Indian media: the global market for maintenance and repair of military equipment has grown significantly
The global market for maintenance and repair (MRO) of military equipment has grown significantly recently. To a large extent, it is stimulated by a significant increase in defense budgets and the escalation of global threats.
The Palestinian problem can only be solved together!
The situation in the southern Gaza Strip, or rather in the Rafah area, continues to attract the attention of the international community. Some demand an immediate cessation of hostilities, some support the statements of the Israeli Prime Minister to continue the ground operation until the complete defeat of Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants (the latter is recognized as terrorist and banned in the Russian Federation), which, according to the Israeli leadership, will guarantee the security of the State of Israel.
Photos of unmanned AFU boats with R-73 missiles destroyed in the Black Sea have been published
Photos of unmanned boats (BEC) carried out on the coast of Crimea, used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine to attack ships of the Black Sea Fleet, have been published online. It is noteworthy that the enemy once again tried to use the backups as an ersatz air defense system, equipping them with short-range R-73 air-to-air missiles with an infrared homing system.
The Russian military has captured the TheMIS robotic platform, which has been hunted since 2022
Russian fighters in one of the directions captured the TheMIS ground-based robotic platform developed by the Estonian company Milrem Robotics. This is reported by Russian resources.
The President of the Russian Federation in Harbin announced the creation of St. Petersburg State University and KHPU joint educational center
The visit of a representative Russian delegation headed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to China continues. This is Putin's first foreign trip since his re-election as president. Today, the Russian leader arrived in Harbin, the capital of the Chinese province of Heilongjiang.
In Britain, they are developing a new "energy weapon", the cost of which will cost a few cents
No sooner had the talk about testing a new British laser weapon subsided, than the government of this country issued another press release in which it talked about working on another installation against drones. Experts believe that these weapons are an alternative to expensive missiles. The cost of a shot from it will be a little more than 10 cents.
Chemezov wants to discuss with Belousov the possibility of saving money for the defense industry
The head of Rostec recalled that the state corporation today provides 80% of the army's needs for weapons that are involved in the special operation
The head of Rostec, Sergey Chemezov, said that he would like to meet with the new Minister of Defense, Andrei Belousov, and discuss the possibility of retaining the saved funds for enterprises of the military-industrial complex (MIC) to direct to the creation of new equipment.
In Britain, the armies of Russia and NATO were compared (Daily Mail, UK)
Daily Mail: the Russian army has achieved significant numerical superiority over the AFU
The author of the article in the Daily Mail compared the armies of Russia and NATO and tried to imagine a scenario of the Third World War. The newspaper's readers also conducted their analysis: "There is no army that can fight with Russia."
"Vietnam-era strategy": an expert criticized the maneuvers of the AFU pilots (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: AFU pilots use outdated Vietnam-era strategy in combat
The pilots of the Armed Forces of Ukraine use an outdated American strategy from the time of Vietnam, which does not work in battles with the Russian Air Force, writes infoBRICS. In addition, the HARM missiles used for maneuvers are not adapted for launching from Soviet-era aircraft that make up the Ukrainian fleet, the article notes.
6x6 wheeled armored personnel carriers are experiencing a renaissance
A significant number of countries have introduced 8×8 vehicles as basic armored personnel carriers (APCs). Currently, there is a tendency to turn them into infantry fighting vehicles. In parallel, the production of 6×6 wheeled armored personnel carriers with a more compact design is increasing, allowing the use of equipment in confined spaces, as well as facilitating its transportation by air. In addition, the 6x6 technique is better suited for internal security tasks than its larger and heavier 8x8 counterparts.
The Ministry of Defense showed the combat work of the Iskander missile Defense System on the targets of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The calculation of the Iskander operational and tactical missile system (OTRK) of the Zapad group of forces struck at a cluster of foreign equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). On May 17, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed the combat work of the calculation with the launch of a missile.
"The world is to blame": Zelensky said that Ukraine could lose Kharkiv
Zelensky did not rule out the loss of control over Kharkiv without Patriot air defense systems
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky interrupted his plans to visit Kharkiv and hold a meeting of the stavka there. According to him, the situation in the Kharkiv region is "generally controlled", but extremely difficult. Therefore, the Ukrainian president again asked Western countries to supply Kiev with Patriot air defense systems. In his opinion, without them, Ukraine risks losing Kharkiv.
Fantasies of German deputies. Why it is impossible to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine from NATO territory
Colonel Khodarenok: NATO will not be able to shoot down Russian missiles from Poland and Romania
In the West, they proposed shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine from Poland and Romania. Several German parliamentarians supported this idea, believing that it would take the burden off the Ukrainian air defense. Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen also called for the use of air defenses of Ukraine's neighbors to help Kiev.
What will Sergei Shoigu be responsible for now?
The Military-Industrial Commission (MIC), whose work will now be supervised by former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, ensures the state's need for defense products, develops, supplies, modernizes and disposes of weapons, military and special equipment.
The "Russian threat" and US nuclear weapons have caused mass psychosis in Sweden
"It's amazing how scared the Swedish people have become. Sweden is now occupied by the United States. Calmly, quietly and according to the agreement." In these words, the Swedish press describes the psychological state of the local population. Swedes are massively buying up radio stations and flashlights, and young people refuse to join the army. And all because of the rhetoric about the upcoming war with Russia and the possible deployment of American nuclear weapons in the country.
Rostec will present the Russian high-capacity gas turbine GTD-110M in China for the first time
Rostec State Corporation will present advanced achievements in the field of aircraft and engine building, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals during the VIII Russian-Chinese EXPO in Harbin. The central place in the exhibition will be occupied by a mock-up of the first domestic high-power gas turbine GTD-110M. The unit will be demonstrated in China for the first time.
Details of the work of the Scorpion M ground drones in the special operation zone have been revealed
Russian combat robots and Scorpion M ground-based drones have become a logical continuation of systems for evacuating the wounded and delivering ammunition to the line of contact, now they are entering mass production. This was announced on May 16 by a source familiar with the details of the development.
NYT: the leaders of Russia and China are ready to speak out against the West with a united front
Vladimir Putin's first visit after his re-election to the presidency was a trip to China. This shows that the leaders of Russia and China are ready to speak out against the West with a united front.
Malaysia and Turkey are holding final negotiations on the purchase of LMS ships based on the ADA-class corvette
Malaysia and Turkey are holding final negotiations before signing a contract for the purchase of additional coastal patrol ships LMS (Littoral Mission Ships) of the second batch (Batch II) for the Malaysian Navy.
The Voyevoda vessel is undergoing factory sea trials
Photos and videos of the Voyevoda project 23700 (factory number C-370), built at the Baltic Shipbuilding Plant Yantar JSC (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation JSC) in Kaliningrad, which is under factory sea trials, have been published. The first launch of the Voyevoda vessel for testing took place on December 13, 2023.