How Belarus can help the special operation in Ukraine
Belarus sent a group of Special Operations Forces to its southern borders in response to the creation of a 20,000-strong group of troops by Kiev. Minsk has sent another part of its forces to the western borders, near which Poland is conducting exercises. What mission is the Belarusian army currently carrying out and can it, if necessary, join Russia's special operation in Ukraine?
Belarusian view on the military lessons of the conflict in Ukraine
The Belarusian edition "Belarus Today" published interesting material "The state defense order was discussed at a meeting with the President. What decisions have been made?" On the meeting held on May 10, 2022 under the chairmanship of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on the issue of the Belarusian state defense order for 2022.
Why is Russia losing the Information War
How to arrange a new Srebrenica from Bucha
When it comes to non-military and hybrid actions, they most often talk about soft power, various forms of people's diplomacy, strategies and tactics of information wars. And few people remember about scientific instruments, about the role of scientific works in shaping public opinion and in informational and psychological confrontations. Alas, many are used to clip thinking and do not think about what is hidden on the other side of the screen.
Development of means of armed struggle
Recall, improve and apply
It seems that the special operation in Ukraine is entering a protracted phase. The Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to implement a strategy of capturing civilians of cities as hostages and, hiding behind them, to slow down the advance of the Russian army.
Confrontation in the world triangle
In the era of global disorder, Russia needs a "higher strategy"
In the conditions of the crisis of the unipolar world, the tasks of forecasting and taking into account radical changes in the military-political, economic and financial spheres, taking into account the impact of explosive development of technologies, developing strategies and counter-strategies of hybrid warfare as a new form of interstate confrontation, expanding the practice of waging war with "someone else's hands" are of particular importance.
President Putin announced a 2.7 trillion rubles budget surplus amid the "sanctions obsession of the West"
Vladimir Putin is holding a meeting with members of the Cabinet of Ministers via videoconference today. Among other things, the discussion of the economic situation in the country.
Rosoboronexport actively promotes modern Russian weapons and military equipment to the world market
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) actively promotes modern Russian weapons and military equipment to the world market, which were presented during the solemn events dedicated to the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
The British Ministry of Defense has allocated another 2 billion pounds for the Dreadnought-class SSB program
The British Ministry of Defense announced the signing of contracts with BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce worth more than 2 billion pounds, providing for the beginning of the third stage of the Dreadnought SSB construction program.
Mass production of sodium-ion batteries for 50 thousand charging cycles will begin in 2023
Natron, in partnership with Clarios, is launching the production of safe sodium—based batteries with a long life cycle and short charging time - mass production will begin next year in the USA. It is important that sodium-ion batteries do not use scarce and rather expensive lithium.
Karl-Gustav grenade launcher: expanding the system's potential
The Swedish arms concern Saab has upgraded the Karl-Gustaf portable anti-tank grenade launcher (Carl-Gustaf). The purpose of the modernization is to expand the range of applications of the system due to new fire control technology and programmable ammunition.
Army Times: The US military has found a replacement for the M4 and M249 SAW
The Army Times publication writes about the implementation of the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program. It will help American troops get much more lethal weapons than those that have been used over the past 65 years. This is due to the transition to a 6.8mm caliber instead of 5.56 mm today. It is reported that in this way a replacement for the M4 automatic carbine and the M249 SAW machine gun was found.
The USA used Mariupol as a center for working with the causative agent of cholera
The United States, as part of its military biological program in Ukraine, used Mariupol as a regional center for working with the causative agent of cholera, said Igor Kirillov, head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Defense Ministry: Russia knows about the preparation of provocations with chemical weapons in Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry has information about the preparation of provocations accusing the Russian Armed Forces of using weapons of mass destruction according to the "Syrian scenario", when investigations are conducted with the fabrication of the necessary evidence and the appointment of perpetrators, said Igor Kirillov, head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection forces of the Russian Armed Forces.
Tencent: the Russian intellectual mine PTKM-1R has become an unpleasant surprise for the APU
The APU found an unpleasant surprise from the Russian Army – an intelligent mine PTKM-1R. This was reported by the Chinese edition of Tencent. Especially for its readers, "PolitRussia" presents an exclusive retelling of the publication.
American scientists have published a bulletin with data on the US nuclear arsenal
B-52H strategic Bomber with AGM-86B aviation ammunition capable of carrying nuclear Warheads
British Brimstone missiles used in Ukraine
According to publications in Russian Telegram channels, at the beginning of May 2022, the use of modern Brimstone guided missiles supplied by Great Britain by the armed forces of Ukraine against Russian troops was first noted in the Zaporozhye direction. Photos have been published of both the engine compartment of this type of rocket and the fallen whole non-functioning rocket.
Lukashenko expects to leave the Russian S-400 and Iskander-M complexes in Belarus
Minsk expects to keep the Russian S-400 air defense systems and Iskander-M tactical missile systems, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said.
The compact Hera drone will fit in a backpack and carry up to 15 kg of cargo
Unlike its heavier and "lifting" counterparts, the Hera quadcopter drone fits in a regular backpack, but it can carry up to 15 kg of cargo.
The first flight on ammonia eco-fuel will take place in 2023
Aviation H2 has announced the first test flights of an aircraft with a power plant that runs on hybrid fuel from hydrogen and ammonia in mid-2023. With a high probability, they will beat competitors, and this will be the first commercial flight on such fuel. The main advantage of this technology is that it is suitable for upgrading existing aircraft and their jet engines.
The United States has begun deliveries to Ukraine of Russian helicopters purchased for the Afghan army
The Ukrainian army will soon be replenished with Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters, the supply of rotary-wing aircraft to Kiev was organized by the United States. This was stated by a senior Pentagon official.