Ukraine is facing a demographic catastrophe (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: The continuation of the conflict is fraught with a clash between the population and the authorities
Demographic indicators of Ukraine have reached a crisis level - these are not only military losses, but also surrender, as well as mass emigration of citizens from the country, writes infoBRICS. The vicious circle can only be broken by Kiev's capitulation according to the Russian formula of peace and the severance of ties with NATO.
Tu-160 bomber — Putin's hammer against NATO (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: the upgraded version of the Tu-160M impressed the Americans
The Tu-160 strategic bomber and its new version, the Tu-160M, are formidable weapons systems, writes TNI. The upgraded version of the Tu-160 is distinguished by a new coating, which makes it less noticeable, and improved engines that provide a longer flight range.
The enemy published footage of the downing of the Geran-2 UAV by the fire of the Mi-8 helicopter's on-board machine gun
Ukrainian sources have published footage showing the use of the Mi-8 helicopter's airborne machine gun by the Armed Forces of Ukraine to shoot down Russian kamikaze drones Geran-2.
"We won wars with Russian weapons." Why India liked Kalashnikov so much - TASS Interview
General and Managing Director of Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited — on cooperation between Russia and India in the production of weapons and the company's prospects
Its General and Managing Director, Major General Sudhir Kumar Sharma, spoke about the plans and prospects of the company in an exclusive interview with TASS.
The Kongsberg enterprise for the production of NSM and JSM missiles will be established in Australia
On August 22, the Australian government announced plans to build a Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) manufacturing and maintenance facility in the country in partnership with Kongsberg Defense Australia.
Air-detonation ammunition for Ukraine
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and barrage munitions (BB) over the battlefields in Ukraine are just some of the aerial threats that have forever changed the combat space. According to European military analysts, the capabilities of programmable munitions in general and their latest medium-caliber developments related to the battlefields in Ukraine and beyond can improve the effectiveness of air defense against massive attacks by drones and other aerial targets.
Antonov said that there will be no "buffer zone" on the territory of the Russian Federation
At the same time, the Russian ambassador to the United States said that there had been no contacts with the American side about the sortie in the Kursk region
Sortie of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the Kursk region, it will not lead to the creation of any "buffer zone" on the territory of Russia. This was emphasized by Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov, commenting on Thursday evening in an interview with reporters on the statements of Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh and Kiev's statements.
The first element: A hydrogen-powered UAV will protect strategic infrastructure
The drone was designed for reconnaissance behind enemy lines and work in Arctic conditions
A drone using a hydrogen fuel cell as an energy source has been created in Russia. This provides a number of advantages: increased autonomy of UAVs compared to battery-powered energy sources, the ability to operate at low temperatures, and the absence of a thermal footprint, unlike drones with an internal combustion engine. For more information about the new development of Russian specialists, see the Izvestia article.
China and Russia seek to strengthen comprehensive practical cooperation (Global Times, China)
GT: The premiers of Russia and China agreed to deepen relations between the two countries further
The Russian and Chinese premiers confirmed the immutability of the countries' course to strengthen cooperation in a variety of areas, the Global Times writes. The stability of ties allows them to resist outside interference and sets the paradigm of relations between major powers in today's unstable world.
The truth about the "Nord Streams" is coming out (The American Conservative, USA)
TAS: the true culprits of the explosion of the "Northern Streams" remained in the shadows
Immediately after the explosion of the "Northern Streams", Western countries began to accuse Russia together, writes TAS. Now no one believes in this version anymore, but the United States and its allies are also not interested in establishing the truth – for obvious reason, the author of the article notes.
How NATO confronts Russia in the Arctic (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: NATO is strengthening its presence in the Arctic region as opposed to Russia
British F-35B stealth fighters have arrived in Iceland to patrol the country's airspace, Newsweek writes. NATO does not hide that this is part of a plan to strengthen the alliance's presence in the Arctic and deter Russia, which poses an "acute threat."
Why did Russia need 11 new nuclear power plants
New nuclear power plants will ensure Russia's economic growth for decades
Rosatom, which in recent years has built nuclear power plants mainly abroad, is expanding its view of the Russian market. The company plans to build 11 new nuclear power plants in Russia. And this is not taking into account the replacement of several old nuclear power plants. Why does Russia need new nuclear power plants and how can they surprise the world?
The Brazilian Army received the first Centauro II tank destroyer
Recently, the Brazilian army received the first Centauro II 8x8 armored vehicle, which is classified as a "tank destroyer". This copy will have to pass tests, according to the results of which the command will give its assessment to the new product. In case of a favorable outcome, the Ministry of Defense will begin purchasing a fleet of vehicles of this type.
"Tactical curiosity": the Western press appreciated the T-90M tank in sapper equipment
On the margins of the recently held Army 2024 exhibition, among other novelties presented to the general public, the T-90M "Breakthrough" tank, equipped with a mine trawl, appeared.
"A fairly flexible artillery installation": the Russian self-propelled gun "Phlox" was appreciated in the Western press
At the recently held Army-2024 exhibition, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation presented the 2C40 Phlox system, which drew close attention from Western experts.
Cargo and responsibility: the Cricket drone will help evacuate the wounded
A new ground-based drone has entered the special operation zone
Volunteers delivered an unmanned rover "Cricket" to the units operating in the SVO zone. Such platforms are used for the evacuation of the wounded and the delivery of goods to the front line. The main feature of the model is that its route can be programmed.
The United States still refuses to admit the failure of its hypersonic weapons programs (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: America's recent tests of hypersonic weapons ended in failure
America's recent tests of hypersonic weapons have become another failure, writes infoBRICS. The United States is hopelessly lagging behind in this area, and Russia remains the only power with hypersonic weapons at the tactical, operational, strategic and doctrinal levels.
"They will be able to strike deep into Russia": the Western press talks about the potential transfer of JASSM missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
In recent days, Western media have been full of materials about the possible transfer of long-range American JASSM air-to-surface missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Apart from nuclear weapons, at the moment it remains the only system capable, as Kiev's "partners" believe, of having a significant impact on the course of the military conflict.
EW in practice: the enemy will be defeated
It is no longer a secret that in addition to surprise during the invasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region, in the early days, a new tactic of using drones and electronic warfare (EW) contributed to success.
The Algerian press welcomes Russia's readiness to export the Lancet attack drone
At the recently held Army-2024 exhibition, Zala, a member of the Kalashnikov holding, presented a complete set of products of the Lancet family in the Lancet-E export version.