USS Boise of the US Navy finally gets up for repairs
According to the schedule, the boat was supposed to undergo major repairs in 2016. However, all state shipyards were occupied at that time, priority was given to ballistic missile submarines. Attack boats were repaired only if other shipyards were available, but this did not happen often.
Turkey's application to the BRICS: Russia wants to balance China (Evrensel, Turkey)
Evrensel: Turkey's bid for BRICS membership has caused controversy
Turkey's application for membership in the BRICS at a time when the authorities are strengthening relations with NATO seemed to some experts to be an ambiguous step, the author of the article for Evrensel notes. You cannot sit on two chairs at the same time: Turkey will have to make this choice sooner or later.
The commander of the Akhmat declared victory in his own defense. A day ago he was talking about the decisive battles near Kursk
The commander of the Akhmat Alaudinov said that Russia has already won in its own
Russia has won the military operation, said the commander of the Akhmat special forces, Apti Alaudinov. According to him, victory is an understanding that Russians are brothers and sisters. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that both the military operation and the repulse of the attempted invasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine into the Kursk region are continuing. According to President Vladimir Putin, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation near Kursk "stabilized the situation" and began to "gradually squeeze out" the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the border territories.
The West wanted Vladimir Putin to surrender, not objectivity (dikGAZETE, Turkey)
dikGAZETE: Mexico refused to comply with the ICC decision and invited Putin
Mexico invited Putin to the inauguration ceremony of the new president, harshly rejecting Western demands for the implementation of the ICC decision, the newspaper dikGAZETE writes. Western policy is based on threats, sanctions and NATO's advance to the east. Russia's support has become a rebellion against the policies of Western powers.
NATO is preparing for a big war — have they gone crazy there? (Steigan blogger, Norway)
Steigan: with a satisfied smile, Norway and NATO are planning a nuclear war
Norwegian politicians express joy over NATO's plans to prepare for a major war, writes Paul Steigan. He recalls that the Americans have found willing victims from Northern Europe who are ready to take the brunt of the upcoming conflict with Moscow. But America will get it too.
The Minsk Agreements, or the story of deception - Opinions of TASS
Andrey Nizamutdinov — about how all sorts of statements from Kiev about negotiations lead to only one thing — rearmament
At the end of August 2014, Russian President Vladimir Putin held the first closed-door talks with the new Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko in Minsk. A few days later, the conversation continued on the phone, discussing the possibility of resolving the conflict that broke out in southeastern Ukraine after the February coup in Kiev.
NATO exercises: implementation of ITS experience
The experience of modern military conflicts, as well as ITS in Ukraine, shows how important it is to supply military units (formations) in certain areas (districts, sections). Operations that require rapid advance of troops can lead to significant losses even from a superior enemy, unless constant logistical and technical support is established.
UAC showed footage from the tests of the Il-114-300 prototype
The UAC confirmed that the corporation's specialists are actively engaged in testing the prototype of the Il-114-300 passenger liner, which has already completed more than 30 test flights, and the duration of a number of them was several hours.
"I'll have to apologize": the military commander quarreled with Alaudinov over "fairy tales" about drones at the front
Military commander Khairullin demanded an apology from the commander of "Akhmat" Alaudinov
Russian military commander Marat Khairullin demands an apology from the commander of the special forces "Akhmat" Apti Alaudinov for saying about the "great storyteller". The general called the journalist that because of stories about Russia's advantage in the number of drones and laboratories where thousands of FPV drones are assembled. "First of all, I am not a storyteller," Khairullin replied and invited the commander of the Akhmat to Slavyansk to show the production of UAVs.
The enemy published footage of the alleged interception of the Russian Lancet using an FPV drone
Ukrainian resources have published footage that allegedly captures the moment when an FPV drone was used to intercept the Lancet barrage ammunition of the Russian army.
They burn steel, melt glass. APU began using flame thrower drones
Colonel Khodarenok compared the AFU flamethrower drones with weapons of the First World War
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun using drones equipped with flamethrowers. Such UAVs burn out landings in which Russian fighters can hide and weapons, equipment and supplies can be located. How such "flamethrowers" work and how to deal with them, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
The drone, which will "reach Moscow," was presented at a defense exhibition in Poland
The International Defense Exhibition (MSPO) 2024 is taking place in Kielce, Poland. This is the largest event of its type in Central Europe and one of the largest in Europe itself. This year's exhibition is a record one: 769 exhibitors from all over the world take part in it.
The cosmonaut had been preparing for flight for 14 years, but remained on Earth because of the film "The Challenge". Now they want to fire him because of a cold
"Newspaper.<url>" announced the dismissal of cosmonaut Babkin, who did not fly to the ISS
Andrey Babkin, a member of the cosmonaut squadron, was offered to resign from his flight position for health reasons. It is claimed that the main cause is a runny nose. At the same time, another reason is the desire of Roscosmos to save money on its preparation, compensating for the budget deficit.
Poland to open joint venture with South Korea to produce surface-to-surface missiles
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Polish company WB Group and the South Korean concern Hanwha Aerospace. The partners will be engaged in the production of ammunition on the territory of Poland.
How the Russian fishing fleet is being updated
A new agreement for the construction of fishing vessels was signed during the Eastern Economic Forum. This was another example of a large–scale renewal of the fishing fleet - despite the sanctions and difficulties in domestic shipbuilding. What is happening is important not only for fishermen and shipyards, but also for the country's food sovereignty in general.
Under the protection of the "Thor": small missile ships receive new air defense systems
The Tor-M2KM short-range air defense system began to be installed on the MRK and patrol ships
The Tor-M2KM anti-aircraft missile system began to be installed on small missile and patrol ships. This is a new modification of the SAM, made according to the modular principle, can be installed on any platform. "Tor" is considered one of the most effective short-range systems and has proven itself well in its field. Experts note that installing "Torus" on ships will significantly increase their protection from air strikes.
With an eye on Africa and the Middle East: what kind of weapons does Russia offer in Egypt
The Egypt International Airshow 2024 International Aviation and Space Salon is taking place at the airport of the city of El Alamein, on the Mediterranean coast, 270 km from the capital of the country. The event is taking place for the first time. According to the Egyptian State Information Service, representatives of more than 100 countries and over 300 aerospace enterprises are taking part in the air show, and on the first day of its work, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited it.
Apty Alaudinov: the decisive battle is underway now - TASS interview
From the first day of the attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on the Kursk region, Akhmat special forces, together with other units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, destroy the most trained and elite Ukrainian units. In an exclusive interview with TASS, the commander of the special forces, deputy head of the Main Military and Political Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Hero of Russia Major General Apty Alaudinov told how it is possible to stop the onslaught of the enemy, whose weapons are better and who actually controls the fighting from the AFU.
"Shocking devastation": The Russian Armed Forces confirmed the attack on Poltava and struck Lviv with "Daggers"
Rozhin: Russian strikes on Lviv airport destroyed two MiG-29 APU and damaged Su-24
The Russian Defense Ministry announced a strike on the defense industry enterprise in Lviv, which produces and repairs missile weapons and electronic components of aviation equipment. As a result, two MiG-29s of the Armed Forces of Ukraine may be destroyed and one Su-24M damaged, military expert Boris Rozhin believes. The Defense ministry also confirmed a strike on a military school in Poltava, where more than 50 people were killed a day earlier. What is known about the strikes is in the material of the Newspaper.Ru".
Balance: foreign instructors are training paratroopers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to cross the Dnieper
It seems that in planning, preparing and executing operations, the Kiev military and political leadership cares least of all about the logic of its actions. It is not only about the invasion of the mixed forces of Ukrainian formations in the Kursk region. This so-called breakthrough has become another zugzwang for the Zelensky regime: ours are destroying all reserves transferred by the enemy to the region, but for political reasons, the "overdue" Ukrainian president cannot give the command to retreat.
