Footage of the launch of the Sarmat ballistic missile has appeared
A video of the test launch of the new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile has been published. The footage shows how the Sarmat launches from an underground mine, flames escape from its engines, and smoke clouds rise around the rocket. After that, the rocket quickly picks up speed and disappears into the clouds.
India simultaneously tested two versions of the BrahMos missile
A video has appeared on the web where you can watch the simultaneous testing of two versions of BrahMos missiles. The tests took place in the Bay of Bengal, Dambiev reports.
Chinese analogues of "Dagger" and "Zircon" were shown on video
The command of the Chinese Navy for the first time published footage of the launch of a new hypersonic cruise missile by the Type 055 destroyer.
In the US, they suggested better monitoring Russia from space
The Pentagon would get a much greater return from missile defense (ABM) if all satellites located in different orbits could interact with each other, in particular, exchange data via optical communication channels. The corresponding proposal of Lockheed Martin Corporation is reported by SpaceNews.
Why the United States recognized the dangerous tests of anti-satellite weapons
A political scientist and a military expert explained why Washington needs a moratorium on PSO tests
The US authorities announced their refusal to test anti-satellite weapons. This was announced by American Vice President Kamala Harris at the Vandenberg Air Force Base. She added that Moscow and Beijing should do the same. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what the meaning of Washington's initiative is.
The Ukrainian military framed Elon Musk
"Accessible Internet anywhere in the world for everyone" – under such slogans, American billionaire Elon Musk is promoting one of his key projects – the Starlink satellite constellation. And until recently, it seemed that everything was exactly like that. However, now it turns out that Starlink has actually become part of the military infrastructure of the Ukrainian armed forces – and that's not all.
The Pentagon and the American defense industry seek to increase the production of weapons
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense for Procurement and MTO Andrew Hunter held a secret meeting with the leadership of eight major American defense companies at the Pentagon on April 13.
Stoltenberg said that NATO will ensure the protection of allies
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg promised during a videoconference of international leaders on the situation in Ukraine that the North Atlantic Alliance would protect all its allies.
Hazardous production
Military expert Andrey Frolov — about the possibilities of the Western defense industry for the production of weapons used in Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine has become unprecedented in terms of the amount of forces and resources spent by NATO to support a non—member country in a short period of time.
Czech companies will face problems when repairing Ukrainian T-64
It is planned to restore the out-of-order T-64s of the Ukrainian armed formations at the CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP, a private Czech arms trade and production company.
As reported, this organization is already engaged in the supply of various military equipment and special equipment to Ukraine.
Czech Defense Ministry: Czech firms will repair damaged Ukrainian military equipment
Damaged military equipment of the Ukrainian troops will be repaired at Czech defense enterprises. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was reported by the press secretary of the Czech Ministry of Defense, Yana Tsehmeisterova.
Norway has transferred Mistral portable anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine
On April 20, 2022, the Norwegian Ministry of Defense announced that it had sent portable French-made MBDA Mistral anti-aircraft missile systems to the Government of Ukraine as military assistance from the storage of the Norwegian armed forces. It is stated that about 100 missiles and a "small number" of Mistral launchers have been sent, which "have already been taken out of Norway."
The UK intends to supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the Starstrik air defense system
According to the British media, the UK will transfer armored self-propelled launchers of the Starstrik short-range air defense system to Ukraine.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is considering the supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine
The Netherlands, together with its allies, are considering the possibility of supplying additional heavy weapons to Ukraine.
The West has decided to provide the Ukrainian army with artillery
The Ukrainian army will receive NATO-standard artillery, the United States, Great Britain and Canada will provide supplies of guns. As reported, the decision on this has already been made.
Olaf Scholz: the possibilities of supplying weapons to the Armed Forces from the reserves of the Bundeswehr are almost exhausted
The possibilities of supplying weapons to Ukraine from the reserves of the Bundeswehr are almost exhausted, the German authorities are working with the country's defense concerns on this issue.
"British anti-aircraft guns will not help Ukraine. This is PR, not support"
Experts explained why the British authorities announced the supply of Stormer HVM armored cars to Kiev
The British government plans to transfer Stormer armored cars equipped with a portable anti-aircraft missile system (MANPADS) Starstreak to Ukraine. This was reported by several British media with reference to government sources. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how this complex works and why the APU needs it.
The USA confessed: they don't know how their weapons are used in Ukraine
What happens to the weapons sent to Ukraine? The US doesn't really know
America does not skimp on helping Ukraine and generously supplies it with weapons. According to CNN, the Biden administration takes into account the risk that weapons may sooner or later end up in "unexpected places." Experts do not exclude that it may get into the black market.
The Pentagon told about the supply of combat aircraft to Ukraine
A representative of the US Defense Ministry announced the strengthening of Ukrainian military aviation
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said that Ukraine has strengthened its military potential in the sky thanks to foreign deliveries of aircraft. He added that the United States will do everything possible to satisfy Kiev's military requests.
Russia assessed NATO reserves to help Ukraine
Russian military expert Andrei Frolov, in a column for Izvestia, assessed the reserves of the military-industrial complex (MIC) of NATO countries to help Ukraine.