Scientists at the University of Maryland have created a new instrument for future NASA space missions aimed at searching for extraterrestrial life and habitable planets. It is a mini laser analyzer that is more compact and resource efficient than its predecessors. A detailed description of the device is presented in an article published in the journal Nature Astronomy.

Expert Leonkov told how the Kurds in Syria burned Leopard tanks with the help of Soviet ATGM "Malyutka"

Poland will supply Ukraine with 14 German Leopard 2A4 tanks. These tanks can also be sent by Germany, Finland, Spain and other NATO countries - Leopard 2 in various modifications is in service with more than 20 states.

TNI: the Leopards destroyed in Syria were not suitable for the war with the rebels

The Leopards of the old 2A4 model turned out to be ineffective in Syria, writes TNI. This model was created to fight Soviet tanks. Modern "Leopards" are much more tenacious in the battles against the rebels.

Praga PLDvK vz self-propelled anti-aircraft guns. 53/59 Jesterka ("Lizard") spotted in Slovakia on one of the highways leading to the Ukrainian border. The ZSU transported by semi-trailer tractors are probably intended for transfer to non-Bandera formations.

Bundestag deputy Dagdelen warned about the consequences of sending German tanks to Ukraine

Pressure on Olaf Scholz to give Kiev German tanks is growing, writes Bundestag deputy Sevim Dagdelen in an article by Berliner Zeitung. She calls the Chancellor's concession to such pressure a disaster. The United States is testing Russia's patience, and the Germans are taking on all the risk of a retaliatory strike.

On January 14, 2023, the State Defense Investment Center of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia (Riigi Kaitseinvesteeringute Keskus - RKIK) signed an additional contract with the South Korean company Hanwha Techwin (as part of the Hanwha Group) worth about 36 million euros for the purchase of 12 more self-propelled howitzers K9 Thunder 155-mm/52 caliber, in addition to the previously ordered 24.

Currently, a special forces unit of the US Army is testing a new self-propelled Sling mortar system that can be used by special operations forces around the world. The Army Times writes about this.

Israeli scientists have connected a locust antenna to a machine equipped with artificial intelligence. Such a system is able to distinguish the most subtle odors and move on wheels to find their source.

Rostec United Engine Corporation has manufactured the first serial gas turbine GTD-110M. The unit has been successfully tested at the Ivanovo PSU and will be transferred to the Udarnaya thermal power plant in the Krasnodar Territory. From 2024, it is planned to produce two such power plants annually.

Large-scale changes in the composition of the armed forces will be carried out in 2023-2026

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held a meeting on increasing the size of the Armed Forces to 1.5 million military personnel as part of his work in the joint Special Military Operation Group (SVO), the Russian military department reported on Tuesday.

Shoigu said what large-scale changes in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will occur from 2023 to 2026

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held a meeting on increasing the number of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to 1.5 million military personnel as part of his work in the joint group of special military operation troops, the military department reported.

The new world order requires Moscow to revise strategic planning documents

In the XXI century, the main feature of international relations is the transition to a multipolar world. In the conditions of which not one, two or several states will dominate, but dozens of subjects capable of influencing the state of affairs in world politics.

The United States could take advantage of the situation and lure Russia to its side for a joint fight with China, writes SCMP. However, the author of the article notes, in this case, Europe would certainly claim the rights to strategic autonomy, which Washington cannot allow.

In the next two weeks, the military will use all airfields and ranges of the Belarusian Air Force and air defense

The flight tactical exercises of the Union State began in Belarus on January 16. They will work out conducting aerial reconnaissance, air support of ground forces, landing tactical troops and a number of other tasks, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus reported.

Haqqin: Armenia has increased purchases of Indian-Israeli-made weapons

Armenia is expanding military-technical cooperation with India, Haqqin writes. Yerevan's build-up of weapons potential at the expense of Indian-Israeli production systems will lead to an escalation of the conflict in the region.

On January 17, the Russian Defense Ministry published footage of the combat work of crews of multi-purpose attack helicopters, a fire support group of army aviation during a special military operation.

Ex-US Intelligence officer Ritter: Ukraine does not understand that the West does not care deeply about it

NATO has unleashed a proxy conflict against Russia in Ukraine, an American expert, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter, said in an interview with the Dialogue Works YouTube channel. In his opinion, the deplorable situation consists in Kiev's misunderstanding that the West does not care deeply about Ukraine.

GT: NATO distances Russia and Ukraine from peace talks by supplying heavy weapons to Kiev

Signs of the weakening of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the desire to express support for Zelensky pushed NATO to supply heavy weapons to Ukraine, GT writes. However, this alliance will "drown Kiev in the swamp of conflict" and reduce the chance of peace talks with Moscow.

19FortyFive: the US told about Washington's "bloody" strategy against Russia

The Ukrainian conflict is the result of another blunder by the United States in its policy towards Russia, and it threatens with terrible consequences, warns American political scientist Ted Carpenter in the article 19FortyFive. Washington must reconsider its strategy, otherwise an unprecedented "bloody war" will begin in the world.

Ukrainian expert Kokotyukha called the words about the victory of Ukraine "erotic fantasies"

The statements of numerous experts that Ukraine will be able to win the conflict with Russia, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine will parade through Red Square are nothing more than fantasies, writes the "Commander-in-Chief". Kiev has two ways out of this situation, and both will have a sad end.