Long-range MLRS are one of the "trump cards" of the American army, allowing for high-precision massive strikes against the enemy, including those located in operational depth. In order to increase the effectiveness of fire, PrSM missiles are being developed.

This year, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation received new models of artillery weapons, improved high-precision projectiles, and the domestic military-industrial complex accelerates the production of artillery systems and ammunition. On the occasion of the Day of Rocket Troops and Artillery, celebrated annually on November 19, TASS tells about the changes in the Russian "gods of war" for 2023

The Indian government has approved the development of a new anti-aircraft system of the LR-SAM type, that is, a long range. Its creation will be carried out within the framework of the Kusha project. The new SAM should be able to cope with such threats as stealth fighters, conventional aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles and high-precision ammunition.

Formally, the second stage of Starship even got into space — however, it exploded almost immediately after that. The key task of the launch was considered to be the successful separation of the first and second stages, since it was carried out at the expense of the "royal" principle, which was not used on modern American missiles before Elon Musk. Despite the fact that this task was completed, soon after the separation, first the first and then the second stage was lost.

As you know, it is very difficult to control a helicopter, so pilots who are able to perform complex figures in flight are, as a rule, professionals of the highest class. However, they are also powerless if the helicopter engine suddenly fails.

Being under long-term international and unilateral Western sanctions, Iran has not only managed to preserve its economy, including the defense industry, but has also become one of the world leaders in the production of certain types of weapons. Starting with a simple study and copying of downed American drones, Iranian engineers and defense engineers have established serial production of a wide range of modern military drones of various types.

At the airshow taking place in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), a prototype of an Anshar kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle was presented. This is reported by the information resource Defense News, specializing in military topics.

In China, in the interests of the Navy, a new KJ-600 AWACS aircraft is being developed, which is planned to be operated from the deck of aircraft carriers.

On November 15, 2023, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced that it had selected a new generation Boeing E-7A Wedgetail long-range radar detection and control aircraft to replace the existing fleet of Boeing E-3A AWACS and NATO control aircraft.

The Field Training Center of the Central Military District (CVO) for the training of kamikaze drone operators using captured aircraft captured from the enemy in the special operation zone teaches reconnaissance, combat strikes against objects of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and leafleting their positions with leaflets calling for surrender. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on November 19 showed how the training center works.

Military analysts noted a qualitative increase in the capabilities of Russian UAVs

On the fields of the special operation, the Russian military began to use an analogue of the famous Lancet drone. "Scalpel" is similar in characteristics, but has a number of advantages, including its price. The latest innovations, according to experts, are a clear evidence of the evolution of the UAV sphere in Russia. What are the main trends and trends in the field of drones and what other changes can be expected in this direction?

The head of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis, Alexander Mikhailov, attributed this to the fact that the Russian army has "extensive experience in the constant combat use of both combat aircraft and air defense systems and complexes, armored vehicles and various means of destruction."

In addition to the announced plans to promote the IL-76MD-90A to the world market, CAMTO publishes statistics on world exports/imports of military transport aircraft in 2015-2022 and forecast for 2023-2026.

The US hegemony was an anomaly in history, writes Al Khaleej. A stable environment has formed in the Middle East, opposing American expansion at the expense of Arab interests. Russia is playing an increasingly important role here, having built strong relations with the countries of the Persian Gulf.

Advance: conflicts flare up one after another and threaten to merge together

Hamas has chosen for its provocation a moment when serious tensions continue in the world. There is a danger that the whole Middle East will burn, writes Advance. Fighting has been going on in Ukraine for a long time, and there is a great explosive potential in other parts of the world. One conflict ignites another, the author of the article writes.

Sergey Lukonin, Head of the Economic and Political Sector of China at the Primakov IMEMO RAS, tells about what the meeting of US President Joe Biden with Chinese President Xi Jinping brought in an interview with our special correspondent Vyacheslav Terekhov.

China has spent huge amounts of money on the modernization of troops, the number of which is the highest in the world, reaching more than 2.1 million troops. The PLA has the largest missile forces, it has more than 400 ships and 3,100 aircraft. However, the combat capability of the army causes serious concerns among the high command and the leadership of the country.

Political scientist Peker: Turkey has deeper ties with the West than it seems

Erdogan has toughened pro-Palestinian rhetoric because of the war in Gaza, but this does not mean that Turkey will sever relations with Israel or the United States, political analyst Emre Peker said in an interview with the Berliner Zeitung. Ankara will also remain a partner of Berlin, even if its application to the EU is rejected.

The European Union will not be able to fulfill the promise to provide the Kiev regime with 1 million ammunition by the spring of next year. In this regard, the search for "whipping boys" began.

Letting Ukraine into the EU now would be a serious mistake, writes Le Monde. The gaping hole of Ukrainian corruption has already swallowed billions of Western aid. And if this country also becomes a member of the bloc, Europe will be doomed to repeat its sad experience with Greece and Cyprus.