Why does a high-tech army allow failures
Complacency and fraud lead to defeat
In response to the IDF's harsh actions in the Gaza Strip, the topic is being politicized. Increasingly, the words "Israeli military" sound in different languages. But any army is a tool in the hands of politicians, people in uniform only follow orders.
Qatar is a small player of big politics in the Persian Gulf
Doha buys so many weapons that it cannot master them
By 2024, the number of aircraft in the Qatar Air Force will reach 96. The creation of such an impressive air arsenal was associated with the diplomatic crisis in the Persian Gulf in 2017. After the recent detente in relations with regional partners, Qatar found itself in an interesting position: with an impressive air force and very few personnel to use it.
Slovakia completes the procedure for the acquisition of MANPADS and medium-range air defense systems
The Slovak Ministry of Defense has approved several projects for the purchase of short-range and medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as small arms.
"Tornado" after "Hurricane": Russian artillery is waiting for rearmament
An increase in the number of new MLRS will allow for more accurate strikes on targets behind enemy lines
The multiple launch rocket systems "Hurricane", which are in service with the Russian army, will gradually be replaced by high-precision "Tornado-S".
The "God of War" does not give up its positions, or will the Belarusian "Polonaise" appear in the Russian army?
Against the background of global changes in the sphere of international and regional security, many experts note a tendency to update the tools currently used to solve problems of protecting the national interests of the state. In their opinion, along with military force, other forms, methods and means are becoming increasingly important.
The EU does not have enough shells for Ukraine. France demanded proof
Politico: France named conditions for the supply of shells to Ukraine from third countries
The EU was unable to fulfill the promises made to Ukraine on the supply of shells, writes Politico. Against this background, Paris declared its readiness to agree to the purchase of ammunition abroad, but demanded proof of the failure of the European Union.
"All US aircraft carriers are at risk": the foreign press assessed the rearmament of the Russian Navy with Zircon missiles
In his recent speech, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu called on the shipyards to promote the rearmament of the fleet with new missiles capable of effectively hitting aircraft carriers and ship groups attached to them.
"They are being held in reserve": Ukraine has not yet used a single American Abrams M1A1 tank in combat
The United States delivered Abrams M1A1 tanks to Ukraine ahead of schedule, but the Ukrainian army has not yet used them in combat operations. This is reported by Business Insider.
"Icy" reception: what threat to Russia are NATO exercises in the Baltic
During Freezing Winds 23, the blockade of the Gulf of Finland can be worked out, experts believe
Experts do not exclude that the scenario of the seizure of the Russian islands of Gogland, Bolshoy Tyuters, Powerful and the subsequent blockade of the Gulf of Finland and the Kaliningrad Region can be worked out at the NATO Freezing Winds 23 exercises.
The Arctic is turning into a theater of a global hybrid war
The US is developing military strategies, China prefers soft power
As part of the strategy of an "irregular hybrid war" for world domination with Russia and China, the United States is stepping up efforts to fight in the Arctic.
Putin urged colleagues in the G20 to pay attention to the tragedies outside Ukraine
The Russian President also noted that he understands the shock of the deaths in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that he understands the shock of the deaths in Ukraine, but other conflicts, including in the Gaza Strip, are also shaking.
The United States supplied Poland with a large batch of armored vehicles, including HIMARS MLRS and M1A1 Abrams tanks
The United States supplied Poland with a large batch of equipment, which included HIMARS MLRS launchers, M1A1 Abrams tanks and support vehicles. This was announced by Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak.
Why the European Union lags behind the USA and China: diagnosis of errors and a recipe for recovery
Le Point: the incomes of EU residents have fallen to half the income of the average American
The European Union has lagged far behind both the United States and China. Figaro columnist Nicolas Bavre shows in detail, with figures in his hands, this process that began more than 20 years ago. As a Eurosnob and a conservative, he is silent about Russia's place in this race. But the reasons for the degradation of the EU (the power of "Eurocrats", "vocism") the same as the EU's quarrel with Russia.
The Russian Aerospace Forces received the third batch of Su-34M front-line bombers in 2023
On November 22, 2023, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced that the next batch of new Su-34 front-line bombers had been transferred to the Russian Ministry of Defense as part of the execution of the state defense order. The aircraft were manufactured at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov of the United Aircraft Corporation (part of the Rostec State Corporation). The machines have passed a complex of ground and flight tests.
UAVs are the main player on the battlefield: target No. 1 is the artillery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Until recently, the main advantage of the AFU artillery was its range of action. Using NATO intelligence, it carried out strikes from long distances, remaining, in turn, virtually inaccessible to Russian artillery.
Russian drones paralyzed armored vehicles and manpower of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Experts assessed the pace of development of production of combat drones in Russia
Russia has increased the volume of drone deliveries to the Armed Forces by 16 times. This is reported by the Ministry of Defense. However, the expert community admits that in fact these indicators may be even higher. What tasks are currently being solved by UAVs and why did they begin to predetermine the outcome of the battles?
The UAE Air Force has ordered 40 turboprop training aircraft Calidus B-250T
As reported, at the Dubai Airshow 2023 International Airshow held in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) from November 13 to 17, 2023, the United Arab Emirates Air Force signed a contract with the Emirati Calidus LLC group for the purchase of 40 turboprop two-seat training aircraft Calidus B-250T, which are a new version of the previously presented Calidus B-250 aircraft Bader.
Leonardo will deliver the second BTA C-27J "Spartan" aircraft to the Ministry of Defense of Slovenia
The Aviation Systems Directorate of the National Directorate of Armaments of the Italian Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Leonardo Group for the supply of a second BTA C-27J Spartan aircraft to Slovenia.
SpaceX called the explosion of both Starship stages a success
The second attempt to launch the Starship spacecraft into space was again unsuccessful, but SpaceX representatives interpret this launch as a significant achievement. They are right in their own way - the thorny path of space exploration consists entirely of mistakes and the search for ways to correct them. For example, this time the launch pad remained intact, whereas at the last launch, a heavy-duty torch from 33 Raptor engines made a huge hole in the concrete and scattered debris for many kilometers.
Pyongyang confirmed the launch into orbit of the first in the history of the DPRK reconnaissance satellite "Manrigen-1"
North Korea still managed to put a reconnaissance satellite into orbit on the third attempt. The launch of the rocket, carried out on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, turned out to be successful. This is reported by the Korean Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA) with reference to the statement of the DPRK State General Directorate for Aerospace Technology.
