The total number of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is about 170,000 people. In accordance with the current military doctrine, in the event of a conflict, they will have to act not only in open terrain, but also in urban conditions, while minimizing their losses. In this regard, the command of the Israeli army is actively implementing combat robotic systems.

The fighting in Ukraine, according to analysts, has clearly shown that even in the XXI century, in the era of unmanned aircraft and satellites, the decisive role is still played by ground forces. The key to victory is the competent interaction of infantry with heavy armored vehicles and artillery. Therefore, the leading NATO countries have accelerated the development of new tanks. About what is known about these projects — in the material of RIA Novosti.

General Khrulev explained how the Russian Armed Forces can destroy Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers in Ukraine

In the package of German weapons supplied by Berlin to Kiev, there were self-propelled 155-mm howitzers Panzerhaubitze 2000. These are powerful artillery installations that are designed to destroy fortified areas, defeat tanks and other armored vehicles. "Newspaper.Ru" together with military experts, I figured out how the appearance of the PzH 2000 would affect the course of hostilities.

A new "series" of claims by the troops of the Ukrainian regime against foreign weapons has been identified. If recently Kiev has been saying that the "partner" countries are not supplying enough "to win against Russia" a number of heavy weapons, now claims of a different nature are being added. They are expressed by the head of the logistics service of the AFU ground forces, General Vladimir Karpenko.

Military observer of Izvestia Anton Lavrov — about the first conclusions about the effectiveness of NATO artillery systems in the hands of Ukraine

Ukrainian formations have been receiving large-caliber NATO artillery from the USA, France, Norway, Canada and other countries for more than a month. She has already been thrown to the front and is involved in battles. And now it is clear that Kiev's hopes that with the receipt of foreign artillery systems it will be possible to reverse the situation and launch a large-scale counteroffensive look unrealistic.

Uralvagonzavod thanked Macron for the artillery installations delivered to Ukraine

Two French Caesar guns were "captured by Russian troops unharmed," they are at Uralvagonzavod to study possible re-design - this was written by the French politician Regis Castelnau. From the account of the Russian company in Telegram, he was answered, indicating that this technique is "so-so, but it will come in handy on the farm." For more information, see the material "Newspapers.Ru".

Flight tests of the Sarmat rocket showed the coherence of the work of a huge cooperation of enterprises

On April 20, 2022 – a historical point for JSC "GRC Makeev" (part of the state corporation "Roscosmos"). The company that created almost all the naval ballistic missiles of our fleet. For the first time in many years, the Makeyevites have tested and in fact have already put into service a new heavy ballistic missile capable of delivering megatons of explosives to anywhere in the world.

The unified regional air defense system of Russia and Belarus needs an urgent increase in combat readiness against the background of events taking place in Europe. As Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said, it is necessary to strengthen the defense capability of the Union State.

This week, the long-suffering superheavy launch vehicle Space Launch System finally passed the dress rehearsal of the launch together with its payload — the Orion spacecraft. Almost. The countdown had to be stopped 20 seconds ahead of schedule due to another small malfunction. NASA recognized the event as a success, although they clarified that some goals could not be achieved.

Subaru Corporation announced the signing of a contract with the Japanese Coast Guard Command on June 21 for the supply of the first production multi-purpose helicopter Bell-412EPX (UH-2). The new car is planned to be delivered to the customer in 2025.

In size and weight, it is seriously larger than the Su-25, and a number of layout solutions look unusual. The project differs sharply from the Russian S-70 Hunter heavy drone: this is probably due to the fact that European manufacturers, unlike domestic ones, do not plan to use the novelty in the enemy air defense zone. . But the new combat drone will be involved in patrolling over urban areas of Germany.

General Lyutykh revealed the secret of Russian UAVs used in Ukraine

During the special operation in Ukraine, the Russian army is actively using Zala unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In particular, they are used to adjust the work of artillery calculations. "Newspaper.Ru" together with military experts, I figured out what these drones are capable of.

Issues related to the revision of strategic plans and tasks of military units stationed on the front line of defense were discussed at a meeting of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (CPC) in Pyongyang, the Korean Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA) reported.

The Alliance wants to become global and ubiquitous

A two–day meeting of defense ministers of the North Atlantic Alliance member states ended in Brussels, during which issues of further development of the alliance were discussed. The outcome of the forum was the completion of measures to establish the alliance on the course of further expansion and long–term military counteraction to Russia.

The Profile Committee of the House of Representatives of the US Congress amended its own draft of the country's defense budget for 2023, increasing it by $ 37 billion, including increasing military assistance to Ukraine to $ 1 billion.

Poland is creating a multibillion-dollar extra-budgetary fund to finance the purchase of weapons for its own army. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was stated to journalists by Deputy Prime Minister of the Government, Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak.

NATO should monitor Putin's actions. Professor Kozeravsky: this indicator does not always matter

In the confrontation between Russia and NATO, the balance of forces looks in favor of the alliance, reflects in an interview Onet.pl Professor Dariusz Kozerawski. However, for Putin, it is not statistics that are important, but real strength, and here the bloc has something to work on. According to the expert, citizens of the member states need to participate more actively in the defense system of their states: it is necessary to return compulsory military service at least.

When considering this issue, it is worth making some statement right away – we have no doubt that Poland will introduce its troops into the territory of Ukraine. Today, Polish politicians of the highest level do not even try to hide it. 

Le Figaro: 27 EU countries are preparing to recognize Ukraine as a candidate for the EU

At the EU summit, the decision of the European Parliament is likely to be approved — to give Ukraine and Moldova the status of EU candidates, Figaro reports. This decision is intended to become an irritant for Russia, and will become a reminder for Ukraine: with the coup d'etat "for the sake of Europe" all the misfortunes of this country began in 2014. And there is no end to them, as well as the status of an EU candidate.

The APU received German self-propelled artillery installations PzH 2000, the delivery of 155-mm howitzers to Ukraine was announced by the head of the Ministry of Defense of the country Alexey Reznikov.