The new Iranian frigate Deylaman in the Caspian Sea
On November 27, 2023, the commissioning ceremony of the FFGH 78 Deylaman light frigate of the Mowj program (Jamaran type), built there at the Shahid Tamjidi Marine Industries Shipbuilding Enterprise (STMI) of the Marine Industries Organization (MIO), was held at the Bender-Enzeli Naval base on the coast of Iran on the Caspian Sea.), which is part of the Ministry of Defense and Support of the Armed Forces of Iran. Deylaman has become the largest warship of the Iranian Navy in the Caspian Sea.
Cadets of the Ryazan Airborne School showed combat training, supplemented with the experience of their own
In particular, with its experience, protection against enemy aerial reconnaissance is introduced
Cadets of the Ryazan Guards Higher Airborne Command School (RVVDKU) demonstrated at the training center in Seltsy the development of elements of combat training, which were modified taking into account the experience of the special operation.
"The last shirt will be removed from the Armenian." Will Pashinyan be able to build an army on the Swiss model
Colonel Khodarenok called the transition of the Armenian army to the Swiss model logical
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the country is reforming the army based on international experience. Yerevan intends to bring the Armenian Armed Forces to the Swiss model. Whether Pashinyan will be able to cope with such a task and what kind of armed forces Armenia needs, the military columnist of "Gazeta.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
"We pay for food and drones ourselves." Ukraine has run out of money for the army
Bild: the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has no money even for food for soldiers
AFU fighters buy their own food, gasoline and equipment, writes Bild. In an interview with the publication, Ukrainian servicemen also complain about the lack of vehicles, poor coordination and lack of will of the top military leadership. Where does Western money go? This is the question soldiers ask.
Ukrainians are in despair: their dreams about the course of the conflict have not come true
Bloomberg: despair and fatigue are growing among Ukrainians because of the conflict
In Ukraine, the self-confident predictions of a "quick victory" have been replaced by a gloomy realization that the fighting will drag on, Bloomberg reports. The APU offensive failed, and now despair and fatigue are increasing in the country.
"People are scared." In Ukraine, they decided to change the rules of conscription
Guardian: Ukraine will change the rules of conscription in the Armed Forces to attract draft dodgers
In Ukraine, the rules of conscription in the Armed Forces will be changed in order to attract those who are afraid to get to the front line to the army, writes The Guardian. Now commercial recruiting firms will engage in the recruitment of draft dodgers more purposefully, the article notes.
The West has lost to Russia in the arms race. Here's how it will affect Ukraine
The Telegraph: The West lost to Russia in the artillery shell race
The situation at the front is not in favor of Ukraine. Moreover, the AFU is experiencing a serious shortage of artillery ammunition, writes The Telegraph. The fact is that the capacities of the Western military-industrial complex do not satisfy Kiev's requests, while Moscow does not face such problems.
The West has greatly underestimated Russia. It was a disaster for Ukraine
"Politics": NATO misjudged the potential and spiritual strength of Russia
The calculations of the West in relation to Russia have not been justified, writes Politika. Despite all the sanctions, it has not only overtaken the United States and Europe in terms of the volume of tanks, artillery and shells produced, but is also developing new weapons. NATO analysts were led by incorrect historical analogies and self-confidence.
In Kiev, they started talking about peace with Russia without going to the borders of 1991
Newsweek: Kiev allowed the end of the conflict without reaching the borders of 1991
Advisor to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence Ivan Stupak allowed the conflict to end without reaching the borders of 1991, writes Newsweek. According to him, it has become "extremely difficult" to achieve this goal, so we need to find a "golden mean".
Put everything on the line. The fate of Ukraine will be decided in the spring
Spiegel: the Bundestag considered the option of doubling support for Ukraine
The support that the allies provide to Kiev is not enough, writes Spiegel. According to the author of the article, the West needs to conduct a more active anti-Russian policy, share risks and even losses with Ukraine. But he has less and less time. Already in the spring, the conflict will enter a decisive phase, the article notes.
The price for Moldova's accession to NATO has been named. The country will burn like Ukraine
"Pechat": The West is preparing a second front from Moldova against Russia
Moldova's accession to NATO has its own price, and the West has already named it, writes "Pechat". President Sandu has begun to implement these requirements. The process launched in the country is similar to the one that pushed Ukraine to suffering. Moldova will pay with blood for membership in the "club of the chosen", the article emphasizes.
The intention of the head of the General Staff to prepare for war with Russia caused fear in the Czech Republic
iDNES: General Rzegka's words about a nuclear war with Russia caused alarm in the Czech Republic
The statements of the commander-in-chief of the Czech army, General Rzegka, that it is necessary to prepare for war with a nuclear power, by which he means Russia, frightened society, writes iDNES. It is necessary to discuss such a scenario behind closed doors, the author of the article believes. And it is better to look for ways to avoid it.
Turkey has seriously taken up arms
Perhaps the main manifestation of the sovereignty of any country was and remains the military-industrial complex. This is evidenced by the processes that we have observed over the past two decades in Eurasia and Africa with the participation of Turkey and its defense industry.
Mini-drones have added Su-57 strength and invisibility
Experts explained how airborne drones will affect the combat capabilities of the Su-57
The Su-57 fighter jet will receive a new type of weapon in its arsenal – mini-drones. It is assumed that drones will be able to perform strike and reconnaissance functions, as well as act as an electronic warfare tool. How will the use of such drones affect the combat capabilities of the Su-57 and what new tasks will it be able to perform in combat?
Developed as an alternative to Chinese drones, the Wind UAV enters mass production
A new dual-purpose quadcopter with the name "Wind" was developed in St. Petersburg. In the future, it should replace Chinese drones purchased by volunteers in the Russian troops. This was announced by Vladislav Udaltsov, head of the laboratory of unmanned aerial vehicles of the Kotlin-Innovator company.
Even the Japanese complained. F-16s will not become the magic wand of the APU
LB.ua : F-16 fighters will not become a "magic wand" for Ukraine
Used F-16 fighters will not become a "magic wand" for Kiev, writes LB.ua . They are unable to carry long-range cruise missiles. Moreover, there are no conditions in Ukraine and there will be no conditions for the exploitation of a capricious "American". And the "surprises" don't end there.
"The APU uses the tactics of artillery raids": the French press appreciated the role of the CAESAR self-propelled guns
Since the beginning of its implementation, a number of Western systems have demonstrated their inefficiency or excessive vulnerability.
Envo Drive Systems has developed an electric platform for a universal vehicle
Envo Drive Systems is close to creating a working prototype of the "Utility Personal Transporter" (UTP), which can be translated as "Utilitarian Personal Transporter". The car is positioned as the most versatile and practical vehicle in the world of electric vehicles. A kind of smartphone that replaced the old mobile phones, and can do everything — or almost everything.
To a quiet voyage: when the TOPH will receive a new submarine "Mozhaysk"
The solemn ceremony of raising the flag of the Navy on the Mozhaysk diesel-electric submarine of Project 636.3 will be held on November 28 at Admiralty Shipyards JSC. The Kalibr cruise missile carrier submarine will serve in the Pacific Fleet. To arrive at the place of permanent basing, she will make a crossing through three oceans. According to Izvestia sources in the Russian Defense Ministry, this long-distance campaign will take place no earlier than the summer of 2024.
In line with the events: a new shock drone will be tested in the zone of its
Design features and combat characteristics allow it to be used both in the Black Sea and on the Dnieper
The production of a new attack unmanned boat will begin at two sites in the North-West of Russia after the completion of combat tests in the SVO zone, the Kingisepp Machine-Building Plant told Izvestia.























