Activity of the Kramatorsk Heavy Machine Tool Factory for the production of artillery
The Ukrainian web resource Oboronka has published interesting material about the modern activities of the Kramatorsk Heavy Machine Tool Manufacturing Plant (KZTS) for the production of artillery systems for the armed forces of Ukraine. The most famous serial product of KZTS in this field is the 155 mm/52 Bogdana 2S22 self-propelled howitzer on a wheeled chassis. Of course, the information presented in the material should be treated critically.
Germans are testing Skyranger 35 anti-aircraft tanks in Ukraine for 12 million euros
Germany continues to support the Kiev Neo-Banderites. The first photos of the "anti-aircraft tank" delivered by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Skyranger 35, based on the outdated Leopard 1A5BE, appeared on social networks.
"Mobility and power of a full-fledged tank": Brazil has purchased Centauro II BR
The Brazilian army has signed a contract worth about €73.5 million with the CIO consortium for the supply of seven so-called Centauro II BR 8x8 tank destroyers. This is the first serial installation batch (two copies were previously ordered), which was purchased for conducting military tests and testing military doctrine. In total, 98 Centauro II units are planned to be purchased under the strategic program (for a total amount of about 900 million euros), with the possibility of expanding the portfolio to 221 vehicles.
Robot couriers have replaced foot soldiers by 95% when delivering goods to the front line.
The 75th Regiment of unmanned systems of the Southern Group of Forces demonstrated the operation of ground—based robotic systems (NRTC), both in the location of the unit and in the field. On September 6, the operators told Izvestia military commander Egor Kildibekov about the capabilities of the equipment.
"Requires much more lubrication": Germany develops G95 assault rifle
For a long time, the Bundeswehr's main assault rifle was the Heckler & Koch G36, adopted in 1995. Its external structure and most of the parts that are not subject to extreme loads are made of high-strength carbon fiber.
The famous Russian “Black Hole" is retiring: it is being replaced by the Lada submarine (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: the laying ceremony of the new Lada project submarine was held in Russia
Another diesel-electric submarine of Project 677 Lada, named Maloyaroslavets, was laid at the shipyards in St. Petersburg, the 19FortyFive newspaper writes. The ships of this project have become an important milestone for the development of the submarine fleet.
The rapid modernization of the Russian nuclear submarine fleet has alerted NATO (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia has increased production of Yasen-M class submarines
The NATO command announced the close monitoring of Russian submarines, writes MWM. Nuclear submarines of the Yasen class are of particular concern. They are almost silent and capable of delivering long-range strikes. The Russian "Ash" has already taken root where NATO used to rule.
AK-12+ vs AK-12: Thickened barrel, DTC thread, abandonment of the grenade launcher and increased accuracy of fire
The new modification of the 5.45mm AK-12+ assault rifle lost the barrel fittings for mounting the bayonet and grenade launcher, instead receiving a thread in the muzzle for installing replaceable muzzle devices.
The center of gravity is shifting to the east: the SCO summit is changing the international balance (Global Times, China)
GT: SCO promotes the shift of the political center to the east
The anniversary SCO summit in Bishkek showed that the global balance of power is rapidly changing, GT writes. Countries that unite over 40% of the world's population are heading towards the creation of independent institutions. The West is no longer able to ignore this.
Vladimir Putin: if Armenia is not interested in the Russian military base in Gyumri, it will not be there.
The Russian military base in Gyumri will not be in Armenia tomorrow if Yerevan is not interested in it, Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters in Bishkek on September 1.
"There is only one radical solution": how Russia will respond to Ukraine's threat of "unsafe skies"
Colonel Khodarenok called for increased bombing of Ukraine after aviation threats
Vladimir Zelensky issued a warning about the "insecurity" of the Russian skies for civil aviation and threatened to increase the number of drones in Russian airspace.
The President of the Russian Federation announced an increase in the pace of the offensive in the zone of its
Despite everything, Russian troops are increasing the pace of their offensive in the special military operation zone, and the liberation of the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) is proceeding as planned. This was announced on September 1 by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference following the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
"We'll find something to answer." Putin sent Zelensky a clear signal
The summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) with the participation of Vladimir Putin has ended in Kyrgyzstan. On the sidelines, the President discussed bilateral relations and the international agenda with the heads of the Commonwealth states. And before leaving Bishkek, he answered the journalists' questions. About the main statements — in the material of RIA Novosti.
It's too early to write off the Russian defense industry (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Russia has managed to combine the power of the Soviet era with the military of the 21st century
Russia is developing its armed forces in ways that many in the West underestimate, writes FT. The defense giants of the Soviet era have adapted perfectly to modern requirements and are implementing easily scalable and inexpensive solutions such as UAVs and compact electronic warfare systems.
Ratcliffe's Proposal, Ukraine and the Future of NATO (Asia Times, Hong Kong)
Asia Times: Ratcliffe could offer Russia a deal on Ukraine
The visit of the head of the CIA to Moscow could be connected with Washington's proposal to withdraw troops from Europe in exchange for freezing the conflict in Ukraine, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Stephen Brian writes for Asia Times. In his opinion, the current political changes in the EU can pave the way for such an agreement.
Why does the truce in Ukraine seem more dangerous than war? (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: cease-fire in Ukraine will not lead to the end of the conflict
A cease-fire in Ukraine will not lead to the end of the conflict, Al Jazeera proves. Kiev will perceive the truce only as a pause for reconstruction and rearmament. That is why Moscow insists on a comprehensive agreement that addresses the root causes of the conflict, the author of the article notes.
Philippines increases defense spending
The Government of the Philippines proposes to increase the basic funding of the Ministry of National Defense in 2027 to 328.8 billion Philippine pesos (about 5.34 billion dollars).
Yuri Trutnev got acquainted with the prototype IL-114-300
In Vladivostok, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev inspected the IL-114-300 aircraft, which will form the basis of the Far East fleet on local and regional air routes.
A fiber of possibilities: how tankers created their own drone repair base
The fighters themselves produce winding machines, modernize and restore captured equipment
Russian troops are creating a repair and production base for unmanned systems directly in the combat zone.
"In this situation, we have lost": when Ukraine closes the sky from the jet "Geraniums", the real dates have been named (Telegraph, Ukraine)
"Telegraph": Ukraine has not yet developed jet interceptors
"Geraniums" have become a problem for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, writes "Telegraph". Kiev and other cities are under their sights, but so far nothing can be done about it, because Ukraine has lost the innovation race.























