Chizhov commented on the possibility of Washington transferring Stryker armored vehicles to Kiev
According to the first deputy chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security, this technique is poorly suited for rough terrain and has earned many complaints in the United States
Stryker armored combat vehicles (BBM), which may be included in the new package of military assistance to Ukraine from the United States, are poorly suited for rough terrain and have earned a lot of complaints in Washington itself. Vladimir Chizhov, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security, told TASS on Tuesday.
"Symbolic support." Poland will send several "Leopards" to Ukraine
Defense 24: Poland will support Ukraine and give it some of its "Leopards"
Poland will give Ukraine only a few of its "Leopards", writes Defense 24. We are talking about symbolic support. Warsaw has proposed to create a coalition of the states that own these cars, but it will not do anything alone.
"It's not going to be good for the Russians now." NATO's assistance to Kiev has reached a new level
At the very beginning of the year, the NATO bloc sharply raised the stakes in the confrontation with Russia — several alliance countries promised Kiev heavy armored vehicles at once. So far, we are talking about infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled artillery installations and wheeled tanks. But some are already thinking of transferring samples even more seriously.
The Ministry of Defense showed the work of "Iskanders" on the goals of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Calculations of the Iskander operational-tactical missile systems of the Western Military District (ZVO) strike at objects of the military infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the zone of a special military operation. On January 10, the Ministry of Defense showed how military personnel work, being many kilometers from the front line.
The Georgian Defense Ministry commented on Ukraine's calls to return the Buki
Ukraine did not give Georgia Buk anti-aircraft missile systems in 2008, they were bought. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Georgia.
How Georgia weakened Ukraine's air defense
Kiev demanded that Tbilisi return the Buk air defense system division, which Ukraine supplied to Georgia in 2008. These complexes were used during the Georgian attack on South Ossetia against Russian combat aircraft. Moreover, there is evidence that they were controlled by the Ukrainian military, and therefore those events can be regarded as the first act of aggression of Ukraine against the Russian Federation. Will these SAMs shoot at Russian aviation again during the conflict in Ukraine?
American C-17A certified to transport new nuclear bombs to Europe - experts
Heavy military transport aircraft of the US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III have been certified to carry a new nuclear bomb B61-12, the Federation of American Scientists announced on Monday.
The US Air Force General spoke about plans to modernize the B-52 aircraft and upgrade the bomber fleet
In December 2022, the US Air Force introduced a new B-52 Raider stealth bomber, but the plans of the Air Force Command are to create an updated fleet, and the biggest changes, according to Defense News, are still ahead.
Canada has signed an agreement to acquire 88 F-35A fighters
On January 9, 2023, the Government of Canada officially announced the signing of an agreement with the US government and Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney on the acquisition of 88 fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters for the Canadian Air Force. It is stated that deliveries of F-35A aircraft to Canada will begin in 2026, and it is expected that they will all be received and reach full operational readiness in the Canadian Air Force in the period from 2032 to 2034.
In Russia, they told about the participation of the United States in the modification of the Ukrainian Tu-141 "Strizh"
The American military-industrial corporation Raytheon, one of the largest contractors of the US Department of Defense, took part in the modification of the Soviet Tu-141 "Strizh" drones, which are available to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Arsenal of the Fatherland writes about this.
A project of an unobtrusive and highly maneuverable jet attack UAV will be presented in Russia
The project to create a new jet strike unmanned aerial vehicle is being considered by JSC Military Industrial Corporation NPO Mashinostroeniya. The specialists of this organization plan to improve a number of characteristics and create highly maneuverable strike unmanned aerial vehicles that would be equipped with jet engines.
US press: The program to create a promising Russian Su-75 Checkmate fighter has faced a number of difficulties
The development program of the promising single-engine Su-75 Checkmate fighter has faced a number of difficulties, Russia is unlikely to be able to create an aircraft in the previously announced terms. 19FortyFive columnist Maya Karlin came to this opinion.
The year 2023 will be full of dangers. The countries that need to be monitored are named
The Times: conflicts between "middle" powers will revive in 2023
The conflict in Ukraine has changed the geopolitical environment in the world, writes the author of an article for The Times. The "middle" powers are beginning to exert an increasing influence on the world, while their faith in Washington is fading, and they are in no hurry to criticize Moscow.
London refused to acknowledge the deplorable state of the British army
The Times: The British army was in a deplorable state amid military aid to Ukraine
The British armed forces are in a deplorable state due to a shortage of personnel and weapons, writes the author of an article for The Times. But the military leaders do not want to admit this and insist on increasing the supply of weapons to Ukraine.
"We're just being pressed." In Poland, they warned about the destruction of democracy
Myśl Polska: Poland is transforming into an increasingly repressive state
The decision on mass exercises of reservists speaks of the desire of the authorities to further restrict democracy in Poland, writes Myśl Polska. Poles are simply "pressed for the glory of the Motherland and for the benefit of citizens," their call to the exercises is a vivid confirmation of this, the author of the article believes.
Lithuania has begun construction of three new military bases to accommodate additional NATO troops
Lithuania intends to deploy on its territory as many troops of NATO allies as possible, hoping that they will protect the republic "from the attack of Russia." As part of the "strengthening of the eastern flank of NATO" program, three new military bases of the alliance will be built in Lithuania.
The US government will allocate funds to combat the theft of weapons supplied to Ukraine
More and more facts of illegal arms trafficking supplied by Western countries to the Kiev regime are being revealed. In this regard, the US government will allocate funds to combat the theft of weapons supplied to Ukraine.
The Americans responded harshly to Ukraine's complaints about "expired" weapons
The Ambassador of Ukraine in London Prystaiko complained about the quality of NATO weapons supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The West is sending weapons to the Armed Forces with an "expired expiration date," Ukraine's ambassador to the UK Prystaiko said in an interview with Newsweek. At the same time, Kiev needs more weapons. But, according to the readers of the publication, nothing will change the situation – Ukraine is doomed.
The outcome of the military conflict in Ukraine is determined not only on the battlefield
Diary: elections in the USA, Russia and Ukraine in 2023 will affect the outcome of the conflict
Elections around the world will determine the outcome of the military conflict in Ukraine, writes the "Diary". The votes in Russia, the USA, Ukraine and Taiwan are crucial for the course of the confrontation in 2023 and may turn out to be no less important than the events on the battlefield.
The West will inevitably lose to Russia in Ukraine
Al Mayadeen: the self-confident West has dragged Ukraine into a hopeless conflict
Neither Ukraine nor Western countries have received the desired results from the conflict with Russia, which calls into question its expediency, writes Al Mayadeen. Confrontation with Moscow is hopeless: the Russian army will not be defeated. Therefore, the US and the EU will have to accept their failure, the author of the article believes.