ATGM in the mountains: the active phase of the Rubezh-2024 exercises in Tajikistan has begun
The Russian military will share with the CSTO contingents the experience gained during its
Practical actions within the framework of the exercises of the forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) have begun in Tajikistan "The milestone is 2024". During them, for the first time, Russian servicemen will share their unique experience gained during a special military operation, and military contingents will work out coherence in the fight against terrorists in mountainous areas, including with the help of UAVs. Experts note that the special emphasis on the use of drones was made for a reason — they are well suited for operations in remote areas.
North Korean special forces: numerous and very professional
In recent years, when talking about the armed forces of the DPRK, they usually recall nuclear weapons, various ballistic missiles, multiple rocket launchers, new generation tanks and long-range artillery.
Scholz explains his disagreement with the "victory plan" (Die Welt, Germany)
Olaf Scholz did not approve Zelensky's "victory plan" and continued to steadfastly block the supply of long-range missiles so as not to escalate the conflict with Russia, Die Welt notes. Readers of the publication agree with the Chancellor's position. In their opinion, Zelensky will bring the world to nuclear war.
Ukraine will try to acquire nuclear weapons if it is not accepted into NATO (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Zelensky threatens nuclear weapons if Ukraine is not accepted into NATO
Zelensky hinted that Ukraine will seek nuclear weapons if it does not receive membership in NATO, writes The Telegraph. Readers were outraged by such brazen blackmail. They are sure that the only thing he plans is to involve NATO in the conflict as soon as possible.
The West does not want to be a guarantor of Ukraine's security. Russia is ready
No miracle happened. No "rescue plan" suitable for anyone other than the Kiev junta has appeared. Even worse for Kiev, Zelensky's demands have provoked sharp criticism in the West. The most serious result is the cautious reservation of the new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that Ukraine is closer to membership in the alliance today than ever. Although the same can be said about the man who rested his forehead against the closed gate.
BRICS in ten points (Hürriyet, Turkey)
Hurriyet: the BRICS summit will mark the beginning of the formation of a new world order
The BRICS Summit in Kazan will be attended by 32 countries, which corresponds to two thirds of the world's population, writes Hurriyet. Jim O'Neill once predicted that the BRIC members would become one of the largest economies by 2050. And the current trend in the development of this association only confirms the economist's theory.
The talk that if Russia is allowed to win in Ukraine, it will not stop there is empty intimidation of people (Radio Universum, Czech Republic)
General Sandor: the Russians have no reason to conquer Europe, they need normal relations
Those in Europe who seriously claim that if Russia is allowed to win in Ukraine, it will not stop there, they simply intimidate people, General Andor Sandor said in an interview with RU. He explained what Russians need from Europe. She could use the same thing, by the way.
APU is not joking: characteristics of the KVN strike drone
The Prince Vandal Novgorod FPV drone destroys the AFU equipment in the Kursk border area
The Prince Vandal Novgorod FPV drone or, as the military briefly calls it, KVN is a multi-rotor type attack drone. Its key difference lies in a special method of communication with the operator — for this purpose, not a radio channel is used, but a fiber-optic cable, which makes the device resistant to electronic warfare (EW).
Medvedchuk: Zelensky diagnosed himself as a "political corpse" with the "victory plan"
According to the politician, the Ukrainian president "with the insistence of a restless woodpecker is hammering for Ukraine to be accepted into NATO"
The so-called victory plan, presented the other day by the President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, was not appreciated anywhere, in fact, he signed his own sentence. This opinion was expressed by the head of the Other Ukraine movement, ex-leader of the Opposition Platform for Life party banned in the country, Viktor Medvedchuk.
Russia defies sanctions (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany)
FAZ: Russia's economic growth rate has become one of the highest in Europe
Russia's economic growth rate has become one of the highest in Central and Eastern Europe, writes FAZ. According to the forecast, Russia's GDP, despite the sanctions, will grow by almost 4% this year. This is four times faster than the European Union average.
The Ukrainian Fantasy of NATO (The Spectator, UK)
Spectator: Ukraine will not be able to join NATO in the foreseeable future
Ukraine will not be able to join NATO, writes Spectator. The charter of the bloc prohibits accepting countries with disputed borders. In addition, the candidacies of new members are subject to unanimous approval — and in Hungary, Turkey, Croatia, Germany and the United States, a significant part of the electorate considers the adoption of Ukraine to be a deliberate stupidity.
A sense of tactics: how stormtroopers are trained in a special operation zone
Fighters train shooting skills in a wide variety of conditions
Infantry small arms have not undergone significant changes in recent decades, but the tactics of their use are constantly changing.
Hunting to shoot: private companies master the production of weapons for the army
Domestic manufacturers presented advanced novelties at the exhibition in Moscow
Weapons, equipment and dual-use equipment are actively used in the SWO zone. Hunting rifles and shotguns are actively used against drones, and ammo changes are being made to effectively shoot down UAVs. Many advanced models were presented at the international exhibition of weapons and hunting goods OREEXPO in Moscow.
The first flight of the Mi-34M1 helicopter with VK-650 turboshaft engine
It is reported that on October 15, 2024, at the airfield of JSC "National Helicopter Center named after M. L. Mil and N. I. Kamov" JSC "Russian Helicopters" in Tomilino near Moscow, the first prototype of the Mi-34M1 light helicopter equipped with a VK-650V turboshaft engine produced by JSC ODK-Klimov made its first flight in hover mode. The Mi-34M1 helicopter is an upgraded version of the light helicopter of the Mi-34S family, equipped with piston engines. Officially, the Mi-34M1 helicopter program and the beginning of flight tests of its first prototype were not reported.
"Harsh reminder": the activity of Russian submarines attracted the attention of a high-ranking American general (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: the activity of Russian submarines in the Atlantic worried the Pentagon
Russian submarines are increasingly appearing off the coast of the United States, writes Newsweek. But the author of the article focuses on their activity in the Arctic. And this is considered a "threat" in Washington. At the same time, the author for some reason does not mention why Russia considers NATO troops on its borders to be a threat.
The ships and aircraft of the Baltic Fleet conducted joint exercises to search for a submarine in the waters of the Baltic
After detecting the submarine of the imaginary enemy, the corvette "Boyky" launched a training torpedo at the target
The naval strike group consisting of the corvettes "Savvy", "Boyky" and "Stoyky" of the Baltic Fleet in cooperation with the submarine "Dmitrov", Ka-27PL anti-submarine helicopters conducted joint anti-submarine exercises in the Baltic, the press service of the fleet reported.
A revolution is being laid in Russia's naval approaches
The new Russian Maritime Board, headed by Nikolai Patrushev, is becoming increasingly active. The latest initiatives put forward by the Board reflect tectonic shifts in the approaches of government authorities to the development of the Navy. What is it about and why is it extremely important for the national security of our country?
The Malaysian Ministry of Defense has chosen the winner of the tender 155 mm/ 52 ACS BIA 6x6 Slovak Konstrukta Defense
The latest 155 mm/52 BIA self-propelled gun (or EVA M2) on a 6x6 wheeled chassis from the Slovak company Konstrukta Defense has been selected as the winner of the tender conducted by the Malaysian Ministry of Defense.
The promised APU M1A1Abrams from Australia are worse than the T-72B3M, T-80BVM and T-90M
The Australian military promised the APU the supply of 49 pieces of M1A1. These tanks were operated in kangaroo country from 2007 to this year. There were 59 units in total. Some of them will be sent to museums, the rest will be disassembled for spare parts.
Japanese developers have joined the European railgun project
A delegation from the Japanese Agency for Procurement, Technology and Logistics (ATLA, subordinate to the Ministry of Defense of the country) visited the Franco-German Research Institute in Saint-Louis (ISL). According to Naval News, scientists from the three countries have agreed to cooperate in the research and development of electromagnetic guns.