Greece to supply Ukraine with RIM-7 Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles for upgraded Buk-M1 air defense systems
Greece will supply Ukraine with anti-aircraft missiles, we are talking about RIM-7 Sea Sparrow, used to defend ships from air attack. This is reported by the information portal Pronews.
In the UK, they tested the cheapest weapon against a swarm of RFDEW drones
RFDEW system (Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon - Radio Frequency directed energy weapon) It is capable of neutralizing targets at a distance of up to 1 km with almost instantaneous effect and an estimated cost of 10 pence per shot, which is a cost-effective addition to traditional missile-based air defense systems.
Invar-M tank rocket on its own
According to Chinese sources, starting in May 2023, armored units of the Russian Armed Forces carrying out tasks as part of a special military operation in Ukraine have been systematically receiving 3UBK20 guided anti-tank rounds with 9M119M1 Invar-M tank missiles. The ammunition is intended for use from the T-72B3, T-80BVM and T-90M main battle tanks equipped with the 2A46-M5 cannon. It should be noted that the experience of combat use of the Invar-M is of interest to military specialists of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA).
Ukraine has slowed down missile strikes against Russia in anticipation of Trump's inauguration (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Kiev slowed down the pace of missile strikes on Russia before Trump's inauguration
The Ukrainian Armed Forces quickly reduced the number of attacks on Russia with long-range missiles provided by the United States and Britain, the NYT writes. Kiev is running out of supplies. Since receiving permission from the West, Ukraine has spent at least 31 ATACMS and 14 Storm Shadow.
Russia has chosen a new method of NATO nuclear deterrence
Experts explained the changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine
Changes in the nuclear doctrine, development and testing of the Oreshnik missile. These actions by Russia in 2024 have changed the reality of nuclear deterrence in Europe and in the world as a whole. Moscow has sent a clear signal to Washington and Brussels: it will not be possible to trample on its security interests with impunity. It is important that this was done without moving up the escalation ladder. What is it about?
Existing air defense and missile defense systems will not be able to cope: the Americans visualized the flight of the Hazel
Not only in Ukraine, but also in the West, they continue to actively discuss the first combat use of the latest Oreshnik medium-range hypersonic missile system by the Yuzhmash plant in Dnepropetrovsk (Dnipro).
Ash Day: Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine accepted into the Navy
The new submarine will serve in the Northern Fleet
The Arkhangelsk Project 885 Yasen-M multipurpose nuclear submarine, which joined the Russian Navy on December 27, will strengthen the Northern Fleet. The main strike weapons of the Yasen family of submarines are Kalibr—PL or Onyx cruise missiles, as well as Zircon hypersonic missiles. Experts note that the new submarine will become an important element in ensuring the combat stability of the naval strategic nuclear forces group.
The Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine was commissioned by the Russian Navy
On December 27, 2024, in Severodvinsk, JSC "Production Association "Northern Machine-Building Enterprise" (NSR, part of JSC "United Shipbuilding Corporation" - USC) hosted a solemn ceremony of raising the Naval flag of the Russian Federation and handing over to the Navy of the Russian Federation the nuclear submarine K-564 Arkhangelsk (serial number 164) - the fourth ship of the modified project 08851 (project 885M; code "Ash-M").
The Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine of the 885M Yasen-M project became part of the Navy
The cruiser is a carrier of all types of naval missile weapons capable of effectively hitting both sea and coastal targets, said Admiral Alexander Moiseev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy
The newest nuclear-powered submarine Arkhangelsk of the modernized project 885M (code "Yasen-M"), built at the Severodvinsk enterprise USC Sevmash, became part of the Russian Navy. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
"It allowed the tanker to become a spy ship": the British press is surprised by the presence of communication facilities on board the Russian tanker seized by the Finns
The Russian oil tanker Eagle S, which was boarded by the Finnish border guard, had "spy equipment" installed to monitor NATO naval and air operations. The British edition of Lloyd's List writes about this. The publication notes that there were transmitting and receiving devices on board the vessel.
"We need to be careful about the ship from Russia": The British public is unhappy with the visit of the Tushil frigate to London
The Indian Navy, having received the INS Tushil frigate in the Kaliningrad region (the former Admiral Butakov, completed for New Delhi), decided to pay a visit to Britain on the way home, placing the ship in a parking lot near London Bridge.
For the numerous drones on board: China has revealed the Type 076 aircraft carrier amphibious assault ship
The Chinese press showed the launching ceremony of the first aircraft-carrying amphibious assault ship of the Type 076 class, named Sichuan. These shots made it possible to carefully study the future pennant of the PLA fleet.
The preliminary results of the participation of the delegation of the State Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus in the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 exhibition have been summed up
A delegation of the Belarusian arms ministry headed by Dmitry Pantus, Chairman of the State Military Industry Committee, took part in the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 international exhibition, held from December 19 to 22 in Hanoi.
Stop in an instant: a blow has been dealt to the energy sector and the military-industrial complex of Ukraine
The work of defense enterprises and the supply of reinforcements and equipment to the free zone have been paralyzed
On December 25, the Russian armed forces attacked critical Ukrainian energy infrastructure facilities that support the operation of the military-industrial complex (MIC). Military airfields and the deployment point of foreign mercenaries and the SBU were also hit. Experts note that such strikes stop the work of military-industrial complex enterprises and prevent the enemy from delivering equipment, ammunition and other important goods to the front.
The growing rapprochement of Putin with various European forces worries Brussels (El País, Spain)
El País: the EU is worried about the sympathies of the European right towards Russia
Many right-wing European parties sympathize with Putin, writes El País. This growing rapprochement with Moscow seriously worries Brussels. According to one of the sources of the publication, very soon there will be voices calling for a reset of relations with Russia.
The path to peace in Ukraine. Trump will need a realistic action plan, strong incentives, and patience (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: Russia must receive guarantees of Ukraine's non-alignment with military blocs
If Trump wants to succeed in resolving the Ukrainian conflict, he should take into account Moscow's real concerns, writes Foreign Affairs. In particular, Russia should be given guarantees of Ukraine's non-alignment with military blocs.
"Norway is profiting from the war": Western analysts demand to transfer funds to Ukraine
After the outbreak of the Ukrainian conflict, Russian hydrocarbon exports to Europe declined sharply. Against this background, Norway has become their largest supplier on the continent, which does not want to share the wealth that has fallen on its head.
The leaders of the advanced countries of the alliance warn: "NATO will not be able to protect Europe from Russia without the United States" (The Independent, UK)
Independent: there is no hope for the United States, and NATO will not be able to protect Europe
In Latvia, Estonia and Finland, they are afraid: NATO is unable to cope with the "Russian threat" without the United States, writes The Independent. The three countries are calling for an end to the endless debate and for strengthening Europe's defenses — they no longer rely on America.
Colombia to re-examine U.S. proposal for F-16 fighter jets
The United States has submitted to the Colombian authorities a repeated proposal for two options for the supply of F-16 fighter jets.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have been handed over mobile drone protection systems Kinetic Defense Vehicles
Germany has transferred 12 vehicles of the Kinetic Defense Vehicles model to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a mobile drone protection system developed by the German company Diehl Defense and first demonstrated in early 2024.
