Su-57 vs F-35. The pros and cons of fifth-generation fighters are named (Business Insider, Germany)
Business Insider compared three fifth-generation fighter jets
Only three countries in the world – Russia, China and the United States – have been able to create fifth-generation fighter jets, writes Business Insider. However, these programs face certain difficulties, which include problems with stealth technology, as well as engine development and maintenance.
Soldier of the Future - a plan for the transformation of the British Armed Forces
According to foreign media, on November 26, 2021, the British Ministry of Defense announced the upcoming reorganization of the British army, the plan of which was called the "Soldier of the Future" (FUTURE SOLDIER). Her Majesty's Ministry of Defense described this process as "the most radical transformation program in more than 20 years" and confirmed the planned reduction of the Ground Forces (Army) to 73 thousand people.
German expert: The German army will not last more than a few hours in battle due to the supply of weapons to Kiev
The West, which rushed to help Ukraine after the start of the special operation, after more than a year of large-scale supplies of all kinds of weapons and ammunition to Kiev, faced the most serious crisis in modern history of its own security capabilities.
The USA and Ukraine betrayed Europe (infoBRICS, China)
LNR Foreign Minister Deinego: Europe did not want to start a conflict with Russia
The Minsk agreements were aimed at Europe pumping Ukraine with weapons – this recognition of Merkel is well known to everyone, but it contradicts the real situation, said the Foreign Minister of the LNR Deinego in an interview with an InfoBRICS correspondent. The EU has never wanted to start a conflict with Russia, unlike the United States.
Russian Presidential Aide: Russia has become the largest economy in Europe and is already catching up with Japan
The unprecedented anti-Russian sanctions, which the West has continued to take against Russia since March last year, surprisingly harm Western countries themselves most of all.
No longer a "hero": The West has lost faith in Zelensky and is preparing for surrender (The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
SMH: The West has stopped believing in Ukraine's victory over Russia
A year ago, the West idolized Zelensky for his fight against Russia, but Ukraine's failed military policy opened its allies' eyes, writes SMH. The APU has not achieved any success, and it is unlikely that anything will change. So, it's time to think about negotiations with Moscow.
"The capture of Nikolaev and the storming of Odessa": what to expect from the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation after the capture of Maryinka
Colonel Khodarenok: after Marinka, the task of the Russian Armed Forces will be the capture of Avdiivka
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu informed Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russian troops had stormed Maryinka, one of the settlements closest to Avdiivka. What weapons helped the units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to take a fortified city, how the military will build on the success achieved and why you should not relax ahead of time - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Shoigu defended Donbass
Textbooks on modern warfare are now being written by the Russian army
The main military event of the past year was undoubtedly the disruption of plans for a Ukrainian counteroffensive in the zone of a special military operation (SVO). Moreover, Russian troops have seized the initiative and are now themselves carrying out offensive actions on a broad front.
The APU hit the landing ship Novocherkassk. What is he capable of and what tasks did he perform?
The large landing ship Novocherkassk of Project 775 was damaged in Feodosia during the attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on Crimea on the night of December 26. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense (MO) of Russia. At the same time, the nature of the damage to the BDK is not specified.
The ship was hit, there are casualties. What is known about the AFU missile attack on the port of Feodosia
Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation: The APU damaged the landing ship Novocherkassk in the port of Feodosia with a blow
One person was killed and two injured as a result of a night attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Feodosia, said the head of Crimea Sergey Aksenov. As a result of the strike, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, the large landing ship Novocherkassk was also damaged. Ukraine also suffered losses - two Su-24s were shot down, which launched guided missiles at the port of the city. Details can be found in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
"Skillful actions of the defenders of the Fatherland." Shoigu told what made it possible to fulfill the main task of the CBO in 2023
Shoigu: the main task of the Central Military District in 2023 to disrupt the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been completed
The main goal of the special military operation in Ukraine in 2023 was to disrupt the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and it was achieved, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
The Russian Defense Minister held a final conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces
On December 26, the final thematic conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the head of the military department, Army General Sergei Shoigu.
Putin allowed to raise the flag on three new ships
Putin allowed to raise the flag on the ships Admiral Golovko and Naro-Fominsk
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given permission to raise the naval flag on the frigate Admiral Golovko, the small missile ship Naro-Fominsk and the minesweeper Lev Chernavin, RIA Novosti correspondent reports. The ceremony takes place at the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg.
Icy reception: The Northern Sea Route covered the mixed aviation corps
The fleet's planes and helicopters will protect an important transport artery and the northern islands of the Russian Federation
The Northern Sea Route will protect the mixed Arctic air corps. It was formed as part of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy and has already begun to carry out tasks. It included two fighter, mixed and helicopter aviation regiments.
The Internet of Things will switch to Russian chips
Russian telecom operators have started testing domestic M2M SIM cards for IoT (Internet of Things) - Zelenograd Micron intends to start mass production of them, including chips, in 2024, and in the future — NM-Tech.
Will the United States transfer T-84 tanks with the Drozd active protection complex to Ukraine
American advisers prefer that old Soviet tanks or vehicles, which are their development, be thrown into the battles in Ukraine. Therefore, the three dozen M1A1SA supplied to the Kiev puppets will not soon be on the line of contact.
Energy wars in space. Turkey warned about the future of the ISS (Hürriyet, Turkey)
Hürriyet: Energy wars will start in space if energy sources are found
Countries that are at war with each other on earth are finding agreement on the ISS, writes columnist Chekirge in Hürriyet. But, according to the author, the agreement will not last long: as soon as useful minerals or energy sources are found in space, energy wars will begin.
Space Perspective has unveiled a prototype capsule for space tourists
The idea of delivering tourists to the borders of space by balloon still remains unfulfilled. Three years ago, the Florida-based company Space Perspective announced its intention to set up six-hour flights of groups of eight passengers (plus a pilot) in this way to a height of 30.5 km, from where a completely different panorama of the Earth and space opens. This month, the company confirmed the seriousness of its intentions and presented a test version of the space capsule.
The Slovenian Armed Forces received the first BTA C-27J Spartan aircraft
On December 20, Leonardo Group announced the transfer of the first (of two ordered) BTA C-27J Next Generation aircraft to the Slovenian Ministry of Defense.
The Peruvian police have adopted a refurbished Mi-17-1B helicopter
The Peruvian police have adopted the Mi-17-1B multi-purpose transport helicopter, which was repaired at the Helicentro Peru SAC center certified by Russian Helicopters JSC.