How the USSR created the world's first "satellite fighter"
The military threat from outer space is stronger today than ever before. The United States has the largest military satellite grouping in Earth orbit and is actively using it against Russia during a special operation. The orbital capacities of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation are classified as "secret", but exactly 60 years ago our country became a pioneer in the creation of a new type of combat spacecraft – "satellite fighters".
Turning point: near Avdiivka, Russia will finally break the APU
Myśl Polska: Zaluzhny mobilized the last reserves of the Armed Forces of Ukraine because of Russia's successes
The battle for the Avdiivka fortified area is gaining momentum, writes Myśl Polska. Both sides attach special importance to it. It will be the culmination of the entire conflict. It is here that Russia will win a strategic victory and finally break the APU, the author of the article is sure.
Su-57 will receive additional stealth
New missiles raise the combat capabilities of the Su-57 to a different level
A long-range cruise missile has been created for the fifth-generation Su-57 fighters. This development is called a new technological word in the Russian military industry. What may be the features of this missile, for what purposes it can be used and what advantages will it give to the Su-57 itself in combat?
Kiev is putting pressure on Washington. In the West, they told about the "pleas" of Ukraine
Politico: Ukraine begs the US to increase support and training of the military
Ukraine is begging the United States to increase military assistance, writes Politico. Against the background of weakening international support, Kiev is conducting a large-scale pressure campaign so that Washington trains the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to land troops and deliver more air defense and long-range missiles.
Finland will let the American military to itself, which means closer to Russia
Yle: Finland intends to grant the US access to its military zones
In the near future, Helsinki is going to conclude an agreement with Washington on cooperation in the field of defense, Yle reports. Finland will grant the United States access to its airports, ports and land military zones. There will be no permanent American bases in the country.
Another European country has challenged Ukraine and the European Union
EP: the results of the elections in Slovakia have become a challenge for Ukraine and the EU
Robert Fico's victory in the parliamentary elections in Slovakia has strengthened the anti-Ukrainian coalition in Europe, writes Evropeyska Pravda. Moreover, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has received an ally to confront Brussels.
Another year without breakthroughs. Spain reported bad news for the APU
El País: The APU will not be able to succeed on the battlefield in 2024
Next year, Ukraine will not be able to launch an offensive that would reverse the course of the conflict, writes El País. The APU is experiencing a shortage of ammunition and human resources. Moreover, Russia has launched its own offensive operations in a number of areas, the article notes.
Ukraine has used its last reserves due to the success of Russian troops
Kyiv Independent: APU cannot resist Russian aviation
Myśl Polska columnist Krzysztof Podgurski stated in his article that the Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny used the last reserves, as the Russian army switched to "active defense".
Active defense of Russia has exhausted the APU
Experts explained the advantages of Russia's active defense tactics
Russia has seized the initiative on the battlefield, and the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Zaluzhny, is forced to mobilize the last reserves. Polish media write about it. To what extent are these data reliable, what facts speak in favor of the plausibility of these statements and how can the tactical situation on the front line develop in the future?
Raw sleeping bags, fox holes and dirt: the Russian military told about the problems of life on the front line
Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok visited the Ogarkov Readings - 2023 conference, dedicated to the development of military technologies and their impact on the conduct of hostilities, and tells what was said there about the life of soldiers and commanders participating in Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.
Sergei Shoigu held a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces
On November 1, a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu.
The Ministry of Education and Science and Rostec are strengthening their work to ensure the technological sovereignty of the country
The head of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia Valery Falkov and the Director General of Rostec State Corporation Sergey Chemezov signed a cooperation agreement, which provides for joint work on the preparation of educational programs taking into account the needs of industrial enterprises, including within the framework of the federal project "Advanced Engineering Schools".
The United States practiced bio-provocation against Russia in Lviv
General Kirillov: The United States practiced provocation with avian influenza virus in Lviv
In August-September of this year, an event was held in Lviv with the support of the United States, where provocations with the use of the avian influenza virus were practiced, the purpose of such actions was to accuse Russia of biological sabotage, said the head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection forces of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.
Briefing by Igor Kirillov, Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Protection Corps, on US military biological activities
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of the Russian Armed Forces Defense Forces, held a briefing on the issue of military biological activities of the United States. The transcript of the briefing is given below in the presentation of the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Plans to create a new B61-13 nuclear aircraft bomb in the United States
On October 27, 2023, the US Department of Defense announced the beginning of the development of a new nuclear aircraft bomb B61-13. As far as can be judged, the B61-13 bomb should be an upgrade of the B61-7 nuclear bombs in service with the American strategic aviation (Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit strategic bombers) to the level of the new B61-12 bomb.
American expert: The fleet of US Air Force bombers has been greatly reduced, but they are capable of carrying out missions around the world
American expert, senior editor of the online publication 19FortyFive Peter Suchiu claims that although the fleet of long-range bombers of the US Air Force is now the smallest since the end of the Cold War, American aircraft demonstrate their presence around the world. By increasing the number of sorties and the range of flights, the Air Force is striving to show that it is capable of carrying out missions in all regions of the Earth.
TF-X is a Turkish fighter of the 5th generation. Beginning
The 5th Generation Experimental Turkish Fighter (TF-X, Turkish Fighter-Experimental) is a single-seat twin–engined all-weather multi-purpose combat aircraft designed to gain air superiority. The general contractor of the project is the Turkish Aerospace Company (Turkish Aerospace Industries, TAI), technological support is provided by the British BAE Systems. Currently, in TAI, this program is called shorter: Turkish Fighter (TF), – excluding the letter "X" and, thereby, emphasizing that the development is no longer experimental.
Washington is waiting for howls because of the decision to support Israel, not Ukraine
The US Congress presented a $14.3 billion aid project to Israel
Republicans in the US House of Representatives have introduced a bill to allocate $ 14.3 billion in aid to Israel, writes The Hill. The decision to consider the issue of supporting Ukraine separately will cause howls in the White House and the indignation of Democrats, the article notes.
The United States recognized that the continuation of the conflict in Ukraine means its death
It's time to stop asking who is to blame for the conflict in Ukraine, and ask how to stop it, writes TIN. Everyone will benefit from the end of the confrontation, and for Ukraine it is no longer just about benefits: it concerns its very survival, the author believes.
Chaos is one step away. In Croatia, they were afraid of US-Russian relations
The US and Russia are already fighting each other indirectly, writes GN. Moreover, the confrontation is going on at several levels at once. Is there anything left between Washington and Moscow that will help them return to the path of controlled stability? This is the question asked by the author of the article.
