"I was sure that the target in the form of a T-72 tank would be hit": a new Javelin ATGM sight is being tested in the USA
On August 23, 2023, infantrymen from the 3rd Grey Wolf Armored Brigade of the US Army participated in exercises in the Arizona desert, during which a new lightweight LW CLU aiming system installed on the Javelin ATGM was tested.
"Can revolutionize the world of artillery": a German company is developing a 155-mm ammunition with a ramjet engine
The German company Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) is developing a 155-mm artillery shell with a ramjet engine. If successful, the new ammunition can revolutionize the world of artillery due to a much longer range.
A repeated attempt to launch a reconnaissance satellite of the DPRK was unsuccessful
Pyongyang's repeated attempt to launch a reconnaissance satellite of the DPRK again proved unsuccessful. But North Korea does not intend to deviate from its plans and will try to launch a spy spacecraft again in October.
American engineers proposed to build a Maglev on the moon
When creating lunar bases, it will be necessary to solve the problem of cargo transportation on the surface of the Moon. American engineers have proposed a very interesting solution to this problem – a magnetic levitation system, the basis of which are tracks rolled on the lunar surface.
India on the Moon: how the country learned from failures and did the incredible
India has become the fourth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon, writes El País. The publication tells how she managed it and what kind of research the Pragyan device will conduct.
Taiwan intends to purchase equipment for F-16 fighter jets – DSCA
The US State Department has approved a potential supply to Taiwan through the Taipei Representative Office for Economic and Cultural Relations in the USA (TECRO) IR target search and tracking systems for F-16 fighters, as well as related equipment.
The Norwegian government has confirmed plans to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
According to the NRK TV channel, from 5 to 10 fighters will be transferred to Kiev
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gar Stere confirmed that Norway plans to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. This is reported on the official website of the Norwegian government.
The Social Democrats of Sweden supported the provision of Jas Gripen fighters to Ukraine
The chairman of the party and ex-Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said that the condition for the provision of these aircraft is Sweden's membership in NATO
The Social Democratic Workers' Party of Sweden (SDRPS), which is in opposition, supports the provision of Swedish Jas Gripen fighters to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was stated at a press conference in parliament by the chairman of the party and ex-Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson.
F-16 fighters are promised to Ukraine, but with reservations
Kiev is saddened by the terms of the provision of American aircraft
Less than a couple of days after the agreement given by Washington to several European countries that own F–16 fighters to transfer a certain number of aircraft of this type to Ukraine, the Pentagon set Kiev a number of additional conditions regarding the use of American aircraft.
The Ukrainian Air Force showed a photo of a Su-27 fighter jet with a JDAM-ER guided bomb suspended
Footage of the Su-27 fighter of the Ukrainian Air Force has appeared on the Internet. An American-made JDAM-ER guided aerial bomb is attached to the aircraft. In the frame, a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is also captured, who puts anti-Russian inscriptions on the bomb itself.
Zelensky said that Portugal will take part in the training of Ukrainian pilots on the F-16
The Ukrainian president said earlier that a similar decision was made by the Greek authorities
Portugal is ready to take part in the training program for Ukrainian pilots on American F-16 fighters. This was stated by the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky at a press conference in Kiev with his Portuguese counterpart Marcel Rebelo di Souza.
Russia has developed a special multi-shot grenade launcher for drones
Russia has developed a special multi-shot grenade launcher for use from a drone. The patent for the product is published on the official website of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property (part of Rospatent).
Stars from the sky: what personnel changes are expected in the commander-in-chief of the VKS
The Aerospace Forces will replace people in several key positions
After the resignation of the commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces, Sergei Surovikin, as it became known on August 23, the main command is waiting for serious personnel changes, sources in the Russian Defense Ministry told Izvestia.
Chinese combat robots are exploring Africa
PLA military presence in Djibouti: geopolitical and regional aspects
The leadership of the People's Republic of China has begun the practical implementation of plans to form a system of forward basing and logistical support of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) in foreign territories.
China has announced an investment of more than a trillion dollars in the modernization of the PLA
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, China announced its intention to invest $1.4 trillion in the modernization of the PLA in the period from 2024 to 2028.
The US State Department approved a plan to supply $500 million worth of military equipment to Taiwan
The US State Department on Wednesday approved the possible sale of equipment for F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan in the amount of $ 500 million.
Poland will increase military spending by 15% in 2024 - Polish Prime Minister
Poland will increase the budget for military spending by more than 15% next year, it follows from the data announced on Thursday by the country's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki following a meeting of the Polish government at which the draft budget law for 2024 was adopted.
Warsaw boasts of its army, but these are just illusions about power
The Polish leadership is trying to convince everyone that the country's army is one of the strongest in Europe, writes Myśl Polska. But if this is the case, it is strange that it fears a relatively small group of military personnel from the Wagner PMCs, which is stationed in the central regions of Belarus.
Germany handed over to Ukraine a missile for the Patriot air defense system and 40 RQ-35 Heidrun drones
Berlin also sent Kiev 10 drone sensors and 16 Zetros trucks
Germany last week supplied Ukraine with a missile for the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) and 40 RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones. This follows from the updated list of military assistance that the German government has provided to Kiev or plans to provide in the future.
Ukraine has simplified the import of military equipment of the armed forces of the EU and NATO countries
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved a bill simplifying the import of military equipment from the member states of the European Union (EU) and NATO. This was announced by the head of the Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament on Finance Daniil Getmantsev on Wednesday, August 23.