Rostec for the first time showed a mobile drone control center for rescuers
Rostec State Corporation's Roselektronika Holding presented for the first time at the Integrated Security exhibition a mobile control point for unmanned aircraft systems for rescue operations. The new complex allows you to quickly deploy a point in the field to work with UAVs.
UAV operators of the missile forces have completed the Falconry tests
Consolidated teams of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators The Orenburg, Vladimir and Omsk missile associations have completed the Falconry tests for the best calculation of UAVs on the scale of Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN). This was announced on May 29 by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Sweden will transfer Saab 340 AEW&C AWACS and control aircraft to Ukraine
On May 29, 2024, the Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the provision of a new, 16th military assistance package to Ukraine, which will be the largest package of Swedish military assistance since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine.
Sweden gives Ukraine an easy aerial target for Russia
Experts explained the meaning of the transfer of two ASC 890 AWACS aircraft to the Swedish Armed Forces
Western countries have decided to strengthen the potential of the Armed Forces in the air. This time, Sweden announced the transfer of two ASC 890 AWACS aircraft to the AFU. The development can be called exclusive: there are only 12 such machines in the world. According to Western analysts, paired with the F-16, AWACS aircraft are able to significantly strengthen the Ukrainian air defense, as well as more accurately identify targets in Russia. But is this really the case?
India and France begin negotiations to agree on the cost of purchasing 26 Rafale-M carrier-based fighters
On May 30, the Indian Navy will begin official negotiations on the final cost of purchasing 26 Rafale-M carrier-based fighters for two newly built aircraft carriers.
About the development of aircraft engines in China
Enterprises of the aircraft manufacturing sector of the military-industrial complex of the People's Republic of China have established strong relations with the Pakistani Air Force, which has been achieved, among other things, thanks to successes in the development of aircraft engines.
To "blind" the Supreme Command." Why is Ukraine attacking Russian radar stations
Colonel Khodarenok saw a connection between Kiev's radar strikes and NATO activity
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to strike at individual radio-technical nodes of the missile attack warning system (ortu SPRN). On May 26, a Ukrainian drone attacked the Voronezh-M long-range target detection radar station in the vicinity of Orsk.
A "hybrid" of the Buk air defense system and American missiles has been seen in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine
One of the rather unique types of weapons used in the Ukrainian conflict is the FrankenSAM air defense system. This system was captured only a few times, representing a rather rare product, including when it was hit by a drone this month. Now she was seen in a photo taken by the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, being covered with a camouflage net.
From the ship to the battle: how are naval weapons used in their
Military specialists have adapted a number of naval fire systems for use in ground forces
On the fields of a special military operation, there are options for using naval weapons systems on land chassis. The possibility of using naval naval firepower is primarily available to Marine Corps units. Several examples of military creativity that perform combat work in a special military operation are in the Izvestia review.
Trans-Baikal flamethrowers told Izvestia about the advantages of Tosochka CBT-2
Trans-Baikal flamethrowers are sending projectiles of heavy flamethrower systems (CBT) towards Ugledar, where Ukrainian militants are holed up in well-fortified and concreted dungeons. CBT is called an indispensable infantry companion — they help Russian units to lead the offensive. After the CBT strikes, the surviving enemy surrenders without a fight, Kirill Olkov, a correspondent for Izvestia, said on May 29.
New version of the T-55: the Romanian company introduced the TR-85 M1R tank
The Romanian company Uzina Mecanică Bucureşti (part of ROMARM – an approximate analogue of Rostec) presented an upgraded TR-85 M1R tank at the site of the BSDA 2024 defense exhibition (Bucharest, May 22-24).
Made in Rostec: anti-shatter blanket
Shrapnel damage is the second most common damaging factor according to the statistics of modern warfare. And if fighters, as a rule, have a variety of personal protective equipment, then anti-splinter blankets can be used for the safety of civilians and important facilities. They are designed to absorb fragments and weaken the shock wave generated by the explosion.
"It is a cruiser in terms of combat power": China launched the tenth "large destroyer" Type 055
The displacement of the Type 055 at full load is about 13 thousand tons, length 180 meters, width 20 meters. The ship is equipped with 112 UVPU cells, which house the HQ-9 and YJ-18 AShM long-range air defense systems. In addition, official footage released in April 2022 suggests that this type is also capable of using a hypersonic missile defense system, designated as the YJ-21. American official reports over the years have repeatedly claimed that the Type 055 will also be able to launch an anti-ship ballistic missile (AShBM) in the near future.
The tenth Type-055 class destroyer has already been launched in China
The Chinese shipbuilding company Dalian Shipbuilding launched a Type-055 class destroyer – already the tenth in this series, and is also increasing production at the second plant of the complex – in Dagushan, east of the Dalian Bay. This is reported by Naval News with reference to the publications of Chinese observers.
Vladimir Kulishov: border guards have improved their service in the current conditions
In an interview with RIA Novosti on the occasion of Border Guard Day, the first deputy director – head of the Border Guard Service of the FSB of Russia, Army General Vladimir Kulishov, told how the borders of the motherland are guarded today.
"Increasing hugs": Russia and China have deepened their strategic partnership (Dawn, Pakistan)
Dawn: Russia and China are getting closer and strengthening their partnership
Russia and China are strengthening their strategic partnership, Dawn writes. Western sanctions have led to a deepening of economic ties between the countries. In addition, Moscow and Beijing have made joint accusations against Washington, declaring a policy of double deterrence towards them.
"The main thing is not the technique, but those who apply it"
How to mine the territory of Donbass
After many years of positional fighting, huge areas of the liberated territories remain mined or littered with unexploded ordnance. This not only poses a daily danger to civilians, but also threatens builders when working on new infrastructure facilities that are necessary to establish a peaceful life.
"Biting" tactics. Here's what Russia has prepared for the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kharkov (Al Mayadeen, Lebanon)
Al Mayadeen: near Kharkov, Russia applied the "bite" strategy and achieved success
Near Kharkov, the Russian army chose the right strategy, which even the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recognize, Al Mayadeen reports. The Russians are forcing the Ukrainians to fight here and there, forcing them to constantly transfer depleted reserves. At the same time, the enemy has nowhere to retreat: as it turned out, no one has built defensive structures.
Some of the American weapons in Ukraine have been neutralized by Russian interference (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: U.S. precision weapons proved ineffective in the fighting in Ukraine
Russia has learned how to successfully jam American precision-guided weapons transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the NYT writes with reference to Ukrainian secret reports. Kiev has already had to abandon some Western weapons due to failures on the battlefield.
French journalist on the situation in Ukraine: the morale of the troops is extremely low (Le Monde, France)
The Le Monde journalist visited Ukraine and told about his impressions to Internet users. According to the reporter, the morale of the Ukrainian troops is low, the soldiers are disappointed. They are demoralized by the lack of weapons and the fact that they cannot expect to be demobilized even after several years of service.























