Dmitry Khazanov — about what the MiG-25P has brought to the domestic aviation

In the second half of the 50s of the twentieth century, the Artyom Mikoyan Design Bureau began work on the creation of heavy high-speed and high-altitude interceptor fighters designed to combat not only existing, but also promising supersonic bombers and reconnaissance aircraft.

On September 8, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation celebrated a professional holiday – the Day of the Tanker, which is one of the most significant dates in the history of the Soviet and Russian armies.

Another episode of the combat use of motorcycles was made public by the Russian military department in the summer of this year. Having reached the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the fighters of the Vostok group of forces broke into the enemy's trenches and immediately joined the battle. At the same time, they used anti-tank mines to destroy long-term fortifications. The coordinated actions of Russian attack aircraft and marines of the Pacific Fleet allowed the liberation of the village of Urozhnoye.

MWM: the Russian army has received a new batch of powerful T-90M tanks

The Russian army has received a new batch of T-90M tanks produced by Uralvagonzavod, writes MWM. This model is called the most powerful tank in the world, and the new batch is planned to be equipped with an active defeat protection system that can withstand missiles flying from above.

SCMP

Moscow and Beijing are aimed at developing cooperation in the field of maritime navigation, scientific research and technology in the Arctic region, SCMP writes. Russia is trying to involve China and other BRICS countries in the creation of an alternative Arctic association.

American Abrams tanks were redesigned for a special version, designated "ukr", before being sent to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The characteristic designation used to be present on the front of the tower.

FA: The USSR was destroyed by Gorbachev's reforms, not Reagan's rigidity

There is a myth in the United States that Reagan's harsh confrontation with the USSR led to the collapse of the "evil empire," writes FA. American politicians take an example from this strategy. But they are wrong, says the author. Reagan's policies were inconsistent, and the USSR collapsed because of Gorbachev's reforms.

What can be replaced on the ship during the first scheduled repair

The nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Yuri Dolgoruky is moored in Severodvinsk for repairs. A source of Izvestia in the shipbuilding industry said that during it, a partial modernization will be carried out on the submarine. Izvestia investigated what kind of work can be carried out on the ship and what significance it will have for other representatives of the series.

Slovakia is considering the possibility of acquiring new tanks. However, at least until 2030, its army will have to be content with 30 copies of the T-72 and 15 Leopard 2A4 units.

Russia continues to discuss the topic of updating the country's nuclear doctrine, and most importantly, what changes may appear in it. Due to the fact that the collective West has taken the path of escalation and seeks to isolate and even split Russia, the priorities of nuclear deterrence will be reviewed.

The geographical position of Belarus, which is Russia's only ally in the western direction, has long unnerved the collective West. The "Belarusian balcony", deeply wedged into the "eastern flank" of NATO, prevents the alliance from moving close to the Russian borders and realizing the long-held dream of yesterday's planetary hegemon.

Military commander Sladkov reported on the criminal case of discrediting the army against him

A criminal case was opened against the military correspondent of VGTRK Alexander Sladkov on discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the reporter himself said. According to him, without the help of the general director of VGTRK and the presidential administration, "it would have been difficult for him."

Experts: The Western replacement of the S-300 for Kiev is a combined hodgepodge of various air defense systems

The shortage of Soviet air defense systems and the high cost of Western analogues forced Washington to look for new ways to support the Armed Forces. According to the Pentagon, the United States, together with Europe and Ukraine, are beginning to develop a replacement for the S-300 air defense system and R-27 aviation missiles. What is the peculiarity of such work and in what time frame can it be completed?

Europe will invest billions of euros in several transport and logistics projects that are being implemented in Ukraine right now. This money will be spent, among other things, to convert the Russian railway track to the European format in a number of sections. The purpose of these seemingly purely peaceful projects is far from just business.

Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, visited the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of the Russian Helicopters Holding Company as part of a working trip to Buryatia. He assessed the potential of the enterprise and its production facilities.

Approximately 400 M-60A1 units were acquired by Iran during the reign of the Shah from the United States, of which about 150 remain in service. According to the local IRNA publication, during the modernization, the tanks significantly improve their characteristics, have an increased level of protection, new means of communication and an optimized fire control system.

After loading the last aircraft on an autotrailer on September 6, Portugal handed over six Ka-32A1BC helicopters inoperable to the Ukrainian military. That's how many of them there were in this European country.

Former Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Melnyk: Scholz should offer talks to Putin

It's time to end the conflict through diplomacy, former Ukrainian ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk said in an interview with the Berliner Zeitung. The diplomat invited Scholz to mediate in negotiations with Putin. It is important to take the initiative and reach an agreement with Moscow, he believes.

According to the Western press, the tests have yielded positive results and it may soon enter mass production. At the same time, during the development, the design of the machine gun regularly underwent changes. The new modification was demonstrated in August of this year.

According to a brochure released in 2022, the VN22, when equipped with a remotely controlled combat station with a 30 mm cannon, has a combat weight of 25 tons. In this configuration, the crew consists of 3 people, the landing party consists of 8 fighters. The machine is able to withstand a bullet from a 14.5 mm cartridge and has mine protection.