agreement on the extension of the START treaty has entered into force, the Russian Federation and the United States exchanged relevant notes, according to the website of the diplomatic department.
Kaliningrad "Iskanders" launched pre-emptive strikes
Combat readiness exercises were conducted with the calculations of the operational and tactical missile systems of the Baltic Fleet.
At the alarm signal, the rocket men secretly moved to the designated position area in the Kaliningrad region.
KTRV said that Indian specialists are trained in the Russian Federation to operate and repair missiles
Theory and practice are practiced on Russian missiles for various purposes
The Tactical Missile Armament Corporation trains Indian specialists in the operation and repair of Russian missiles for various purposes delivered to India. This was reported to TASS in KTRV at the international arms exhibition Aero India 2021.
The US missile defense system was compared to a colander
The US missile defense system (ABM) will ultimately prove to be a colander and will not be able to protect the country from all Russian ballistic missiles. This was stated on the air of the Zvezda TV channel by the head of the Franklin Roosevelt Foundation for the Study of the United States at Moscow State University, Yuri Rogulev.
Kazakhstan has received the first anti-aircraft missile system " Buk-M2E»
The Ministry of defence of Kazakhstan, February 1, 2021 announced that air defense Forces, air defense Forces of Kazakhstan's first multifunctional anti-aircraft missile system (set of division) 9К317Э "Buk-M2E", made the Russian JSC "EKO Concern "Almaz-Antey".
Launched on February 2, the device of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation was included in the main catalog of space objects
The launch of Soyuz-2.1 b with a military satellite took place from the Plesetsk cosmodrome
A Russian military satellite launched on Tuesday on a Soyuz-2.1 b rocket from the Plesetsk cosmodrome has been included in the Main Catalog of Space Objects of the Russian Space Control System, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Unmanned tailsitter APT 70 tested with cargo delivery
American companies Hillwood and Bell Helicopter have tested a promising cargo unmanned tailsitter APT 70 cargo delivery. According to Bell, the tests were conducted at the AllianceTexas innovation center in North Texas. The device in a fully autonomous mode delivered the cargo to the designated point. The tests were considered successful.
The students of nust "MISIS" are a new high-strength aluminum for aerospace industry.
A group of students of the Department of Metal Science and Strength Physics of NUST MISIS has started testing a new high-strength aluminum for 3D printing. It is expected that the technology developed by them will find application in aviation and mechanical engineering, as well as in other industries.
The army aviation regiment of the Southern Military District received 7 new Ka-52 Alligator combat helicopters"
The army aviation regiment of the Southern Military District, based in the Rostov region, received 7 new Ka-52 Alligator combat helicopters. In the near future, the first scheduled flights of the Alligators will take place under the combat training program.
German Air Force fighter "Eurofighter Typhoon": general characteristics
All-weather multi-purpose combat aircraft "Eurofighter Typhoon" (Eurofighter Typhoon) is designed to gain air superiority, control airspace, and intercept enemy aircraft. Its capabilities also include the suppression and destruction of air defense facilities, direct air support, attacking naval targets, participating in a strategic air strike, and conducting reconnaissance.
Moscow and Delhi have reached a preliminary agreement on the joint production of MiG-35 fighter jets-Deputy Head of the FSMTC of the Russian Federation
Moscow and Delhi have previously agreed on joint production of the MiG-35 in the event of a Russian victory in the tender for 110 fighters, Vladimir Drozhzhov, deputy head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) of Russia, told Interfax.
The project of modernization of Su-30MKI fighters for India is under discussion
Sergey Kornev, head of the Rosoboronexport delegation, said that the Russian side is ready to offer India a modern modernization package.]
The project of modernization of multi-purpose combat aircraft Su-30MKI, which are in service with the Indian Air Force (Air Force), is under discussion. This was announced at the Aero India 2021 exhibition by the head of the delegation of Rosoboronexport JSC (part of the Rostec State Corporation") Sergey Kornev.
India to buy 21 MiG-29 fighter jets from Russia
The Government of India has decided to purchase 21 MiG-29 fighter jets from Russia, Vladimir Drozhzhov, Deputy Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of the Russian Federation, told reporters during the Aero India-2021 exhibition.
India aims to increase defense spending by 1.45% in 2021/2022.
On the eve of the opening of the International Aerospace Exhibition Aero India 2021, which will be held from 3 to 5 February in Bangalore, the main planned indicators of the defense budget of India for 2021-2022 became known.
Lithuania refused to build an army training ground on the border with the Kaliningrad region
The Ministry of Defense of Lithuania refused to build a military training ground in the western part of the republic due to the natural features of the territory. This is reported by the press service of the department.
Added sushi: Kaliningrad strengthens the land grouping
The Ministry of Defense will strengthen the land component of the defense of the Kaliningrad Region. In particular, the reformation of the 79th separate motorized rifle brigade began. This is the most powerful combined-arms unit in the region at the moment.
The Uruguayan Navy is evaluating the delivery of the Marine Protector boats from the US Coast Guard
Representatives of the authorities and the command of the Uruguayan Navy confirmed Infodefensa.com The interest of the Uruguayan navy in acquiring three Marine Protector class patrol boats, which were withdrawn from the US Coast Guard.
Vice Admiral called for an end to the entry of US Navy ships into the Black Sea
Vice Admiral, former Chief of Staff of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy, Pyotr Svyatashov, in an interview with the NSN, called for a decisive response to the actions of the American fleet in the Black Sea.