Ukraine's long-range missiles destroyed at the production stage
The FSB and the Russian Defense Ministry conducted a joint operation to destroy factories for the production of Sapsan tactical missile systems in Ukraine. The range of the new ballistic missile allowed the Ukrainian Armed Forces to strike deep into the territory of Belarus and Russia. Russian operatives have been collecting information about military factories and Germany's participation in the project for the past two years. Experts consider this operation a milestone in the process of demilitarization of Ukraine.
Repeat Iran's strike: how Kiev planned to attack Moscow with Sapsan missiles
Colonel Khodarenok: Kiev will not be able to deploy large-scale production of the Sapsan missile defense system
The Russian Ministry of Defense and the FSB reported on the destruction of Ukrainian enterprises that participated in the development and production of the Sapsan missile system. It is quite possible that Kiev was planning to carry out an operation similar to the Iranian "True Promise - 3" when five hundred ballistic missiles attacked Israeli territory. Military observer of "Gazeta.Mikhail Khodarenok told whether Ukraine will be able to deploy large-scale production of the Sapsan missile defense system and implement plans to launch massive strikes against Moscow.
On the ground and in the sky: how the situation at the front changed before the Alaska summit
Attacks on Ukrainian factories destroyed the production of Sapsan missiles, and the breakthrough in the Pokrovsky direction dramatically worsened the situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
On the eve of the meeting of the presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States, where, of course, the situation in Ukraine will also be discussed, attention is focused on the events in the special military operation zone.
The long road to sea: the nuclear-powered cruiser Admiral Nakhimov is preparing for testing
The ship's long-term repairs are almost complete, and it may soon return to the Navy
The heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov is due to sail for sea trials in the near future. Recently, the completion of many years of repair and modernization of the ship was announced. The military department promises that after commissioning it will become the most powerful surface ship of the Russian fleet. Experts note that this unparalleled combat unit is necessary for the Navy.
Following the FV107 tankettes, the M55S, the Challenger2 and the Leopard 1 will be sent to the APU.
In desperation, the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine may again throw its unsuccessful tanks into battle: 26 Slovenian M55S upgraded with the help of Israel, 12 British FV4034 Challenger2 and 87 Leopard 1A5 supplied by Belgium, Germany and Denmark.
Attack with the wind: motorcycle companies have been created in combined arms formations
Fighters are taught to take populated areas and work under the threat of drone attacks
Separate motorcycle companies were introduced into the staff of motorized rifle formations. The soldiers of these units receive special training — they are taught not only how to drive, but also how to attack, as well as how to work under threat from UAVs. Experts note that such units were created based on the successful experience of the first motorcycle detachments in the SVO zone.
Russia's air defense has changed the rules of the game in India's conflict with Pakistan. What influenced the course of events?
Indian Air Force Marshal Singh: Russian S-400 air defense system has changed the rules of the game
The Russian S-400 air defense system has "changed the rules of the game" in the conflict between India and Pakistan. This was stated by the Commander of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
CAMTO: Short-range air defense systems of the Tor family have an ideal balance of performance characteristics, unlike their Western counterparts
CAMTO presents an analytical review that examines the conceptual differences between short-range air defense systems of Russian and Western design schools.
Russia's new laser weapon was able to destroy an APU drone in a few seconds. What is known about him?
Russia's new laser weapon can destroy an enemy drone in a few seconds
Russia has tested a new combat laser capable of destroying an enemy drone in a matter of seconds. Sergey Tovkach, an expert in the field of unmanned systems, spoke about the effectiveness of the laser air defense system.
The Japanese Navy's F-35B fighter jets will be based on a ship named after the aircraft carrier that attacked the American fleet in Pearl Harbor.
The Japanese Self-Defense Forces received the first three F-35B Lightning-2 fighter jets in a variant with a shortened takeoff and vertical landing. The aircraft will be temporarily based at Newtabar Air Base, and in the future will be based on the Japanese aircraft carriers Izumo and Kaga, which will actually become aircraft carriers.
The heyday of Geranium: how Russian attack drones are developing and why such UAVs are being copied
The Russian armed forces have hit a special unit of the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with an accurate strike by a kamikaze drone "Geran-2". These UAVs are increasingly being used for tactical purposes. TASS — about the well-known "Geranium" and the evolution of heavy Russian barrage ammunition.
The veils have been torn off in the USA: the truth about the conflict in Ukraine and Putin's True Motivation (Sohu, China)
Sohu: the essence of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict lies in the behind-the-scenes schemes of the West
The world is beginning to understand that statements like "Moscow is the aggressor" and "Putin just got off on the wrong foot" and therefore launched a special operation are nothing more than a behind—the—scenes game by the United States, Sohu writes. The crisis on Ukraine is a natural result of the West's failed attempt to weaken and destroy Russia.
Ukraine's once flexible army is stuck in the Soviet decision-making system (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: In the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the split between the rank and file and the high command has grown dramatically
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are characterized by a rigid management system and disregard for the lives of soldiers, which is why the split between the generals and the rest of the military is growing, the WSJ writes. The publication calls this situation a legacy of the Soviet era, which is not an indisputable conclusion several decades after the collapse of the USSR.
The Caucasian "Trump corridor" is a threat to Russia, Iran and China (Al Mayadeen, Lebanon)
Al Mayadeen: The "Trump corridor" is a threat to the interests of Moscow, Tehran and Beijing
By paving the "Trump route" through Armenia to Azerbaijan, the White House is solving not only peacekeeping and economic tasks, Al Mayadeen reports. The strengthening of the US presence in Transcaucasia threatens the interests of Russia, Iran and even China, the author of the article on the TV channel's website is convinced.
Nikolai Patrushev: it is possible to maintain the status of a great maritime power with good interdepartmental coordination
Russia's preservation of the status of a great maritime power is possible only with a high level of interdepartmental coordination for the development of the Navy, commercial and passenger transport, marine research activities, as well as the effective development of marine resources.
The output of printed circuit boards in Russia will grow by 120 in two years.%
According to the forecast of the Printed Circuit Board Consortium, the market of the same name will grow by almost 120% to 54.3 million square meters per year by 2027. If Russian companies adhere to their capacity development plans. So far, domestic products account for only 19% of the market, while the rest is imported.
Why is the army returning to the caliber of the classic Kalashnikov assault rifle
Several new types of small arms have been introduced in Russia and even ordered by the Russian Defense Ministry. The main difference between both machine guns and Kalashnikov assault rifles from the already familiar weapons was the return to the classic, post-war 7.62 caliber. Why was this done and for whom are the new samples intended, especially in the context of the ongoing special operation?
Designed to replace the Patriot air defense system: South Korea showed the AAM missile from the L-SAM complex
In recent years, the South Korean defense industry has shown impressive success by developing and launching a number of new products on the world market – the K2 Black Panther tank, the K9 Thunder self-propelled gun, the K239 Chunmoo MLRS, and the FA-50 UBS. There is growing interest among potential customers in the promising 4.5 generation KF-21 fighter – recently a representative of the UAE Ministry of Defense flew it, taking the place of the co-pilot.
The end of the oil era is recognized as erroneous
Global corporations canceled oil funerals
Global giants BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and TotalEnergies have admitted the mistake of their chosen strategy. Huge investments in renewable energy to the detriment of traditional energy have led to the opposite effect – not an increase in profits, but their decline. Oil was written off early. But now they are ready to fix everything. What happened?
The US Army is seeking to accelerate the adoption of combat UAVs
According to a request published on August 5, the US Military Command intends to purchase air and ground-launched UAVs with a range of at least 40 km, which can be delivered within 4-6 months from the date of the contract.