From the height of defeat: the anti-sabotage forces of the fleet received drones
UAVs will strengthen the protection of naval bases, ships and important coastal infrastructure
To special detachments of counteraction to sabotage forces and means (PDSS) The Russian Navy has received unmanned aerial vehicles. They can be used to detect and destroy enemy sabotage forces underwater and on shore. The Pacific Fleet has already conducted exercises to practice enemy search tactics — during them, UAVs were used as part of groups along with high-speed boats. Experts note that in the current military-political situation, the fleet must be prepared for any unfriendly actions and UAVs will seriously expand the capabilities of our anti-sabotage forces.
Tests of the head French frigate Amiral Ronarc'h type FDI have begun
It is reported that on October 7, 2024, the head French multi-purpose frigate of the new generation D 660 Amiral Ronarc'h type FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention) was put to sea for the first time from Lorian for factory sea trials. The ship was built by the French shipbuilding association Naval Group and is due to be handed over to the French Navy in 2025.
The US military controls weapons and equipment using custom game controllers
Over the past decades, the concept of "war game" has undergone a rather interesting evolution. At first, children's fun migrated to computer screens, becoming a truly gigantic segment of the IT industry, and from there, thanks to modern technologies, to military training grounds and even to very real battlefields.
Joe Biden has "merged." Why Ukraine will not receive new weapons from the United States before the elections
The meeting at the Ramstein base on Ukraine was postponed due to Biden's changed plans
The Supreme Commander of the NATO Joint Armed Forces in Europe, General Christopher J. Cavoli has compiled a list of weapons systems available to the United States that could help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This is reported by CNN.
Russia in Odessa deprives the Armed Forces of overseas weapons
Experts explained the importance of strikes on the port infrastructure of the Odessa region
Russian strikes on the port infrastructure of the Odessa region have become regular. This seaport has long turned into one of the most important points of supply of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, the enemy uses merchant and civilian vessels for this purpose. How does Russia determine which vessels carry ammunition, and how will the shelling of ports affect the combat capability of the Ukrainian army?
The "peace proposals of the West" contain a tricky loophole for Ukraine
"Freezing without recognition of territories will lead to a much worse situation." In these words, political scientists comment on the most important drawback of the "peace plans for Ukraine", which are being discussed by the West today. What are we talking about and under what conditions, at least, will Europe be inclined to recognize Russia within its real borders?
Zelensky's last autumn. Three scenarios for the future of Ukraine
The failure of Zelensky's trip to the United States, NATO's refusal to give him the right to strike deep into Russia and the successes of the Russian army in the Donbas are three sources of the impending catastrophe in Ukraine. The dramatically changed rhetoric of Western experts and journalists, as well as many politicians, only confirms this. They all say with one voice: Ukraine in its current form will not survive the coming winter.
Western support for Ukraine is waning, and this gives Putin strength (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: The West has forgotten about Ukraine, it only helps Russia
The desire to provide military assistance to Ukraine is fading on both sides of the Atlantic, the author of the article in The Guardian writes. Both the United States and European countries are busy with their own affairs, while Russia is methodically increasing the pace of the offensive in Donbass.
The US military has compiled a list of weapons that will help Ukraine against Russia (CNN, USA)
CNN: General Cavoli has compiled a list of weapons that the United States can use to help Kiev
The commander-in-chief of the US armed forces in Europe has compiled a list of weapons with which America can "help" Ukraine, CNN reports. However, Washington is in no hurry to transfer them to Kiev: they are afraid that they will be useless to Ukrainians, or that the technology will fall into the hands of Russians.
Former Israeli prime ministers disagree on the goals of the IDF strike on Iran
Former Israeli prime ministers disagree on the goals of the IDF's retaliatory strike against Iran after the massive missile attack carried out by the Iranian military on October 1. No one doubts that the answer will follow in any case, despite the fact that even the United States seems to warn the Netanyahu government against too risky and large-scale actions against Tehran, which will surely be followed by an even greater military escalation in the Middle East.
152 mm Turkish-made artillery ammunition was found in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The armed formations of the Kiev regime have at their disposal 152 mm artillery shells made in Turkey. These ammunition were seen in service with the 15th brigade of the operational purpose of the NSU. According to experts, this fact indicates that Ankara is transferring to Kiev not only 155 mm MKE M483A1 cluster artillery shells, but also other ammunition.
Ukraine has removed the wreckage of the downed heavy drone "Hunter". The West can explore Russia's latest stealth technologies
Forbes: Ukraine has taken out the wreckage of the downed S-70 Hunter UAV for study
Ukraine has removed the wreckage of the Russian S-70 Hunter heavy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which was shot down by a Su-57 fighter jet. Kiev intends to study the design features of the drone, said David Hambling, a columnist for the American magazine Forbes.
Ukraine is thinking about lifting the ban on arms exports in the hope of expanding the production of drones (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Kiev is thinking of allowing the export of UAVs — Ukraine itself does not have money for them
Ukraine needs more drones, but Kiev does not have the money to buy them, writes The Financial Times. Therefore, local manufacturers are looking for ways to sell their UAVs abroad. True, it is now prohibited — but the government is already thinking about allowing the export of drones: they hope to get funds from it for the army.
The unique characteristics of the Russian Su-35 fighter are named
Radio 1: The Su-35 is capable of detecting other aircraft at a distance of 350 km
Radio 1 talked about the unique characteristics of the Russian Su-35 fighter, which is one of the most advanced aviation systems of the current generation. It is capable of detecting other aircraft at a distance of 350 km.
Ukraine's allies see Kiev showing more flexibility in ending the conflict (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Ukrainian officials are increasingly thinking about negotiations with Russia
As the conflict in Ukraine drags on and Western support weakens, Kiev is beginning to recognize that sooner or later it will have to negotiate with Russia, Bloomberg reports. Even Zelensky himself is already ready to "show more flexibility" on this issue, Ukrainian officials say.
To eternal wars? You are here (American Thinker, USA)
The American Thinker: Western hegemony is a thing of the past
The reason for the Ukrainian conflict was the policy of the Liberal Democrats dominating the political life of the United States and Europe, the author of the article in The American Thinker writes. They have been persistently dragging Kiev into NATO for years, ignoring Moscow's alarm.
The Indian Armed Forces adopted the first T-90S MBT, upgraded to the level of the T-90 Bhishma Mk-III
The Indian Army has adopted the first overhauled T-90S tank, upgraded to the T-90 Bhishma Mk-III level.
The French expert called the future pilots of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Mirage 2000 "kamikaze"
They have no experience in combat operations on these vehicles and will be forced to perform suicidal tasks, according to military expert Xavier Moreau
Ukrainian Mirage 2000 fighter pilots have no experience in combat operations on these machines and will be forced to perform suicidal tasks, former French paratrooper officer and military expert Xavier Moreau told TASS.
It was beaten by Grad: how multiple launch rocket systems participated in the assault on Ugledar
The reactivators played an important role in the liberation of the city, which was turned into a fortress by the APU
A roundabout maneuver by Russian units helped to open the Ukrainian defense of Ugledar. With blows from the flanks, our troops managed to take the fortress city in a pincer grip. Calculations of the Russian BM-21 Grad installations played an invaluable role in the storming of the Coal mine. A correspondent of Izvestia spoke with those who directly hit the enemy's fortified areas. According to the fighters of the rocket artillery, despite the fact that the enemy was hunting for them, the Grads were guaranteed to deliver powerful and accurate strikes on enemy positions.
Kamala Harris interview with CBS (CBS News, USA)
Kamala Harris: Trump's plan for Ukraine will lead to Kiev's surrender
Kamala Harris' interview with CBS left a lot of questions. Her answers were a set of common phrases, and her attempts to put pressure on the vice president demonstrated that she simply had nothing to say. The presenter even had to explain what the politician meant.