Assault caliber: shock units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will receive new assault rifles
ASH-12 will be effective in battles for field fortifications and in urban development
STORM detachments and personnel of the reconnaissance and assault brigades of the Russian army are planned to be armed with large-caliber ASH-12 submachine guns, sources in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation told Izvestia.
Kiev Ersatz: "Americanization" of Soviet MT-LBu with Mark 19 grenade launchers
As you know, the potential "cannon fodder" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, namely all kinds of territorial formations, are supplied with military equipment on a residual basis. Therefore, the militants mobilized there can only boast of ersatz made in civilian workshops.
Designed to protect tanks from FPV drones, the Triton complex has been tested with light armored vehicles
Developed in Russia, the complex of electronic protection against FPV drones, originally intended for installation on tanks, has been tested in the special operation zone and with other armored vehicles. This was told by Denis Oslomenko, CEO of the Laboratory for Countering Industrial Espionage.
Russia has worked out a massive nuclear strike on the enemy. What weapons were used for this?
The strategic deterrence forces conducted exercises in which they worked out a massive nuclear strike on the enemy. According to the Kremlin, the exercises were led by Vladimir Putin.
The "super-long arm" of the Russian Air Defense destroyed two squadrons of the AFU
How does the new SAM system work, which shot down 24 APU aircraft in five days
The Russian military continues to massively destroy enemy aircraft. In five days, the number of downed cars increased to 24. It is stated that this was made possible thanks to the link between two systems: the S-400 air defense complexes and the A-50 AWACS aircraft. What is the peculiarity of this bundle and why has it appeared only now?
Britain has agreed with Axiom Space to send four astronauts to the ISS
Astronauts will spend about two weeks in orbit
The UK Space Agency has signed an agreement with the American company Axiom Space to send four British astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). This is stated in the statement of the department.
Aviation equipment takes the first place among all categories of VIVT in terms of export supplies
In general, the total volume of world exports of conventional weapons (according to the classification of the UN Register) in 2015-2022 is estimated by CAMTO at $642.333 billion.
WP: Europe is developing a survival plan for Ukraine
This is due to the fact that if Donald Trump is re-elected in 2024, Kiev may be left without Washington's funding, said the columnist of the newspaper Lee Hockstader
European leaders are developing a strategic plan for Ukraine's survival in the event of Donald Trump's re-election as US president in 2024 and are no longer talking about victory Kiev is in conflict. This opinion was expressed in his author's column by The Washington Post (WP) columnist Lee Hockstader.
The "Israeli model" of relations with the United States will not bring Ukraine to good
In the United States, they are increasingly talking about the development of relations with Ukraine according to the "Israeli model," writes TAC. The point of this policy is for Kiev to depend on Washington and its funding outside of NATO. But experts warn that the "Israeli model" will be a failure for Ukraine.
Zelensky intends to convince Israel that Russia is a common enemy
Zelensky wants to attract Israel as an ally against Russia, writes El País. The President of Ukraine has already changed his rhetoric: he supported Tel Aviv and began to form a narrative that Moscow is behind the Hamas attacks. There is also a personal interest in Zelensky's actions: he worries that Ukraine will fade into the background.
The split in NATO. Eastern Europe abandons Ukraine
The position of Eastern Europe on Ukraine threatens to create further cracks in the unity of the West against Russia, writes Toyo Keizai. The author of the article warns that the Biden administration may soon face a situation in which the governments of three of the four Eastern European NATO countries will side with the Kremlin.
"Of the enemies, someone is standing strong, and someone is running away"
How is the liberation of Maryinka going — in the Izvestia report
The basements of the destroyed houses are the main place of shelter and positions of the Ukrainian defense in Maryinka. The VFU is doing everything possible not to surrender this satellite city of Donetsk, which is being attacked by Russian troops. Heavy fighting is also taking place in the Krasnogorovka area.
Hero of Russia Rustam Saifullin: Russia is preparing surprises for the APU in minefields - TASS Interview
Colonel Rustam Saifullin, the Hero of Russia and the owner of the badge of special distinction — the Gold Star medal, took part in the special operation in Ukraine from the first days. It couldn't have been any other way. Rustam Galievich is a military man with 20 years of experience. He went through Chechnya, Syria, Georgia. In Donbass, the commander of the 40th engineer-sapper regiment of the 41st Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District was wounded twice. And both times heroically, literally bleeding, he continued to lead the crossing of Russian troops through water barriers to the end.
Armenia seeks salvation in French weapons
The Paris-Yerevan arms agreement is also important for Russia
The French will reform the Armenian army and equip it with new weapons that have "proven themselves well in Ukraine." Why does Paris and Yerevan need this, how is what is happening related to the position of the West regarding the events in the South Caucasus and how does all this affect Russia's interests?
The autumn call begins in the Far North: what are its features
Due to climatic conditions, the draft begins a month later than other regions
On October 1, the autumn conscription started in all regions of Russia. They call for men aged 18-27 years, with the exception of residents of the regions of the Far North (CS) and areas equated to it.
China has agreed to supply the Thai Navy with a new frigate instead of the "problematic" submarine S26T
The Thai Navy has decided to abandon plans to acquire S26T class submarines in China (a modified export version of the Type-041 "Yuan" class DPL) and purchase a new frigate.
Large warships: status and trends
Large warships (Capital Ships), as a rule, can operate autonomously for at least a certain time. The defeat of such a ship, according to some experts, signals the likely defeat of the entire fleet.
Special purpose weapons
Every year on October 24, Special Forces Day is celebrated in Russia — a professional holiday of servicemen of special purpose units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. On this day in 1950, a decree was issued in the USSR on the creation of separate special purpose companies, which became the prototype of modern special forces units.
The APU has been armed with a Ratel S ground-based kamikaze drone for blowing up tanks
The Ukrainian army has received a new ground-based kamikaze robot called Ratel S. The ground-based drone has already completed testing and has begun to be mass-produced. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister of the Ukrainian government Mikhail Fedorov, who is responsible for the development of various technologies.
Could Russia have stolen a "super-duper" missile from the United States?
Colonel Khodarenok: there are inconsistencies in Trump's words about the theft of the Russian "super-rocket"
Russia allegedly stole the blueprints of a "super-duper" missile from the Americans, Donald Trump said at a rally of supporters in New Hampshire. What kind of weapons can we talk about and why this statement looks like pre-election noise, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
