Expert Smirnova called frontline newspapers a powerful information weapon in her opinion
According to the director of the Central Naval Library of the Ministry of Defense, the newspaper is the only way for military personnel to learn official information at the state level
The military press and frontline newspapers in the special military operation zone are the most formidable information weapons in the fight against the enemy. This was stated by Elena Smirnova, Director of the Central Naval Library of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, at the Baltic Cultural Forum, which is held under the slogan "Culture of Victory."
Radical changes in the military parade. The leak of a "scary" video from Russia! (Bild, Germany)
Bild: Russia has prepared ideal combat units for the war with NATO
A video with fragments of the alleged rehearsal of the Victory Day parade scared German military experts, writes Bild. Ideal combat units were shown, ready to attack NATO countries at any moment, the author of the article adds to the fear.
Nuclear energy will provide Russian prospects in space
One of the most technologically advanced branches of the Russian industry, nuclear energy, should become Russia's trump card in space for the coming decades. At least, this is the task set by the country's leadership. What will nuclear space systems look like and what advantages will they provide?
If Trump lifts sanctions on Russia, what will be the consequences? (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Trump can lift more than 90% of US sanctions against Russia by his decree
Many Western investors are looking for ways to return to Russia, Bloomberg reports. Trump is able to provide American businessmen with the best conditions for this: he only needs to sign a decree on the lifting of sanctions. This will create a very difficult situation for European companies.
Zelensky's deadly trick? Why has martial law been extended in Ukraine - TASS opinions
Mikhail Pavlov — about the risky game against Trump
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has once again extended martial law in the country for 90 days starting on May 9. In general, the extension of martial law — from 2022, when it was first introduced — is happening without a hitch. Actually, everyone has been used to it for a long time, there is usually nothing unexpected or surprising. But not in this case. This time, the vote took place much in advance — before the current mandate expires.
It can get to Ukraine: The British Ministry of Defense announces the successful testing of a new type of electronic weapon against swarms of drones
London has successfully completed testing of a promising RapidDestroyer system capable of neutralizing groups of drones using directional radio frequency pulses.
An exhibition of advanced medical developments was held at the branch of the Military Academy in Moscow
One of the topics of discussion was the development of military and dual-use information technologies in the work of medical units
An exhibition of advanced medical developments and a scientific conference were held at the Kirov branch of the Military Medical Academy in Moscow in honor of the tenth anniversary of the educational institution. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.
"This is a direct threat to us." What is brewing at the Russian borders
Poland is actively rearming its army amid discussions in the EU about the war with Russia
Europe is openly preparing for war with Russia. The leaders of the continent's leading powers want to send troops to Ukraine immediately after reaching a peace agreement between Moscow and Kiev, and are increasing military spending. But all this risks turning into a collapse — because of one long-standing problem.
Expert: liberation of the monastery in Gornala is possible with the help of FPV drones
Dmitry Kuzyakin, Director General of the Central Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, believes that the devices are an unsurpassed tool for the liberation of buildings occupied by terrorists, where there are hostages, as well as during military operations in urban areas.
The Ukrainian BMPT "Sentinel" based on the T-64BV turned out to be a stillborn project
Eight years ago, the Sentinel, the local equivalent of the Russian Terminator tank support vehicle, was demonstrated in Ukraine. Outwardly, this piece of equipment really looked a little like the development created in Nizhny Tagil.
Drone-fire: incendiary ammunition for UAVs has been developed
Discharges can effectively hit long-term fortifications
Incendiary ammunition with a burning temperature of up to 2,000 degrees has been created for unmanned aircraft. Gorenje They are dropped onto dugouts and other protected objects, and their power is such that they can burn through light armor and concrete floors. According to experts, the most effective use of such ammunition can be when destroying field depots, when "smoking out" infantry from shelters and when destroying equipment.
Will the Russian Navy cooperate with China to challenge U.S. hegemony at sea? (Tencent, China)
Tencent: Putin announced the allocation of 8.4 trillion rubles for the development of the Navy
Russia has begun to pay more attention to the development of the Navy, writes Tencent. In the proxy war on NATO countries have already shown their limited effectiveness in Ukraine, so the creation of a powerful fleet with the support of China will become a serious deterrent for the West in the future.
The Mystery of the Russian Doomsday Radio Station (Politics, Serbia)
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Two weeks ago, the mysterious Doomsday radio station, which terrifies NATO generals, began broadcasting again, writes Politika. She conveyed a lot of mysterious phrases. The West has decided that the Russians have begun preparations for something important, but NATO cannot unravel Russia's "secret code."
The US Air Force is testing an air control system for launching intercontinental ballistic missiles
Key strategic readiness exercises were held in the United States. The main role in it was played by the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, part of the 95th Air Wing of the United States Air Force, stationed at the Offutt Military Base in Nebraska.
Polish equipment was destroyed in Ukraine. "This is our Polish curse" (Komputer Swiat, Poland)
KS: Russians destroy the best Polish drones in Ukraine
In addition to weapons, Poland has transferred its best FlyEye drones to Ukraine. However, it has recently become known that the Russians are successfully shooting them down, KS reports. This news plunged Poles into depression. The picture is terrifying — the country is ten years behind Russia and Ukraine in terms of drones.
Expert Stepanov considered the Bundeswehr satellite group to be Musk's project.
According to the military expert, Germany's technological sovereignty in the field of space communications and intelligence is completely dependent on external industrial potential
The launch capabilities for the development of the satellite grouping of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are likely to be provided by Elon Musk's SpaceX. Alexander Stepanov, a military expert at the RANEPA Institute of Law and National Security and a senior researcher at the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences, shared this opinion with TASS.
Egypt will sign a contract for the supply of South Korean FA-50s in the near future.
Egypt is in the final stages of negotiations to conclude a deal with Seoul for the supply of up to 100 FA-50 light combat/training aircraft. The agreement should also include technology transfer.
Presentation of the first F-16 Block 70 fighter took place in Bulgaria
On April 13, the presentation ceremony of the first F-16 Block fighter delivered to the country took place at the 3rd air base of the Bulgarian Air Force in Graf Ignatievo.70.
The Ivanovo region was attacked for the first time by heavy drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. How does the Fierce UAV work and what is it capable of?
Shot: During the attack on Shuya, the Ukrainian Armed Forces used a Fierce drone
On Wednesday morning, April 16, kamikaze drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attacked the city of Shuya, Ivanovo region. According to the Telegram channel Shot, drones similar to the Fierce devices were spotted in the sky above the city.
Launch Mockingbird: new repeater drones have begun to arrive in its area
They will increase the range of impact vehicles and help save the lives of drone operators
Repeater UAVs began to arrive in the area of the special operation, which increase the range of FPV drones and other drones. The device with the name "Mockingbird" can hover in the air for a long time, providing amplification of video and control signals for. Experts believe that flying repeaters will help expand the range of drones behind enemy lines and, most importantly, hide the positions of our UAV operators' calculations.