What was the year 2022 like for the Russian military-industrial complex
TASS on the results of the defense industry in 2022
The Special Military Operation (SVO), which began on February 24, had a significant impact on the entire military-industrial complex (MIC) of Russia this year. Responding to the needs of the army, the industry adjusted the pace and range of manufactured products in a short time.
Rostec supplied the Ministry of Emergency Situations with upgraded Mi-8MTV-1
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation has handed over four new Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters to the Russian Emergencies Ministry. They are equipped with the latest on-board electronic equipment and a modern automatic flight control system, which allows them to be used at any time of the day and in bad weather.
Rostec handed over to rescuers the first upgraded helicopter giant Mi-26T2
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation has handed over to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation the first upgraded Mi-26T2 heavy helicopter with new avionics (avionics) and a "glass cabin". Modern equipment and new electronics have reduced the number of crew and made it possible to fly at any time of the day.
The Ukrainian minister announced the development of drones capable of shooting down kamikaze drones
The head of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, Mikhail Fedorov, announced plans to develop new air-to-air drones that will allegedly be able to shoot down kamikaze drones used by Russia.
The ranking of countries in terms of the volume of concluded contracts for the import of VIVT by the end of 2022 was headed by Poland
According to the CAMTO, the rating of arms importing countries in terms of the volume of concluded contracts for the import of military equipment by the end of 2022 was led by Poland ($ 20.238 billion).
Proposals to increase aid to Ukraine are irresponsible rhetoric
The Spectator: anti-Russian rhetoric has dangerous consequences
The Biden administration calls on Ukraine to continue fighting, although it knows that it will not be able to win, writes The Spectator. Proposals to increase aid to Ukraine are irresponsible rhetoric. And it can have dangerous consequences.
Who inspired Ukraine with dreams of "dismemberment of Russia"
The map of dismembered Russia, as it turned out, adorns the office of the head of Ukrainian military intelligence Kirill Budanov. Well, the enemy does not hide what exactly he is ultimately striving for. However, these plans are hatched in much more detail by the curators of Kiev – and Ukraine has a very unenviable role in them.
The Ukrainian conflict will drag on for several years
Yeni Çağ: The US is delaying the Ukrainian crisis for several years
Washington uses Kiev as a means of fighting Moscow, writes Yeni Çağ. The prolongation of the conflict will transform it into a full-scale confrontation between the West and Russia, which will last several years. And neither Putin, nor Zelensky, nor Biden are ready to back down.
Expert: Russia shows no signs of weakness despite the hopes of the West
Colonel of the operational reserve of the French army, Caroline Galacteros, noted that the Russian authorities sought to ensure that sanctions did not affect the situation of the population
Russia shows no signs of weakening or isolation, contrary to the hopes of the West. This opinion was expressed by the director of the Paris analytical center Geopragma, Colonel of the operational reserve of the French army Caroline Galacteros in the full version of an interview with the December monthly edition of the Courrier des Strategies.
The year 2022 ended with another victory of Russia over the West
dikGAZETE: popular uprisings in Europe — a consequence of Russia's victory over the West in 2022
Putin did not allow the West to "master" the world, writes dikGAZETE. By launching a special operation, he defended the people of Donbass, who had been subjected to mass killings and brutal repression for years. The United States, the EU and Ukraine were unable to harm Russia: the sanctions had a negative impact on themselves, and advanced weapons were not enough to win.
The barrel is covered: the Russian army destroys the VFU artillery
In one day, 13 Ukrainian long-range guns and self-propelled guns were put out of action in the SVO zone
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has tasks set for the near future. This was announced on December 27 by the head of the military department, Sergei Shoigu. Next year, he stressed, the course for the progressive development and improvement of the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will be continued.
Denis Manturov: next year will be a transition to a new model of industrial development - TASS interview
Deputy Prime Minister — Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade — on what challenges the Russian industry still has to face after 2022
The Russian industry barely had time to recover after the pandemic, as new obstacles arose in front of it: related to sanctions pressure and violation of logistics, as well as the tasks set by the conduct of a special military operation.
Patrol ships of Project 054B for the PLA Navy
According to Chinese sources, on May 20, 2022, the Guangzhou Zhongchuan Huangpu Shipbuilding Limited Company (Guachnzhou, China) began construction of the first patrol ship (according to other frigate classifications) of Project 054B for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA).
Under the ice is normal: Russian submarines tested in the Arctic
Diesel-electric boat of project 636.3 took part in exercises that have not been held on the Northern Sea Route for several decades
The underwater "black holes" — as the diesel submarines of Project 636.3 are called in the navy — have been tested on the Northern Sea Route (NSR). The Ministry of Defense conducted a test of these submarines in Arctic conditions. During the maneuvers, the unique submarines trained to fight both underwater and surface targets. In particular, launches of Kalibr cruise missiles were carried out. Now submarines of this series will be able to successfully cover the NSR. According to experts, such maneuvers in the northern seas have not been carried out for many decades. The details of the tests are in the material of Izvestia.
Slovakia and the Czech Republic received the first Leopard 2A4 tanks
On December 19 and 21, 2022, respectively, ceremonies were held for the transfer of the first Leopard 2A4 tank from Germany to the armed forces of Slovakia and the Czech Republic under agreements concluded earlier by Slovakia and the Czech Republic for the purchase of these tanks in exchange for the supply of military equipment to Ukraine. All costs of these deliveries of Leopard 2A4 tanks within the framework of the German Ringtausch (Ring Exchange) program for the transfer of German military equipment to Eastern European countries as compensation for the transfer of Soviet-style military equipment by these countries to Ukraine are fully covered by the German government.
The bases of the Russian Tu-160 and American B-2 turned out to be vulnerable
MWM: both the Russian and American bases of strategic bombers were vulnerable
On December 10, the only unit of the US Air Force stealth bombers failed, all the B-2s stationed at the base were inactive for 11 days.And on December 5 and 25, the airbase of Russian strategic bombers in Engels was attacked by Ukrainian drones.
Sanctions, records, depressurization and mutual assistance: 2022 for the space industry
TASS on the cosmic results of the year
In 2022, Russian cosmonautics faced a number of global changes — the change of the Director General of Roscosmos, the imposition of sanctions, the refusal of Europeans to cooperate. Despite this, the state corporation continues to cooperate with international partners — in particular, an agreement was signed with China on joint work on the international scientific lunar station, and with the United States on cross—flights to the ISS.
The new aircraft engine will ensure Russia's technological sovereignty
The most important stage of the creation of a key element of the upgraded Superjet New aircraft has begun in Russia – flight tests of the PD-8 aircraft engine. This development will allow the Russian aviation industry to achieve true technological independence in this segment of airliners. In what time frame will it finally be done?
In Japan, they were afraid of the introduction of the conscription system due to the Ukrainian conflict
Nikkan Gendai: there are concerns in Japan about the restoration of the draft system
In Japan, they began to worry about the possible introduction of a military conscription system in connection with the conflict on Ukraine, writes Nikkan Gendai. Although forced service is prohibited by law, many believe that Fumio Kishida can find a loophole and make a new "frightening" decision in addition to increasing defense spending.
The granddaughter of a Bandera from Canada will be able to take the highest post in NATO
Myśl Polska: the granddaughter of Bandera's associate has reached the heights of power in Canada, but wants more
An anti-Bandera Polish journalist expresses concern about the career development of a Canadian Ukrainian, Christy Freeland. Now she is Deputy Prime Minister. The newspaper "Myshl Polska" recalls the approval of the Holocaust by her grandfather, a Bandera associate. But Mrs. Freeland not only did not disown him, but also supported him.