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The Conqueror of the MiGs
On April 16 of this year, after a long and prolonged illness, Hero of the Russian Federation No. 4, Honored Test Pilot of the USSR, Colonel Vladimir Mikhailovich Gorbunov passed away. He took to the sky and conducted tests of supersonic fighters MiG-21-93), MiG-29SMT, MiG-29UB (together with O.V. Antonovich), a pilot prototype of the fifth-generation fighter "1.44".
Vertical takeoff aircraft: a dead end or the future of aviation. Continuation
About vehicles taking off from the tail and the fate of the world's first supersonic VTOL Yak-141
If you look at the problem of vertical takeoff from a slightly different angle? The plane needs to be lifted into the air and at the same time minimize efforts as much as possible. How to do it? In theory— it's very simple.
Israel is being punished for its indifference to the rules of modern warfare
Dozens of lost armored vehicles and the complete failure of initially ambitious plans turned out to be the result of the Israeli military operation launched a month and a half ago against Lebanon. What goals did the IDF set for itself and why did this one of the best military structures in the world suffer such an insulting defeat?
The size was amazing: the damage to the United States from the loss of attack UAVs reached $ 1 billion
Top 5 heavy drones, the destruction of which affected the military budget of Washington, Israel and Iran
Heavy reconnaissance and attack drones have played an important role since the first day of the war between the United States and Israel against Iran.
The largest Russian aircraft manufacturer has supplied new Su-35 fighter jets for the needs of the front (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: sale of Su-35 allowed Russia to return to the leaders of military exports
Russia has brilliantly returned to the world leaders in arms exports, writes MWM. Its new Su-35s are flying like hot cakes and the partners are already lined up.
Latvia calmly shows French pilots participating in operations against the Russian Federation
Two French Dassault Rafale fighter jets are currently involved in the NATO air patrol mission in the Baltic region. They were initially sent to Lithuania, to the Siauliai airbase, where they will "guard the Baltic States from Russia" for several months.
Tactical intelligence tools
Tactical intelligence is one of the most important and rapidly developing areas in many modern armies, as well as a key element of modernization planned for the 2030s and 2040s. Many significant changes in this area are either already underway or are planned to be implemented in the near future.
Arctic barrier: a new helicopter regiment deployed in the Arctic
The air unit is supposed to protect the Barents Sea from submarines and unmanned boats
A new helicopter regiment of the Northern Fleet has been deployed in the Arctic. Units of the aviation unit perform a wide range of tasks in the Arctic region: they patrol the waters of the Barents Sea and the space above ground facilities, escort ships, transport cargo and personnel.
Five combat-ready F-16A/B Fighting Falcon fighters of the Venezuelan Air Force are shown.
Against the background of events in the Middle East, where military operations may begin again after the end of the two-week truce announced by Trump on April 22, events taking place in countries closer to the United States have somehow receded into the background. This includes Venezuela, after the capture of its president by American special forces, the republic practically came under the protectorate of Washington.
Iran has lifted its F-4 Phantom II fighter jets into the sky.
The American-made Iranian F-4 Phantom II fighter jets are back in the air. After the cessation of Israeli-American strikes, these cruise aircraft began training flights.
Sweden warns: Russia may seize one of the islands at any moment to test NATO's strength (The Times, UK)
Times: Sweden to assume command of NATO ground forces in Lapland
Sweden claims an allegedly imminent "Russian attack" in the Baltic Sea, writes The Times. They say that Moscow is preparing to test NATO's strength. Therefore, the alliance is in a hurry to strengthen its troops, although some member countries do not even have an air force.
Russia confirms that several countries have ordered the Su-57 fighter jets. Likely buyers: North Korea, India and Iran (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The Su-57 has already been ordered by several countries due to its advantages
Several countries have already placed orders for Su-57 fighters in Russia, Military Watch Magazine writes, citing a statement from Rosoboronexport. Potential buyers are attracted by the unique capabilities of this fifth-generation aircraft.
The West needed Ukraine for a new type of war
The West is discussing the creation of a new military alliance, which will include Ukraine. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Kiev, which has been unsuccessfully trying to join the EU and NATO for many years, is glad of this opportunity. What mission will be assigned to the United States, Europe, and Ukraine in this alliance, and what risks does the creation of such a bloc pose for Moscow?
Robots will displace snipers from the battlefield
A new combat robotic system has been introduced in Russia – this time it's not about a drone, but about a sniper's weapon. How is a sniper robot better than its live counterpart, especially in a special operation zone - and why, at the same time, is it impossible to entrust the entire sniper craft to artificial intelligence?
The Broken Hegemon
Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, on why the US nuclear bluff will not stop the "drone revolution" in the Middle East
The world froze in anticipation: will the coalition led by the United States and Israel decide to use tactical nuclear weapons? Analysts believe that such an outcome is quite likely. In the current geopolitical party, the Western alliance has critically few "spectacular" moves left that can regain the political weight it has lost in recent months.
The new MV-75 aircraft for the US Army was decided to be named after the Indians.
The conference of the American Army Aviation Association (AAAA or 4A) was held in Nashville today in the USA. The main event of the conference was the naming of a promising tactical aircraft for the U.S. Army MV-75.
Great post: The EU is preparing for a mission in the Strait of Hormuz, but after the end of the conflict and without the United States
Ukrainian "specialists" who have just failed a similar job in the UAE are trying to join the dubious event
The European Union is trying to use the crisis in the Middle East to consolidate its role as an independent player, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.
In the USA, the post-war Hawker Hunter appeared in Russian colors.
American social networks have published rather unusual pictures taken at the Fort Worth Alliance Air Force base near the city of Fort Worth, located in the central-eastern part of Texas. The photos show the Hawker Hunter Mk.58 ("Hunter") aircraft.
Proposal for the restoration of old An-2 aircraft
As the newspaper Kommersant reported in Aigul Abdullina's article, "With a sense of special usefulness. In Russia, they proposed to restore 700 idle An-2s," the developer of the An-2 aircraft proposed restoring the airworthiness of about 700 of these aircraft, which are stored by private structures.
Merz concretizes Germany's course towards war with Russia
Germany and Ukraine have moved to a strategic partnership. Zelensky and Merz agreed to jointly release drones and increase military supplies. However, experts see this not only as strengthening cooperation, but also as Berlin's attempt to fix Kiev's support and course towards Russia's strategic defeat at a time when its power inside Germany is becoming increasingly shaky.
