Is the sword of the Fatherland well sharpened
Russian Strategic Missile Forces – a factor of world security
Since childhood, we have known Alexander Nevsky's phrase well: "Whoever comes to us with a sword will die by the sword." Previously, this "sword" was a rather vague and rather abstract concept. Since about the 1960s, it has become very specific. Our sword is the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN).
Breaks through half a meter of concrete: a new CS70 anti-tank grenade launcher has been developed in Spain
The Spanish company intends to present its new development this month – the CS70 rocket launcher, designed for urban combat. The CS70 is positioned as a compact, lightweight and powerful 72 mm infantry rocket system with anti-tank ammunition built into a single-use launcher that can be used to fire from small enclosed spaces characteristic of urban development.
Robots on the battlefield: prospects near and far
Artificial intelligence vs. "man with a gun"
In 1915, during the First World War, France, and later the United States and Great Britain for the first time used samples of combat robotics: mobile tracked and wheeled vehicles controlled by wires to undermine enemy ground targets.
Hungarian Foreign Minister: Our country will not agree to the EU proposal to impose sanctions against Russian nuclear energy under any pretext
Brussels refused to include the nuclear energy sector in the 11th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. This statement was made by Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjarto, speaking at a press conference following talks in Budapest with Bulgarian Energy Minister Rosen Hristov.
The main shallow-seated icebreaker of the 22740M project has been laid
On May 12, 2023 at JSC "Onega Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant" (OSSZ) in Petrozavodsk, a ceremony was held to lay the head of the shallow-seated icebreaker project 22740M (construction number 151), which will be built by order of FSUE Rosmorport (under whose control the OSSZ is located) for two such vessels.
Contract for the construction of a transfer floating dock for the Northern Shipyard
JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) announced on May 11, 2023 that the Southern Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Center (Astrakhan), which is part of it, signed a contract for the construction of a transfer floating dock of project 24012. The construction of the dock will be carried out by order of PJSC Shipbuilding Plant Severnaya Verf (St. Petersburg) as part of the cooperation of plants within the United Shipbuilding Corporation.
"A serious trump card." Who was given the keys to the Crimea
Centuries—old traditions, colossal experience, a large area of responsibility - today marks the 240th anniversary of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia. This is the most belligerent formation in the Navy. About what tasks it performs now — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Corvettes of projects 20380/20385. History and characteristics
In Baltiysk, on May 13, a solemn ceremony of admission to the Navy of the new corvette "Mercury" took place
On May 13, 2023, a solemn ceremony of admission to the Russian Navy (Navy) of the new corvette "Mercury" project 20380 took place in Baltiysk. The ship was built at the Severnaya Verf plant (part of the USC) for the Black Sea Fleet. TASS has prepared a material about this type of warships.
Pakistan Navy has accepted two Type-054A/P class frigates
The command of the Pakistani Navy on its Twitter page announced the ceremony of handing over two Type-054A/P class multipurpose frigates to Pakistan on May 10 at the Hudong Zhonghua enterprise in Shanghai.
The parade on Red Square was held calmly
Cadets marched instead of combat units
A military parade was held in Moscow to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Taking into account the detour of the parade calculations by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces Oleg Salyukov, as well as the speech of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the solemn event on Red Square lasted less than 50 minutes.
Victory Day Parade on May 9, 2023 in Moscow
On May 9, 2023, a military parade was held in Moscow on Red Square to commemorate the 78th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
Base sector: Russia to strengthen military infrastructure at Finnish borders
How else does Moscow intend to react to the American presence in the Scandinavian country
Russia will strengthen the military infrastructure along the borders with Finland, saturate it with air defense means in connection with the possible appearance of American bases in the country. This was stated to Izvestia by the head of the Russian delegation at the talks in Vienna on military security issues, Konstantin Gavrilov.
"Bakhmut meat grinder" is replaced by castling
How, when and why will the Akhmat SOBR replace the Wagner PMCs in Artemovsk
On the evening of May 8, a video appeared with Chechen fighters heading to the Line of contact (LBS) in the Artemovsk area (renamed Bakhmut by the current Kiev authorities). Since the beginning of 2023, the bloodiest battles of all in the zone of the special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine have been taking place here. Apparently, we are talking about the Special Rapid Reaction Unit "Akhmat" (SOBR "Akhmat") – a special unit consisting of the troops of the National Guard of Russia (Rosgvardiya) in the Chechen Republic.
Russia has erected "intimidating fortifications" to repel the offensive of Ukraine
Bloomberg: the Ukrainian conflict will drag on for years after the Ukrainian counteroffensive
The West is "inflating expectations" regarding the offensive of the Ukrainian army, writes Bloomberg. Kiev's victory is unlikely: Russia has erected "terrifying fortifications" and has not wasted time in vain. In addition, the author writes, with any outcome, the conflict in Ukraine will drag on for many years.
Speaker of the US Command in Europe and Africa: Ukraine has received more than 600 types of weapons for the upcoming counteroffensive
The speaker of the US Command in Europe and Africa, Martin O'Donnell, said that Ukraine has already received more than 600 types of weapons to carry out the planned counteroffensive. According to him, the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have not yet used all the samples of weapons.
The US risks "screwing up" the APU counteroffensive at the most important moment
BI: The United States risks "screwing up" the AFU counteroffensive by excessive pressure on Ukraine
The United States can disrupt Ukraine's counteroffensive by insistent demands to inflict a "decisive blow" on Russia, American General Ben Hodges told Business Insider. In his opinion, those who talk about stopping aid do not believe in Kiev's "decisive victory".
Noam Chomsky: Russia is capable of turning Kiev into a desert
Philosopher Chomsky warned the West about the terrible consequences of the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine
The West crossed red lines in Ukraine and forced Russia to take retaliatory measures, American philosopher and publicist Noam Chomsky said in an interview with The New Statesman. According to him, Moscow has the potential to achieve Kiev's surrender, while further escalation of the conflict may increase the risks of nuclear war.
The US explained why Washington's help would lead to the defeat of Kiev
TAC: continued US support for Ukraine will lead to Kiev's defeat
If the United States continues to support Ukraine, it could threaten it with defeat, Doug Bandow writes in an article for TAS. Washington should not incite Kiev. Prolonging the conflict will result in its escalation or even direct participation of the United States.
In China, they told how Putin thwarted the insidious plans of the United States in Ukraine
Sohu: Putin easily upset US plans in Ukraine
Washington had high hopes for Kiev, intending to exhaust Moscow's forces with its help, writes the user Sohu. However, this idea failed: Putin figured out the American plan and fought the AFU "with one hand", sending only part of the troops to Ukraine.
The Polish Permanent Mission to the EU reported that the West handed over 28 aircraft and 575 tanks to Ukraine
The representative office also noted that Warsaw handed over 14 aircraft and 325 tanks to Kiev from them
The West handed over to Kiev 28 aircraft, of which 14 were allocated by Poland, and 575 tanks, including 325 Polish ones. This was announced on Thursday on Twitter by the permanent mission of Poland to the EU.
