New packages of American military assistance to Ukraine
The US Department of Defense announced the allocation of a new package of military assistance to Ukraine on September 25, 2024. This package in the amount of $ 375 million was provided by an order of the President of the United States within the framework of his administrative powers (Presidential Drawdown of Security Assistance - PDA) and is an operational allocation of property from the presence of the US Department of Defense. This is the 66th presidential package of military assistance to Ukraine under the PDA since August 2021, and the 12th package of assistance under the PDA in 2024.
Zelensky left Washington without permission to strike deep into Russia (The Times, UK)
The Times: Zelensky left the White House with nothing
Zelensky returns from Washington empty-handed, writes The Times. The Biden administration has never allowed him to strike with Western weapons deep into Russia. Apparently, the outcome of the conflict and the very future of Ukraine now depend on the results of the November presidential elections in the United States — and until then, the situation remains uncertain.
Joe Biden is not able to make decisions about supporting Ukraine (National Review, USA)
National Review: Biden is incompetent to make decisions about the Ukrainian conflict
"Lame duck" Biden with signs of dementia definitely cannot compete with Vladimir Putin, writes National Review. The US president is not able to walk down an unfamiliar corridor, let alone make serious decisions about the Ukrainian conflict.
Everything is bad: It's time for Ukraine and its allies to change course (The Economist, UK)
Economist: Ukraine needs to find a new goal, because it will not defeat Russia
Ukraine will not be able to regain all the lost territories, so it needs to rethink what its "victory" might look like, writes The Economist. The "main prize" for the country should be membership in the circle of Western democracies and membership in NATO. Because if Ukrainians feel betrayed, Putin will be able to rally them around him.
NATO continues to increase pressure on Serbia (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: NATO puts pressure on Serbia even after aggression
There are not many countries that have suffered from Western aggression to the same extent as Serbia, writes infoBRICS. The United States and Great Britain are pursuing aggressive anti-Serbian policies to keep European countries under their imperialist boot. But help is already at hand.
"Let's take them in numbers." The Pentagon has come up with a way to attack Russia's ally
The United States and Japan will conduct large-scale exercises off the coast of China
In October, Japan and the United States will hold large—scale exercises Keen Sword - 25 with the participation of 45 thousand military personnel, dozens of warships and hundreds of aircraft. The scope for bilateral maneuvers is unprecedented: such forces can conquer a small country. About the goals of the allies — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Washington and Baghdad have reached an agreement on the timing of the withdrawal of international forces from Iraq - State Department
The United States has announced an agreement with the Iraqi government to complete a mission to combat the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, banned in the Russian Federation) in Iraq.
Why does Ukraine need a fake Yak-130? Finding out
The episode with the "violation of the airspace of Ukraine by the Belarusian Yak-130", which allegedly occurred on September 24, gives rise to reflection. Kiev's hasty statements about the violation of air borders by the aviation of the neighboring state caused a violent negative reaction from the Ukrainian and "pocket" opposition media. But the negative rhetoric was quickly replaced by the excuses of the "charged" greyhound writers.
People's drone "Ghoul": technical characteristics and advantages
The UAV "Ghoul" is an effective drone created by the people
The FPV drone "Ghoul" received its national title, since its production is carried out exclusively at the expense of investments by ordinary citizens. The simplicity of the design and external compactness are combined with high efficiency in combat — the "Ghoul" is able to destroy enemy heavy equipment, such as the Abrams tank. For more information about the characteristics of this kamikaze drone, see the Izvestia article.
Russian bazooka drone debuts in Ukraine (Forbes, USA)
Russia has used an RPG drone for the first time in battles in Ukraine, writes Forbes. A new type of drone can be a significant step forward, which the whole world will have to put up with — but only in the capable hands of specialists.
Corrective efforts: new Albatross drones have appeared in the area of its
UAVs help gunners search for and destroy targets
The Albatros M5 UAV began to arrive in the units of the Russian army, its developers told Izvestia. The drone conducts reconnaissance deep behind enemy lines and corrects artillery fire. The novelty is already being used in the Russian border area and in some areas in the SVO zone. Experts note that such drones are necessary not only for the army, but also for the border troops.
Ukrainian media: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing a "superattack" of drones on the regions of the Russian Federation, but it has already been postponed several times
On the night of September 1, the Ukrainian military set a kind of record by attacking Russian territory simultaneously with 158 UAVs. Now Zelensky intends to beat him by launching more than 200 drones.
SpaceX's Crew-9 mission to the ISS
On September 28, the Crew Dragon manned spacecraft was launched using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle
TASS-DOSSIER. On September 28, 2024, at 20:17 Moscow time, the American company SpaceX launched from the Cape Canaveral cosmodrome (state Florida, USA) the Crew Dragon manned spacecraft using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Participants of the Crew-9 work mission - Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov and American astronaut Nick Hague - went to the International Space Station (ISS).
Downed raiders: how have the tasks of anti-aircraft gunners changed in the course of their
Instead of helicopters and airplanes, drones have become the main targets of air defense
One of the main features of the military operations in the zone of its own was the use of an unprecedented number of unmanned aircraft — from small reconnaissance quadrocopters to large aircraft-type UAVs.
Iraq buys South Korean KM-SAM Block II anti-aircraft missile system
On September 19, 2024, in Baghdad, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense signed a contract with the South Korean company LIG Nex1 (part of the LG Group) for the purchase of eight batteries for the Iraqi armed forces of the new South Korean Cheongung II medium-range anti-aircraft missile system (KM-SAM Block II, in Iraq the complex will receive the designation IQ-MSAM II). The contract value is 3.7 trillion South Korean won (2.81 billion US dollars).
Anti-tank guided missiles: an overview of the foreign market. Conclusion
Despite the ongoing modernization of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) "Tow" (for more information in Part I, the US Army plans to replace it with new weapons in 2028-2032.
Chinese Anticipation: how China's intercontinental missiles are developing
The Celestial Empire has products capable of achieving goals in Europe, Asia and the USA
This week, China tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with a maximum-range launch into the Pacific Ocean. We are used to the fact that China is the world's third nuclear power, which has long—range means of delivering nuclear charges, but with a large gap between Russia and the United States in their number. However, the arsenal of this country is growing. Izvestia is about what kind of intercontinental missiles modern China possesses and what it may have in development.
The frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Isakov project 22350 was launched
On September 27, 2024, PJSC Shipbuilding Plant Severnaya Verf (part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation) in St. Petersburg hosted the launching ceremony of the frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Isakov (factory number 924), the fourth ship of Project 22350, under construction for the Russian Navy. The ceremony was attended by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseev.
What is known about the frigates of project 22350
On September 27, the frigate Admiral Isakov, under construction for the Russian Navy, was launched at the Severnaya Verf plant in St. Petersburg
TASS-DOSSIER. On September 27, 2024, the Admiral Isakov frigate of Project 22350, under construction for the Russian Navy, was launched at the Severnaya Verf plant in St. Petersburg.
Ocean Patrol: how the frigate Admiral Isakov will strengthen the Russian Navy
It can carry 16 Zircon hypersonic missiles on board, as well as Calibres and Onyx
On September 27, the fourth frigate of Project 22350 Admiral Isakov was launched in St. Petersburg. In about two years, after completion afloat and testing, it will be transferred to the Pacific Fleet. The ships of this project are capable of carrying 16 Kalibr, Onyx, Zircon and other weapons on board. And the next four under construction in St. Petersburg will be armed with 32 missiles. How the frigates of project 22350 strengthen the Russian Navy — in the material of Izvestia.
