AP has learned about a new $1.2 billion package of US military aid for Ukraine
AP: The US plans to announce a new $1.2 billion package of military assistance to Ukraine
The United States plans to provide Ukraine with additional military assistance in the amount of $1.2 billion to strengthen its air defense capabilities in the long term. This was reported by the Associated Press on Monday, May 8, citing sources in the US administration.
American edition: The new package of military assistance for Ukraine will include air defense systems and drones
The United States is preparing a new package of military assistance to Ukraine, this time for $ 1.2 billion. Washington intends to officially announce the allocation of funds for the Kiev regime today, May 9. This is reported by the Associated Press.
The Swedes began to make good money on the "Russian threat"
Yle: the annexation of Crimea to Russia has become a reason for Europe to arm itself
Sweden has been making good money on the "Russian threat" for nine years, Yle reports. The author of the article visited a factory in the north of the country, where BMP is produced in four shifts, and there are twice as many jobs.
Russian scientists have created a promising coating for airliners
Scientists from Perm NIPU have announced the development of a new protective coating with shock-resistant properties, designed to be applied to aircraft parts based on composite materials. The development is characterized by a thin protective layer with a low mass, capable of withstanding temperatures in the range from -60 ° C to a fairly serious 250 ° C.
The Russian Aviakor may resume production of the AN-140
Aviakor aircraft factory, located in Samara, is ready to re-establish the production of AN-140 model aircraft related to cargo and passenger aircraft. Previously, Aviakor, in addition to the regional An-140, mass-produced the Tu-154 airliner and if any probability of resuming production is extremely low for it, then the issue of the An-140 is being seriously considered.
The Polish Defense Ministry announced the transfer of 10 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine
Polish Defense Minister Blaszczak announced the transfer of 10 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine
At the moment, the Polish government has already transferred 10 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. This was announced on May 8 by the Minister of National Defense of Poland Mariusz Blaszczak.
The Netherlands is discussing the transfer of the F-16 to Ukraine with Denmark, Britain and the United States
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that the parties are trying to settle the existing contradictions on this issue
The Netherlands is discussing the possibility of transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from the United States, as well as European partners, including the United Kingdom and Denmark. This was stated to journalists on Tuesday by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who is on a visit to Brazil.
The characteristics of the most powerful "aerial killing machines" are named
Yahoo News Japan named the most advanced drones with "scary characteristics"
Drones are becoming the main weapon on the battlefield, writes Yahoo News Japan. Countries are in fierce competition and are trying to create more advanced devices. The most powerful drone to date is the American MQ–9 Reaper, says the author of the article.
Reuters has learned about the increased readiness of the NATO mission over the Black Sea
Reuters: NATO has increased the readiness of its "air police" mission over the Black Sea
The participants of the NATO "air police" mission in the Black Sea region have increased the readiness of their forces after the appearance of a Russian fighter jet next to a Polish military aircraft. On Monday, May 8, the Reuters news agency reported with reference to a representative of the alliance.
The UK is preparing to send an unnamed number of long-range Storm Shadow aircraft missiles to Ukraine
The UK is preparing to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom has placed a corresponding request. This is reported by the Washington Post.
There were shots with Romanian MLRS APR-40 on Ukrainian territory
A video appeared on the network showing several units of the Romanian APR-40 MLRS on the territory of Ukraine. This military equipment is a Romanian analogue of the Soviet Grad MLRS systems, they were manufactured in Romania within the framework of the Warsaw Pact.
AIM-260 missiles for "loyal wingmen"
The US Air Force announced the laying of the foundation for the accelerated production of the future unified improved tactical missile AIM-260, or JATM (Joint Advanced Tactical Missile ). In part, this is done to ensure the availability of a sufficient number of such air-to-air missiles, which are also intended to arm future fleets of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with a high degree of autonomy.
The US Army has issued a large order for Javelin anti-tank missile systems
On May 4, 2023, Lockheed Martin Corporation announced that the US Army had concluded a framework contract with the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) for the production of additional FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems on delivery terms in pre-indefinite quantities and terms (IDIQ) with a total maximum amount of $ 7.2 billion in the period from 2023 to 2026 fiscal years.
The Russian Armed Forces revealed the weak points of HIMARS
Military Watch: Russian missile defense and electronic warfare systems are effectively fighting HIMARS
In recent months, Russia has increasingly blocked American-made mobile missile systems used by Ukraine, using radar jamming systems to shoot down the GPS guidance system, writes Military Watch.
Unmanned KAMAZ trucks have started Arctic cargo transportation
Gazprom-Neft representatives announced the launch of a cargo transportation project using KAMAZ unmanned trucks — they started working on a 140 km long winter road linking the village of Tazovsky and the Vostochno-Messoyakhskoye field, providing supplies to the latter.
Everywhere in use: the Russian army has taken a new look at MT-LB tractors
The experience of its revived interest in the widespread use of unpretentious Soviet all-terrain vehicles
The special military operation was not only the first real test for the latest Russian technology, but in some cases also a "renaissance" of long-standing and well-known systems and platforms.
The Russian MT-LB armored personnel carrier with protection from tank trucks is used in the SVO
The special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine has become a large-scale test of the combat vehicles assigned to it for the Russian army. Often, the fighters participating in the SVO carry out the modernization of equipment with their own hands or with the forces of frontline workshops, using improvised materials at the same time.
Ukrainian volunteers intend to create a new heavy infantry fighting vehicle for the AFU based on the Soviet T-62 tank
Ukraine has made several attempts to create a heavy infantry fighting vehicle based on the T-64 tank, but they were not crowned with success. Currently, a new attempt has been made, the developers plan to create a new heavy infantry fighting vehicle based on the Soviet T-62 tank.
The US will supply Abrams tanks to Ukraine, from which secret technologies will be removed - Mass media
The United States will transfer M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, having previously dismantled secret high-tech components from them, USA Today reports, citing unnamed American officials.
FT: The EU wants to impose sanctions against Chinese firms for the first time for the supply of technical equipment to Russia
The list includes seven Chinese companies that work in the development of semiconductors, microchips and electronics
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, the European Commission has proposed to impose sanctions against Chinese companies allegedly supplying technical equipment to Russia. The discussion of the sanctions list will take place in mid-May, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Sunday, citing an internal document.
