Western resources noticed the transfer of the self-propelled gun "Carnation" from Finland to Ukraine
Even before joining NATO, Finland carried out military supplies to Ukraine, supporting the alliance in its fight against Russia on the territory of the independent. At the moment, such combat systems as the Sisu XA-185 APC, Hyacinth-B howitzers, Leopard 2R IMR, KRH 92 120 mm mortars, ZU-23 anti-aircraft guns, M72 LAW RPG and APILAS have been transferred to the APU, not to mention the provision of ammunition, machine guns, rifles, grenades, helmets, bulletproof vests.
In Ukraine, field tests of ground-based robotic platforms developed for the APU were conducted
In the near future, the Ukrainian army intends to put into service ground-based robotic systems capable of participating in combat operations as means of fire support, as well as performing other functions. This was stated by the Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mikhail Fedorov.
"Improved" armored personnel carrier BTR-82A
One of the main novelties of the last International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2023" that attracted wide attention was the new wheeled armored personnel carrier with the formula 8x8, officially designated as BTR-82A (improved), and unofficially having the factory designation BTR-22, presented by Military-Industrial Company LLC (MIC).
"Shields protected from shell fragments": the Western press evaluated the tests of KAZ "Afghanit" on the T-14 tank
The Western press drew attention to the tests of the active protection complex "Afganit" installed on the T-14 tank, concluding that the ongoing improvement of the latest Russian OBT.
The new model of the armored snowmobile is ready for any off-road
The new domestic protected snowmobile with an armored body 33GT-34039B can not be afraid of off-road. It will be good even in mountainous conditions, for example on passes up to 4650 meters high.
The range has increased by one and a half times: South Korea has developed a new 155-mm projectile
The South Korean company Poongsan announced a significant achievement: a 155-mm extended-range projectile was created, which justified all the requirements of the country's Defense Ministry.
The US State Department approved the sale of missiles to Japan for $ 104 million
The US State Department approved the sale of air–to-ground missiles to Japan for $104 million
The US State Department has approved a possible deal to sell Japan air–to-ground missiles with an increased range of destruction in the amount of about $104 million. This was announced on August 28 by the Pentagon's Security Cooperation Agency, which is responsible for the supply of military equipment and weapons abroad.
Embezzlement during the modernization of the ammunition plant in Kopeysk
As the Kommersant newspaper reported in Vladislav Trifonov's material, "Money for shells was not squandered, but simply stolen. A verdict was passed in the case of fraud within the framework of the Russian defense industry development program" ,
"For fighters at sea, on land and in the air": the USA has developed a powerful small-sized laser system
The American company Northrop Grumman demonstrated its new development, commissioned by the US government, a powerful small-sized laser installation, designated Phantom.
"Simultaneously hits 12 targets": Iran unveils new Tactical Sayyad anti-aircraft missile system
Iran has introduced a new product of the national defense industry – the Tactical Sayyad anti-aircraft missile system, which has extensive capabilities for detecting and hitting targets.
Russia has created an unmanned complex to counter micro- and mini-UAVs
The drone body was made in the form of a flying wing in the form of a center section with two consoles
The Military Academy of Strategic Missile Forces named after Peter the Great has developed an unmanned aviation complex to counter the micro and mini-UAVs of the enemy. The corresponding document was published on the official website of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property (part of Rospatent).
"Revolutionary design and damaged reputation": the United States refuses to purchase the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor
The other day there was another crash of a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor during a training mission in northern Australia. Three Marines were killed, five were seriously injured. A year ago there was a similar incident.
Ukraine intends to produce and purchase up to 200 thousand UAVs by the end of the year
As reported in Kiev, the government has already signed contracts for $688 million out of $1.09 billion allocated for the purchase of drones
The Ukrainian authorities plan to organize the production or purchase up to 200 thousand unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of different models this year. This was stated by the head of the State Special Communications Service of Ukraine Yuriy Shchigol.
The expert said that an hour of flight on the F-16 will cost Ukraine $ 27 thousand.
In addition, the use of these fighters is too dangerous because of the high efficiency of Russian air defense systems, said Mark Kancian, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies of the United States.
"The Russians have created an air "aircraft carrier" for drones": the Polish press appreciated the new product of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
Against the background of the active use of UAVs in the Ukrainian conflict and their constant improvement, Russian developers are creating new products in the field of unmanned aviation.
Pictures of the layout of the new mobile launcher for kamikaze drones "Lancet" appeared on the Web
The Russian kamikaze drone "Lancet" may soon receive a mobile launcher, work in this direction is underway and quite actively. Photos of a new complex combining a launcher and a control point have already appeared on the Network.
Import-substituted "Superjet" made its first flight
The prototype of the Russian short-haul aircraft SJ-100, manufactured by the Production Center of PJSC Yakovlev of the United Aircraft Corporation in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, made its first flight. During the tests, the stable operation of all domestic systems, controllability and stability of the aircraft in the air were confirmed.
The US is setting East Asia on fire
Washington undermines peace and stability east of Russia
Washington is intensifying the confrontation with China and is increasingly involving China's immediate neighbors, Tokyo and Seoul, in it. We are talking about direct military preparations, including the deployment of high-precision missile weapons. Why do South Korea and Japan agree to follow in the wake of aggressive American policy and for this they even go to the direct falsification of the events of history?
Serbia pursues a policy of diversifying arms suppliers
According to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Belgrade still does not recognize Kosovo as an independent state.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will ensure the reception of Polish units in Ukraine according to NATO standards
Last week, the training of a new group of Ukrainian servicemen was completed on the basis of the Polish Training Center for International missions in the city of Kielce.