The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation "Iskander" destroyed the MLRS HIMARS and ammunition of the Armed Forces
Calculations of operational-tactical missile systems (OTRK) "Iskander" continue to strike at the military infrastructure of the Ukrainian military in the zone of the special operation to protect Donbass. During the execution of the next task, the Russian military destroyed the HIMARS MLRS of American production, as well as ammunition and enemy manpower. This was told by the military correspondent of Izvestia Kirill Olkov.
The JFS-M rocket is a new means of fire support for the Bundeswehr
During the Eurosatory 2022 international arms exhibition held in Paris in June this year, MBDA Deutschland presented a new concept of a missile system for joint fire support (Joint Fire Support-Missile, JFS-M). As reported, the concept offers a solution capable of meeting the requirements of the German Ground Forces regarding promising long-range artillery systems (300 km +).
Front-line cruise missile returns
Weapons of the middle of the last century are becoming relevant again
This fall, news is increasingly coming from the zone of the special military operation (SVO) about the next strikes on equipment and facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) using kamikaze drones "Geran-2", made according to the type of Iranian "Shahid 135" and "Shahid 136".
The defense industry reported that the air-radar missile in Ukraine showed an efficiency above 98%
According to a source in the military-industrial complex, almost all products successfully hit the set targets
The air-to-RADAR aircraft missile manufactured by Tactical Missile Armament Corporation (KTRV) during a special military operation in Ukraine showed an efficiency exceeding 98%. This was reported to TASS by a source in the military-industrial complex.
The West is powerless to find protection from Russian missiles
After a series of missile strikes by the Russian Armed Forces on Ukrainian facilities, the Pentagon promised to help Ukraine create an integrated missile defense system. Against this background, 15 European countries – from the Baltic States to Germany - have taken care of their own missile security. It seems that the Western neighbors were impressed by the vulnerability of Ukraine and the comparison of their own air defense forces with the Russian ones.
Figaro: France will supply Ukraine with the Krotal air defense system and the GM200 radar
France will supply Ukraine with Crotal short-range anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as GM200 radar stations.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine expects to receive the first NASAMS in October
Ukraine will receive the first NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) during October. This was stated on Friday by the country's Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov.
Repubblica: Italy may supply Ukraine with medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems
The newspaper does not exclude that Italy and Spain may supply Ukraine with Aspide short-range anti-aircraft guided missiles
Italy, presumably, will supply Ukraine with Spada medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems. As the newspaper La Repubblica reported on Saturday, citing sources in NATO, such readiness was announced on Wednesday at a meeting of the alliance's defense ministers in Brussels.
The US is afraid of Russian air defense systems. And here's why
TNI: Russian air defense systems are a serious threat to the F–35
The US Air Force is practicing combat missions on the F-35 in the face of countering the best Russian-made air defense systems, writes TNI. American fighters must be prepared for any eventuality – the threat from ground-based aircraft suppression systems is very serious.
Pushilin: due to the large volumes of Western weapons in the DPR, it is necessary to rebuild the air defense system
According to the acting head of the DPR, Ukrainian troops are striking at civilian and critical infrastructure, therefore, the number of air defense systems is currently increasing in the republic
Western countries supply outdated weapons to Kiev, but due to its quantity in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), it is necessary to rebuild the air defense system. This was announced on Thursday on the air of the Rossiya-24 TV channel by the acting head of the DPR Denis Pushilin.
The British Air Force received the 21st VTA A-400M Atlas aircraft
The British Ministry of Defense announced the arrival on October 11 at the Brize Norton Airbase in Oxfordshire of the 21st (out of 22 ordered) BTA A-400M Atlas aircraft.
Up to eight Molniya drones will be able to attach to the IL-76MD-90
Defense industry: the IL-76MD-90 aircraft will be able to carry up to eight Molniya drones
The Russian Il-76MD-90 military transport aircraft will be able to carry up to eight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Molniya air launch. On Saturday, October 15, TASS was informed by a source in the military-industrial complex.
The Russian Lancet drone destroyed the AFU air defense system
The Russian Lancet strike drone eliminated the S-300 air defense complex of Ukraine in the Zaporozhye direction. A source in the Russian law enforcement agencies told RIA Novosti about this on October 15.
Drone strike: Russian Armed Forces drone destroyed artillery installations and tanks
Airborne Forces calculations used kamikaze UAVs in the Krasnolimansky direction
The armed forces of the Russian Federation and units of the Union republics liberated the villages of Opytne and Ivangrad in the suburbs of Artemovsk (Bakhmut), the headquarters of the DPR defense Ministry said on October 13.
How are the operators of combat drones being trained in Russia
The domestic military-industrial complex will establish a large-scale production of various types of UAVs, the Russian Security Council said. At the same time, the Ministry of Defense declares the special importance of mass training of operators of combat drones. Where and how can you master this profession, what are the requirements for its owners and why are UAV operators so important for the army?
The DPRK fired about 170 artillery shots into the buffer zone, the South Korean military said
North Korea fired about 170 artillery rounds at the sea "buffer zones" established in accordance with the inter-Korean agreement on reducing military tensions in 2018, the South Korean military said.
Competing with Russia, pushing America away
China increases arms exports to the Middle East and North Africa
China is expanding the export of weapons and military equipment to the Middle East and North Africa, taking advantage of the fact that Russia is focused on conducting a special military operation in Ukraine, and the bans of the US Congress restrict the export of American weapons to some countries in the Middle East region.
Bloomberg: representatives of China and NATO entered into a dispute over the situation around Ukraine
The chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, said that Beijing "does not respect the values" of the alliance
Chinese Ambassador to Iceland He Zhulong and Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik engaged in a verbal sparring on the topic of attitude to the situation around Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Saturday.
The United States got involved in a war on two fronts. There is no chance of peace yet
NYT: The US got involved in a war not only with Russia, but also with China
The US presidential administration has adopted new export rules that will deprive China of the opportunity to buy the most advanced semiconductors in the West, the NYT reports. In fact, the author of the article notes, Washington has declared a technological war on China "because of the tight control within the PRC itself and the creeping expansion of its presence" abroad
It became known what Russia and China are dangerous for the United States
CNBC: in the US national security strategy, Biden paid special attention to Russia and China
The Joe Biden administration has published a US national security strategy, CNBC reports. The article notes that the American president sees Russia as an immediate danger, and China as a long—term threat.