A report published in the United States named the reasons for the rapid surrender of the Afghan army to the Taliban
The Office of the Special Inspector General for the Reconstruction of Afghanistan (SIGAR, an American government organization), published a document stating the helplessness of the Kabul leadership before the loss of power that occurred last summer.
The division of unmanned surface ships of the US Navy will test its experimental marine drones during the RIMPAC 2022 exercises
This summer, the division of unmanned surface ships of the US Navy (USVDIV One) will send four experimental drones to Hawaii for testing during the RIMPAC 2022 exercises. Testing of promising vehicles is aimed at exploring the possibilities of using drones to increase the lethality of the surface fleet.
The head of Rostec Chemezov announced the start of serial production of gas turbine engines for frigates of project 22350
Serial production of DGTA-55R gas turbine engines for Russian frigates has been started in Russia, production has been mastered at enterprises that are part of Rostec State Corporation. This was announced by the head of Rostec, Sergey Chemezov.
A ship claiming to be the new flagship of the Black Sea Fleet instead of the cruiser "Moscow" has been named
The Black Sea Fleet, left without a flagship after the death of the Guards missile cruiser "Moscow", will soon receive a new flagship of the fleet. According to preliminary information, it will be one of the frigates of project 11356.
Day of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy
On May 18, the Baltic Fleet Day is celebrated in Russia, established by the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy of July 15, 1996 "On the introduction of annual holidays and professional days in the specialty".
The timing of the launch of the sea trials of the ice-resistant self-propelled platform "North Pole" has been named
The ice-resistant self-propelled platform "North Pole", the construction of which is being completed at the Admiralty Shipyards shipbuilding enterprise in St. Petersburg, begins factory sea trials. This was announced by the director of the "Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute" Alexander Makarov.
AI with drones and 3D printers without human participation will build a superdamba in China
A unique 180-meter dam may appear in China by 2024. It will be built using 3D printing and artificial intelligence, which will take over the management of the entire construction process of the structure. People will not take part in the construction.
Germany compensated the Czech Republic for the supply of Soviet T-72 tanks to Ukraine
The Czech Republic nevertheless obtained compensation from Germany for the Soviet-made T-72 tanks delivered to Ukraine, the negotiations ended successfully. According to the German Defense Ministry, the Czech Republic will receive Leopard 2A4 tanks.
Will Ukraine be able to throw the T-84-120 "Yatagan" tank into battle
The difficult situation that has developed in the Armed Forces of Ukraine with serviceable equipment, the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is trying to solve by sending various exotics to the troops, like the T-84U "Oplot", of which there are literally several pieces left on the move.
"Terminators" joined the battle in the Donbass. What is it
Ex-Colonel of the General Staff Khodarenok explained why the Terminator-2 BMPT is used in Ukraine
The Russian Armed Forces used Terminator-2 tank support vehicles (BMPT) during a special military operation in Ukraine. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what tasks this machine faces.
The use of the Terminator BMPT made it possible to increase the efficiency of destroying ATGM calculations and enemy positions near Severodonetsk
Information is confirmed that the Russian Armed Forces have transferred the Terminator BMPT to the Severodonetsk and other areas of the special military operation.
The Russian Army received another batch of T-90M tanks
As Rostec State Corporation reported on May 17, 2022, Uralvagonzavod, part of the concern UVZ of Rostec State Corporation, held a solemn dispatch of a train of T-90M "Breakthrough" tanks to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Borisov spoke about Russia's laser weapons, which can burn drones in five seconds
Russia used the latest laser system "Badass" in Ukraine
Russia used its latest development in the field of laser weapons in Ukraine, said Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov. According to him, this laser "burns through" objects and can "absolutely freely" shoot down drones at a distance of five kilometers. The previous domestic laser complex "Peresvet", according to experts, could also shoot down drones, but only in ideal weather.
Scientists have managed to grow plants in the lunar soil for the first time
Lunar agriculture has made a big step forward: scientists from the University of Florida for the first time grew seedlings in soil delivered from the Moon. This success marks an important milestone in the work on future deep space missions, and also provides useful information about the composition and fertility of space soil. There is not much lunar soil on Earth, so the experiment was not easy.
Without sleds, but with command boats. How does the producer of "Unions" live
Dmitry Baranov, Director of the Progress RCC, told how the plant lives under sanctions
After the introduction of US and EU sanctions against Russian space enterprises, the head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, promised to focus the resources released due to the curtailment of cooperation on the creation of dual-use and military systems.
Americans themselves are pushing their country into the abyss
Fear and hatred destroy the foundations of American power
A serious philosophical split has reigned in the United States, writes The Telegraph. The very meaning of the word "freedom" has become the subject of dispute, and the idea of individual freedom is losing its position. Such a shift could destroy the foundations of America's power, the author of the article warns.
NATO is trying to "resurrect the brain" and start a new wave of madness
The logic of "NATO expansion to the north" has become even more obvious
The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO does not bode well, it is a "new wave of madness" of the alliance. It will further strengthen Russia's geographical deterrence, and it will take a long time to deal with the consequences, writes Huanqiu Shibao.
Adjusting to NATO, Sweden is only getting weaker
Adjusting to NATO, Swedish defense is weakening
Membership in NATO threatens to weaken Sweden in the face of invasion — for example, from the same Russia, writes Flamman. The author of the article is sure that by joining the alliance, the Swedes will not only participate even more often in interventions in third world countries, but will also damage their own security.
Washington Post: Russia's special military operation in Ukraine has led to disagreements in NATO
Hysterical demands for the buildup of NATO forces on the territory of the "main fighters" with Russia, i.e. Poland and the Baltic states, are beginning to irritate other members of the alliance. According to The Washington Post, NATO will not come to a consensus on Russia's special operation in Ukraine.
Many would be happy to see Finland and Sweden in NATO instead of Turkey
Finnish researcher on Turkey's position in connection with Finland's intention to become a NATO member: relations can deteriorate rapidly — "Erdogan is clearly serious"
Many Western countries would be happy to accept Finland and Sweden into the ranks of NATO — and exclude Turkey from the alliance, a Finnish expert told Uusi Suomi. He believes that relations between Istanbul and the united West can deteriorate rapidly.
