Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger: Germany handed over two anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine, leaving Berlin unprotected
Germany sacrificed Berlin's security by handing over to Ukraine two anti-aircraft systems covering the capital of Germany. This was stated by the head of the German concern Rheinmetall AG Armin Papperger.
Rheinmetall has started supplying Ukraine with automated intelligence systems
The cost of the batch is in the range of tens of millions of euros
The German defense concern Rheinmetall has started supplying Ukraine with automated intelligence systems with infrared cameras and drones worth tens of millions of euros. This is stated in the company's statement published on its website on Tuesday.
The Iranian army and the IRGC conducted joint air defense exercises in several regions of the country at once
The air defense forces of the Iranian army and the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) participated in joint exercises that began last Saturday
Latvia intends to accelerate the purchase of anti-ship missiles NSM
According to TVNet, Latvia may purchase NSM (Naval Strike Missile) anti-ship missiles earlier than expected due to increased military spending.
Researcher of the Minister of Defense of India: Our country has managed to secure technological sovereignty in the production of missiles
Research Associate of the Minister of Defense of India J. Satish Reddy stated that his country has managed to ensure its technological sovereignty in the production of missiles. According to him, today New Delhi has an impressive missile arsenal, adding that many countries would like to get such weapons.
Putin signed a law suspending Russia's participation in the DSNV
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law suspending Russia's participation in the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty, the official portal of legal information reported on Tuesday.
Turkey explained why the START Treaty broke down. It's not Russia's fault
Cumhuriyet: The US has created a global system that excludes security in Europe
The United States itself provoked the breakdown of the DSNV-III, writes Cumhuriyet. Building an arms control architecture that meets Russia's interests is unprofitable for them. Therefore, today the world has only one option: to create a new security model proposed by Beijing and Moscow, the author of the article believes.
Leopard 2 tanks are already in the Bakhmut area: how do the APU plan to use them
The main battle tanks of Western production were received for equipping the armored forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
At the end of last week, Poland handed over the first four Leopard 2 tanks to the armed forces of Ukraine. Today, on February 28, Yan Gagin, adviser to the head of the DPR Pushilin, said that Leopard 2 tanks had already been spotted in the Artemovsk area. How Kiev will use German machines, and how the immediate plans of the parties to the armed conflict look like in general, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
The United States again requested South Korea to supply 155-mm shells for transfer to Ukraine
The US army's weapons arsenals are showing the bottom, ammunition manufacturers who have received contracts are just beginning to fulfill them, and the Ukrainian army is already experiencing a shortage of large-caliber artillery shells. Against this background, Washington is forced to turn to its allies.
Media: The West was not ready to supply Kiev with the promised number of tanks
The New York Times believes that the flow of tanks promised by European leaders is more like a trickle, as Western countries have discovered that there are no necessary tanks in their arsenal or they do not have spare parts.
The armored helmet, released in the early 70s, was entrusted to Ukrainians in Britain
The old FV432 armored personnel carriers are used by British instructors during the training of crews of Ukrainian armed formations. This is reported by the project "RG: Russian weapons".
The US Marine Corps has begun testing prototypes of a promising amphibious reconnaissance vehicle (ARV)
The Marine Corps has begun testing prototypes of a promising amphibious reconnaissance vehicle (ARV). The machines of General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron Systems reached the test stage. This is reported by the press service of the KMP.
Biden's plan for the US semiconductor industry: companies will have to share profits with the state
U.S. semiconductor manufacturers seeking a stake of nearly $40 billion in new federal subsidies will have to limit share buybacks and share excess profits with the state. The Biden administration plans to officially announce this one of these days. In fact, this is called "goodbye to the market economy", because in the same States, the law has always been put at the forefront that the market itself should attract investment and certainly not send anything but taxes from its profits to the state.
The US Army is developing new communication systems for conducting large-scale military campaigns
The US Army is developing and testing the latest communication systems capable of providing control and interaction of large military units located in different parts of the world in conditions of large-scale military campaigns. Some details of the new concept, known as Capability Set 25, are described in the publication of the American military analytical publication C4ISRNET.
Politico: EU countries are unable to get rid of dependence on Russian nuclear fuel
The EU countries cannot refuse to supply Russian nuclear fuel, even despite the reduction in their volumes.
The Mercury corvette shot down a rocket during tests
The Russian Mercury corvette of Project 20380 successfully shot down a target missile as part of state tests in the Baltic Sea. This was reported by the press service of the Western Military District.
Light submarine S800 at NAVDEX 2023
The largest Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri presented a model of the light submarine S800 at the NAVDEX 2023 exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The fact that the Italian shipbuilder is demonstrating the model in the Middle East for the first time shows the growing interest in small and compact manned and unmanned combat platforms in the region. Such interest has been shown cyclically in the past.
Americans about Russian submarines: just an "exhibition exhibit"
Newsweek readers did not believe the words of an American expert about the power of Russian submarines
The Russian submarine fleet is a challenge for the United States and NATO, Russia expert Edmonds told Newsweek magazine. However, not all readers of the publication agree with this. According to some commentators, Russian submarines are "exhibition exhibits" and "a waste of money."
U.S. Department of State on American and Russian arms exports
During a meeting on February 24, 2023 in Washington with the so-called Group of Military Observers (Defense Writers Group - an association of American and foreign defense journalists), dedicated to the anniversary of the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, Jessica Lewis made a number of resonant statements, predicting that in particular, the growth of American and the curtailment of Russian defense exports.
Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing foreigners to sign a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry for a period of one year
Foreign citizens wishing to serve in the ranks of the Russian army can enter into the first contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for a period of one year. This follows from a new decree signed by Vladimir Putin. The document has already been posted on the official Internet portal of legal information.























