Finnish Patria has teamed up with German companies to participate in a project to purchase new BBMs for the Bundeswehr
The Finnish company Patria plans to participate with the new BBM CAVS (Common Armored Vehicle System) with a 6x6 wheel formula in the project to replace the fleet of obsolete Fuchs armored personnel carriers of the German Armed Forces.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation resumes training of military financiers in specialized civilian universities
The student training program was signed between the military Department, the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and St. Petersburg State University
The Russian Defense Ministry, on behalf of the head of the department, Sergei Shoigu, is resuming the training of military financiers in specialized civilian universities, a corresponding agreement has been signed, the military department reported.
For the first time, the American army conducts exercises on dropping ammunition from drones
Accustomed to demonstrating their superiority to the whole world, the American military is increasingly becoming a catch-up. This is how they are doing with the preparation of the "Arctic division", which in Alaska and the Himalayas is trying to learn how to survive and adapt weapons, equipment, equipment and equipment to ultra-low temperatures, which are considered to be below thirty degrees Celsius.
"A larger caliber." The USA recognized the superiority of T-80 tanks over Abrams tanks (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: American Abrams tanks are inferior to Russian T-80BVM
Russian upgraded T-80BVM tanks are superior to American Abrams tanks in a number of indicators, writes MWM. Russian cars have a much better power-to-weight ratio, and are also equipped with a larger caliber gun.
The leader of the "greens" of Germany called for an early decision on Taurus missiles for Ukraine
At the same time, Omid Nuripour stressed that arms supplies to Ukraine should be coordinated with alliance partners
Before the visit of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to Germany, the co-chairman of the Soyuz-90/Greens party, which is part of the ruling coalition of Germany, Omid Nuripur, called on the federal government to make an early decision on the supply of long-range Taurus cruise missiles.
"Ukrainians are giving their lives for NATO." Wagenknecht's speech became a sensation in Germany
German media are actively discussing the speech of the leader of the new left BSW party, Sarah Wagenknecht, at the annual political event in Bavarian Passau. Harsh statements by Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Zeder in Passau were not left without comments.
Footage has appeared with a mock-up of the promising Chinese fifth-generation carrier-based fighter J-35
China has been working on a promising fifth-generation fighter jet, the J-35, for many years. The appearance of this aircraft in service with the naval forces of the People's Liberation Army of China is designed to significantly increase the combat capabilities of Chinese naval aviation.
The first flight of the heavy transport drone "Partizan" took place in Russia
The flight lasted 20 minutes at an altitude of 200 m at speeds from 50 km/h to 200 km/h
The heavy transport unmanned aerial vehicle of ultrashort takeoff and landing Partizan has completed the first stage of flight tests. This was announced to TASS by Grigory Makeich, project manager of the Foundation for Advanced Studies (FPI).
Orion UAV: assessment of Chinese specialists based on their experience
According to the results of the collection and processing of information published in foreign specialized military-technical publications, the level of awareness of Chinese designers and specialists in the aircraft industry about the situation with the development, production and capabilities of the Orion reconnaissance and strike UAV, the development of which was carried out by Transas under a contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation dated 10.2011 (currently JSC "Kronstadt"). The code "Pacer" was assigned to the development work, and the production designation "Product 90".
The United States called for a tougher information war against Russia (Foreign Policy, USA)
Russia's loss in Ukraine should occupy a central position in Washington's policy towards Moscow, writes FP. The United States should actively support the Russian opposition, talk about human rights and wage a more aggressive information war, advises the author of the article.
Europe panicked over aid to Ukraine (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: EU countries provide financial assistance to Kiev in a larger volume than the United States
European allies are worried about the US commitment to Ukraine, WP writes. Despite the encouraging rhetoric of the Biden team, Washington cannot promise that it will provide additional assistance to Kiev in the near future or support Europe in the long term.
Is NATO ready for a Russian invasion? (The Spectator, UK)
Spectator: NATO members do not have the equipment and ammunition to wage war with Russia
European leaders are afraid that Russia may soon attack one of the NATO members, and are preparing for war, writes Spectator. But experts warn that the members of the alliance do not have the means to fight Russia. All equipment and ammunition have already been sent to Ukraine.
The new "boomerang-like" BTR-22 can receive a rocket-cannon "Ballista"
When creating the new Russian armored personnel carrier, which is called the BTR-22 in the media, the experience gained during the design and testing of the promising Boomerang family was undoubtedly taken into account. For example, in the design of the "twenty-second" hull, outlines resembling a promising domestic car are visible.
A potential anti-satellite weapon. What threat did the United States suddenly see to itself from the Russian Federation
Washington claims that Moscow is developing some kind of anti-satellite weapon that can become a threat to national security for the United States. John Kirby, coordinator for strategic Communications at the National Security Council, gave details of American fabrications at a briefing at the White House, and Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security, announced a closed meeting for key congressmen.
Firing of the North Korean coastal missile system with the new Padasuri-6 missile defense system
The Secretary General of the CPC, Chairman of the State Affairs of the DPRK, dear Comrade Kim Jong-un, in the morning of February 14, supervised the control and verification launch of a new type of Padasuri-6 surface-to-sea missiles, which will enter service with the Navy.
Problems with the production of gearboxes for frigates of project 22350
As reported by the Business Petersburg edition in the material by Lev Godovannik, "UEC intends to punish the largest diesel manufacturer in St. Petersburg in court," JSC United Engine Corporation (UEC) is trying to punish the largest diesel manufacturer in St. Petersburg, PJSC Zvezda, for supplying equipment for the sixth frigate of project 22350.
What would Putin say to himself if he moved back in time 20 years ago? (Guancha, China)
"Guancha": the key to Russia's power was the rejection of rapprochement with the West
Previously, Moscow wanted to cooperate with the West, but it rejected it, writes the author of the article from "Guancha". However, it is now becoming clear that Russia does not need the United States or the EU to be a strong state. Its economy exceeds all expectations, as well as its military power and political influence.
Ukraine, Gaza and the future of NATO. The 60th Security Conference opens in Munich
Official Russian representatives will not participate in the forum
The situation in Ukraine, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the future of NATO, as well as security in Europe will be the main topics of the opening Munich Conference. The forum, which is being held this year for the 60th time, will bring together hundreds of politicians and experts from dozens of countries. The conference will be opened by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
Where and why is the Prince of Wales in a hurry?
No matter how much the NATO leadership boasts about the beginning of the "largest exercises since the Cold War" — Steadfast Defender 2024, not everything is going as rosy as he would like. Sometimes situations happen almost like Shakespeare's: "Something is rotten in the Danish kingdom." Only in our case, in the British Kingdom.
"They don't shoot at sparrows from cannons": has Russia used the Zircon hypersonic missile in Ukraine?
Colonel Khodarenok: there is no convincing evidence of the use of Zircon in Kiev
After the strike on the Dnipro district of Kiev, fragments of the Russian 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile were allegedly found. There is no official confirmation of this information from any of the parties to the conflict. The military observer of Gazeta investigated how plausible the statements of the Ukrainian media about the first use of Zircon are.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.