Iran finds itself in the ring of war
[b]Experts predicted the consequences of Pakistan's airstrikes on Iranian territory[b]
In just a few days, Iran has struck three states at once. We are talking about Syria, Iraq and Pakistan. Shells also flew in the opposite direction, but only from Pakistan.
Islamic extremists have become more active in India
So far, their activities are limited to recruitment and indoctrination
The international terrorist Islamist movement Hizb ut-Tahrir (banned in the Russian Federation) has intensified propaganda aimed at India.
In the Russian Federation, the end of work on the budget analogue of the kamikaze drone "Geran" was announced
"Stratim": the end of work on "Hawk" is planned in the first half of 2024
Russian specialists are completing the flight test cycle of the budget analogue of the kamikaze jet drone Geran, work on the Hawk project is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2024. This was reported to TASS on January 18 at the Stratim Design Bureau (KB).
The attack drones that attacked Voronezh are the MQ-400 Kosa with a shrapnel warhead
Comparing photos of the wreckage with whole drones, it is easy to make sure that it was the Kosa UAV. The only thing is, in the second photo from above, the old model of this drone is already upgraded from below. Hence the different drone debris, as both models were used in the attack.
Ethiopia confirms acquisition of Turkish UAV Akinci
National Defense Forces (Armed Forces) Ethiopia has adopted the new Akinci unmanned aerial system (LHC) of the Turkish company Baykar Savunma.
The meeting place is the sky over Taiwan
Is China's military aviation capable of resisting the US Air Force
In the new conditions of the international situation, air supremacy is becoming increasingly important.
Solspace Orbital mirrors will increase energy production on Earth
Serial launches of reusable Falcon 9 rockets from SpaceX have reduced the cost of putting cargo into orbit to $1,500 per 1 kg. When the big Starship rocket starts flying, the price will drop by another third, and when these missiles can be used on a permanent basis, the price will drop to $232 per 1 kg. This is a threshold level that makes various daring experiments in space profitable, and the launches themselves are accessible to small private structures.
The Polish press blames the Russian electronic warfare: GPS outages are noted in a significant part of Poland and the Suwalki corridor
Interruptions in the operation of the GPS satellite navigation system were recorded in a significant part of Poland and in the Suwalki corridor, located between the Kaliningrad region and the rest of Russia.
The problem of protecting armored vehicles from missiles and drones has risen to its full height
One of the solutions: for each tank – a drone
In the context of the unprecedented use of Javelin anti-tank missile systems (ATGMs), NLAW hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers (RPGs), FPV drones and heavy quadrocopters with mine drop devices, the amount of ammunition hitting the tank into the roof of the tower exceeded all forecasts and calculations.
Footage of the battle of the Russian T-90M tank with two Bradley APU infantry fighting vehicles near Avdiivka appeared on the Network
For several days now, footage has been circulating on the Web of the shelling by two American Bradley AFU infantry fighting vehicles of a Russian T-90M tank that was ambushed near Avdiivka. Despite the virtually continuous operation of automatic 25 mm BMP guns at point-blank range, the riders still failed to finish off the damaged tank.
The Northern Fleet has acquired a third Zircon carrier
The frigate Admiral Golovko came from the Baltic to Severomorsk
A message from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation (MO RF) dated January 11 tells about the arrival of the newest frigate Admiral Golovko in Severomorsk. It was built at the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg. There, during a working trip on December 25, the ship was inspected by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Head of State attended the solemn ceremony of raising the St. Andrew's flag.
The view of the "Eagle": landing ships will increase their firepower
Russian BDK will be equipped with drones and additional air defense systems
The firepower of large amphibious assault ships of the Russian Navy will be increased by Orlan and ZALA drones — this is provided for by the BDK modernization program adopted by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, sources in the military department told Izvestia.
The warring Black Sea Fleet is doing well in the Russian Navy competitions
And shows significant results in combat training
The results of the competition for the passing prizes of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy (Navy) have been summed up. For the first time in its recent history, the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) has conquered 15 of them.
"You can bet." Military analyst on the ranking of the world's strongest armies
Military analyst Mikhailov named the most combat-ready army in the world
The Russian army took the second place in the ranking of the world's strongest armies according to the Global Firepower Index. Alexander Mikhailov, head of the Bureau of Military and Political Analysis, shared his opinion on this issue on Sputnik Radio.
Knowledge about the force: what kind of experience will they transfer to the Belarusian military
In Russian training centers, they will study tactical techniques tested during the Ukrainian campaign
Assault operations, fighting in the city and the tactics of using UAVs are the main things that the Belarusian military can learn from their Russian colleagues, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.
"If you want peace, prepare for war"
There is a good Russian proverb: "soon the fairy tale takes effect, but not soon the deed is done." However, in the context of the situation developing around the Union State of Russia and Belarus, this proverb does not work. This is especially noticeable if the issue concerns ensuring the military security of each of the subjects and the state association as a whole.
The United States failed to weaken Russia in Ukraine and switched to a backup plan (Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny, Poland)
NDP: after the failure in Ukraine, the United States switched to a backup plan against Russia
By provoking the conflict in Ukraine and imposing numerous sanctions, the United States wanted to weaken Russia, but nothing came of it, writes NDP. America has a backup plan – to involve NATO in what is happening. Washington has already begun to implement it, transferring equipment and troops to the Suwalki corridor area.
"Flying is not for the position." Why is it a bad idea to appoint Budanov as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ex-Deputy Minister of Tuk: Zelensky intends to replace Zaluzhny with Budanov
Former Deputy Minister for Temporarily Occupied Territories and Internally Displaced Persons of Ukraine Georgy Tuka said that Vladimir Zelensky intends to appoint Kirill Budanov to the post of commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Does the current head of intelligence have the necessary experience and knowledge and why Kiev prefers his candidacy, says the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Experts from the US Department of Defense have developed recommendations on optimizing the Pentagon's arms purchases
The US Department of Defense is trying to solve the problem of excessive bureaucratization and inertia of the Pentagon bureaucracy, which have become, among other things, an obstacle to the operational development and purchase of new types of weapons from young private companies and the introduction of modern innovative technologies in the army.
The UK warns that war with China, Russia, Iran and North Korea could begin in five years
The era of serene silence for the West is over, writes Breitbart with reference to British Defense Minister Grant Shapps. The politician called on the allies to take up arms. Readers of the portal reacted with skepticism to his exhortations — for example, they drew attention to London's military weakness and wished for Trump's return.
