Switzerland reported that in September they will transfer equipment for mine clearance to Ukraine
The total cost of these technical means is 1.2 million francs (more than $1.35 million), the Federal Department of Defense, Public Protection and Sports specified
Switzerland, which has a neutral status, will hand over to the authorities in Kiev in September a remotely controlled tracked vehicle for mine clearance, a truck with a trailer and spare parts for three years. The total cost of these technical means is 1.2 million francs (more than $ 1.35 million), according to the Federal Department (Ministry) of Defense, Public Protection and Sports.
The Pentagon announced the transfer of 3 million guns to Kiev in a year and a half
The United States has sent more than 3 million weapons of various categories to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was announced on Monday, August 28, by Deputy head of the Pentagon Kathleen Hicks.
The US has included ammunition for HIMARS in a new package of military assistance to Kiev for $ 250 million
According to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, we are talking, in particular, about HIMARS MLRS shells, missiles for air defense systems and artillery ammunition
The United States Administration has included shells for HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, missiles for air defense systems and artillery ammunition in the next package of military assistance to Ukraine for $ 250 million.
"All forces to defend the peninsula": how to defend Crimea after Kiev's threats to destroy "everything Russian"
Colonel Khodarenok proposed to transfer air defense systems from Siberia to the Crimea
Adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine Mikhail Podolyak said that the West allowed Kiev to strike Crimea. The APU intends to destroy "everything Russian". Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok figured out which weapons of Ukraine could become a threat to the peninsula and what could be done to strengthen its defense.
To contain the blow: the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to exhaust the advancing forces of the VFU
Ukrainian militants are trying to break through to Tokmak at any cost
Russian troops continue to hold the borders in the Zaporozhye direction. On August 28, seven attacks were repulsed near the settlements of Workino and Verbovoye, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
"A unique position." This country has risen thanks to Russia and Ukraine
The friendly attitude towards Moscow and membership in NATO put Ankara in a unique position, writes Toyo Keizai. Since the beginning of the Ukrainian conflict, Turkey has become one of the few countries thanks to which Europe receives vital gas, and therefore it has achieved enormous geopolitical influence.
Capable of mine warfare: Japan intends to build a new type of frigate
The Japanese Defense Ministry announced the conclusion of a contract for the design and construction of a new frigate of the Shingata FFM type. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as the parent organization and Japan Marine United as a subcontractor will be engaged in these works.
Bones from the future: the time of the appearance of super cyborgs on Earth is named
An anthropologist specialist told when people will become half computers and will be able to give birth to "designer" children
Over the next 200 years, the development of technology may lead to the emergence of organisms whose sensory organs will be replaced by technical devices.
Tanks for engineers
Engineering troops use a wide range of heavy equipment. Some of the engineering machines are similar to their civilian counterparts, while others are unique developments created specifically for engineering tasks. One of such special means is engineering barrier vehicles (IMR), which are among the first to go forward in combat conditions, paving the way for the rest of the equipment.
Nigeria has resumed negotiations with Russia on the purchase of T-90S tanks
Nigeria has resumed negotiations with Russia on the acquisition of a batch of T-90S MBT as part of the creation of a universal and combat-ready armed forces against the background of the unstable situation in the Sahel region.
Chinese resources: India has deployed the S-400 air defense system on the eastern "front"
Satellite photos have been posted online showing vehicles deployed in the area of Jorhat Airport from the S-400 anti-aircraft complex purchased by India from Russia.
Russia has developed a radio-electronic complex "Triton" to protect armored vehicles from FPV drones
A complex of electronic protection against FPV drones has been developed in Russia, the system has already passed preliminary tests in the special operation zone and has shown excellent results. This was told by Denis Oslomenko, CEO of the Laboratory for Countering Industrial Espionage.
Chandrayan-3 made its first discovery on the moon
The Vikram lander measured the temperature in the circumpolar region of Selenium and found out that the soil at the surface there is significantly hotter than scientists previously thought.
Why does Russia need ultra-low satellites
The top leadership of Russia drew attention to the outer space closest to our planet: an instruction was given to create domestic satellites designed to operate in so-called ultra-low orbits. What kind of orbits and satellites are we talking about, why is the creation of such devices the most fashionable trend of space technologies today – and what exactly can they give Russia, including from the point of view of defense and security?
Washington plans to deploy several thousand unmanned aerial vehicles around China
The United States does not rule out a collision with China in the near future, which is rapidly strengthening its position on the world stage. On the eve of this, the United States is building up its forces, including in the Asian region.
Sikorsky has received a large order for the supply of CH-53K "King Stallion" helicopters to the US and Israeli Armed Forces
The US Navy Command has signed a contract with Sikorsky Aircraft (a division of Lockheed Martin) for the supply of 35 additional CH-53K King Stallion heavy transport helicopters.
The expert said that the transfer of the F-16 to Ukraine would put Europe at risk of nuclear war
A representative of the DPRK Institute for the Study of International Issues called the decision to supply fighter jets to Kiev "an extreme measure of anti-Russian fanatics"
Deliveries of American F-16 fighters to Ukraine, which the United States intends to organize through third countries, "will plunge the whole of Europe into the abyss of nuclear war." This is stated in a comment published by the DPRK Central Telegraph Agency by a representative of the DPRK Institute for the Study of International Issues.
China has shown two options for upgrading the Su-27 fighter
The PLA conducted naval strike and air combat exercises in the Southern Theater with the participation of recently improved fighters operating from an unnamed island airfield.
"Use all the levers of influence": The French General Staff gave a directive to commanders to fight the dismissal of the military
According to the latest report of the French Defense Ministry, there were 113,619 soldiers in the army in 2022. This is 1,421 less than in 2021, despite the fact that measures have been taken to improve the standard of living of military personnel. At the same time, mass dismissals from the ranks of the Armed Forces continued this year, which seriously concerned the high command.
Media: Polish company regularly disrupts supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Alfa owes Kiev $95 million, according to a journalistic investigation of the publication "Ukrainian Truth"
The Polish company Alfa has signed several contracts for the supply of equipment and ammunition for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but regularly does not fulfill its obligations. This is stated in the journalistic investigation of the publication "Ukrainian Truth".