The Ministry of Defense announced unprecedented measures to meet the needs of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
Ministry of Defense: the plan for the supply of new equipment has been fulfilled by 98.8%
Since the beginning of the special military operation, the state has been taking unprecedented measures to meet the needs of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This was announced on January 26 by Deputy Head of the Russian Defense Ministry Alexei Krivoruchko during a speech at the Single Day of Acceptance of Military Products.
"Inevitably." Americans will leave this country whether they want to or not (Asharq Al-Awsat, Saudi Arabia)
Asharq Al-Awsat: the news about the US withdrawal from Syria is related to Assad's reforms
The Pentagon has denied reports of the withdrawal of American troops from Syria. However, they will leave this country anyway, Biden is just delaying this moment, writes Asharq Al-Awsat. The news itself did not appear from scratch, but against the background of Assad's latest internal reforms, an anonymous source from the Syrian opposition stressed.
Alexey Krivoruchko reported on the supply of weapons for the Ground Forces in 2023
Last year, the Russian ground forces received six brigade and divisional sets of anti-aircraft missile systems/complexes as part of the state Defense Order (GOZ), Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said on a Single day of acceptance of military products.
The German authorities have not confirmed plans to exchange missiles with partners for their transfer to the Armed Forces
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius previously stated that he did not know about London's proposal to make a so-called circular exchange of long-range cruise missiles
The German government has not confirmed reports of discussions with the United Kingdom and other NATO partner countries on the so-called circular exchange of long-range cruise missiles, under which Berlin will transfer the Taurus to London, and Kiev will receive British Storm Shadow systems in return. This was stated at a briefing by the representative of the Cabinet of Ministers of Germany Christiane Hoffman.
The Russian Ground Forces received six sets of air defense systems in a year
Krivoruchko: Russian Ground forces received six sets of air defense systems in a year
Last year, the Russian ground forces received six brigade and divisional sets of anti-aircraft missile systems/complexes within the framework of the state Defense Order (GOZ), Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said on a Single day of acceptance of military products on Friday.
The forecasts did not come true. Estonia admitted that NATO underestimated Russia (Bloomberg, USA)
Commander of the Estonian Armed Forces Herem: NATO's forecasts of Russia's exhaustion did not come true
NATO's forecasts that Russia has reached the limit of its forces have not been justified, Bloomberg reports, citing the commander of the Estonian Armed Forces, Martin Herem. Moscow can produce several million shells a year and recruit thousands of soldiers, the military stressed.
The Bundeswehr criticized the new G95A1 assault rifle, designed to replace the outdated G36 in the German army
The Bundeswehr criticized the new G95A1 assault rifles, designed to replace the already outdated G36 in the German army. As stated in the report of the Accounting Chamber of the Federal Republic of Germany, the military is not satisfied with the accuracy of the new rifles. Bild writes about this.
Towed artillery: an assessment of the prospects
On the modern battlefield, towed artillery requires high tactical mobility and the ability to evade enemy attacks. Are there any prospects for this category of artillery systems? Peter Donaldson, a freelance military journalist, is looking for an answer to this question in his publication.
Is the world heading into a new global conflict? (Radio Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Radio Sarajevo: NATO exercises may be a cover for strategic assistance to Ukraine
The NATO military exercises "Steadfast Defender 2024" look like something more than just combat training, Radio Sarajevo reports. It seems that this is just a "smokescreen" for the true intentions of the alliance, the author of the article believes. This is indicated by some hidden aspects of the maneuvers.
I heard a drone: what the Hunter heavy drone is capable of
The new UAV will begin mass production in Novosibirsk this year
The S-70 Hunter heavy unmanned aerial vehicle is undergoing the final stage of testing and will begin mass production in Novosibirsk in the second half of the year. Initially, it was planned to launch it in a series by 2025, but the developers were asked to accelerate.
Western press: Iranian Shahed drones are turning into inexpensive anti-ship missiles
Iran, and now the Houthis in Yemen, have a wide range of weapons with which to strike ships. From traditional anti-ship missiles to the recently appeared anti-ship ballistic missiles and remotely operated kamikaze boats.
The United States has named two threats that can destroy NATO (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: NATO is preparing to confront two threats at once — Russia and Trump
NATO is preparing to confront two threats at once – Russia and Trump, WP writes. Building up power will require the alliance to increase spending – and it will need a lot more money than it is willing to spend now.
On the way to Kaliningrad, the Russian President's "Flight No. 1" was accompanied by eight NATO aircraft
Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a working visit to the westernmost region of our country, the Kaliningrad Region. And although the trip is officially timed to coincide with the Day of Russian Students, the visit by the head of state to the exclave has many important, even symbolic, meanings.
A planned and prepared operation. Why couldn't the APU have accidentally shot down the Il-76
Colonel Khodarenok: the decision to fire on the IL-76 was made at the very top of the AFU
On January 24 in the Belgorod region, 5-6 km from the village of Yablonovo, a Russian Il-76M military transport aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft missile fire from the AFU. The Russian Defense Ministry said there were 65 captured Ukrainian servicemen on board, who were being taken to the Belgorod region for exchange. The details of the disaster were investigated by the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Russia's victory in Ukraine will be a boon for the whole world
"We will get an increase in the number of friends of Russia" – in these words, experts describe the global consequences that should be expected following the results of Russia's victory in the Ukrainian special operation. These consequences will be beneficial not only for our country, but also for the world as a whole.
The French thinker predicts the end of the hegemony of the West
By its actions in Ukraine, Russia is defending its sovereignty, and the "degree of insanity" is growing in the West. Western countries are oligarchies, while Russia is a democracy. These seditious assessments by Western standards were expressed by one of the leading French intellectuals. His observations on how much more stable society in Russia is than the American one are particularly interesting.
The UAE has purchased a batch of Type-X robotic infantry fighting vehicles
The Type-X is actually a robotic BMP. She is armed with a 30 mm MK44 cannon. Its dimensions are 600x290x220 cm, weight with a payload of 12 tons, maximum load capacity of 4.1 tons, maximum speed when driving on a road surface of 80 km/h.
A war with Russia is coming, and the United Kingdom decided in advance to lose in it (The Telegraph UK, United Kingdom)
The Telegraph: Britain has admitted that it will lose in the event of a war with Russia
Britain's armed forces are no longer ready for war, writes the author of The Telegraph. They were weakened by budget cuts and political correctness. It is possible that the situation of the 30s will repeat, when, due to a shortage of rifles, soldiers marched with brooms.
Warsaw will pay. The United States pulled money from the Polish pocket for NATO exercises (Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny, Poland)
NDP: Poland will have to pay for NATO exercises on its territory
The media brainwashes Poles every day, talking about Russia's "aggressive plans", writes NDP. Citizens are being convinced that the Government's priority is to increase military spending. Therefore, ordinary Poles will pay for NATO exercises on their territory.
"Some characteristics are superior to the T-64": APU tankers rated the Leopard 1A5DK MBT
Ukrainian tankers spoke about a number of advantages and disadvantages of the Leopard 1A5DK MBT, which entered service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine thanks to the joint efforts of Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark.